Black Travel Summit 2026

The Black Travel Summit 2026 comes to Milwaukee October 15–18 under the theme “Renaissance: Rebirth. Renew. Reclaim.” Bringing together Black travel creators, entrepreneurs, hoteliers, investors, tourism professionals, and travel enthusiasts, the summit creates space for connection, learning, business development, creativity, and conversations about the future of Black travel.

The four-day gathering features a Black Travel Film Festival, BlackAF Experiences, a creator-focused Wavelength program, an expo, speaker sessions, breakout conversations, a wellness lounge, and the Black Travel Awards Gala. The weekend concludes with pitch competitions and a closing reception, offering opportunities to discover new ideas, build relationships, and celebrate achievements across the travel industry.

Held at Milwaukee’s Baird Center, the Black Travel Summit offers a chance to experience a growing movement through the people who are shaping it. Whether you are a traveler, creator, entrepreneur, industry professional, or supporter, the 2026 summit invites you to participate in its call to “Rebirth. Renew. Reclaim.”