SPARK ILM – Greater Wilmington Business Journal
October 1 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fifteen years after its debut, the WilmingtonBiz Conference & Expo has transformed into Spark ILM. Building on the best of BizExpo, Spark ILM offers dynamic workshops curated by the Business Journal, expanded networking opportunities, and hands-on exposure to new technologies and other innovations in the Spark Experience Hall.
Spark ILM is the Wilmington region’s modern business gathering — designed to spark conversations, connections, and ideas to drive your business and strengthen our community.
EVENT DETAILS:
Wednesday, October 1
8:30am-4pm
Wilmington Convention Center
Click here for tickets
Click here to reserve a booth
Email marketing@wilmingtonbiz.com for sponsorship info
Why Attend?
- Connect with exhibitors and attendees at Coffee & Connections
- Attend Workshops on building brands, teams, relationships and revenue
- Learn about the local and national Economic Outlook at the Keynote Lunch
- Tour the Spark Experience Hall to learn about AI, Making a Reel and more!
THE AGENDA:
8:30am-9:30am: Coffee & Connections Networking Hour
Fuel up for the day and connect with other attendees in the Marina Concourse
9:30am-11:30am: Morning Workshops
Join two out of four 45-minute breakout sessions with personalized programming that allows you to select the workshops that best align with your goals.
11:30am-1:30pm: Keynote Lunch
UNCW’s Economic Outlook with local and national perspectives
11:30am-4:00pm: Experience Hall
Explore the Experience Hall with multiple activations and exhibitors!
For sponsorship and exhibitor information, contact marketing@wilmingtonbiz.com
For event-related questions, contact Jamie Merrill at jmerrill@wilmingtonbiz.com
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