Forbes Future of
Wealth Summit 2026

Elon Musk is the richest individual in modern history, with the latest estimate putting him above $840 billion in net worth. Put differently: if Musk were a country, his wealth would place him among the world’s 25 largest economies—ahead of Belgium, Ireland, Argentina, and Sweden. In recent years, Musk has drawn intense criticism—for his leadership style and his political views, amongst other things. Yet one fact remains difficult to dispute: few individuals in history have reshaped as many industries so profoundly.

For some, such vast personal wealth represents a systemic failure: too much power and capital concentrated in one individual. Others argue the opposite—that the entrepreneur has reinvested nearly all of his wealth into building companies that push technological and societal boundaries at an unprecedented scale. Either way, his story forces us to confront one of the defining questions of our time: What does the future of wealth look like—both for individuals and for society as a whole?

That question lies at the core of the Forbes Wealth Summit 2026. Throughout history, the most successful entrepreneurs have been those able to anticipate the future before it arrives. What is new today is the speed and magnitude at which these shifts are unfolding. Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions—and especially the rapid advance of artificial intelligence—this acceleration is only set to intensify.

All of this is happening alongside one of the largest transfers of wealth ever recorded. Over the next two decades, an estimated $84 trillion is expected to move from the Baby Boomer generation to Generation X. With that capital comes a profound transformation: in how money is invested, which values guide consumer behavior, and how—or whether—values are passed from one generation to the next.

So how can entrepreneurs, investors, and executives navigate this moment of radical change? Together, we will ask hard questions, challenge assumptions, and work toward clarity in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. Join us as we make sense of the Future of Wealth.