America's SBDC 44th Annual Conference
We are delighted once again to bring our members of the SBDC network, our partners, and our supporters back together at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Each year, America’s SBDC has an annual conference where attendees gather from SBDCs worldwide to obtain professional development to help them grow as an adviser and help grow the thousands of small businesses they work with every year.
Opens February 20th
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Inspiring Keynote Presentations
America's SBDC 44th Annual Conference
We are delighted once again to bring our members of the SBDC network, our partners, and our supporters back together at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Each year, America’s SBDC has an annual conference where attendees gather from SBDCs worldwide to obtain professional development to help them grow as an adviser and help grow the thousands of small businesses they work with every year.
1
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Average attendance
1
+
Workshops
~
1
Sponsors & Exhibitors
1
Inspiring Keynote Presentations
America’s SBDC Annual Conference
by the Numbers
Demographic
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Professional Development Focus Areas
2023 General Session Speakers
Get engaged and inspired at this year's event
with some of the industry's most sought-after names.
Event Sponsors
Precon Workshops Add Value
On average, America's SBDC hosts around 200 professional development workshops for SBDC professionals from various backgrounds and varying levels of experience.
The complete 2023 workshop list will be published in May 2023
We have some fantastic pre-con workshops for attendees this year!
Check out that list below.
Event Schedule
Join us on September 5-8th, 2023.
The tentative schedule below is subject to change.
Board of Directors Meeting
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
America’s SBDC Board Meeting
7:30 am – 8:30 am
America’s SBDC State Director’s Breakfast
(State Directors Only)
7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Info Desk Open
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pre-Conference Workshops
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
America’s SBDC State Directors Meeting
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
State Director Lunch
(State Directors Only)
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Attendee Registration
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
National Advisory Board Roundtable Discussion
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
STAR Reception at Grand Ole’ Opry
(Invitation Only)
Exhibit hall build-out
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Attendee Registration
7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Info Desk Open
8:30 am – 9:45 am
Workshops
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Opening General Session
Chris Barton
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Workshops
5:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Opening Happy Hour in Exhibit Hall
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Attendee Registration
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Coffee & Breakfast Bites in Exhibit Hall
7:00 am – 9:30 am
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 am – 4:00m
Info Desk Open
8:30 am – 9:45 am
Workshops
10:00 am – 11:30 am
General Session
Matt Baker & Michael Brown
Sponsored by VISA, Inc.
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Workshops
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Executive Show Hours
(By Invitation Only)
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Happy Hour in Exhibit Hall, 40 Under 40 Awards
Sponsored by Thryv Foundation
7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Information Desk
7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Attendee Registration
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Coffee & Breakfast Bites in Exhibit Hall
7:00 am – 10:00 am
Exhibit Hall Open
8:15 am – 9:30 am
Associate State Director Meeting
8:30 am – 11:15 am
Workshops
11:15 am – 1:15 pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Workshops
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Closing Honky Tonk Happy Hour
Conference Pricing
Book your room, register for the conference or learn how your company can support and attend this year's event
Hotel Room
$213+
Join us at the Gaylord Opryland Resort.
The room block closes July 31, 2023.
Block made available after registration is completed.
Attendee Registration
$1,125
Over 100 workshops, 2 lunches, 3 receptions, wifi and app.
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Key Events
Don't miss these key events that promise to elevate your conference experience.
5
Sept
STAR Reception
Invite-only event for 2023 State Star winners and conference sponsors at the famous Grand Ole’ Opryland.
Nominations Due July 7th
7
Sept
40 Under 40 Awards
Everyone join us on the tradeshow floor celebrating 2023 40 Under 40 winners.
Nominations Due July 7th
Sponsored by Thryv Foundation
8
Sept
Honky Tonk Closing Reception
Join us for local Nashville music, drinks, and snacks to close out this incredible event.
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