Summit Overview

Paving Pathways for Economic Mobility

Summit Details

When: July 29 – 30, 2026 (with an evening welcome reception on July 28)
Where: Fort Worth, Texas
Who Should Attend: Community foundation CEOs and staff, cross-sector partners, and leaders advancing economic mobility
What to Expect:

• Keynote address from Geoffrey Canada, President, Harlem Children’s Zone
• Featured speakers including Jennifer Blatz, President and CEO of StriveTogether, Dr. Russell Booker, CEO of the Spartanburg Academic Movement, and more
• Plenary sessions featuring national and local perspectives
• Interactive breakout discussions grounded in practice
• A site visit highlighting community-driven work in Fort Worth
• Opportunities to connect with peers and partners across the country

Registration is now closed.

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Paving Pathways

Community foundations play a critical role in building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. This July, CFLeads will convene leaders from across the country for the 2026 Economic Mobility Summit: Paving Pathways – a dynamic, day-and-a-half gathering focused on advancing lasting, place-based change.

Set in a city that reflects both deep history and strong community-driven initiatives, the Summit will bring together practitioners, funders, and thought-partners committed to strengthening economic mobility through collaboration, connection, and shared learning. Grounded in the theme Paving Pathways, the Summit highlights the unique role community foundations play as connectors – bridging residents, funders, and cross-sector partners to move from insight to action.

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Hotel Information

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Hotel Information

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