Small Business Expo Los Angeles 2026

Small Business Expo Los Angeles is Small Business Expo's Los Angeles-region tour stop: a one-day B2B trade show, conference and networking event for small business owners, startup founders and entrepreneurs, with workshops, keynotes, speed networking and exhibitors serving small businesses. General admission is free.

Small Business Expo Los Angeles 2026

Small Business Expo Los Angeles runs September 30, 2026 at Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena.

What it is

The Los Angeles show is the LA-region stop on Small Business Expo's national tour. It is a one-day business-to-business trade show, conference and networking event for small business owners, startup founders, entrepreneurs and marketers. The format mixes interactive seminars, workshops, keynotes, specialized industry meetups and speed networking with an exhibitor floor.

The organizer lists attendees from tech, digital marketing, AI, business software, eCommerce, healthcare, retail, food and beverage, entertainment and finance. It also runs sessions aimed at creative and media businesses and at startups.

Exhibitors are companies that sell to small businesses. The organizer's categories include AI tools, web and app development, banking and funding, merchant services, cybersecurity, payroll and HR, CRM and franchise opportunities.

Hours and admission

• Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., and the event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• General admission is free. Premium access passes add priority seating and VIP networking lounges.
• You register with the form on the city page. Use the same email to upgrade your badge later.
• The venue's garage has paid parking, and the organizer advises arriving early.

Planning your day

• The agenda is posted on the Los Angeles event page, and each session title links to details. The organizer says it is still adding sessions.
• The city page also links a show guide and a floor plan.
• Every attendee gets a color-coded Dotted® ID tag at check-in that marks their industry.

Other California shows

The organizer's schedule lists San Francisco (June 23, 2027, South San Francisco Conference Center) and San Diego (September 10, 2027, Sheraton San Diego Resort).