NBIA's International Conference on Business Incubation

Forging Connections, Collaborations and Community

Sheraton Boston Hotel
April 7-10, 2013

NBIA Conference Join the more than 500 business incubator managers and economic development professionals from around the globe who will gather to explore strategies for entrepreneur support at NBIA’s 27th International Conference on Business Incubation. The conference is the industry’s premier event for making connections and gaining tools you need to provide unparalleled client assistance.

Event highlights include:

Dozens of educational sessions: Newer incubator managers will learn the fundamentals; advanced incubator managers will gather the newest techniques for better assisting clients
Success stories: New programming for this year’s event pairs several of the industry’s most talented incubator managers and their highly accomplished clients – learn from their mistakes and note the steps that led to success
Keynote speakers: Among them is Desh Deshpande, the Boston entrepreneur and investor who co-chairs the national council to support President Barack Obama’s innovation and entrepreneurship strategy
Incubator tours: Explore how some of Boston’s most successful incubators operate their programs and learn techniques you can implement in your own program
Numerous networking opportunities: A breakfast that lets you network based on topics that interest you, a reception designed to connect new members and nonmembers with veteran NBIA members, and a Vendor Mixer that introduces you to tools of the trade

NBIA Conference All of these activities will take place in one of the world’s most innovative cities. Boston is a preeminent location for the development of new businesses, technologies and medical treatments. With its numerous renowned academic institutions, the city is a hub of intellectual activity and home to countless inventors, artists and authors both past and present. Boston truly has something to inspire the innovator in everyone!

Plus, by staying at the event headquarters, you’ll be perfectly situated to see all this historic city has to offer. The Sheraton Boston Hotel is located in the charming Back Bay neighborhood, where you’ll never be far from the city’s most iconic attractions. We look forward to seeing you in Boston this spring!