ICBI40 - InBIA's 40th International Conference on Business Innovation
InBIA's largest annual gathering
InBIA is excited to hold it's 40th annual conference - ICBI40 - in Chicago, Illinois, April 12-15, 2026! This event will bring together entrepreneur support and ecosystem building practitioners from all over the world to:
- Exchange effective strategies and approaches
- Brainstorm solutions to common challenges
- Make lasting professional connections
- Explore the Chicago ecosystem
Agenda as of 2/5/26. Subject to change. Check back for updates.
Looking to add targeted professional development to your Chicago experience?
Checkout the ICBI40 Preconference Training Courses, taking place April 11-12 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. You can earn the Entrepreneurship Center Management Certificate all in one, in-person weekend, allowing you to make more in-depth connections with peers and instructors than is typical in the online format while also being efficient with your time. Or, if you’ve already taken some of the courses or only need some of them, you can register for one or a few instead of the full bundle.
ECM Certificate Preconference Training
Saturday - Sunday, April 11-12
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT
This premier credential for entrepreneur support and ecosystem building professionals is earned upon completion of the program that provides a practical, end-to-end understanding of how to design, operate, and sustain high-impact entrepreneur support programs. Participants get professional credibility in addition to the practical skills, knowledge, resources, and templates needed to succeed.
This bundle covers all four of the courses, including:
-
COURSE 1: Fostering Your Entrepreneurship Center's Role in Your Community
-
COURSE 2: Building Profitable Programs That Serve Entrepreneurs
-
COURSE 3: Finance and Operations for Sustainable Entrepreneurship Centers
-
COURSE 4: Policies, Space Management, and Operations and Governance
Click here for more information about the ECM program and full course descriptions.
Don't miss this opportunity to save yourself weeks of virtual work while taking advantage of the opportunity to create in-person connections.
Register Now! *Cost of registration includes meals.
ICBI40 Headquarters Hotel
The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
221 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
Most ICBI40 activities will take place at the Radisson Blu Aqua where InBIA has negotiated a sleeping room rate of $249 per night plus taxes and fees. Staying at the headquarters hotel puts you right in the center of the action and gives you access to the lowest registration categories available.
Make Reservations
For More Information:
