2026 e.Builders Forum

InBIA's fall event designed to equip ESOs with ecosystem building tools.


Tuesday, October 20, 2026
to Thursday, October 22, 2026
Category: Annual Events

InBIA's 10th e.Builders Forum, to be held October 20-22, 2026, will bring together entrepreneur support and ecosystem building practitioners from all over the country to learn successful strategies from local leaders and brainstorm solutions to common challenges. 

The first evening and next day of this year's event will be done in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Funders Network, creating a space where philanthropy representatives and ESO staff can engage in learning and conversation together, exploring essential elements of building ecosystems in which innovation and entrepreneurship thrive. 

The second full day will be just the InBIA audience with panels, discussions, and workshops designed to equip ESO practitioners and ecosystem builders to support their regions and entrepreneurs well. 

InBIA has a block of rooms reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown for a rate of $179 per night. Click here to make your reservation now. Rooms are limited and this rate is only available until September 26, so act quickly!

For More Information:

Lindsay Schuenke

Lindsay Schuenke

Senior Director of Community, International Business Innovation Association

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