2026 Broward & Beyond Business Conference
Theme: Businesses Are the Heart of Our Economy
For Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Existing Business Owners, and Thriving Professionals
The
2026
Broward & Beyond Business Conference (#BBBC2026) is a countywide business event all about leaning in and learning how you can access the resources, tools, opportunities, and community partners to grow your business, expand your skillsets, build relationships, and activate next level achievement. Hosted annually by the
Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD), the conference will return to the Greater Fort Lauderdale | Broward County Convention Center on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 8AM to 5PM.
OESBD has a goal to gather more than 1,000 existing business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs representing multiple industries for #BBBC2026. In its 9th successful year, this annual business conference has become a premier platform for entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth. This event will allow attendees to rediscover their "why" while being reinvigorated with capacity-building strategies and ongoing support, education, and access to important business resources that can resuscitate and reinvent their passion for business.
BBBC remains the place to build capacity and inform startups, entrepreneurs, and existing businesses - certified and not certified - about Broward County's commitment to supporting small businesses, procurement opportunities available through County projects, and how to grow and develop their business. At OESBD, we work year-round in support of your business growth and to activate your entrepreneurial aspirations allowing you to go beyond!
BBBC2026 will feature lightning talks and interactive opportunities including:
- Access to Capital & Funding Strategies
- Contracting Opportunities
- Integrated Marketing through Artificial Intelligence
- Business Matchmaking
- Film and Television Productions
- International Trade and Foreign-Trade Zones
- Behind-the-Scenes Tours
- And more!
REGISTRATION TO OPEN SOON
Why Attend?
The conference is designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals:
- Maximize existing assets
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Discover resources to amplify growth potential
- Explore opportunities throughout Broward County and beyond
- Connect with industry colleagues and peers across multiple disciplines
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And more!
Who Should Attend?
- Entrepreneurs
- Existing business owners
- Professionals
- Municipalities
- Business Students
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Subject matter experts across multiple industries in various stages of the business life cycle.
#BBBC26 FYI
Stay tuned to all OESBD channels for conference news and updates. Get inspired by a new vision of what’s possible. Prepare now for #BBBC2026 and all it has to offer. We look forward to hosting you for #BBBC2026.
Hashtags
- #OESBDConference
- #BBBC2026
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