Enspire 2026 Ohio Conference

Annual conference for educators & administrators committed to building entrepreneurial skills & career readiness in K-12 students
About this Event

Enspire Conference is YEI's annual professional development event (since 2015!) for educators, program directors, and school administrators who are committed to building entrepreneurial skills & career readiness in K-12 students.
The 2026 Ohio Conference takes place over two days: Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17. You can purchase tickets for Friday, Saturday, or both.
Friday highlights:

• Panel Discussion with Take-Home Curriculum
• Reception and Networking

Saturday highlights:

• Keynote: Darryl Bellamy Jr. on Reframing Fear as a Tool for Growth
• Interactive Workshop and Take-Home Tools
• Showcase featuring Entrepreneurial Education Providers
• Small Group Breakouts
• Young Entrepreneur Market
• Breakfast, Lunch, Giveaways, and More!

Friday

🕑: 03:30 PM
Registration and Networking Reception Open
🕑: 04:15 PM
Welcome from YEI and Cuyahoga County Public Library
🕑: 04:30 PM
Panel Discussion: My Entrepreneurial Journey Through Food and Community
🕑: 05:30 PM
Dessert and Networking
🕑: 06:30 PM
Wrap Up
Saturday

🕑: 07:45 AM
Breakfast, Registration, and Showcase Opens
🕑: 08:15 AM
Opening Welcome from YEI and Cuyahoga County Public Library
🕑: 08:45 AM
Workshop & Take-Home Tools - Building Entrepreneurial Mindsets with Scott Mann
🕑: 10:15 AM
Transition to Breakouts
🕑: 10:30 AM
Breakout Session 1
🕑: 11:30 AM
Keynote with Darryl Bellamy - Creating Fearless Moments
🕑: 12:30 PM
Lunch, Showcase, and Young Entrepreneur Market
🕑: 01:45 PM
Breakout Session 2
🕑: 02:45 PM
Reflection, Awards, and Giveaways