Creative Entrepreneur Capital Summit 2026

Social Art and Culture presents the bi-annual 2026 Creative Entrepreneur Capital Summit [CECS] for another sold-out summit with new supporter, Mid-Atlantc Arts, along side returning partners with the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment, Mayor Bowser presents 202 Creates, and We Act Radio Network, National Black MBAA DC Chapter, and Arts Administrators of Color Network.

CECS is an one-day summit exploring cultural and financial sustainability under the UN 2030 goal for DMV creative entrepreneurs. Curated in 2019 and 2023, the Summit hosted a sold-out audience hosting 19 expert panelists and 150 creative entrepreneurs attending. In 2026, CECS will continue to develop and offer resources for creative entrepreneurs' short—and long-term projects, driving economic and technology development, business innovation and planning, and investment opportunities.