New York City Small Business Conference

The New York City Small Business Expo is a dynamic event that provides entrepreneurs and small business owners in the NYC region with networking and growth opportunities. Held in various cities across the nation, including New York, 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 New York City Small Business Expo fosters a supportive environment, promoting collaboration and providing a valuable space for businesses to thrive and expand.

Joining the New York City Small Business Expo provides a gateway to expansive networking, tailor-made resources for your business needs, and participation in skill-building workshops and seminars guided by industry thought leaders. The Small Business Expo serves as a dynamic arena for collaboration, exposure, and advancement in NYC's bustling, fast-paced business environment.

Attendees span startups, local enterprises, and established companies! Industries include technology, finance, marketing, retail, healthcare, and beyond. You'll be certain to connect with professionals from sectors relevant to your business. Each vendor offers products and services designed to accommodate the diverse needs of SMBs.

Registration for the New York City Small Business Expo is open! Enter your full name and email on our event page and click “Register (or upgrade)” to sign up today. You can also use this form to upgrade your badge type at any time. Just use the email address associated with your registration.

The workshop sessions at the expo respond to a variety of business needs. These tailored sessions feature topics including, but not limited to:

• Banking
• eCommerce
• AI and automation
• Insurance
• Social media
• SEO
• Accounting
• Cybersecurity
• And a lot more

This variety ensures attendees can choose workshops that align with their particular business requirements.

Attendees at the New York City Small Business Expo can personalize their event experience by choosing from a variety of workshops, seminars, and networking sessions adapted to their specific interests and business goals. With an abundant range of options, the Small Business Expo guarantees that attendees can customize their itinerary to align with their specific preferences and objectives, maximizing the value of their experience.

The New York City Small Business Expo features specialized networking events and sessions. Opportunities are thoughtfully designed to unite businesses within comparable industries.

Attendees can take advantage of Get Dotted®, our color-coded industry-identification system. It helps attendees instantly recognize and network with professionals from a host of different industry backgrounds.

Recognizing shifting workforce dynamics as a crucial area of interest for business owners, the Small Business Expo facilitates connections between businesses and solution vendors specializing in remote work technologies, gig economy support, and many other topics related to the evolving labor landscape. Exhibitors often showcase innovative tools and services designed to address the unique challenges faced by businesses in these emerging work models.

If you’re located outside of NYC, then you won’t want to miss the New York City Small Business Expo. It’s a must-attend trade show for all small to medium-sized business owners in the tri-state area. It’s especially valuable for those in Jersey, Connecticut, or Long Island.

Visit the Exhibitor Information page to learn more. Register today to feature your business at the New York City Small Business Expo.

Unlike casual meetups, the NYC Small Business Expo combines large-scale networking, expert education, and a trade show experience. It’s designed specifically for small business growth, not just social networking.

This event is ideal for small business owners, entrepreneurs, startups, B2B service providers, and anyone looking to grow or scale a business in New York City.

Yes. General admission is free, giving attendees access to networking, exhibitors, and select educational sessions.

Hosting during National Small Business Week allows us to spotlight and support NYC entrepreneurs at a time dedicated to celebrating small businesses nationwide.

The Expo is held at the Javits Convention Center, conveniently located near Hudson Yards and accessible by subway, bus, and regional transit.

Due to popular demand, we're having two NYC events this year! The Fall event will take place in Fall 2026, and you'll be able to register for that event right here at the top of this page soon!