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Stay in the Know: Must-Attend Events for Entrepreneurs, Creatives & Business Owners
Keeping up with industry events can be overwhelming, so we’ve created this one-stop guide to the most important conferences, expos, and networking opportunities you need to know about. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, or business owner, these events are where connections happen, knowledge is gained, and opportunities are unlocked. Use this list as your go-to resource to stay ahead and make the most of every season!
PR Decoded
Date: February 4, 2025 Location: New York, NY Description: PRWeek's annual conference offers an in-depth exploration of modern PR, featuring presentations, workshops, and roundtables that address current communications challenges and purpose-driven strategies.
Innovation SABRE Awards North America
Date: February 19, 2025 Location: Chicago, IL Description: Celebrating innovative solutions in PR, this event showcases creative content produced by modern public relations professionals, providing insights into successful campaigns and networking opportunities.
Ragan & PR Daily: Social Media Conference
Date: March 19-21, 2025 Location: Orlando, FL Description: Held at Walt Disney World Resort, this conference covers emerging trends in social media and features a variety of high-profile speakers in the communications field.
SXSW (South by Southwest)
Date: March 8-16, 2025 Location: Austin, TX Description: A large-scale event that brings together technologists, creatives, and industry leaders to explore what's next in technology, creativity, and culture, offering broad exposure to innovative ideas.
Adobe Summit
Date: March 18-20, 2025 Location: Las Vegas, NV, and Online Description: One of the biggest events for marketers and creative professionals, focusing on the latest developments in digital marketing and creative technologies.
Small Business Expo – Miami
Date: March 6, 2025 Location: Miami Airport Convention Center, Miami, FL Description: A premier networking and educational event for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups. The expo features workshops, seminars, and opportunities to connect with industry experts and service providers.
Small Business Expo – Orlando
Date: March 11, 2025 Location: Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL Description: This event offers small business professionals the chance to attend workshops, network with peers, and explore products and services that can help their businesses grow.
DistribuTech International Conference
Date: March 24-27, 2025 Location: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, TX Description: A conference related to smart cities and tech startups that reshape cities, offering insights into the latest innovations and opportunities in the energy and utilities sectors.
Semafor Economic Conference
Date: April 23-25, 2025 Location: Washington, D.C. Description: Organized by media company Semafor, this conference aims to gather over 200 CEOs to discuss global economic trends, policy impacts, and business strategies, positioning itself as a significant event akin to the World Economic Forum.
Emory Goizueta Entrepreneurship Summit
Date: April 10-11, 2025 Location: Atlanta, GA Description: Hosted by Emory University's Goizueta Business School, this summit features keynote addresses, panel discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at fostering entrepreneurial growth and innovation.
Small Business Expo – Atlanta
Date: April 26, 2025 Location: Atlanta, GA Description: A premier networking and educational event for small business owners and entrepreneurs, offering workshops, seminars, and opportunities to connect with industry experts and service providers.
Biofabricate
Date: April 1-3, 2025 Location: Paris, France Description: An event focusing on next-generation materials and sustainable innovation, bringing together startups, researchers, and industry leaders to explore advancements in biofabrication.
Art Dubai
Date: April 18-20, 2025 (Preview days: April 16-17) Location: Dubai, UAE Description: A leading international art fair that has become a significant event for creative entrepreneurs, featuring contemporary artworks and offering networking opportunities with artists, collectors, and industry professionals.
Red Sea Fashion Week
Date: April 2025 (Exact dates to be confirmed) Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Description: A fashion event focusing on resort wear, open to designers globally, providing a platform for fashion entrepreneurs to showcase their collections and engage with international audiences.
WeWork Creator Awards
Date: April 25, 2025 Location: New York, NY Description: A celebration of creators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, offering opportunities to win funding and mentorship through pitch competitions and networking sessions.
BizTech Convergence Panel Series
Date: April 2, 2025 Location: Kennesaw, GA Description: Hosted by Kennesaw State University's Shore Entrepreneurship Center, this panel event features discussions with experts from business, engineering, and entrepreneurial fields, offering insights into the convergence of technology and business.