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San Diego Small Business Conference & Trade Show | San Diego, CA 2025
Venue: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Date & Time: September 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST
Small Business Expo is San Diego’s BIGGEST business networking & educational event! Come join other passionate San Diego Business Owners and learn how to increase revenue & grow your business. Here’s why this event is a must-attend for San Diego-area small business owners & entrepreneurs.
Boost Brand Visibility
Introduce your brand to the San Diego small business community! You’ll make connections, strike deals, and craft stepping stones toward unparalleled growth.
Business Solutions, All in One Place
Our vendor hall is packed from wall to wall with passionate exhibitors who have solutions to your unique problems. Our exhibitors represent a range of industries, and most work extensively with SMBs. You’ll make the connections you need to overcome your hurdles and pursue continuous growth. Plus, many vendors offer expo-only discounts to attendees, boosting affordability.
Build Connections in the San Diego Small Business Community
Join a community at the forefront of business innovation. The business conference in San Diego is where forward-thinking entrepreneurs and industry leaders converge.
Being part of this community means you’re not just observing changes in your industry. You’re actively participating in shaping its future. Attendees enjoy speed networking events, hands-on workshops, and one-on-one mentorship opportunities. The chance to meet and engage with like-minded individuals and industry leaders is invaluable.
Educational Opportunities at Your Fingertips
Attendees at the San Diego Small Business Expo will tap into a rich array of educational resources. You’ll have access to workshops focusing on marketing strategies and financial management. Plus, enjoy in-depth sessions on emerging industry trends. The Expo ensures that participants gather the knowledge necessary to steer the development of their businesses.
Expand Your Insight & Prepare for the Future
By attending the San Diego small business conference, you’ll open doors to new market opportunities. The expo will provide insights into emerging trends, market demands, and innovative business strategies. This broader perspective is essential for anyone looking to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing business landscape. By attending workshops, sessions, and presentations, you’ll leave with a wealth of resources to prepare you for the future.
Offers and Promotions Only for Expo Attendees
There are benefits to attending the largest small business expo near San Diego, CA. Our events often feature exclusive offers that can benefit your business. From discounted services to free resources, these offers can save money and provide the tools you need to grow your business.
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 Diego Small Business Expo.
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We can’t wait to see you at our next Business Networking Event in San Diego, 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
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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Abby Malchow Amazon
Abby Malchow is the Manager of Small Business Partnerships & Education at Amazon where she develops and manages partnerships that help drive success for entrepreneurs and small businesses through delivering education, programs, and investment...
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Workshop Speakers
Linda Hollander Sponsor Concierge
Linda Hollander has been featured by Inc. and Entrepreneur Magazines as the leading expert on corporate sponsorship. She is the author of book, Corporate Sponsorship in 3 Easy Steps. She is also the CEO of Sponsor Concierge and the Sponsor Secrets Seminar. Her...
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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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Navonna Morrison OpenClassrooms
As Director of Workforce Development, my dedication lies in aiding businesses in overcoming their talent hurdles, whether it be addressing skills gaps, enhancing talent productivity, tackling shortages, or advancing DE&I initiatives through educational ini...
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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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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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Lynda Sunshine West Action Takers Publishing
She ran away at 5 years old and was gone an entire week, came home riddled with fears and, in turn, became a people-pleaser. At age 51, she decided to break through one fear every day for a year and, in doing so, gained an exorbitant amount of confidence to sh...
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Liz Coralli ActiveCampaign
Liz Coralli is a Training Manager at ActiveCampaign, where she leads Study Hall: a multi day, in person ActiveCampaign workshop. Before joining ActiveCampaign, Liz delivered high-impact product trainings across the MarTech and EdTech spaces, and is driven by a...
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San Diego show agenda
Plan your day & Attend Business-Building Workshops, Speed Networking Sessions & Industry Expert Keynote Presentations.
small business expo - San Diego
September 18, 202510AM-5:00PM PST
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
10:00AM PST
10:30AM - 11:00AM PST
Workshop Room 2
10:40AM - 11:00AM PST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
10:00AM
10:30AM - 11:00AM PST
Workshop Room 2
10:40AM - 11:00AM PST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
11:00AM - 11:20AM PST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
11:00AM - 11:45AM PST
Speed Networking
11:15AM - 11:45AM PST
Workshop Room 1
Workshop Room 3
11:20AM - 11:40AM PST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
11:40AM - 12:00PM PST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
12:00PM - 12:45PM PST
Speed Networking
1:00PM - 1:20PM PST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
1:00PM - 1:30PM PST
Workshop Room 1
1:00PM - 1:45PM PST
Speed Networking
1:20PM -1:40PM PST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
1:40PM -2:00PM PST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
1:45PM - 2:30PM PST
2:00PM - 2:45PM PST
Speed Networking
2:45PM - 3:15PM PST
Workshop Room 1
Workshop Room 2
Workshop Room 3
3:00PM - 3:20PM PST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
3:00PM - 3:45PM PST
Speed Networking
3:15PM - 4:00PM PST
3:20PM -3:40PM PST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
3:40PM - 4:00PM PST
Industry Meet-Up Networking Session
4:00PM - 5:00PM PST
Networking Happy Hour
5:00PM PST
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
The San Diego Small Business Expo is a dynamic event that provides entrepreneurs and small business owners in the San Diego area with networking and growth opportunities. Held in various cities across the nation, including San Diego, 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 Diego Small Business Expo fosters a supportive environment, promoting collaboration and providing a valuable space for businesses to thrive and expand.
The San Diego Small Business Expo is set to take place on September 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. Events are held at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Check-in will open at 9:30 AM.
Join us at the San Diego Small Business Expo to get a firsthand look at the local business landscape. Explore exclusive knowledge resources, participate in exciting and unique networking events, build genuine connections, and uncover collaboration possibilities tailored to your business objectives. The San Diego Small Business Expo is an energetic and edifying platform offering practical insights, opportunities for BtoB connections, and access to innovative tools and services to advance your business.
Registration is required to attend. To register for the San Diego Small Business Expo, enter your full name and email on the event page. Then, click the “Register (or upgrade)” button. Use this form to easily upgrade your badge type by using the same email address with which you initially registered.
Please visit our Exhibitor Information page for all questions pertaining to exhibiting at the San Diego Small Business expo.
Small business owners attending the San Diego Small Business Expo have the opportunity to tap into a rich array of educational resources. With workshops focusing on marketing strategies, financial management, and in-depth sessions on emerging industry trends, the Expo ensures that participants gather invaluable insights and knowledge necessary for steering the development and growth of their businesses.
We’re proud to offer an exciting and free-to-attend Webinar series. Just like our workshop sessions, our Webinars cover a wealth of crucial topics for business success. Topics range from SEO, to digital marketing, to AI and automation and much, much more.