WBENC National Conference
Mark your calendars! Join us in Salt Lake City, Utah June 15–18, 2026 for the 2026 WBENC National Conference! Thousands gather to do business, all united by a shared drive to uplift and elevate women-owned and small businesses, connections become collaborations, insights turn into innovations, and big dreams meet limitless possibilities. Let’s make lasting connections and do business together.
WHAT IS THE WBENC NATIONAL CONFERENCE?
A dynamic gathering where all are welcome and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs), top-tier corporate executives, and representatives from organizations sharing our mission of growing and supporting women-owned and small businesses for the benefit of the economy, all come together for four days of unparalleled programming.
Here’s a taste of what awaits you: an Expo bustling with exhibitors, providing a showcase of innovation and potential collaborations. Engaging Meet & Greets offer a chance to forge meaningful connections, while thought-provoking lectures and presentations from today’s brightest minds will inspire and empower. But that’s not all! Dive into interactive sessions tailored to your interests and wrap up the day with vibrant networking receptions.
The 2026 National Conference will feature:
- A bustling Expo of certified women-owned businesses and those who do business with them
- Productive Meet & Greets
- Dynamic educational programming
- The Collegiate Accelerator pitch competition
- Women Owned Product Demo Stations and Pop up
- Regional Partner Organizations (RPO) Meet Ups
- Celebrations and fun, including karaoke (of course!)
- Countless networking opportunities
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About WBENC
WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States. WBENC partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs) to provide its world-class standard of certification to women-owned businesses throughout the country. WBENC is also the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Throughout the year, WBENC provides business development opportunities for member corporations, government agencies and more than 20,000 certified women-owned businesses at events and other forums.
