the ecosystem summit
The Summit is the only statewide conference that brings together diverse leaders to address what is needed to support all entrepreneurs and create a shared vision of making our state the best place to start and grow a business.
While the audience and topics of past Summits have often focused on support organizations and community partners, the conference also includes targeted content for the entrepreneurs we collectively serve.
NC IDEA continues to foster partnerships and meaningful connections that strengthen North Carolina’s entrepreneurial community. We invite you to join accomplished peers working together to advance equitable economic development practices.
2025 Ecosystem Summit
November 17
- 18
RTP, NC
This Thing of Ours
2024 Ecosystem Summit
November 19
- 20
Charlotte, NC
Investing in Ourselves
2023 Ecosystem Summit
November 13
- 15
Raleigh, NC
Creating Our Future
2022 Ecosystem Summit
November 14
- 15
Winston-Salem, NC
Esse quam videri (To be, rather than to seem)
2021 Ecosystem Summit
November 12
Virtual Summit
n/a
2020 Ecosystem Summit
November 16
- 17
Virtual Summit
Rethink + Reset
2019 Ecosystem Summit
November 18
- 19
Raleigh, NC
Redefining Economic Development through Entrepreneurship
