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2024 Broward & Beyond Business Conference

Theme: Mindset ▪ Methods ▪ Make it Happen

For Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Professionals

The 2024 Broward & Beyond Business Conference (#BBBC2024) has a goal to gather more than 1,000 existing business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs representing more than 15 industries while focused on the theme “Mindset ▪ Methods ▪ Make it Happen!” Get ready for a mindset shifting opportunity designed to empower achievement of your fullest entrepreneurial potential through government procurement, strategic marketing, and technological advances.

The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development’s (OESBD) 7th annual conference continues to be a free event (excluding any facility parking fees) that is designed to facilitate the ideal occasion for attendees to network, build valuable business relationships and connect with prospective partners/businesses/prime contractors while learning from industry experts and successful peers about how to address current business challenges and grow your business.

The beautiful Greater Fort Lauderdale | Broward County Convention Center, located in Fort Lauderdale, will again host BBBC. Attendees of the day-long event are invited to experience an inspiring opportunity to acquire new insights through a packed agenda of panels, speakers, multiple keynote sessions, exhibit hall, and prime opportunity round tables as well as interactive certification, technology, and marketing labs, and more followed by an evening reception.

Get inspired by a new vision of what’s possible.

Why Attend?

​The conference is designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals:

• Maximize existing assets
• Discover resources to amplify growth potential
• Explore opportunities throughout Broward County and beyond
• Connect with industry colleagues and peers across multiple disciplines
• And more!

REGISTRATION NOTES:

The “General Admission” option is for all conference attendees, including exhibitors, presenters, sponsors, etc. Please ONLY register ONE TIME; each attendee should register with their own name. Duplicate name entries will be deleted.

Participation Opportunities

​There are multiple ways that you can participate in the 2024 Broward & Beyond Business Conference:

• Attendee – The conference is free and open to the public. NOTE: Since this is a FREE event, we request that all registered guests attend the conference or notify us if unable to attend, to ensure maximum participation and attendance.
• Presenter – Subject matter experts are a vital component to any conference. If you’d like to share your expertise, broaden your business network and advance your company/career, we are recruiting dynamic and knowledgeable speakers for various conference sessions. Limited opportunities are available. Speaker Information
• Exhibitor – Get direct access to important prospects and potential clients by showcasing your products / services to our conference attendees. Fees apply. Limited space available – first come, first served. Exhibitor Information
• Sponsor – For organizations interested in increasing brand awareness and targeting the business community. Opportunities are available. Sponsorship Information
• Volunteer – Would you like to be a part of the action? Volunteers are needed. Volunteer Information
  

First Come, First Serve

Registration and attendance at the conference are free; however, fees apply for parking. Luncheon seating is limited; priority seating is extended to pre-registered participants on a first come, first serve basis.

Late pre-registered arrivals and waitlisted registrants will be accommodated only if there are available seats and/or standing room remaining at the start of each session. We will make every effort to accommodate everyone. We encourage registered guests to arrive early on event day.

For more information on exhibiting or sponsorship, please contact a member of our Community Relations and Outreach (CRO) Team at 954-357-6400, visit the conference website or email us at OESBDConference@broward.org.​ If you require auxiliary aids for communication, please call 954-357-6400 in advance of the event.

A service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.