Join the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) at AZBizCon! Each year we help you connect with quality exhibitors showcasing a full array of innovative resources for small businesses. You can take part in networking opportunities and engaging breakout sessions in the morning leading up to the expo, where industry experts will lead interactive discussions and provide valuable insights on key issues impacting small businesses. Don't miss out on the opportunity to network with business leaders and entrepreneurs. AZBizCon is best enjoyed indoors with our light refreshments throughout.
Monday May 4th 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SRP - PERA CLUB
1 E Continental Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
Registration to attend the event is free!
Exhibiting at AZBizcon 2026 is SOLD OUT!
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Agenda
9:00 am
Coffee & Networking Hour is Sponsored by:
Complimentary coffee and light breakfast
9:15 am
First Breakout Sessions & Exhibiting
10:30 am
Second Breakout Sessions & Exhibiting
11:30 am
Lunch
Lunch will feature a selection of light bites, desserts, and refreshments
12 Noon
National small business week Awards
Recognize and celebrate the Arizona winners of the U.S. SBA's National Small Business Week
12:30 pm
Third Breakout Session & Exhibiting
2:00 pm
Last Breakout Session & Exhibiting
3:00 pm
Event Concludes
2026 Exhibitors
shrm
square
SRP
Roadmasters
farmers
western alliance bank
Maricopa
lancer hospitality
desert financial
ACA
cafi
nbaz
BBB
wwex group
SCORE
Breakout Sessions
New Rules, New Opportunities: Mastering the New Tax Bill
Presented by: Aniles & Co. CPAs at 9:15 am
In this training, business owners will gain a clear, plain-language breakdown of the key changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and what they mean for their bottom line. You'll walk away with actionable strategies to position your business for financial success. Whether you're a sole proprietor or managing a growing team, this training gives you the tools to stay compliant, save money, and make smarter financial decisions in the year ahead.
AI for Small Business
Presented by: Allied Cloud Solutions at 9:15 AM
In this session, the speakers provide an introduction to AI technologies including the differences between chatbots, agents, and AI solutions. They’ll demo AI for small businesses using QuickBooks, will build a project from scratch based on audience suggestions, and take questions.
The New Age of the Answer: How to Ensure AI Recommends Your Business to New Leads
Presented by: Localfi at 10:30 am
As website clicks decline and AI becomes the primary decision-maker for consumers, businesses must evolve from chasing traffic to becoming the "answer" that AI recommends. You will learn how to restructure your online presence to stay visible and trusted in this new landscape, ensuring your business, not your competitor, is the one AI puts in front of high-intent leads. This interactive session includes live exercises to analyze your current AI search results and provides immediate, real-world action steps to secure your lead flow in an AI-first world.
The Top 5 Employment Issues Small Business Need to Know
Presented by: employers Council at 10:30 AM
This session will cover the most common employment law issues often overlooked by small businesses including wage and hour issues, leave laws, and discrimination issues. You will learn about the key policies and practices you need to have in place to protect your business.
Cash, Capital & Clarity: A Small Business Finance Playbook.
Presented by: arizona state university at 12:30 PM
This breakout session dives into the cash flow mistakes that quietly derail small businesses and startups—often without owners even realizing it—while offering practical strategies to avoid them. Attendees will learn how to shift from simply generating revenue to building sustainable, healthy cash flow that supports long-term growth.
The session will also explore what a modern “Cash Flow Playbook” looks like in the age of AI, equipping small business owners with smarter tools, insights, and frameworks to better manage, predict, and optimize their financial future.
Winning Semiconductor Contracts: How to Get Contract-Ready
Presented by: Next Street at 2:00 PM
Small and mid-sized businesses across Arizona have a growing opportunity to participate in the semiconductor supply chain, but many are unsure what it takes to compete. This session will share key insights on supplier readiness, walk through Next Street’s Supplier Success Program, and demonstrate how businesses can build the capabilities needed to win contracts. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of where they stand today and the concrete steps to become a competitive supplier.
The Invoice You Don’t Want to Pay: The Unexpected Costs of a Cyberattack
Presented by: Passpack at 2:00 PM
National Small Business week Awardees
Arizona Small Business Person of the Year
Arizona Small Business Exporter of the Year
Arizona Rural Small Business of the Year
Arizona Small Business Development Center of Excellence
Arizona Woman Business of the Year
Arizona Veteran Small Business of the Year
Arizona District Office Recognition Award
Arizona SBA 7(a) Lender of the Year
Arizona SBA 504 Lender of the Year
