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Past Events

Past Events

The Fourth Summit for Advanced Incubation Professionals

Savannah, Ga.
Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2010
NBIA’s Summit for Advanced Incubation Professionals is designed to meet the unique training and networking needs of incubation professionals who have been members of NBIA for five years or more. In Savannah, summit participants discussed trends in entrepreneurial support and program innovations, and they had the opportunity to exchange views on the industry with NBIA’s President & CEO David Monkman. Click here for more information.

19th Fall Training Institute

Phoenix, Ariz.
Nov. 16-18, 2009
Sunny Phoenix was home to NBIA’s 19th Fall Training Institute. More than 140 incubation and economic development professionals from around the world attended in-depth workshops. Attendees learned strategies for developing an incubator, advancing an already existing program and more. Click here for more information.

23rd International Conference on Business Incubation

Kansas City, Mo.
April 19-22, 2009
NBIA’s 23rd International Conference on Business Incubation took place April 19-22, 2009, at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo. The event featured more than 60 educational sessions, roundtable discussions and forums, as well as incubator tours and networking activities. Click here for more information about this event.

18th Fall Training Institute

New Orleans, La.
Oct. 13-15, 2008
More than 130 business incubation professionals from around the world met in New Orleans Oct. 13-15 to gain new skills, network with colleagues, tour Baton Rouge incubators and discover the festive spirit of the French Quarter. NBIA thanks our speakers for their insightful sessions, our sponsors for their support and our attendees for their participation. Click here for more information.

22nd International Conference on Business Incubation

San Antonio, Texas
May 4-7, 2008
More than 630 people from 44 countries attended NBIA’s 2008 conference in San Antonio, Texas. Educational sessions, networking and a hotel on the Riverwalk were just a few of the highlights of NBIA’s event in this warm, Southern city. Click hereto learn more about the conference.

17th Fall Training Institute

Nashville, Tenn.
Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2007
Business incubation practitioners from across the globe met Oct. 30-Nov 1 for NBIA’s 17th Fall Training Institute. Highlights of the event included in-depth training, a tour of the Nashville Business Incubation Center, and plenty of opportunities for networking and fun in Nashville. Click here for more information about the event.

21st International Conference on Business Incubation

Seattle, Wash.
April 1-4, 2007
NBIA’s 2007 conference took place in Seattle, Washington, bringing together more than 600 people from 37 countries. Click here for more information about the conference and to check out the photo album. You might find some familiar faces!

16th Fall Training Institute

Denver, Colo.
October 25-27, 2006
NBIA held its 16th Fall Training Institute in Denver Oct. 25-27, 2006. Incubation professionals from around the world gathered new information, tools and techniques during the event's workshops, mingled during a sponsor reception and saw incubation in action on a tour of the Denver Enterprise Center. Click here to learn more about what we did in Denver.

20th International Conference on Business Incubation

St. Louis, Missouri
April 30-May 3, 2006
The NBIA staff would like to thank everyone who helped make the 20th International Conference on Business Incubation, held April 30 – May 3 in St. Louis, a success. This event would not have been possible without the work of NBIA Board members, session presenters and other volunteers. We are especially grateful to our local host, the Nidus Center for Scientific Enterprise, and our title sponsor, Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. We also appreciate the help and hospitality offered by other local incubators, including the Center for Emerging Technologies, the St. Louis Enterprise Centers and the Technology Entrepreneur Center. Click here to learn more about this event.

15th Fall Training Institute

San Diego, Calif.
October 24-26, 2005
Incubation professionals gathered in sunny San Diego October 24-26, 2005, to participate in the intensive workshops offered during the 15th Fall Training Institute. The event was held at the Catamaran Resort, where attendees had plenty of opportunities to relax at the end of long days of learning and networking. Click here for more information.

19th International Conference on Business Incubation

Baltimore, Maryland
May 15-18, 2005
Our conference is over, but you can still enjoy some of the event highlights. Click here to see how incubation professionals took the opportunity to Dive Right In to the latest industry trends and to network with colleagues from around the world.

14th Training Institute

Austin, Texas
January 2005
NBIA’s 14th annual training institute took place in January, but Austin’s temperate climate made winter bearable. The event included in-depth workshops on business incubation trends, small business assistance strategies and more. Click here for more information.

18th International Conference on Business Incubation

Atlanta, Ga.
April 25-28, 2004
The Power of Supporting Entrepreneurs gave participants the chance to learn how communities throughout the world are adapting the business incubation model to support entrepreneurial development. NBIA and Atlanta welcomed attendees from around the world to this important event. Click here for a glimpse at some of the fun we had in Atlanta.

2003 Fall Training Institute

Smithtown, N.Y.
October 22-24, 2003
NBIA's 13th Fall Training Institute provided a forum for those involved in business incubation and entrepreneurship support to enhance their skills, share experiences, and network with colleagues from around the world. Click here for more information.

17th International Conference on Business Incubation

Richmond, Va.
May 18-21, 2003
Incubation Fundamentals: The Cornerstone of Success offered participants opportunities to examine the basic principles on which business incubation was founded, learn about proven methods and discuss important topics of the day. Click here for more information.

2002 Fall Training Institute

Orlando, Fla.
November 13-15, 2002
Orlando's magical weather and fabled attractions were the perfect backdrop to NBIA’s 2002 Fall Training Institute. More than 150 attendees took part in a series of intensive workshops that showcased cutting-edge information and opportunities to expand professional networks. Click here for more information.

16th International Conference on Business Incubation

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
April 28-May 1, 2002
Explore Your World, Enrich Your Community emphasized looking beyond your own perspective to find new ways to lead our industry to success locally and globally. Click here for more information.

The New American City: Making Entrepreneurship an Urban Priority

Philadelphia, Pa.
February 10-11, 2002
NBIA's first urban-oriented conference was a professional-development tour de force. Urban renewal enthusiasts from across the country came together to assemble blueprints for their city's revitalization efforts. They learned that, with the right tools, business incubators can help spark an era of sustained wealth generation from within urban neighborhoods. Click here for more information.

2001 Fall Training Institute

Denver, Co.
November 10-12, 2001
As we enter uncertain economic times, small businesses no doubt will continue to play an integral role in fueling the economy. Now, more than ever, those who help small businesses must be prepared to meet the challenges. NBIA gave this year's Fall Training Institute attendees the tools they need to get the job done. Click here for more information.

15th International Conference on Business Incubation

San Jose, Calif.
May 19-22, 2001
The world's largest gathering of business incubation professionals featured educational sessions, preconference workshops, tours of regional incubators, exhibitors and an awards ceremony recognizing notable industry programs and professionals. Hosted by the Pacific Incubation Network. Click here for more information.

2000 Fall Training Institute

Raleigh, N.C.
October 14 - 17, 2000
NBIA offered three new workshops this year, focusing on developing an incubation program, enhancing leadership skills, and the latest developments in business incubation. Hosted by the North Carolina Technological Development Authority. Click here for more information.

14th International Conference on Business Incubation

Cleveland, Oh.
May 20-23, 2000
More than 650 conference attendees from 33 nations, 48 states (including Washington, D.C.) and seven Canadian provinces rocked the Cleveland Renaissance Hotel May 20 through May 23. Record-breaking attendance meant sell-out crowds for the preconference workshops and standing room only at many sessions and roundtable discussions. Click here for more information.

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