America's SBDC 43RD Annual Conference

Sept. 6-9th, 2022

SBDCs are stronger and more impactful when working together with their partners towards a common goal.

$975.00 Attendee
$875.00 Workshop Speakers

Check out the events tentative overview schedule for the week.

Get engaged and inspired at this year's event with some of the industry's most sought after names.

There are always fun and engaging ways for sponsors and exhibitors to get involved at conference.

175 workshops plus optional pre-con workshops

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Attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors will enjoy the bright and expansive Marriott Marquis hotel in the always sunny city of San Diego, CA that overlooks the bay and Coronado Island.
The week will kick-off with the State Star Reception which will exude old-Hollywood elegance, a 5-piece jazz band and plenty of champagne to celebrate this year’s winners.
There is another fantastic line-up of keynote speakers to engage, inform and inspire the crowd as we move through the week.
Attendees will have their selection of over 120 professional development workshops, and 4 networking opportunities at the morning Coffee Talks on the Tradeshow floor plus evening Happy Hours.
Lunch on your own will give all the attendees a chance to stretch their legs and explore the conveniently located and famous Gaslight District and Seaport Village or sit poolside in the sun and enjoy the hotel’s famous tacos.
The week will wrap with a Baja, Southern California vibe closing reception overlooking the Marina to the tunes of a Mariachi band with a tasty selection of Mexican treats and refreshments.