2026 SMB | ETA Conference
Schedule
Your registration fee covers the main conference on Friday, 6 March, as well as optional half-day ETA workshops for those looking to buy or sell a business the day before, Thursday, 5 March; lunch and snacks will be provided. Conference registrants are also invited to a complimentary networking event on Saturday, 7 March. You will be given the option to add these event registrations to your conference ticket at check-out. There will be no additional charge.
Note: While there is no additional fee to add the optional activities to your conference registration, not every registrant is guaranteed a spot at Thursday’s workshops and Saturday’s networking event. Space is limited and registrations are capped—so be sure to add them to your registration before the slots fill up.
Note: While there is no additional fee to add the optional activities to your conference registration, not every registrant is guaranteed a spot at Thursday’s workshops and Saturday’s networking event. Space is limited and registrations are capped—so be sure to add them to your registration before the slots fill up.
Schedule Legend
Optional Workshop
Optional Networking
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Thursday, 5 March 2026
8:00 am–11:30 am
How To Buy a Business | ETA Workshop (Optional)
Join us for lunch immediately following the workshop.
See ETA WORKSHOP DETAILS for complete information.
Due to the overwhelming demand for these half-day format workshops, we have increased enrollment. Please be advised that due to space constraints, we may give priority to current owners and operators. We are excited to share these complimentary sessions with you. Three-day, highly personalized workshops will be offered in August 2026. Please fill out this interest form to receive details and registration links in the coming weeks.
See ETA WORKSHOP DETAILS for complete information.
Due to the overwhelming demand for these half-day format workshops, we have increased enrollment. Please be advised that due to space constraints, we may give priority to current owners and operators. We are excited to share these complimentary sessions with you. Three-day, highly personalized workshops will be offered in August 2026. Please fill out this interest form to receive details and registration links in the coming weeks.
1:00 pm–4:30 pm
How to Sell Your Business | ETA Workshop (Optional)
Lunch at 11:45 am. Join us for Top Golf following the workshop.
See ETA WORKSHOP DETAILS for complete information.
Due to the overwhelming demand for these half-day format workshops, we have increased enrollment. Please be advised that due to space constraints, we may give priority to current owners and operators. We are excited to share these complimentary sessions with you. Three-day, highly personalized workshops will be offered in August 2026. Please fill out this interest form to receive details and registration links in the coming weeks.
See ETA WORKSHOP DETAILS for complete information.
Due to the overwhelming demand for these half-day format workshops, we have increased enrollment. Please be advised that due to space constraints, we may give priority to current owners and operators. We are excited to share these complimentary sessions with you. Three-day, highly personalized workshops will be offered in August 2026. Please fill out this interest form to receive details and registration links in the coming weeks.
Friday, 6 March 2026
9:30 am
Check In + Welcome Reception
10:15 am–10:30 am
Opening Remarks
10:30 am–11:15 am
Keynote
The Intersection of Discipleship and Entrepreneurship
11:15 am–11:45 am
Break
11:45 am–12:45 pm
Morning Panels
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SMB Panel 1
Building AI Into Your Business
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SMB Panel 2
Global Staffing and Managing Remote Teams
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Searcher Panel 1
How to Succeed in Today's ETA Market
12:45 pm–1:30 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Afternoon Panels
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SMB Panel 3
Systems to Increase Your Revenue
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SMB Panel 4
Recruiting and Developing Leaders
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Searcher Panel 2
Actionable Search Tactics
3:00 pm–3:30 pm
Break
3:30 pm–4:15 pm
Keynote
How to Sell Your Business to Private Equity
4:15 pm–4:30 pm
Closing Remarks
Saturday, 7 March 2026
3:30 pm
Networking Reception (Optional)
Cap off the conference with an afternoon of informal networking in the mountains. There will be snacks and hot chocolate from 3:30-5 pm and dinner from 5-7 pm. To facilitate meaningful interactions, registration is capped at 100 seats. To reserve your spot, add the event to your registration during check out. There is no additional fee to participate.
Note: the morning is yours to enjoy however you’d like—many attendees choose to hit the slopes before we gather in the afternoon. Attendees who register for the Saturday networking event will receive a link to purchase discounted Sundance day passes.
Note: the morning is yours to enjoy however you’d like—many attendees choose to hit the slopes before we gather in the afternoon. Attendees who register for the Saturday networking event will receive a link to purchase discounted Sundance day passes.
