The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the agenda for the National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit, a free two-day online event taking place May 5-6. The summit is co-hosted by America’s Small Business Development Center (America’s SBDC) and will feature educational workshops, access to federal resources, and opportunities for networking and mentorship. Registration is required.
The virtual summit will include sessions led by organizations such as Visa, Google, T-Mobile, Amazon, Verizon, Paychex, TriNet, Meta, and America’s SBDC. Topics will focus on key areas impacting small business operations and growth, including:
- Access to capital and financial readiness
- Risk management and fraud prevention
- Artificial intelligence and operational efficiency
- Marketing and content development strategies
- Business continuity and infrastructure
- Hiring, compensation, and workforce trends
- Government contracting and proposal development
Highlighted sessions include:
- Access to Capital: Closing the Small Business Gap (Visa)
- Reclaim Your Time: Make AI Work for You (Google)
- Start Smart, Stay Smart: The New Rules for Starting a Business (America’s SBDC)
- Video 101 for Small Busine (America’s SBDC)
- Beyond the Storefront: Smart Strategies for Small Business Growth (Amazon)
- How to Win Your Next Contract (Verizon)
The summit is part of a broader National Small Business Week celebration, which begins with a National Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. on May 3 and continues with both virtual and in-person events across the country, including stops in Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. For entrepreneurs and small business owners, the summit provides direct access to current tools, insights, and resources that support business development, growth planning, and long-term sustainability.
DCSBDC encourages clients, partners, and the broader small business community to take advantage of this opportunity and engage with the sessions that align with their business goals.
Register for the National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit and explore available resources to support your business growth. Register: https://tinyurl.com/RegisterNSBW26