CAB 2026 | Wealth Inequality: A Call to Action
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Peter T. Paul College of Business & Economics
10 Garrison Avenue, Durham, NH 03824
--The 2026 Community, Accessibility, and Belonging (CAB) Conference, Wealth Inequality: A Call to Action, invites participants to critically examine the widening gap between those who are thriving financially and those who are struggling to meet basic needs. Across the United States, the erosion of the middle class and the concentration of wealth among the top 1% have contributed to what many describe as a K-shaped economy, one in which prosperity accelerates for some while others face increasing economic struggle. This systemic issue transcends political ideology and affects individuals, families, organizations, and communities nationwide.
Through research-driven panels, policy-focused discussions, and community-engaged perspectives, the conference will explore how wealth inequality is experienced in everyday life, its long-term economic and social consequences, and the interventions being developed to address it. Sessions will highlight current academic research, policy analysis, and the critical work of nonprofit organizations across New England that are actively working to bridge economic gaps and support impacted communities.
Registration Open January 20th, 2026
We invite students, staff, faculty, alumni, business leaders, nonprofit professionals, and members of the broader community to join us for this full-day conference as we come together to learn, share, and engage in meaningful dialogue about how we can collectively advance equity and fairness in our economic systems. All are welcome.
