Starting your own company is simultaneously one of the most difficult and most gratifying things you can do. Entrepreneurs are a rare breed and usually wear many different hats to build a sustainable enterprise. Whether you are in the startup phase or have a long history of success, as a business owner, you can benefit from the knowledge and insight of others who have shared this journey. Professional conferences give you the chance to network with your peers and learn about the latest trends in technology, sales and marketing to help build your business.

GROWCO 2016

Organized by Inc. Magazine, GROWCO 2016 features a three-day agenda of networking opportunities and workshops to help grow your company. Hosted at the Red Rocks Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, GROWCO runs from May 17 – May 19. Topics previously addressed in breakout sessions include how to craft your marketing message, the launch process from idea to market, and using creativity in business decisions. Tickets for the event range from $895 – $1190, and you can learn more at http://www.inc.com/events.

Social Media Strategies Summit

Entrepreneurs know that online presence is critical to the development of a brand. For business owners who want to harness the marketing power of the web, the Social Media Strategies Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada, addresses everything from creating compelling content to improving the customer’s user experience on your website. The conference runs from February 9 – February 11 and costs $2,984, with a $200 discount for non-profit organizations. Speakers include Mattel’s Barbie Global Marketing Chief, Lisa Perez, Jeremy Goldman, founder of Firebrand Group, and Christine Cassis, Global Social Media Manager for Pinterest.

ICON 2016 and Dreamforce ‘16

For companies considering or currently using CRM systems, there are two excellent conferences sponsored by firms that provide these services. ICON 2016, presented by Infusionsoft, takes place March 2 – March 4 in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to networking events and educational workshop sessions, the conference features an “Implementation Zone” in which Infusionsoft experts provide free coaching and support for specific business cases. For companies using SalesForce CRM, Dreamforce 2016 in San Francisco, California, is an excellent choice to learn about managing your data and making the most of your sales and marketing efforts. Dreamforce runs from October 4 – October 7, and tickets range from $999 – $1400 for all events.

America’s Small Business Summit

America’s Small Business Summit is sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and gives small business owners the opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs and hear from legislative experts on a variety of topics affecting small businesses. Keynote speakers include Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and Robert O’Neil, formerly the Team Leader of the Naval Special Development Group. The conference takes place from June 13 – June 15 in Washington, DC.

DENT 2016

Located in Sun Valley, Idaho, DENT 2016 is an invitation-only conference that brings creative business leaders and entrepreneurs together. DENT 2016 will focus on six thematic starting points: Vision, People, Design, Process, Focus and Alchemy. Notable speakers include co-founders of Lynda.com, Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin, Amy Webb of Webb Media Group, and former NFL player and founder of BowTie Cause, Dhani Jones. You can visit the conference website at http://www.dentthefuture.com to request an invitation, and the sponsors offer a limited number of scholarships for attendance.

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If money is no object, you can attend TED 2016 in Vancouver, BC. While the $8,500 membership level tickets are sold out, donor memberships are still available starting at $17,000 for a year! Invest in yourself and your business by networking and learning from successful fellow business owners. Along with continuing education, they can give you much-needed outside perspective for what is often a challenging, yet rewarding, career.