The Small Business Tech Empowerment Summit

AI. Connect. Apply.
Every session is designed around three words: learn it, connect around it, and apply it to your business right away!
About this Event

The Small Business Tech Empowerment Summit Hosted by the SBDC at Rutgers University–Camden

📅 Friday, July 17, 2026 🕑 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts | Camden, New Jersey

Are you a small business owner ready to stop guessing and start growing?

The Small Business Tech Empowerment Summit is a high-energy, afternoon-to-evening conference designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners in South Jersey who are ready to elevate their marketing, sharpen their sales strategy, and harness the power of technology to take their business to the next level.

Hosted by the SBDC at Rutgers University–Camden, this inaugural annual summit brings together nationally recognized speakers, business leaders, and local innovators on one stage — right here in your community.

What You'll Walk Away With:

• Proven marketing strategies you can apply immediately
• Sales frameworks that convert and retain customers
• AI and digital tools built for small business budgets
• A powerful network of fellow South Jersey entrepreneurs
• Direct access to SBDC resources, consulting, and support

What to Expect: ✅ Keynote presentations from nationally recognized speakers ✅ Power panel featuring local and regional business leaders ✅ Fireside chat + live Q&A with our headline speaker ✅ Awards & community recognition ✅ Evening networking reception with refreshments

This event is for you if you are:

• A small business owner or entrepreneur in South Jersey
• A startup founder ready to build your brand and grow sales
• A marketing or sales professional looking for a competitive edge
• Anyone who wants to use technology to work smarter, not harder

AI. Connect. Apply. Every session is designed around three words: learn it, connect around it, and apply it to your business right away.

This is not just a conference. This is your turning point.

Space is limited — reserve your seat today.