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Marketplace Summit 2026
Where Business, Visibility, and Opportunity Meet
Join entrepreneurs, business leaders, vendors, and community professionals for two powerful days of connection, practical business education, marketplace visibility, and meaningful opportunities.
- Dates
- October 30–31, 2026
- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
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Friday: Evening Meet & Greet, networking, and vendor setup
Saturday: Main Summit 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Registration 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Venue: [INSERT FINAL VENUE NAME] — Final venue name and address will be announced soon.
About the Summit
More Than a Conference
The Marketplace Summit is where people, businesses, resources, and opportunities come together. Hear from experienced entrepreneurs and professionals, participate in meaningful conversations, explore the vendor marketplace, increase your business visibility, and build relationships that can continue long after the event.
Powerful Connections
Meet entrepreneurs, professionals, potential clients, and collaborators.
Increased Visibility
Showcase your business through vendor and Business Spotlight opportunities.
Marketplace Opportunities
Discover new resources, partnerships, services, and possibilities for growth.
Speakers
Voices You'll Hear
Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and professionals sharing practical, real-world business insight.
ConfirmedCoach Autrina
Confirmed Keynote and Opening Speaker
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ConfirmedMr. Dunbar
Confirmed Featured Speaker
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- Focus: Entrepreneurship and Business — [INSERT PRESENTATION TOPIC]
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Additional Guest Speakers to Be Announced
More confirmed speakers will be added to this lineup as they are finalized.
The Experience
Two Days Built for Real Business Outcomes
From the Friday evening Meet & Greet to Saturday's closing conversations, every part of the Summit is designed to help you learn, connect, and be seen.
- Friday evening Meet & Greet
- Business networking
- Dynamic keynote and featured speakers
- Entrepreneurship and business panel
- Vendor marketplace
- Business Spotlight presentations
- Lunch and networking
- Audience Q&A
- Opportunities to connect with local resources and leaders
Schedule
Summit Agenda
Friday, October 30
Meet & Greet, networking, and vendor setup
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Evening Meet & Greet and Networking
[INSERT FRIDAY MEET & GREET TIME]
Vendor Check-In and Setup
Coming soon
Final time and venue information coming soon
Saturday, October 31
Main Summit 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
8:00 AM
Staff and Organizer Arrival
8:30–9:00 AM
Registration, Check-In, and Light Breakfast
9:00 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Approx. 9:15 AM
Opening Keynote
Approx. 10:00 AM
First Business Spotlight Group
TBA
Break and Vendor Networking
TBA
Business and Entrepreneurship Panel
TBA
Lunch and Vendor Marketplace
TBA
Featured Presentation from Mr. Dunbar
TBA
Second Business Spotlight Group
TBA
Closing Remarks and Continued Networking
3:00 PM
Event Concludes
Schedule is subject to change.
Tickets
Reserve Your Seat
Admission includes the full Marketplace Summit experience across both days.
Early Bird Admission
$97
Available through September 20, 2026
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Standard Admission
$145
Begins September 21, 2026
Register for the SummitCheckout link placeholder: [INSERT REGISTRATION OR CHECKOUT LINK]
Included With Admission
- Friday Meet & Greet
- Saturday Summit programming
- Keynote and featured presentations
- Panel discussion
- Vendor marketplace
- Networking opportunities
- Attendee materials
Vendors
Put Your Business in the Room
Showcase your products or services, meet potential customers, generate leads, and build meaningful connections throughout the Marketplace Summit.
Early Bird Vendor Table
$100
Standard Vendor Table
$150
Event admission is required and must be purchased separately. A vendor table does not include an admission ticket.
- Vendors will set up Friday evening during the Meet & Greet
- Vendors will be located inside the main event room
- Tables will be numbered and assigned according to registration order
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Business Spotlight
Give Your Business the Spotlight
Approximately 10 selected business owners will receive three minutes during the Summit to introduce their business while a customized business slide is displayed. Five businesses will be featured during the first half of the program and five during the second half.
Sponsorship
Partner With the Marketplace Summit
Support entrepreneurship, business education, community connections, and economic growth while increasing your organization's visibility before and during the event.
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Approved sponsorship level names, pricing, and benefits will replace these placeholders once finalized.
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Confirmed Sponsors
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Sponsorship Inquiry
FAQ
Questions and Answers
Your Next Opportunity Could Be in the Room
Come ready to learn, connect, increase your visibility, and expand your marketplace opportunities. Reserve your seat for the Marketplace Summit today.