7 a.m., all day, Second Floor Expo Center Atrium

Learn what it really means to invest in yourself, from self-care to resilience, while you hear real stories and strategies for staying grounded while you grow.

Featuring Tabitha Brown and Robert Herjavec

5 p.m., Fifth Floor Palazzo Ballroom

7 a.m, all day, Second Floor Expo Center Atrium

7 a.m., Second Floor Hall D

Featuring Tabitha Brown

8:30 a.m., Fifth Floor Palazzo Ballroom

Learn how to think beyond the bank by exploring nontraditional paths to capital along with tried-and-true funding routes that still pack power for today’s entrepreneurs.

Featuring Mark Cuban and Mike Hofman

8:45 a.m., Fifth Floor Palazzo Ballroom

Learn how innovation, leadership, and public-private partnerships can fuel businesses that move communities forward.

Featuring Daniel Lubetzky, Jay Bailey, Katie Kirkpatrick, and Leslie Pearce

9:30 a.m., Fifth Floor Palazzo Ballroom

10:15 a.m., 7 hours, Second Floor Hall C

10:15 a.m.

Learn how to harness AI to build smarter, faster and more resilient business strategies, including how to use AI to level-up your business plan, how to adapt in real time to market shifts, and why agility beats perfection in today’s economy.

Featuring Mark Cuban

11:00 a.m., Fifth Floor Palazzo Ballroom

Noon, Second Floor Hall

Join us for an interactive workshop built to help you master the art (and science) of the pitch. From funding fundamentals to real-time demos and a live case study, this session is packed with insider tips to help you win over investors, banks, and beyond.

Featuring Mindy Zemrak

1:30 p.m., Fifth Floor Palazzo Ballroom

This high-powered session is where startup school meets Shark Tank, covering everything from building your first pitch deck to navigating venture capital like a pro. Learn the 10 must-dos before raising capital, where to meet investors, how to value your business, and why most startups fail — plus insider tips on VC funds, due diligence, and what it really takes to win.

Featuring Rashaun Williams

3 p.m., Fifth Floor Palazzo Ballroom

6 p.m., location to be assigned

7 a.m., all day, Second Floor Expo Center Atrium

7 a.m., Second Floor Hall D

From building authentic connections to mastering social media in real time, this session delivers the strategies entrepreneurs need to cut through the noise, drive engagement and actually grow the business.

Featuring Gary Vaynerchuk, Allison Ellsworth, and Shannon Watkins

8:30 a.m., Fifth Floor Palazzo Ballroom

Learn how to spot passionate people, build loyal teams, and create a culture that attracts high performers – the kind that fuel real, lasting growth.

Featuring Barbara Corcoran, Jim Tselikis, and Sabin Lomac

9:15 a.m., Fifth Floor Palazzo Ballroom

10 a.m., 7 hours, Second Floor Hall C

10 a.m.

Get the ultimate starter toolkit for scrappy, smart, and scalable marketing: easy-to-implement marketing moves, real-world examples and actionable next steps, a breakdown of customer acquisition cost – what it is, why it matters and how to use it to grow your business.

Featuring Melissa Bouma, David Heath, and Randy Goldberg

11 a.m., Fifth Floor Palazzo Ballroom

12:30 p.m., Seond Floor Hall D

Learn how to hire smarter, build stronger culture and turn your workforce into a revenue-driving community of ambassadors.

Featuring TJ Bennett, Alison Lands, and Khalilah Olokunola

2 p.m., Fifth Floor Palazzo Ballroom

A select group of entrepreneurs will pitch live. No cameras. No replays. Only those in the room will witness this historic moment. This session will be followed by dinner and a live performance you won’t want to miss.

Featuring Tabitha Brown, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, and Jess Sims

6 p.m., Second Floor Venetian Ballroom