BLCK Street summit
A national gathering for Black business owners.
Our annual conference returns in person in 2027. This year, we're taking a deliberate pause, and inviting you to invest in yourself instead.
2026 Gap year
2026 is a gap year.
Think of it like the gap year before grad school: a deliberate pause before the next big chapter. The in-person Summit will be back in 2027, and we're already building toward it.
For 2026, we asked participants to take the day to pour into themselves. Some took long walks, had slow lunches with family, or even added whimsy and played on the playground. We don’t want the experience of returning to yourself to leave, so feel free to use the link below to access our curated guide with ideas for how to rest, restore, and pour back into yourself as a business owner.
What is the Summit?
The BLCK Street Summit is our annual conference — a full day bringing Black business owners, community members, and supporters together for learning, connection, and celebration. It's not just another conference; it's where we roll up our sleeves and get real about building businesses in community.
By design, the Summit is an intimate experience — curated so every attendee can truly learn, leave with tangible takeaways, and build real connection.
120
Attendees at our most-recent in-person Summit
725
Total attendees at BLCK Street Summit since 2021
1st
Of its kind nationally — recognized by Rolling Out & Visit Richmond VA
Sponsors don't just fund the Summit; they fuel the business owners building something real. Become a sponsor for the 2027 BLCK Street Summit.
The Summit Returns in 2027
Dates and location will be announced. Join our email community or follow @blckstreetsummit to be the first to know when registration opens.
Business Lab FAQ
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No. 2026 is a gap year for the Summit — there's no in-person conference this year. The Summit returns in person in 2027. In the meantime, we invite you to spend September 28, 2026 with our Gap Year Guide, investing in yourself as a business owner.
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The BLCK Street Summit is BLCK Street's annual conference, bringing Black business owners, community members, and supporters together for a full day of learning, connection, and celebration.
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The in-person Summit returns in 2027. Dates will be announced — join our email list or follow @theblckstreet to be the first to know.
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The Gap Year Guide is a free, curated guide for spending September 28, 2026 investing in yourself — with ideas to rest, restore, and pour back into yourself as a business owner.