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
Average attendance
1
+
Workshops
1
+
Sponsors & Exhibitors
~
1
Inspiring Keynote Presentations
1
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.
Average attendance
1
+
Workshops
1
+
Sponsors & Exhibitors
~
1
Inspiring Keynote Presentations
1
America’s SBDC Annual Conference
by the Numbers
Demographic
Average age
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 plus one guest )
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 plus one guest)
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)
Live performance by SØPHI and Alex Kilroy
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
- Isabel Casillas Guzman – Invited to Speak
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Workshops
5:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Sponsored by Square
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
Sponsored by U.S. Census Bureau
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)
Live performance by SØPHI and Alex Kilroy
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
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 is now full.
We recommend
The Inn at Opryland.
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.
Live performance by SØPHI and Alex Kilroy
6
Sept
Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting
Drinks and snacks will be served in celebration of the 42nd Annual America’s SBDC tradeshow opening!
Sponsored by
6
Sept
Nashville Night Reception
Head to Delta A lobby at 6:30 pm for music provided by Sofar Sounds. Grab a drink and nosh on Nashville favorites while taking in two surprise live music performances.
Sponsored by
7
Sept
40 Under 40 Awards
Everyone join us on the tradeshow floor celebrating 2023 40 Under 40 winners.
Sponsored by
7
Sept
Executive Show Hours
State and Associate State Directors don’t miss the VIP exhibit hall experience from 3:15 – 4:45 pm on the tradeshow floor.
Plus live music by SØPHI and Alex Kilroy
8
Sept
Honky Tonk Closing Reception
Join us for local Nashville music, drinks, and snacks to close out this incredible event.
Don't miss the live performance by Rodeo Disco
Sponsored by
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