2026 Entrepreneur and Small Business Conference: Accelerate

The National Entrepreneurs Association will host the 2026 Entrepreneur and Small Business Conference and Expo Friday November 6, 2026 from 9am to 3pm at the Radisson Hotel in Southfield Michigan.

This one-day event features expert-led training on marketing strategies, sales skills, artificial intelligence (AI), funding opportunities, book publishing and more. This year’s theme is "Accelerate" and it’s all about helping entrepreneurs move their businesses forward faster. Whether you’re looking to scale, expand your network or take your business to the next level, this event will provide the knowledge, connections and inspiration to accelerate your success.​

2026 Training Sessions Include:

The Million-Dollar Pitch: Magnetize Clients, Captivate Investors & Own Every Stage

Accelerate with AI: How Entrepreneurs Can Work Smarter and Scale Faster

Storytellers: Marketing & PR That Makes You Stand Out

Brand, Book, Bestseller: How to Develop 7-12 Streams of Income from One Book

Unlocking Business Growth: Resources, Relationships and Opportunities

Accelerate Your Legal Knowledge: Essentials for Business Growth & Protection

Can Your Business Grow Without You?

CyberConfidence Starts Here

2026 Event Highlights:

• Dynamic Keynote Speakers
• High Impact Breakout Sessions
• P owerful Panel Discussions
• Power Networking Lunch
• Free Professional Headshots
• Leading Business Resource Providers
• Exhibitors and Vendors
• Entrepreneur Bootcamp Class Reunion

2026 Business Resource Providers Include:

• City of Southfield
• Comcast Business
• Exodus Precision Health
• Fifth Third Bank
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesss
• Great Lakes Pension
• HabitGuard Solutions, LLC
• Jim Jacek Photography
• National Entrepreneurs Association
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
• The Perfect Pitch Group
• Walker Publicity Consulting

Learn more at https://www.nationalentrepreneurs.org/2026-entrepreneur-conference

*Testimonials from previous conferences

It was an OUTSTANDING EVENT! Many thanks to Dr. ZaLonya Allen for her vision to support small businesses with the creation of National Entrepreneurs Association! I was honored to serve as a panelist... Vickie Lewis, Founder and CEO of VMX International

Congratulations! I had an amazing time of learning and networking! Regina Hall, Founder of Enlighten Heart Services

It was an excellent conference. You should feel extremely accomplished. Stacie Croffe, Healthcare Leadership

What a phenomenal event and amazing entrepreneurs Being the difference in the world! The generosity of support, laughter and wisdom shared was unparalleled! Bravo! Bernadette Johnson, Leadership Strategist

What a fantastic event...as usual! It was a privilege to moderate a panel with such insightful and dynamic entrepreneurs. The energy in the room was contagious. This was a true celebration of innovation and collaboration. Dr. Geneva Williams, Founder of Dr. Geneva Speaks