Learn about the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit.
About the event
The National Small Business Week 2-day virtual summit is happening Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6.
This year’s event is open to established and aspiring business owners and will include educational presentations by industry experts, exhibit booths, free business resources, and business advice from America's SBDCs.
The event is free, but registration is required.
Tuesday, May 5
| Time (ET) | Session | Cosponsored by |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. | Opening & Welcome | |
| 11:15 a.m. | Reclaim Your Time: Make AI Work for You | |
| 12:15 p.m. | Access to Capital: Closing the Small Business Gap | Visa |
| 1:00 p.m. | Break: Exhibit Hall & Networking | |
| 1:15 p.m. | Rethinking Connectivity for 2026 | T-Mobile |
| 2:15 p.m. | Becoming Bankable: What Makes You a "Triple Threat" for Loans, Deposits, and Growth | Grasshopper Bank |
| 3:15 p.m. | Break: Exhibit Hall & Networking | |
| 3:30 p.m. | How to Win Your Next Contract: Write Stronger Proposals, Stand Out, and Win More Bids | Verizon |
| 4:00 p.m. | Hiring Secrets: Staff Up Smart & Fast | Paychex |
| 4:45 p.m. | Start Smart, Stay Smart: The New Rules for Starting a Business | America's SBDC |
| 5:45 p.m. | Closing — Day 2 Overview |
Wednesday, May 6
| Time (ET) | Session | Cosponsored by |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. | Welcome & Putting American Businesses First | |
| 11:25 a.m. | Built to Stay Open: The New Standard for Business Continuity | T-Mobile |
| 12:10 p.m. | Protecting Your Business from Risk and Fraud | Visa |
| 12:50 p.m. | Break: Exhibit Hall & Networking | |
| 1:05 p.m. | Getting Ahead with AI: Google Coaches Share Their Favorite Tips | |
| 2:20 p.m. | Break: Exhibit Hall & Networking | |
| 2:35 p.m. | Beyond the Storefront: Smart Strategies for Small Business Growth | Amazon |
| 3:25 p.m. | Compensation & Equity Trends 2026: What Smart Leaders Must Act On Now | TriNet |
| 4:10 p.m. | Video 101 for Small Business: How to Capture Professional Content Using What You Already Have | America's SBDC |
| 4:40 p.m. | Closing |