Austin 2026 Small Business Expo 2026

The Austin Small Business Expo is Small Business Expo's Austin tour stop: a one-day B2B trade show, conference and networking event for entrepreneurs, small business owners and startups, with workshops, panels, speed networking and exhibitors selling services to small businesses. General admission is free.

Austin 2026 Small Business Expo 2026

The Austin Small Business Expo runs October 29, 2026 at Palmer Events Center, Austin.

What it is

The Austin show is the city's stop on Small Business Expo's national tour. It is a one-day B2B trade show and conference for entrepreneurs, small business owners, startups, marketers and professionals.

The program mixes interactive seminars, workshops, panel discussions and speed networking with an exhibitor floor of companies selling to small businesses. The organizer's exhibitor categories include AI tools, digital marketing services, accounting, banking and funding, IT solutions, cybersecurity, payroll and HR, and franchise opportunities.

The organizer says attendees come from tech, creative services, retail, hospitality, healthcare and other industries. It also points tech startups and software companies toward sessions on emerging technology. Sole proprietors are welcome.

Hours and admission

• The page lists 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The FAQ gives event hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central.
• General admission is free. Premium passes add VIP networking lounges, reserved seating and other perks.
• You register with your name and email on the Austin page. The same form upgrades your badge type after you have registered.
• Parking at the venue is paid by the day, and the organizer warns it may be limited.

Networking tools

• Every attendee gets a color-coded Dotted® badge at check-in that marks their industry.
• Speed networking sessions and industry meet-and-greets are part of the program.

Texas tour dates

Other Texas shows on the organizer's schedule are Dallas (November 4, 2026, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center) and Houston (December 2, 2026). A combined San Antonio-Austin show is listed for November 16, 2027.