July 14-15th, 2025

The 2025 IBE Business
Conference

Gateway to Opportunities

This annual conference offers real and meaningful opportunities for black, brown, women, veterans, and disabled business owners. Every year we host key decision-makers who share business development initiatives and multi-million dollar contracting opportunities. Past conferences have included established executives and business owners sharing insights on doing business with public, private, and international companies.

All workshops are free and open to the public; however, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, online registration is highly recommended.

The Annual Business Conference will include:

  • A Lunch & Learn
  • Mayor’s Breakfast
  • Governor’s Awards Reception
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Indianapolis Mayor
Joe Hogsett

Mayor’s Breakfast

This event includes business development, diversity highlights, award recognition and networking opportunities.

Speaker: Mayor Joe Hogsett, City of Indianapolis
Emcee: Rafeal Sanchez, WXIN-TV FOX59 and Jalea Brooks, WTHR-TV
Time: Check-in begins at 8:00 AM; 8:30AM-10:15 AM
Cost: Invitation Only
Location: Indiana Convention Center, 500 Ballroom

Governor’s Awards Reception

This reception acknowledges the outstanding achievements throughout the State of Indiana. These awards recognize some of the community’s unsung heroes who work tirelessly for the advancement of all Hoosiers. Awards will be presented to recipients in the following categories: Lifetime Achievement Award, Excellence in Media Award, and Screen Image Award.

Time: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Indiana Convention Center, Hoosier Corridor – 2nd Floor
Sponsors: Indiana Civil Rights Commission
Cost: Invitation Only

Sponsors & Partners

2025 Sponsors

2025 Media Sponsor