NBIA’s 29th International Conference on Business Incubation is fast approaching. With over 50 sessions led by some of the most experienced practitioners in the field, everyone will find several topics of interest to learn and gain valuable insight on the latest trends and best practices. Please review the event schedule to read the descriptions of each planned session.

Comprehensive Content and Great Speakers

 Day One Snapshot

Monday, April 27

• Keynote Presentation: Donald F. Kuratko
• Ten Tips for Leveraging the Power of Millennial Entrepreneurship
• The Lean Start-up Paradigm
• Success Factors for Rural Incubators
• Student Programs: Engaging the Next Generation
• Managing a Successful Soft Landings Program
• Rethink Revenue Generation and Sustainability
• Coworking as Incubation

Day Two Snapshot

Tuesday, April 28 
 

• Keynote Presentation: Brad Feld
• The University Business Incubator Index
• Hybrid Incubation Models
• Adapting Your Incubation Model for the Changing Ecosystem
• Incubator Funding & Budgeting 101
• Community Building: Engaging and Activating All Parts of Your Community
• Art Builds Business Builds Art
• Corporate Venturing and Business Incubation

Day Three Snapshot

 Wednesday, April 29

• Denver Ecosystem Panel
• “Best in Show” – Repeat of Popular Sessions

Networking Events Snapshot

Sunday, April 26 – Wednesday, April 29

• Collaboration, Coworking and Collisions (C3) Space, sponsored by CORT
• Opening Reception and C3 Expo
• Innovation Pavilion Tour
• Vendor Mixer
• Fitzsimons Innovation Campus Tour
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory Tour

View entire agenda with session descriptions.

View all networking events.