# Atlanta Invest Fest 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/atlanta-invest-fest-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-10T22:37:12.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Ahead of the sixth annual Invest Fest in Atlanta, co-founders of Earn Your Leisure, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, addressed criticisms regarding the $250 general-admission ticket price. The organizers defended the cost by highlighting the event’s economic impact on local vendors and noting that they provide free tickets for HBCU students. They also denied rumors of a feud with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and refuted viral misinformation regarding the festival.

Following these defenses, the summit took place at the Georgia World Congress Center with over 30,000 attendees. The event featured speakers such as Serena Williams, Magic Johnson, Steve Harvey, and Nick Cannon, focusing on topics including real estate, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence. Mayor Andre Dickens made a surprise appearance on stage, which signaled a potential easing of previous tensions between the city and the festival organizers.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Invest Fest 2026 draws thousands to Atlanta for wealth-building summit

Invest Fest 2026 drew 30,000 attendees to Atlanta for discussions on wealth building, featuring speakers like Serena Williams, Magic Johnson, and Mayor Andre Dickens.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/invest-fest-2026-draws-thousands-to-atlanta-for-wealth-building-summit

### 2026-08-07: Earn Your Leisure defends Atlanta Invest Fest amid ticket price criticism

Earn Your Leisure clarified no feud with Atlanta’s mayor, defended the $250 Invest Fest ticket price, highlighted its $31,300‑plus attendance and local economic impact, and promoted financial‑literacy messages.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/earn-your-leisure-defends-atlanta-invest-fest-amid-ticket-price-criticism

---
Cite as: Atlanta Invest Fest 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/atlanta-invest-fest-2026