Welcome to 2018 Disability Entrepreneurship Network Convention's registration!

We are excited to announce the first ever 2018 Disability Entrepreneurship Network Convention hosted jointly by Deaf Entrepreneurship Network (DEN) and DC Metro Business Leadership Network (DC Metro BLN).

These groups came together recognizing the enormous need from both deaf entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs with disabilities for mentoring and guidance, sharing success stories and making connections with businesses who are eager to engage with this diverse business community and procure their goods and services.

The convention will provide a series of workshops and opportunities to network and learn from each other. In addition, the convention includes:

Keynote speakers
Matchmaking Event
Exhibit opportunities for vendors, entrepreneurs and sponsors
Roundtables
Networking Reception
Dinner Reception

Who should attend??

If you ARE aspiring or established entrepreneurs or representative from corporate procurement, diversity and inclusion professionals, or the disability community at large. Then this is a great opportunity for YOU to connect with a diverse community of entrepreneurs from the DMV area and nationwide.

Theme for this year will be NextGen: Transforming Disability Inclusion for Entrepreneurial Success.

More information on www.GoDEN.org.

About Us

About Deaf Entrepreneurship Network (DEN)

Deaf Entrepreneurship Network Inc was founded in 2016 to fulfill the need for Deaf entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, nurture and network ideas among like-minded entrepreneurs, investors and the community at large with full access to American Sign Language. We are a startup community dedicated to educating, inspiring, empowering, and connecting Deaf and hard of hearing entrepreneurs with resources needed to launch or grow their business. To accomplish this, we actively partner with different organizations to help aspiring and current entrepreneurs to accomplish their goals.

About the DC Metro Business Leadership Network (DC Metro BLN)

The DC Metro BLN is an employer-led non-profit whose mission is “Driving Success through Disability Inclusion.” We work to do this by changing attitudes and addressing concerns of businesses, using a business-to-business model to provide education, training, and resources so that employers learn how to proactively include people with disabilities in the workforce, marketplace and supply chain. We are one of 30 USBLN® affiliates across the U.S., and in 2017 were named the organization’s Affiliate of the Year, making us the only affiliate to have earned this distinction twice.

FAQs

What if I need a reasonable accommodation and how soon do I need to put in a request for one?

The convention registrants need to put in request for reasonable accommodation via online registration and it needs to be done at least one month in advance so we can do our best to fulfill your request in timely manner.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There are parking spaces available on campus. Also, there is a free shuttle between Union Station and Gallaudet University.

What's the refund policy?

All sales are final unless the event is cancelled.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You may bring your printed ticket or electronic ticket via mobile phone.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

All sales are final and nonrefundable.