Speak at the 2027 NVSBC-EF Finance Symposium
Share Your Expertise. Help Small Businesses Build Financial Strength.
The 2027 NVSBC-EF Finance Symposium is seeking dynamic speakers, practitioners, educators, lenders, investors, and business leaders to deliver practical financial education and growth strategies to Veteran-owned and small businesses professionals.
The Symposium will take place on Wednesday, February 17, 2027, at the FUSE Center at George Mason University. The event focuses on financial readiness, capital access, business growth, operational excellence, and wealth creation for small business professionals.
Call for Presentations Open: October 1 – November 11, 2026
Speaker Resources
Comprehensive information about the Symposium audience, training tracks, submission requirements, speaker expectations, evaluation criteria, and important deadlines.
Call for Presentations Form
Interested in submitting a proposal? We’ve created a template to assist you in your planning process. Our Call for Presentations launches on October 1.
Speaker Agreement
Review the speaker requirements and participation expectations prior to submitting.
Please review the Speaker Resource Book and Speaker Agreement prior to submitting
Why Speak at the Finance Symposium?
The Finance Symposium was created to help small businesses strengthen financial readiness, improve access to capital, navigate growth challenges, and build long-term enterprise value. Speakers are expected to deliver practical insights and actionable takeaways that attendees can immediately implement within their organizations.
Benefits of Speaking
- Share expertise with decision-makers from Veteran-owned and small businesses
- Position yourself as a trusted industry expert
- Network with lenders, investors, procurement leaders, and business executives
- Help strengthen the Veteran small business ecosystem
- Contribute to the premier financial education event supporting business growth
Who Attends
The primary audience consists of small business professionals responsible for financial and strategic decision-making, including:
- Business owners
- Founders
- CEOs
- Presidents
- CFOs
- Controllers
- Finance managers
- Operations leaders
The Symposium also attracts:
- Banking and lending professionals
- Capital providers and investors
- Corporate procurement leaders
- Supplier diversity professionals
- Medium and large business partners supporting small businesses
Attendees represent a wide range of business maturity levels, from emerging companies building their financial foundations to established firms pursuing growth, acquisition, succession, and investment opportunities.
Ready to Present?
The NVSBC-EF Finance Symposium is looking for speakers who can deliver meaningful education that helps Veteran-owned and small businesses make stronger financial decisions, access capital, scale strategically, and build long-term value.