There is a famous saying...The future is here; it is just unevenly distributed. This phrase could not be more true than when it pertains to how drones are being used around the world. In nations like China, Ukraine, and Israel, drones are playing critical roles in industries like defense, agriculture, and construction.  In the United States, widespread adoption of drones has been delayed. But now, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) moving more rapidly to create the rules of flight, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) are being deployed in greater numbers and across many more industries.  Indeed, there may be no more innovative technology than drone technology due its widespread adoption and flexibility.  This talk will share a likely vision of the future, in which drones and the #DroneEconomy will play an enormous role. Interested in what the world will look like in 3 or 30 years?  Then this is the talk for you! 

Deciding on where and how customers can acquire your product is critical to your growth and success.

Join this breakout session with serial entrepreneur Jerry Lisman to learn about product distribution choices and their pros and cons.  Did you know that distribution can affect your pricing strategy too? Attend this session to learn how to avoid one of the most common entrepreneurial mistakes when it comes to product pricing.

Think the trades are just about hard hats and tool belts? Think again. Today’s skilled trades—like carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and welding—are high-demand careers that offer serious earning potential, job security, and even the chance to run your own business. This session dives into how tradespeople are also entrepreneurs, problem-solvers, and leaders in their communities.

We’ll talk about why the demand for skilled trades is skyrocketing, what kind of income you can expect, and how you can get started through education paths that won’t leave you buried in student debt. Whether you’re into building, fixing, designing, or leading, the trades offer a future that’s hands-on, high-impact, and full of opportunity. 

Steve Blackburn is an experienced Search Engine Optimization professional.  Join his breakout session to learn more about what SEO is (and isn’t).  Steve will use real world examples to help aspiring entrepreneurs understand how SEO can help their business, how to get started, what it costs, and how to measure success.