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small business expo - Chicago

June 10, 20279:30AM-5:00PM CST

Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum

9:30AM CST

Small Business Expo Open

10:30AM - 11:00AM CST

The Brand Refresh Lab: Build Clarity, Create Momentum

Workshop Room 2

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

From Reactive to Strategic: Building a Recruiting Process That Actually Works

Workshop Room 3

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

Smarter Growth with AI: No Guesswork, Just Results

Workshop Room 4

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

10:40AM - 11:00AM CST

Franchises >> Industry Meet-Up

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

LOCATED IN THE EXHIBITOR HALL

11:00AM - 11:45AM CST

Speed Networking Session

LOCATED BACK RIGHT OF THE EXHIBITOR HALL

11:00AM - 11:20AM CST

Banking, Insurance, Real Estate, Finance, Investors >> Industry Meet-Up

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

LOCATED IN THE EXHIBITOR HALL

11:15AM - 12:00PM CST

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
The Tech Mistakes Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Make
By Pooja Shah, Director of Ecommerce, Lenovo

Keynote Theatre

LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR

11:20AM - 11:40AM CST

Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, PR >> Industry Meet-Up

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

LOCATED IN THE EXHIBITOR HALL

11:40AM - 12:00PM CST

Web Services, APPS, IT, Software, Technology >> Industry Meet-Up

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

LOCATED IN THE EXHIBITOR HALL

12:00PM - 12:45PM CST

Speed Networking Session

LOCATED BACK RIGHT OF THE EXHIBITOR HALL

12:15PM - 12:45PM CST

AI Visibility for Small Business: Walk In, Walk Out With a Plan

Workshop Room 1

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

From Missed Calls to More Revenue: Agentic AI and the Future of Customer Service

Workshop Room 2

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

What You Don’t Know Can Cost You: HR Compliance for Small Businesses

Workshop Room 3

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

Protecting Your Small Business in Today’s Cyber Threat Landscape

Workshop Room 4

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

1:00PM - 1:20PM CST

eCommerce, Manufacturers, Retail, Distributors >> Industry Meet-Up

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

LOCATED IN THE EXHIBITOR HALL

1:00PM - 1:45PM CST

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Shark Tank Success Stories: Behind the Pitch — A Candid Conversation With Successful Founders

Keynote Theatre

LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR

1:00PM - 1:45PM CST

Speed Networking Session

LOCATED BACK RIGHT OF THE EXHIBITOR HALL

1:20PM - 1:40PM CST

Professional Services >> Industry Meet-Up

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

LOCATED IN THE EXHIBITOR HALL

1:40PM - 2:00PM CST

Healthcare, HR, Employee Services >> Industry Meet-Up

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

LOCATED IN THE EXHIBITOR HALL

2:00PM - 2:45PM CST

Speed Networking Session

LOCATED BACK RIGHT OF THE EXHIBITOR HALL

2:00PM - 2:30PM CST

Don’t Do It Alone: The Myth of the Self-Made Business Owner

Workshop Room 1

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

The Next Evolution of SEO: Why AI Makes It Stronger

Workshop Room 2

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

Marketing in 2026: Trends & Strategies

Workshop Room 3

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

Hackers Have AI Now. Does Your Business?

Workshop Room 4

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

2:45PM - 3:15PM CST

Beyond Keywords: Search Strategies for the AI Era

Workshop Room 1

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

Nail Your Messaging to Increase Sales and Decrease Spending

Workshop Room 2

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

Why SMBs Are the New Favorite Target for Cybercriminals

Workshop Room 3

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

AI Powered in 30 Minutes: Turn One Everyday Task into a Time‑Saving Workflow

Workshop Room 4

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

3:00PM - 3:20PM CST

Hospitality, Travel, Transportation, Recreation >> Industry Meet-Up

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

LOCATED IN THE EXHIBITOR HALL

3:00PM - 3:45PM CST

Speed Networking Session

LOCATED BACK RIGHT OF THE EXHIBITOR HALL

3:20PM - 3:40PM CST

Government, Non-Profit, Associations, Education >> Industry Meet-Up

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

LOCATED IN THE EXHIBITOR HALL

3:30PM - 4:00PM CST

The Sales Conversation Costing You Deals You Didn’t Know You Lost

Workshop Room 1

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

When the Plan Breaks: How Strong Leaders Make Clear Decisions in Uncertain Times

Workshop Room 2

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

Hidden Tax Traps Every Business Owner Should Avoid

Workshop Room 3

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

The Small Business AI Playbook: How to Put AI to Work This Week

Workshop Room 4

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

3:40PM - 4:00PM CST

Art, Entertainment, Creative, Designer >> Industry Meet-Up

Industry Meet-Up Networking Session

LOCATED IN THE EXHIBITOR HALL

4:15PM - 4:45PM CST

Behind the Post: Content that Converts

Workshop Room 1

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

Beyond Spreadsheets: Building a Connected Business with ERP Systems

Workshop Room 2

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

Is Your Business Built to Outlive You? 5 Ways to Create Exit Options

Workshop Room 3

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

Big Screen Energy: Streaming & Sports for SMB Growth

Workshop Room 4

LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR

5:00PM - 6:00PM CST

Networking Happy Hour – Sponsored by: Citi

Networking Happy Hour

LOCATED IN THE KEYNOTE THEATRE - SECOND FLOOR

5:00PM CST

SMALL BUSINESS EXPO CLOSES