2026 State of Latino Entrepreneurship Summit

On behalf of Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Latino Business Action Network, the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative (SLEI) invites you to the 11th Annual SOLE Summit, a premier forum and gala celebrating Latino entrepreneurship.

The 11th Annual State of Latino Entrepreneurship (SOLE) Summit promises to be a milestone event. It will spotlight the significant contributions of Latino business owners while addressing the structural challenges they face. Through engaging panel discussions with business leaders and industry experts, our latest research findings will foster deep conversations, actionable insights, and meaningful connections.

These discussions will equip attendees with data-driven insights to help drive change in their communities. Don’t miss the opportunity to join the conversation and contribute to innovative solutions shaping the future! You’ll be in the company of business leaders, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, capital providers, and elected officials.

Unveiling Key Results from the 2025 Research Survey & Panel Discussions

The SOLE Forum is our signature research event, featuring the latest and most comprehensive insights on Latino entrepreneurship. Join us in person or virtually as we share findings from the 2025 annual survey, including highlights on financing trends such as venture capital, as well as insights into tech-centric and internationally operating companies. In-person attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in panel sessions that dive deeper into the research findings. Watch last year’s recording.

“Very informative about Latinos and Latinas business owners and the areas where focus and actions need to be taken in order to strengthen our community and economy.” – 2023 participant

If you’re unable to attend in person, a livestream option will be available. Details on how to tune in will be shared with registrants closer to the event.

Networking Opportunities & Business Expo

Our in-person event brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, capital providers, and ecosystem builders committed to championing Latino-owned businesses. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with exhibitors from companies that have participated in LBAN’s Business Scaling Program at Stanford.

“Exceptional opportunity to connect with people that make things happen!” – 2023 participant