Dallas Small Business Conference
November 4, 2026 9:30AM-5PM Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
The #1 Dallas Business Networking Event & Small Business Conference
Join us at the biggest Dallas small business conference & trade show of the year! Connect with thousands of driven business owners from across Dallas–Fort Worth, and discover new ways to increase revenue and grow your business.
Position yourself ahead of the curve at the premier DFW business event for entrepreneurs. Explore emerging trends, meet trusted vendors with the solutions you’re already seeking, and walk away with tools you can use immediately to start or scale your business.
Our Dallas business networking events offer hands-on learning and high-value, face-to-face connections. Expert speakers and peers will share practical insights to help you stay competitive, whether you’re launching a new venture or advancing an established company.
If you’re ready to take advantage of business networking events Dallas entrepreneurs rely on for real growth, this is the place to be. Register now for one of the top DFW networking events of the year.
The Best Place to Build Your Network in DFW
Dallas continues to top U.S. rankings for small-business growth, from the Design District to the booming Frisco corridor. The Small Business Expo is the only Dallas business event that brings together thousands of mentors, vendors, and investors across the Metroplex in one full day of opportunities.
You’ll meet thousands of business owners, decision-makers, and industry partners who live and work in the DFW area. Our speed networking sessions help you build relationships quickly, whether you’re based in Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, McKinney, or anywhere in between.
The right introductions can lead to new customers, suppliers, and collaborations that drive real growth in North Texas.
Why Attend Our DFW Business Events
Learn from Iconic Leaders at the #1 Dallas Small Business Conference
Attend panels, workshops, networking events, and other sessions at the biggest networking event Dallas to transform your understanding of contemporary business practices. You’ll meet successful Dallas entrepreneurs eager to share their wisdom. Grow your understanding of marketing techniques, financial management, AI automation, market trends, and more.
You’ll walk away feeling empowered, with clear next steps toward positive change and growth.
Our Dallas Small Business Conference is THE PLACE to Grow Your Business Network
The key to a successful small business expo is prioritizing connections. At the largest business networking event in Dallas, you’ll meet business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the country. Every introduction can become a business partnership or collaboration that changes how you do business in Texas.
You’ll attend speed networking events, where you can connect with others in your industry, leading to increased customer acquisition and new supply chain leads.
Introduce Dallas to Your Brand
When you enter the expo floor at this networking event in Dallas, you become an ambassador for your brand. Attending the Dallas Small Business Conference & Expo increases brand visibility, boosts authority, and establishes your business as a company to watch. Our Get Dotted ® badge system makes it easy to connect with other brands in your industry.
You’ll gain market insights you can use to target and segment your Dallas leads. Remember, every expo you attend puts your brand on other entrepreneurs’ radar.
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 Dallas Small Business Expo.
Find Innovative Solutions to the Problems You’re Facing Today
If you’re facing a business challenge, a Dallas networking event gives you the opportunity to connect with attendees and speakers who have successfully overcome similar hurdles. Our industry leaders and guests have all been in your shoes. They’re eager to share the expertise that helped them grow their reach, expand their business, and thrive in their industry.
We constantly connect business owners to leaders who can transform their mindsets and help them reach new heights.
Gain Inspiration from Dallas Business Success Stories
Getting to the next level with your business isn’t just a matter of clearing hurdles and solving problems. Attendees at the Dallas Small Business Expo leave with new confidence and actionable steps toward growth. Why? Attendees hear from successful business leaders, industry experts, and speakers who will paint a realistic picture of the ups and downs of climbing toward small business success.
These empowering sessions keep business owners moving forward and build momentum on the journey to growth.
Receive Exclusive Promotions & Offers at Our Dallas Business Events
Our Dallas event features 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.
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We can’t wait to see you at our next Business Networking Event in Dallas, TX!
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 Brand Intelligence Strategist & CEO, CoAgency
Nicole Denise Phillip is a Brand Intelligence Strategist and founder of CoAgency, where she helps coaches, consultants, and online service experts turn clarity into consistent conversion. Through her Intelligence Pillars framework — Business Intelligence, A...
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Workshop Speakers
Rodney Boswell IHS Group
Rodney Boswell is the Co-Founder and CEO of IHS Group, a business advisory organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build healthier businesses, develop stronger leadership, and create lasting wealth. With more than two decades of experience in accoun...
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Kevin Brunner Tax Free You
After 7 years in the United States Marine Corps, Kevin Brunner transitioned into financial services — and has spent the last 30+ years helping business owners, real estate investors, and high-income professionals keep more of what they earn. Based in Orange...
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Toby Eborn Rock Salt Marketing
A results-driven Senior Leader with over 15 years of experience in Digital Marketing Strategy, Operations and Sales. Toby has worked with hundreds of companies to develop strategic objectives that drive multi-million dollar growth. Toby has shown excellence in...
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Charlene Ford Rowell Next Chapter Leadership and Professional Development
Charlene Ford Rowell is a seasoned trainer, educator, and leader with over 30 years of experience in developing leadership, communication, and organizational skills across federal, state, and educational sectors....
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Mark Graham The Performance Coach
As a skill-stacking, passionate, and motivated leader, Mark Graham is The Performance Coach. He and his team are ready to help you take your business to the next level. Mark is a Consultant, Advisor, and a Certified Professional Business Coach. All advice prov...
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Lee Harris Texas Capital
Lee Harris is Managing Director, Head of Retail Banking at Texas Capital. He is responsible for overseeing the consumer and small business segments within the firm’s Retail line of business. Texas Capital is a $30 billion asset bank headquartered in Dallas, Te...
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Crystal Houston Llab Marketing
Crystal Houston is an entrepreneur and marketing executive with 20+ years of experience driving growth for agencies and non-profits. As Co-founder and CMO of Llab Marketing, she helps small businesses scale through strategic digital media. Crystal is also a Vi...
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Anthony Lawson Anthony Lawson Worldwide Inc.
Anthony Lawson is an entrepreneur, Fund Manager, investor, business strategist, and dynamic speaker who has spent the last 12 years investing in, acquiring, and operating businesses across multiple states. Drawing on his military background and real-world expe...
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Velena McRae Internal Revenue Service
Velena McRae is currently a Senior Stakeholder Liaison in Dallas, TX. She has previously served as an Acting Manager for various Stakeholder Liaison groups across the United States. Stakeholder Liaison focuses on the local engagement of the payroll and practit...
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Bridget Moon US Small Business Administration
Bridget brings over 25 years of dedicated service to the US Small Business Administration (SBA), currently serving as an Economic Development Specialist and Veteran Business Development Officer at the SBA Dallas/Fort Worth District Office, covering Texas's Nor...
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Wade Mosier Textellent
Wade Mosier is the Head of Sales at Textellent, where he leads the company’s sales and go-to-market strategy focused on helping businesses improve customer engagement through modern messaging and automation. With an MBA in Organizational Management and profess...
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Yusef Muhammad SCORE
Voted as The SBA Minority Small Business Champion of the Year, by The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), City of Houston, “Champion of Diversity” and recipient of the “Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.” Yusef Muhammad, is an award-winnin...
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Marilyn Muhammad PMCHAMELEONS
Dr. Marilyn Muhammad-Lawal, DM, PMP, is the Founder & CEO of PMCHAMELEONS, a project management and IT consulting firm that brings over 30 years of IT and project management experience to organizations that need proven governance. An author and published r...
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Kati Peterman FRX
She's been inside the companies most of you know as a household name. From live events like AspireTour, FortuneBuilders, corporate floors, private equity roll ups and you name it, Kati brings an unmatched combination of energy, practical knowledge, and genuine...
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Matthew Petmecky Nunify
With 16+ years in technology sales and leadership, including Dell and Nunify, Matthew now helps organizations use event technology to create memorable experiences, build stronger relationships, and turn those connections into business growth....
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Hassnain Rizvi Amazon Web Services
Experienced Enterprise Account Executive and Program Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry....
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Kevin Smith Steady Bridge Consulting
Kevin Smith is the founder and principal consultant of Steady Bridge Consulting in Fort Worth, Texas. He works with founder-led businesses that have spent time and money on tools that never fit how the operation actually runs, leaving the owner as the bottlene...
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Ritu Arora Thakur Smart Tech Inc
Ritu Thakur is a seasoned business and technology consultant with over 20 years of experience spanning multiple industries. In 2007, she founded Smart Tech Inc., a firm dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) refine their customer outreac...
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Darrell Wilkerson TRiSM Now
Darrell Wilkerson spent 30 years securing and optimizing technology for multi-billion dollar enterprises. He raised cybersecurity scores from failing to world-class. He protected systems that millions of people depended on. And the whole time, he was waiting t...
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Chess Woods Ambetter Health
Chess presently serves as Business Development Manager for Ambetter Health, a division of Centene Corporation, in the states of Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Chess holds professional degrees from the University of Mississippi School of Law (Juris...
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Meet with Exhibitors that provide Innovative Products & Services to Help Build Your Business. Connect with other successful business owners and get inspired.
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BUILD NEW RELATIONSHIPS
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Dallas / Fort Worth Small Business Expo is a dynamic event. We aim to provide entrepreneurs in the DFW area with growth opportunities. Small Business Expo Dallas serves as a platform for the following:
- Showcasing products
- Accessing resources
- Interactive seminars
- Workshops
- Speed networking sessions
- And more
Attendees have the chance to connect with potential clients, partners, and industry experts. They’ll gain valuable insights into market trends and innovative solutions.
The Dallas / Fort Worth Small Business Expo fosters a supportive environment. The expo promotes collaboration and provides a valuable space for businesses to thrive and expand.
The Dallas / Fort Worth Small Business Expo 2026 will be held on November 4, 2026. Events will occur from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. All events take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Hall C. Check-in opens at 9:30 AM.
Small Business Expo Dallas / Fort Worth goes beyond standard networking. Attendees tap into local market trends, connect with industry leaders, and access resources to sculpt their business path. These exciting opportunities to elevate your business prospects make attending the Expo a savvy investment in your future.
Visit our Exhibitor Information page for everything you need to know about sponsoring or exhibiting at the Expo.
Easily register for the Dallas / Fort Worth Small Business Expo on the event page. Click “Register (or upgrade)” to finalize your registration.
Venue parking is offered at no cost at the Dallas / Fort Worth Small Business Expo. It is recommended that you arrive early, as spaces may be limited.
Absolutely! Attendees can actively connect with local Dallas / Fort Worth businesses and organizations at the Small Business Expo. At the Dallas / Fort Worth Small Business Expo, attendees immerse themselves in the community's pulse. They establish meaningful and fruitful connections with various enterprises throughout the DFW area.
The Dallas / Fort Worth Small Business Expo welcomes entrepreneurs at all stages. Attendees gain valuable knowledge, build genuine connections, and amass the resources necessary to propel your business forward.
Registering for the Expo grants you access to our convenient, easy-to-use event app. There, you can customize your itinerary and secure your place at any of the exciting workshops and presentations.
Most networking events in Dallas focus on smaller groups or niche industries. The Small Business Expo is the largest DFW business event, connecting thousands of owners, decision-makers, and solution providers across industries, all in a single day with high-impact learning and structured networking.
Not at all, all stages are welcome! Whether you’re still in the planning phase, recently launched, or scaling fast, the sessions and networking are designed to provide next steps tailored to your stage.
Absolutely. Many attendees are consultants, creators, independent agents, or in early-growth mode. You’ll find workshops, contacts, and resources that help you level up without needing a large team.
You’ll meet a wide mix:
- Retailers, restaurants & hospitality businesses
- Tech startups from Plano, Frisco & Richardson
- Home service providers, contractors & trades
- Health, beauty & wellness professionals
- Legal, finance & business service providers
- E-commerce and digital brands
If you serve customers in the DFW area, this event is for you.
We offer different ticket levels, including free access to the expo floor and networking. Upgraded badges are available for attendees who want VIP seating, advanced workshops, and additional perks.
- Plenty of business cards
- A quick intro pitch about what you do
- Questions or challenges you’re looking to solve
- Comfortable shoes; you’ll be connecting a lot
Optional but smart: a follow-up plan for the contacts you’ll make.
Exhibitors gain direct access to small business buyers actively looking for solutions. It’s a high-traffic, business-focused environment designed to generate leads, spark partnerships, and increase visibility across the Dallas/Fort Worth market.
No, many people travel from across North Texas and beyond. We regularly welcome guests from Fort Worth, Arlington, Denton, Waco, Oklahoma City, and other nearby business communities.
Yes. Speakers and panelists share real insights from building businesses in the Dallas economy, including hiring in a tight labor market, local supply chain solutions, and reaching DFW audiences more effectively.