Calling all experts: Let Your Voice be Heard!
The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES) is a leading entrepreneurship and small business conference for immigrant business owners, community leaders, nonprofit professionals, and economic development partners.
We invite experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and advocates to apply to become speakers for our 2026 regional and national business summits. Our conferences provide practical education, strategic business training, and community connection for immigrant and small business entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of starting, growing, and sustaining successful businesses in the United States.
With over 800 attendees at our National Summit and hundreds more across our Regional Summits, IES offers speakers meaningful opportunities to share expertise, build professional visibility, and create real community impact.
Deadline to Submit: March 31, 2026 (Minnesota Regional), June 1, 2026 (Illinois Regional), July 31, 2026 (National)
We encourage applications from speakers of all backgrounds, including but not limited to:
You do not need to be a professional speaker to apply. What matters most is your ability to communicate clearly, your commitment to education, and your respect for diverse perspectives.
We are looking for submissions in the following topic areas (and beyond)!
Each session is 60-minutes (including Q&A time) and can be done in the following ways:
Participation as a speaker at the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit is voluntary. At this time, we do not offer speaker honoraria, appearance fees, or reimbursement for travel, lodging, or related expenses.
Speakers generously contribute their time, professional knowledge, and lived experience to support immigrant entrepreneurs and small business development. By participating, speakers become part of a high-impact, community-centered conference focused on economic empowerment, workforce development, and business sustainability.
In return, speakers receive:
Professional recognition and visibility
Networking with entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and industry professionals
Brand exposure before, during, and after the summit
Opportunities to build long-term partnerships and referral networks
Please fill out the form below to apply to speak at the National Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit: