Invest Fest 2026, created by founders of Earn Your Leisure Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, brought more than 31,000 attendees together. The event was located at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta that was a weekend centered on entrepreneurship, financial education, ownership and generational wealth.
One of the weekend’s biggest moments came through the Invest Fest Pitch Competition, where Groundwork Health and Path Intelligence each received $125,000, for a combined $250,000 in funding. The competition demonstrated Invest Fest’s commitment to putting real capital behind emerging entrepreneurs.
The weekend also featured conversations with influential leaders and entertainers, including T.I., Jermaine Dupri, Mayor Andre Dickens, Steve Harvey, Serena Williams, Nick Cannon, Terrence J, Porsha Williams, Jesseca Harris-Dupart, Joey Bada$$, Serayah, Thasunda Brown Duckett, Louis Carr and John Morgan.
Generational wealth remained a central theme. Speakers discussed building businesses, creating ownership, preparing for the future and turning careers into lasting enterprises.
Keisha Lance Bottoms also brought the Georgia governor’s race into the conversation, connecting entrepreneurship and wealth building with leadership, representation and public policy.
Technology was another major focus. Alicia Lyttle demonstrated AI-powered robots and discussed how entrepreneurs can use artificial intelligence to automate business functions and create new opportunities.
Beyond the business conversations, Invest Fest continued to blend music, entertainment and culture into its programming. The LOX brought Trinity: The Story of The LOX to Atlanta following its Tribeca Festival premiere, while Jagged Edge closed the VIP Black-Tie Gala with a hometown performance.
At its core, Invest Fest 2026 reinforced a simple message: financial education, entrepreneurship, culture and wealth creation are interconnected. The event continues to create a space where people can learn how to make money, build businesses, protect their assets and create wealth that can benefit future generations.
