Mari Hicks found the secret to building thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems in a rural Spanish town in the heart of the Ribera del Duero region, where she attended the DEEP Ecosystems Conference focused on nature-based solutions for entrepreneurial ecosystem building. 

In a rapidly evolving world of entrepreneurship, few voices ring as clearly or compassionately as Anika Horns’. A tireless advocate for the often unseen and essential work of local ecosystem builders, she blends lived experience, global insights, and a deep commitment to community-driven growth.

The Global Entrepreneurship Congress returns to the U.S. for the first time since 2009, bringing the entrepreneurship world to Indiana on June 2-5, 2025.

As the 2025 conference season gets underway, here’s a guide to 20+ entrepreneurial ecosystem-oriented conferences—from a guy who has been to (most of) them.