NEA Sets Detroit Entrepreneur Conference for Nov. 6

The National Entrepreneurs Association will hold its 2026 Entrepreneur and Small Business Conference and Expo: Accelerate on Nov. 6 in Southfield, Michigan. The one-day event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit and costs $97, including lunch. NEA, which says it has served more than 8,000 entrepreneurs, is bringing together training, business resources and networking for metro Detroit business owners. The program covers marketing, funding, pitching, artificial intelligence and book publishing.

Training And Business Resources

Attendees can meet one on one with organizations including the U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Fifth Third Bank and Comcast Business. The event also includes free professional headshots, a power networking lunch and the NEA Entrepreneur Bootcamp alumni reunion.

“There is a lot of information available right now, so entrepreneurs don't need more information. They need the right information, the right connections and strategies they can actually use.”

Pitching And Growth Sessions

Southfield Mayor Dr. Kenson J. Siver will give opening remarks. Precious L. Williams will present “The Million-Dollar Pitch: How to Magnetize Clients, Captivate Investors and Own Every Stage,” with sessions also planned from Hank Barker, Ber-Henda Williams, Andrea Walker-Leidy, Tenita Johnson and Bardi Yono Jr.

2024 NEA Entrepreneur Conference.

“After attending this event, entrepreneurs will have greater resources and skills including the ability to use AI more effectively and the ability to confidently pitch and sell their services in any meeting, boardroom or stage.”

Open Registration

Fifth Third Foundation, Comcast Business and the City of Southfield sponsor the public event. Registration is available for $97, including lunch.