Review Branding Commercials: See Sir Richard Branson, Gwyneth Paltrow at Sage 2016 in Chicago

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He is, for many, the entrepreneur's entrepreneur.

Beginning his career as a magazine publisher at the age of 16, he eventually founded a mail-order record business, later to become a chain of record stores.

His business ventures have since expanded into airlines, mobile communications and eventually even space tourism, all under the well-respected Virgin brand.

Sir Richard Branson will be just one of a star studded group of guest speakers to address attendees of Sage 2016 July 25 through July 28 in Chicago. Other speakers at the event will include actresses and entrepreneurs Gwyneth Paltrow and Zooey Deschanel, “Shark Tank” stars and entrepreneurs Robert Herjavec and Daymond John and actor and entrepreneur Ashton Kutcher.

For more details, a full list of events or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit the Small Business Events Calendar.

Featured Events, Contests and Awards

Sage Summit 2016

July 25, 2016, Chicago, Illinois

Sage Summit is a one-of-a-kind learning, training, and networking event. Hear from celebrity speakers and dynamic thought leaders. Get hands-on product training and one-on-one mentoring. Then rock out to The Killers! Hear from keynote speaker Sir Richard Branson, a man who has created a magnetic brand umbrella that powers the success of his many businesses with a thoughtful mix of adventure, philanthropy, irreverence and entrepreneurship. In a passion-filled keynote address he joins Sage CEO Stephen Kelly, another serial entrepreneur and champion of small businesses everywhere.

#BlogHer16 Conference

August 4, 2016, Los Angeles, California

Join an exhilarating mix of content creators, social media stars, entrepreneurs, top brands, activists and fans at #BlogHer16! You'll experience inspiring keynotes, up-to-the-minute educational tracks, and of course, fabulous opportunities to network with YOUR community!

Small Business Market Expo & Job Fair

August 27, 2016, Atlanta, Georgia

Don't miss the opportunity to connect with small businesses, market your organization and tap into a network of entrepreneurs, service providers, financial organizations, business coaches, and franchises.

#SBMExpo

Discount Code

VIP (25% off)

Content Marketing World 2016

September 6, 2016, Cleveland, Ohio

Content Marketing World is the one event where you can learn and network with the best and the brightest in the content marketing industry. You will leave with all the materials you need to take a content marketing strategy back to your team – and – to implement a content marketing plan that will grow your business and inspire your audience.

TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2016

September 12, 2016, San Francisco, California

TechCrunch Disrupt is the world's leading authority in debuting revolutionary startups, introducing game-changing technologies and discussing what's top of mind for the tech industry's key innovators. Disrupt gathers the best and brightest entrepreneurs, investors, hackers, and tech fans for on-stage interviews, the Startup Battlefield competition, a 24-hour Hackathon, Startup Alley, Hardware Alley, and After Parties.

MozCon

September 12, 2016, Seattle, Washington

Three days of forward-thinking, actionable sessions in SEO, social media, community building, content marketing, brand development, CRO, the mobile landscape, analytics, and more. MozCon speakers share next-level advice on everything from building a loyal community to making data-driven decisions in your marketing.

Lean Startup Conference

October 31, 2016, San Francisco, California

A gathering of thousands of thought leaders at Pier 27 for a week of keynote talks, interactive workshops, speed mentoring, industry dinners, bootcamps, and startup tours at the scenic edge of San Francisco. The conference unites intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs from government agencies, international conglomerates, boot-strapped startups, and civic organizations in their mission to create radical change in their industries.