The Resilient Americans Summit 2026

This summit brings together local leaders, policymakers, employers and philanthropists to advance a new vision for poverty alleviation. The Center for Poverty Solutions’ inaugural annual summit Resilient Americans: A Path to Prosperity brings together national thought leaders, policymakers, employers, community leaders, philanthropists and local practitioners to advance a new vision for poverty alleviation. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and collaborative dialogue, attendees will explore practical, market-driven solutions to restore the dignity of work, strengthen families, empower neighborhood leadership and expand pathways to lasting economic opportunity. Together, participants will examine scalable models that can transform communities in Illinois and serve as a blueprint for poverty solutions across the nation.