2026 POWERUP DC Small Business Summit & Expo

POWERUP DC 2026 – Small Business Summit & Expo will take place on Tuesday, May 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Business Conference Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. This premier gathering brings together DC small business owners, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and industry experts for a day of expert-led panels, seminars, interactive workshops, and high-impact networking. Designed to address key challenges and opportunities facing small businesses, the summit will explore topics such as access to capital, digital transformation, and regulatory changes while offering actionable insights and valuable connections. General admission is free and includes a continental breakfast, plenary session, workshop tracks, business coaching, speed networking, a vendor marketplace, and a registration bag, with an optional Executive Luncheon available as a separately ticketed experience. Click HERE to register.