Mark your calendar for July 25, 2025

KidBizCON 2025

Join Us for an Action Filled Day!

Ready to launch your first business or just curious about how to turn ideas into action?At KidBizCON, you’ll explore entrepreneurship, creativity, and leadership through hands-on workshops, live business pitches, and a student marketplace β€” all designed for youth innovators like you!

🎯 Hands-on workshops in business, fashion, branding, financial literacy, and innovation
🎀 Top youth entrepreneurs pitch LIVE on stage
πŸ›οΈ Student marketplace featuring youth-led brands
🀝 Networking and leadership opportunities

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15+ workshops

Participate in 15+ dynamic workshops covering financial literacy, branding, fashion design, entrepreneurship, and more.

Youth Business Pitch

Watch the Top 8 youth entrepreneurs pitch LIVE and vote for the Fan Favorite award!

Marketplace and Networking

Network and shop at the Student Marketplace featuring youth-led brands, art, fashion, and beauty products.

Welcome to KidBizCON

Whether you’re dreaming, building, or just starting out β€” KidBizCON is your launchpad for big ideas and new opportunities.

Explore the Workshops

KidBizCON workshops are packed with creativity, business skills, leadership training, and real-world know-how.

Choose two sessions during registration and start building your future β€” one idea at a time!

Copy-Cat Proof Fashion
Branding
Trademarks
Mad Scientist: Cosmetic Creations
STE(a)M
Entrepreneurship
The Art of Fashion
The Arts
Creative Business
Master Your CashFlow
Investing
Wealth Building

Join Us for a Full Day of Discovery, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

From live business pitches to hands-on workshops and a youth marketplace, here’s how the day will unfold!

Overall Agenda

Friday, July 25, 2024

Doors Open

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Doors Open, Light Refreshments, and Opening Remarks

Arrive early for registration, enjoy light breakfast refreshments, and join us for an inspiring welcome to start the day!

Youth Business Pitch

12:50 PM – 1:45 PM

Top 8 Live Student Pitches

Finalists pitch their business ideas live on stage for a chance to win startup funds. Audience members will vote for the Fan Favorite award!

Lunch and Marketplace

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

Lunch and Student Marketplace Open

Enjoy a catered lunch while shopping youth-created products like apparel, cosmetics, art, and more at the KidBizCON Marketplace.

Workshop Sessions

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Workshop Sessions

Participate in your selected workshop sessions β€” choose from hands-on learning experiences in business, finance, fashion, tech, and leadership.

Closing Celebration

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Fan Favorite Announcement

Wrap up the day with closing remarks, celebrations of youth creativity, and the announcement of the KidBizCON Fan Favorite Winner!

Reserve Your Spot at KidBizCON 2025!

Space is limited β€” register early to guarantee your spot!

KidBizCON is a free event open to youth participants, families, and community organizations. Admission includes workshops, lunch, marketplace access, and a full day of creativity and connection.

Limited availability

Youth

Youth Participant (Ages 13–19)

Includes full access to workshops, pitch competition, student marketplace, and lunch.

INCLUDES

Access to hands-on workshop sessions
Live youth pitch
Student marketplace
Free lunch
Networking with local entrepreneurs
KidBizCON swag (while supplies last)

Adult

Family Member or Guest

Access to student marketplace, live pitch competition audience, and lunch. Workshop seating is limited to youth.

INCLUDES

Live Youth Pitch
Student Marketplace (shop youth products!)
Free lunch
Parent Engagement Opportunities

βž” Attend a special parent-focused workshop during Workshop Session 1 about how to support youth entrepreneurs, find paid internships, and connect with OST (out-of-school time) resources.
βž” During Workshop Session 2, parents and guests may audit a youth workshop if there are available seats (first-come, first-served).

Groups

Group Registration (Organizations Only)

Community groups, nonprofits, and schools may reserve group tickets (10+ youth). Limited slots available!

INCLUDES

Full event access for your group
Free lunch provided for all youth
KidBizCON swag bag for the group leader
Quick registration*

Β We’ll send you an Excel form to collect student workshop selections. Our team handles the registration and ticketing β€” you won’t need to submit individual forms!

Free registration. No payment required.
Registration is securely handled through Youth Entrepreneur Institute’s official registration portal.

See what our past participants are saying

KidBizCON has inspired hundreds of young entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders.

Here’s what our past participants β€” and the families who supported them β€” had to say about their experience!

The Student Marketplace was my favorite! I got to actually sell my products β€” and people bought it! Now I want to keep going and open an Etsy store.
Zahanna

Youth Entrepreneur

KidBizCON made me realize that I could actually start my own business while I’m still a teen! The workshops were fun and easy to understand.
Jeremy

KidBizCON Participant

I never thought I would start a fashion business, but this experience gave me the inspiration and confidence to.- Damien

YEI is an exceptional organization that empowers young entrepreneurs .β€” Ariel Atkins, WNBA PlayerΒ 

KidbizCON taught me I could create my own opportunities- Tyler

Having our youth exposed to the creative economy is a beautiful thing. I am so honored that this is taking place in Ward 8.β€” Ms. Jackie

Seeing my daughter so excited about business inspired me. What YEI does is truly infectious! β€” Ms. Franklin ParentΒ 

Secure Your Spot for KidBizCON 2024!

Join hundreds of young entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers for a full day of innovation, inspiration, and opportunity.

Spots are limited β€” don’t miss your chance to be part of DC’s biggest youth entrepreneurship event this summer!

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JULY, 2025

Bard Early College
1351 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032

Thank you to our sponsors

Platinum sponsors
Gold sponsors

Glimpses of past event

Frequently asked questions

Have questions? We’ve got answers!
Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for KidBizCON 2024.

KidBizCON 2024 will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Bard High School Early College DC (1351 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032).
Doors open at 12:00 PM for registration and light refreshments.

Registration is available online through our website!
We offer options for Youth Participants, Family/Guest registrations, and Group registrations for organizations.
Register early β€” space is limited!

Registration includes:

  • Full access to hands-on workshops

  • Live youth pitch competition

  • Student marketplace experience

  • Free lunch

  • KidBizCON swag (while supplies last)

  • Parent-focused session and volunteer opportunities

βœ… Best of all β€” registration is completely free!

We encourage participants to stick to their pre-selected workshops, as space and materials are planned based on registrations.
However, if space allows, you may request a change at the registration desk on the day of the event.

Workshops cover exciting topics such as:

  • Financial literacy

  • Fashion design and branding

  • E-commerce and website building

  • Personal leadership and innovation

  • STEAM and technology entrepreneurship

A full workshop list is available during the registration process.

The venue will be clearly signposted, and volunteers will be stationed throughout the event space to guide you.
You’ll also receive a printed event map during check-in.

No, lunch will be provided to all registered participants and guests at no cost.
Please be sure to list any dietary restrictions when registering.

Dress comfortably but appropriately for a business and creative environment.
Please avoid:

  • Clothing with explicit language or images

  • Overly revealing attire (tank tops, short shorts, crop tops)

  • Hats or headwear that obscures the face (unless for religious or health reasons)

Comfortable shoes are recommended!

Yes! Free parking is available at Bard High School.
Use the lot located at Alabama Avenue and Congress Street.
We’re also located directly across the street from the Congress Heights Metro Station (Green Line) β€” just a 1-minute walk!


⏰ What time should I pick up my student?

The conference will conclude around 5:00 PM.
Please plan to pick up your student promptly after closing remarks and the Fan Favorite announcement.

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The conference will conclude around 5:00 PM.
Please plan to pick up your student promptly after closing remarks and the Fan Favorite announcement.

Yes!
Parents and guardians are invited to attend a special Parent Information Session during Workshop Session 1.
During Workshop Session 2, parents may sit in and observe a youth workshop if space is available.

We welcome volunteers!
Sign up online [Volunteer Link] to assist with registration, workshop support, and participant guidance.
Volunteers make the event a success!

Yes!
Learn more about becoming a KidBizCON sponsor [here] or email tcrump@yeidc.org for details.