Learn about the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit.
About the event
The National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit took place May 5-6.
The event was co-sponsored by America’s Small Business Development Center featured educational workshops presented by cosponsors, access to federal resources, as well as networking and mentorship opportunities.
The live event is over, but all sessions are free to view for both established and aspiring business owners.
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 |