Check in, enjoy breakfast, and connect with fellow attendees before the day's programming begins. This networking opportunity provides time to meet peers and explore exhibitor and partner resources.

Kick off the inaugural SCALE Success Summit with opening remarks that frame the vision, goals, and outcomes of the event. Hear how collaboration, innovation, and ecosystem building are shaping the future of entrepreneurship and small business support.

Hear from a recognized leader on why thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems are essential for inclusive economic development. This keynote will explore the partnerships, investments, and strategies needed to help communities create lasting economic opportunity.

Take a short break to recharge, connect with fellow attendees, and visit partner exhibits before the breakout sessions begin.

Discover practical strategies for strengthening nonprofit organizations that serve entrepreneurs and small businesses. This session focuses on organizational capacity, sustainability, leadership, and collaboration to increase long-term community impact.

Learn how mission-driven organizations can position themselves for funding success by aligning strategy, outcomes, and storytelling. Panelists will share insights on building funder relationships, demonstrating impact, and developing competitive funding opportunities.

Explore innovative approaches to connecting entrepreneurs with the right resources, partners, and support at the right time. Learn how coordinated referral systems and collaborative networks can improve business outcomes and strengthen local ecosystems.

Enjoy lunch while celebrating outstanding organizations, partners, and leaders whose commitment has advanced entrepreneurship and ecosystem development. Champion Awards will recognize collaborative leadership and lasting community impact.

Experience Fresno's entrepreneurial ecosystem firsthand through a guided tour of innovative small businesses, community development projects, and neighborhood assets. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the region's opportunities, challenges, and collaborative efforts that are driving inclusive economic growth.

Hear the findings from the Southeast Asian Business Study and the stories behind the data. This session combines research insights with community voices to provide a deeper understanding of the experiences, opportunities, and aspirations of Southeast Asian entrepreneurs across the region.

Refresh and network with fellow participants before the afternoon breakout sessions.

Communities from across California will share how locally driven initiatives are expanding economic opportunity, strengthening small businesses, and creating lasting impact in the regions they serve. Through their stories, attendees will gain insight into why these collaborative investments matter and how they are helping build a more inclusive and resilient future for California.

Explore effective approaches to delivering technical assistance that is responsive, culturally relevant, and tailored to the unique needs of entrepreneurs. Speakers will share promising practices for improving engagement and business outcomes.

Learn practical strategies for building stronger entrepreneurial ecosystems through intentional collaboration, shared goals, and coordinated action. Discover how organizations can move beyond isolated efforts to create lasting systems-level impact.

Take a final networking break before the closing session.

Conclude the summit by reflecting on key insights, identifying opportunities for continued collaboration, and exploring next steps for strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems. Leave with practical ideas, new connections, and a shared commitment to advancing inclusive economic growth.

Connect with community leaders, funders, practitioners, and ecosystem partners from across the country during this informal networking reception. Build new relationships, exchange ideas, and set the stage for meaningful collaboration throughout the summit.