Important Dates

Optional GWC Virtual Info Session: May 6, 2026, at 5pm CST
Proposal Deadline: May 30, 2026
Speaker Notifications: June 19, 2026
Speaker Meetings Option 1: July 8, 2026
Speaker Meeting Option 2: July 9, 2026
Conference Date: September 12, 2026

Our Theme

Wealth Wellness: Building a Balanced Life

​The Generation Wealth Conference brings together leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community voices to explore how individuals can build sustainable wealth while maintaining balance, purpose, and well-being.

We’re seeking bold thinkers, practical experts, and inspiring storytellers who can help attendees rethink how they earn, grow, manage, and steward wealth. Ideal sessions blend lived experience with actionable strategies that help individuals strengthen financial stability and build long-term prosperity.

Conference Tracks

​Sessions are organized around three core pillars of financial well-being. We encourage proposals that align with one of the following tracks:
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​​Income

Career Exposure & Exploration

Help participants explore career pathways, connect their interests and strengths to income potential, and identify practical first steps toward earning and career alignment.
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Who is this session for
​High school students, college students, recent graduates, young adults, parents or guardians who may want to join their child.

Career Navigation & Growth

Equip participants to strategically grow their income, navigate career moves and pivots, and build professional capital through intentional decision-making.

Who is this session for
​People who have a 9-5 that want to level-up in their career.

Entrepreneurship & Business Ownership

Help participants shift from earned income to ownership, explore entrepreneurial pathways, and understand how to build scalable, income-generating assets for long-term wealth.

Who is this session for
​Current or aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners or individuals who have a 9-5 and side business.

Assets

Asset Awareness

Help participants understand what assets are, how they differ from income and liabilities, and how to begin building them through simple, consistent investing strategies.

Who is this session for
​Designed for beginners who want to understand core financial concepts. Audiences may include students, young adults, early-career professionals, or individuals new to financial education.

Asset Building

Equips participants to turn income into assets, apply basic investment and allocation strategies, and build systems to consistently grow and protect wealth over time.

Who is this session for
​Designed for individuals actively building financial stability. Audiences may include working professionals, families, and entrepreneurs developing their wealth-building strategy.

Asset Growth & Legacy

Guide participants in advancing, protecting, and leveraging their assets while preparing for intentional wealth transfer and long-term legacy building.

Who is this session for
​Designed for advanced participants focused on long-term wealth and impact. Audiences may include executives, business owners, experienced investors, and financially savvy participants.

Liabilities

Debt Awareness

Help participants understand debt, evaluate borrowing decisions, distinguish between good and bad debt and build habits to manage liabilities responsibly and avoid financial set backs.

Who is this session for
​Designed for beginners who want to understand core financial concepts. Audiences may include students, young adults, early-career professionals, or individuals new to financial education.

Debt Management 

Equip participants to evaluate their current debt, learn ways to prioritize, manage repayment. Learn strategies for debt prevention and understanding how credit impacts cost of debt.  

Who is this session for
​Designed for individuals actively building financial stability. Audiences may include working professionals, families, and entrepreneurs developing their wealth-building strategy.

Debt as a Tool

Help participants strategically leverage debt as a tool for wealth-building, while assessing risk, protecting assets, and integrating it into long-term financial and legacy plans.

Who is this session for
​Designed for advanced participants focused on long-term wealth and impact. Audiences may include executives, business owners, experienced investors, and financially savvy participants.

Session Formats & Length

Presentations:

Traditional Presentation with practical insights.
​Speakers: up to 2

Workshops:

Interactive learning session.
​Facilitators: up to 2

​Panel discussions:

Moderated conversation between experts.
Panelists: 3 – 4 plus (+ moderator)

Fireside Chats:

Conversational interview between two speakers.
​Speakers: 2

Case studies:

Real-world examples of financial strategies or journeys.
​Speakers: 1 - 2

Lightning Talks:

Short, focused presentation centered on one powerful idea.
​Speaker: 1

Recommended Structure:

Each session is 45 minutes in total. 
30 minutes presentation | 15 minutes audience Q&A

What Makes a Strong Proposal

We are seeking sessions that are:

• Practical and actionable
• Clear and engaging for diverse audiences
• Grounded in real expertise or lived experience
• Focused on helping people take meaningful financial steps forward

​Who Should Apply

We welcome proposals from professionals, entrepreneurs, financial advisors, educators, community leaders, emerging leaders, and young professionals and innovators. Early-career professionals and young innovators are welcome to submit proposals.

Selection Process

Submissions will be reviewed by the conference committee based on the following criteria:

• Alignment with the conference theme
  
• Relevance to one of the conference tracks
  
• Fit with the selected audience level
  
• Practical value and actionable insights
  

Selected speakers will be notified by June 19, 2026 and will receive guidelines for preparing their presentations.

Speaker Benefits

Selected speakers will receive:

• Complimentary conference registration
  
• Featured speaker profile on the conference website
  
• Social media promotion and speaker recognition
  
• Networking with professionals and industry leaders
  
• Inclusion in conference communications and post-event highlights
  
• Invitation to the GWC Partner & Community Reception
  

​Submit Your Proposal

​We are excited to hear your ideas and perspectives. Submit your proposal using the form.

For questions about the Call for Proposals, please contact [email protected]

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