# Event Details - **Event Name**: 5th Annual National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the 5th Annual National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest 2026—a two-day, AI-powered, industry-led experience.About this Event5th Annual National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest 2026HBCU + AI for Next Gen — College, Entrepreneurial & Financial PathwaysEvent DescriptionJoin us for the 5th Annual National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest, a two-day, in-person national experience centered on HBCU + AI for Next Gen — College, Entrepreneurial & Financial Pathways. This convening is designed specifically for high school and college students, while also welcoming parents, educators, entrepreneurs, and community partners. The 2026 Career Fest takes place Friday and Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day, beginning with a Day 1 Kickoff at Arkansas Baptist College, followed by a Day 2 full-scale Experience at the Hall of Industry, Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock, Arkansas. This year’s theme highlights how accessible, responsible AI tools can help students explore college options, build financial confidence, and develop entrepreneurial skills for a rapidly evolving economy.What to Expect✔ AI literacy and future-ready skills for high school and college students✔ City of Little Rock Career Climb✔ College access, readiness, and pathway exploration✔ Financial literacy and economic empowerment workshops✔ Entrepreneurship and small-business pathways✔ Hands-on, live workshops in beauty, makeup, fashion, and creative entrepreneurship✔ Resume support, career coaching, and networking✔ Employers, organizations, and community partners✔ Vendors, music, food, and cultural experiences✔ Step Exhibition + Poetry/Spoken Word ShowcaseDay 1 Kickoff Highlight: META 24 @ Arkansas Baptist CollegeAs part of the Day 1 kickoff on the campus of Arkansas Baptist College, students will be introduced to META 24, a forward-thinking, campus-based initiative designed to connect technology, workforce skills, entrepreneurship, and real-world opportunity through exposure to AI-supported learning and digital tools, career and entrepreneurship exploration, financial and economic literacy concepts, and pathways that bridge high school, college, and emerging industries. This experience gives students a firsthand look at how innovation, education, and opportunity intersect on an HBCU campus, reinforcing Arkansas Baptist College’s commitment to preparing students for the future.Event ScheduleDay 1 — Friday📍 Arkansas Baptist College🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMHBCU GPT kickoff programming, META 24 student experiences, AI sessions, and college-focused programming.Day 2 — Saturday📍 Hall of Industry, Arkansas State Fairgrounds🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMCareer fair, panels, AI labs, vendors, and live natural hair, beauty, makeup, and fashion learning experiences and labs.Admission & RegistrationFree admissionVendor and Sponsorship opportunities availableSee the link for details: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FTZ4B9DPNJR32https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf9bItezUAE - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/little-rock/5th-annual-national-hbcu-black-wall-street-career-fest-2026/100001977775923026 - **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, business, exhibitions, it, art, literary-art, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Little Rock - **state**: AR - **country**: United States - **location**: 2600 Howard St - **lat**: 34.72403389999999 - **long**: -92.29900409999999 - **full address**: 2600 Howard St, 2600 Howard Street, Little Rock, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 5th Annual National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/83624512fb4e6090088154a2bd4cd5895500166cba81067f5371fa65282f0def-rimg-w1200-h600-dc000000-gmir.png?v=1767555877 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 5th Annual National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest 2026 being held? - **A:** 5th Annual National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest 2026 takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 2600 Howard St, 2600 Howard Street, Little Rock, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 5th Annual National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest 2026? - **A:** 5th Annual National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest 2026 is organized by Edmond Davis, Executive Director, ATK, Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 5th Annual National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest 2026 is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Little Rock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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