San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Conference
June 18, 2025 10AM-5:00PM PST South San Francisco Conference Center
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT OUR SAN FRANCISCO SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Small Business Expo is San Francisco Bay Area’s BIGGEST business networking & educational event for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs. Come join other passionate San Francisco Bay Area Business Owners and learn how to increase revenue & grow your business.
Discover Your San Francisco Small Business Network
San Francisco’s business owners and entrepreneurs are waiting to meet you. Expo attendees build valuable relationships leading to potential collaborations, partnerships, and customer acquisitions. You never know when a connection you make will help you unlock a new market or revenue stream.
Glean Industry Insights
From marketing to financial planning, you’ll find revolutionary insights here! Each workshop and presentation is tailored to give you the edge in today’s fiercely competitive market. You’ll know what’s coming and leave feeling prepared for the future.
Make Your Brand Visible
Imagine your brand taking center stage at the biggest conference in San Francisco. You’ll make connections that put your brand front and center, often striking deals on the spot! Each interaction is a stepping stone to unparalleled growth and visibility. The best way to get them talking about your brand is to show up!
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 San Francisco Small Business Expo.
Unmatched Educational Opportunities
At the biggest business expo near San Francisco, you will learn from local entrepreneurs who have been in your shoes. Learn from those who have overcome the challenges you’re facing today. Our speakers bring the personal insights you need to solve your problems and expand your reach.
Take Advantage of Promotional Offers
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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We can’t wait to see you at our next Business Networking Event in San Francisco, CA!
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
Dave Charest Director of Small Business Success, Constant Contact
Dave Charest is Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact, the online marketing leader trusted by millions of small businesses. In his role, Dave acts as an educator and an advocate for small business leaders, marketing professionals, and nonprofi...
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Precious Williams Shark Tank Success Story & CEO, The Perfect Pitch Group
Precious L. Williams, proud Founder and CEO of the Perfect Pitch Group, is a 13-time national elevator pitch champion, 5x #1 bestselling author, and international professional speaker. Besides training entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals, she...
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Workshop Speakers
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 awar...
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Lucius C. Davis III Franchise Tax Board
Lucius C. Davis III is the Small Business Liaison in the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate’s Office. He assists with the development of small business education and outreach programs in order to help business owners better understand their income tax requirements...
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Jenna Fuentes Openclassrooms INC
Jenna is an innovative, creative, and international community partnerships builder and project manager who is passionate about developing people as well as developing interdisciplinary systems and solutions for social impact. Her mission and purpose are to hel...
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Sharon Lee Thony Verizon
Sharon Lee Thony is a brand and marketing executive with nearly two decades of experience creating award-winning marketing campaigns for travel, beauty, and luxury lifestyle brands. She is the founder and CEO of SLT Consulting, a boutique digital marketing col...
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Carol Xie Internal Revenue Service
Carol Xie has been a vital member of the IRS Tax Outreach Partnership & Education (TOPE) Branch for over three years. With a keen focus on effective communication and relationship-building, Carol serves as a liaison between the IRS and its stakeholders, pr...
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John Armstrong Full Spectrum Coaching and Consulting
John Armstrong is a 25+ year entrepreneur, small business owner, and the founder of Full Spectrum Coaching & Consulting. With decades of hands-on experience launching, growing, and sustaining service-based businesses, John now helps emerging entrepreneurs ...
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Lovely Marshall Lovely is YOUR Story
Lovely Marshall is an Eventbrite Millionaire & Forbes Influencer global speaker, and author empowering overlooked experts to break free from being undervalued to become highly paid powerhouses. As a top e-learning and virtual training provider, attending h...
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Brent Ilgen Orchard Retail Group
Brent is a seasoned executive with over two decades of international experience in building and optimizing global supply chains. He excels at fostering strong partnerships with vendors and suppliers while driving operational excellence through strategic recrui...
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Glenn Keast Orchard Retail Group
The Orchard Retail Group Founder with nearly 18 years at Cotton On Group. Glenn played a pivotal role in growing the brand from 178 local stores to over 1,500 stores worldwide, operating in 26 countries and still growing. In his last role as Chief Operations O...
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Kelly Cunningham Simpli.fi
For more than 25 years, Kelly Cunningham has been passionate about helping small and regional businesses win. As a former small business & advertising agency owner, he works passionately with local/regional brands, business owners, and agency partners t...
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Affan Usmani Cloud Consulting, Inc
Affan Usmani is the SVP of Professional Services at Cloud Consulting Inc., a technology-agnostic cloud CRM and ERP partner, specializing in delivering successful solutions and leading mass integrations and legacy system migrations for healthcare, banking and i...
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San Francisco Bay Area show agenda
Plan your day & Attend Business-Building Workshops, Speed Networking Sessions & Industry Expert Keynote Presentations.
June 18, 202510AM-5:00PM PST
South San Francisco Conference Center
SMALL BUSINESS EXPO OPEN
Workshop Room 1
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
SMALL BUSINESS EXPO OPEN
Workshop Room 1
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
Speed Networking
Workshop Room 1
Workshop Room 2
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
Keynote Theatre
Speed Networking
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
Workshop Room 1
Workshop Room 2
Speed Networking
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
Speed Networking
Workshop Room 2
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
Speed Networking
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
Workshop Room 1
Workshop Room 2
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
Gold, Platinum, and VIP Badges Only
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
GET DOTTEDR
Easily locate & connect with attendees in different industries using our special Color-Code System. A dotted® badge will be provided when you check-in.
Choose Your Industry
What Our Attendees Have To Say
BADGE REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Our Sponsors
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo is a dynamic event that provides entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Bay Area with networking and growth opportunities. Held in various cities across the nation, including San Francisco, 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 San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo fosters a supportive environment, promoting collaboration and providing a valuable space for businesses to thrive and expand.
The San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo is being held at the South San Francisco Conference Center. The expo takes place on June 18, 2025. Events take place from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. Check-in opens at 9:30 AM.
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your business, the San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo offers unique opportunities aligned with your professional goals, providing a platform for learning, connecting, and growing. In this bustling networking environment, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into informative and engaging workshops led by industry experts, glean critical business insights from our energetic Keynote speakers, and exchange knowledge with other small business owners. It's not simply about exchanging business cards; it's about collaborating on innovative ideas, discovering potential partnerships, and becoming part of a thriving local business community.
Visit our Exhibitor Information page to explore the benefits of exhibiting at the San Francisco Expo. You can also learn about exhibiting at any of our other nationwide business trade shows.
To register for the San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo, enter your full name and email at the top of the page. Click “Register (or upgrade).” This will also give you the opportunity to upgrade your badge type after you've registered. Be sure to use the same email address.
Venue lot parking is available for free at the San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo.
The San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo is an immersive networking and knowledge-building experience and thus serves as a crucial platform for small and mid-sized business owners to exchange their ideas and expertise. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of industry trends and innovations, positioning them for success in their respective fields.
Remote and home-based business owners should not miss out on the San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo, where they can network, access resources, and find relevant guidance to tackle the challenges and opportunities inherent in their operational model.
Our Speed Networking sessions and industry meet-ups provide San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo event-goers with a designated space to network with professionals from a large variety of industries. Paid badge types provide attendees access to additional networking spaces, including the Networking Happy Hour.
Navigate strategies for building a stand-out brand identity at the San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo. Engage in educational sessions and workshops tailored to provide insights that transcend the commonplace, offering tangible takeaways for strengthening your brand presence and ensuring your business stands out in a competitive market.
The Small Business Expo Event App is accessible once you've registered. The app will keep you informed of all show-related announcements and details.
You can also find general updates by regularly checking the event page. Consider joining our email list and following the Small Business Expo on social media for more.