Austin Austin Small Business Conference October 30, 2025 10AM-5:00PM CST Palmer Events Center
WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR AUSTIN BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT
Small Business Expo is Austin’s BIGGEST small business conference! Come join other passionate Austin Business Owners and learn how to increase revenue & grow your business.
Grow Your Network in Austin
By connecting with other business owners and entrepreneurs in Austin, TX, you can build valuable relationships leading to potential collaborations, partnerships, and customer acquisitions. These connections can be crucial in unlocking new revenue generation and growth avenues.
Gain a Competitive Advantage
This is your chance to gain firsthand knowledge on everything from revolutionary marketing techniques to savvy financial planning. Each session is tailored to give you the edge in today’s fiercely competitive market.
Increase Brand Visibility
Imagine your brand taking center stage at the most electrifying trade show in Austin. This is where connections are made, deals are struck, and brands like yours become the talk of the town. Each interaction is a stepping stone to unparalleled growth and visibility.
Do you offer a product or service that helps small businesses? Exhibiting at our B2B marketing events is a great opportunity to earn new business. Visit our Exhibitor Information page to learn about Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities at the Austin Small Business Expo.
Learn from Successful Entrepreneurs
At the biggest business expo near Austin, you will have the unique opportunity to learn from successful entrepreneurs. These professionals have been in your shoes and have overcome the challenges of running a small business.
Receive Exclusive Promotions
Our business events often feature exclusive offers from vendors and sponsors that can benefit your business. From discounted services to free resources, these offers can save you money and provide the tools you need to grow your business.
Please register for our next Business Event today and unlock the full potential of your business!
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Attend Workshops Led by Industry Experts
Expand Your Network
Learn from Amazing Keynote Speakers
Market Your Business
Meet Vendors to Help Grow Your Business
Keynote Speakers
Nicole Denise meMarketing
Nicole Denise Phillip is a highly successful entrepreneur and CEO. She is the CEO of Ministry Event Marketing (meMarketing) Brand Agency and the founder of Nicole Michelle Collection, a brand that empowers women to live boldly and freely. With her extensive ex...
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Jay Kriner Shark Tank Success Story
Jay Kriner, viral Shark Tank star, festival producer, race car driver, Patent Designer, COO of GALE Project Technologies, and published best selling Author! As a visionary leader in innovation, I am driven by the belief that what was once imagined can now b...
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Workshop Speakers
Christine Footit Internal Revenue Service
Chris Footit has been with the IRS for 32 years. She is the Branch Chief for the Tax Outreach, Partnership and Education branch in Communications & Liaison. Prior to her current position, she was a Revenue Officer in Collection for 19 years (1991 – 2009)...
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Lee Harris Texas Capital Bank
Lee Harris, Head of Retail Banking for Texas Capital, is an accomplished financial services professional with 16 years in banking and 23 years of leadership experience. Lee currently leads the Retail banking network for Texas Capital and has an extensive caree...
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Flora Wang Delta Air Lines
Flora Wang is an experienced International Specialty Sales account executive with six more years of experience with Delta, and she brings twenty years of airline industry knowledge to the field of small and mid-sized enterprise development and management. Her ...
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Tricia Ulberg We Rock DM
Tricia Elizabeth Ulberg is an entrepreneur and seasoned graphic designer with a deep passion for web design and branding. She began her design career in Seattle, working at prominent tech companies including ESPN.com (Disney), Expedia, and Microsoft. At We ...
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Daniel Bisett We Rock DM
Daniel Bisett is a distinguished digital marketing expert and accomplished educator with over two decades of experience in the industry. As a founding partner and the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of We Rock DM, Daniel leads a dynamic company that specializes...
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Marin Richardson Disrupt PR
Marin Richardson is the CEO and founder of Disrupt PR, an award winning full-service Public Relations Agency based in Austin, Texas. Richardson was named one of the Top 100 Women in PR by PR News for 2022. As a former National on-air TV reporter, Richardson is...
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Julie Macaluso Amplify Credit Union
For more than two decades, Julie Macaluso, AAP, has assisted local businesses and nonprofits as they scale up the financial side of their organizations. As the Vice President of Commercial Banking, Julie is also the architect of fee-free commercial banking at ...
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Amanda Jordan RicketyRoo
Amanda started her journey as a SEO in 2011. She loves tackling complex problems for clients. Her background is in local legal and enterprise SEO. When Amanda’s not working, she enjoys playing with her dogs and beating her son in Mario Kart....
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Christine McAvoy Brevo
Christine McAvoy is an accomplished Head of Customer Success with over 15 years of experience in driving adoption and helping companies build a customer centric culture. With a strong background in marketing and SAAS she is passionate about leverages data-driv...
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Mike Haldane MarketWise Advising, LLC
After spending decades as an individual contributor, manager, director and senior executive, in a variety of commercial roles at Maytag, Intel, 3M, Wolters Kluwer, Fortive and other companies of various sizes, Mike founded MarketWise, to assist organizations w...
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Rafael Despradel Delta Air Lines
Rafael Despradel is from Sydney, Australia and grew up all around the world, including the United Kingdom, where he graduated in International Relations. Rafael has with him over 30 years of experience in the airline industry involving numerous roles includ...
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Kanye Harris Delta Air Lines
Dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, designing educational strategies, and coaching individuals to success. Skilled in building cross-functional teams, d...
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Howard Partridge Phenomenal Business Coaching
Howard Partridge is an international business coach with coaching members in over 100 industries in 20 countries. He is a best selling author of twelve books, a TEDx Speaker, the exclusive business coach for the Zig Ziglar Corporation, the first Ziglar Legacy ...
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Joe Moghaizel Need A Guest
Joe 'Mr. AllwaysGood' Moghaizel is an award-winning international speaker, and bestselling author. His mission is to positively impact a billion lives by helping entrepreneurs overcome their fear of sales and public speaking, enabling them to thrive in their b...
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Gini Trask Need A Guest
Born into a family of entrepreneurs, business is simply second nature to Gini. She began her first business at the age of 16 and never stopped. She has owned and grown numerous small businesses from incubation into the multi millions and continues to help othe...
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Austin business conference agenda
Plan your day & Attend Business-Building Workshops, Speed Networking Sessions & Industry Expert Keynote Presentations.
small business expo - Austin
October 30, 202510AM-5:00PM CST
Palmer Events Center
10:00AM CST
10:30AM - 11:00AM CST
10:40AM - 11:00AM CST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
11:00AM - 11:20AM CST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
10:00AM
10:30AM - 11:00AM CST
10:40AM - 11:00AM CST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
11:00AM - 11:20AM CST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
11:00AM - 11:45AM CST
Speed Networking
11:15AM - 11:45AM CST
Workshop Room 1
Workshop Room 2
11:20AM - 11:40AM CST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
11:40AM - 12:00PM CST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
12:00PM - 12:45PM CST
Speed Networking
1:00PM - 1:20PM CST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
1:00PM - 1:30PM CST
Workshop Room 2
1:00PM - 1:45PM CST
Speed Networking
1:20PM - 1:40PM CST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
1:40PM - 2:00PM CST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
1:45PM - 2:30PM CST
2:00PM - 2:45PM CST
Speed Networking
2:45PM -3:15PM CST
Workshop Room 2
2:45PM - 3:30PM CST
Keynote Theatre
3:00PM - 3:20PM CST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
3:00PM - 3:45PM CST
Speed Networking
3:20PM - 3:40PM CST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
3:30PM - 4:00PM CST
Workshop Room 1
3:40PM - 4:00PM CST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
4:00PM - 5:00PM CST
Networking Happy Hour
5:00PM CST
AUSTIN EXHIBITORS & FLOOR PLAN
DISCOVER NEW VENDORS AND BUILD YOUR BUSINESS NETWORK
Meet with Exhibitors that provide Innovative Products & Services to Help Build Your Business.
SHOP NEW PRODUCTS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
GET INSPIRED
FIND NEW VENDORS
BUILD NEW RELATIONSHIPS
LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
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Easily locate & connect with attendees in different industries using our special Color-Code System. A Dotted® badge will be provided when you check-in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Austin Small Business Expo is a dynamic event that provides entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Austin area with networking and growth opportunities. Held in various cities across the nation, including Austin, the Small Business Expo serves as a platform for showcasing products, accessing resources, and participating in interactive seminars, workshops, and speed networking sessions. Attendees have the chance to connect with potential clients, partners, and industry experts, gaining valuable insights into market trends and innovative solutions. The Austin Small Business Expo fosters a supportive environment, promoting collaboration and providing a valuable space for businesses to thrive and expand.
The Austin Small Business Expo is being held from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST on October 30, 2025. Events take place at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, TX.
A realm of unique opportunities await you at the Austin Small Business Expo. Discover advantages specially designed to align with the needs of the local business landscape, so that every connection and insight gained becomes a strategic asset. This event is not just a gathering; it's your key to unlocking success in the vibrant and flourishing business scene of Austin.
Please view our Exhibitor Information page to learn more about exhibiting at the Austin Small Business Expo.
Registration is now open! You can register for the Austin Small Business Expo at any time by providing your full name and email on our event page. Click “Register (or upgrade)” to complete the process. Use this same form if you'd like to upgrade your badge type after you've registered.
Parking at the Austin Small Business Expo is available at the venue for a day-rate of $10. Arrive early, as parking may be limited.
The Austin Small Business Expo is a vibrant hub for networking with local businesses and startups. From interactive workshops to industry-specific meet-and-greet sessions, attendees can immerse themselves in the dynamic Austin business scene, fostering connections that go beyond the event.
Attend the Austin Small Business Expo for a unique chance to connect with businesses that have surmounted any number of the challenges that small and medium-sized business owners often face. Participate in enlightening panel discussions, where seasoned entrepreneurs divulge their experiences, delivering crucial lessons and motivation to overcome obstacles and reach business excellence.
The Austin Small Business Expo is a haven for startups in the tech industry. Dive into sessions exploring cutting-edge technologies, innovative and practical strategies, and real-world case studies, equipping tech-focused businesses with the tools to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.
The Austin Small Business Expo warmly welcomes one-person businesses. Whether you're a sole proprietor or a small team, the Expo is designed to empower you with knowledge, connections, and opportunities for growth.
The Austin Small Business Expo guarantees abundant resources on the art of digital marketing and building a compelling online presence. Uncover the latest trends, proven strategies, and expert insights that will amplify and elevate your brand's digital reach.