CREATIVITY

EXPERTISE

september 12, 2026

10am to 6pm

@Sparkhaus

ABOUT

Before the first keynote is delivered or the first connection is made, every great venture begins with a bold idea. The Non-Conventional Entrepreneurship Conference was created to challenge traditional thinking and celebrate entrepreneurs who are building businesses on their own terms. More than a conference, it's a gathering of innovators, creatives, changemakers, and visionaries committed to redefining success. What sets this experience apart isn't just the conversations we have—it's the courage to embrace unconventional paths, spark meaningful collaboration, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to think beyond the expected.

Entrepreneur-First Approach

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Information You Can Count On

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A Focus on Creativity

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Entrepreneur-First Approach · Information You Can Count On · A Focus on Creativity ·

conference agenda @ a glance

  • Morning Networking

    10am - 10:30am

    Start your day by making meaningful connections with fellow attendees during our Morning Networking Session. Enjoy coffee and conversation in a relaxed setting designed to spark new ideas, build professional relationships, and create opportunities for collaboration before the day's programming begins.

  • welcome / opening session

    10:30am

    Scaling a business requires more than a great idea—it takes strategic planning, adaptability, and the ability to seize opportunities for sustainable growth. This engaging panel brings together experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders to share practical insights, lessons learned, and proven strategies for expanding operations, increasing revenue, and building resilient organizations.

  • Concurrent Sessions

    1:30pm

    Spend the afternoon learning from some of Northern Kentucky's leading entrepreneurs as they share the experiences, challenges, and breakthrough moments that shaped their journeys. These concurrent inspirational sessions offer candid conversations, practical insights, and fresh perspectives designed to motivate, equip, and empower attendees to pursue bold ideas and build businesses with purpose.

  • closing plenary

    4:30pm

    The closing plenary session will bring together the day’s key themes, insights, and lessons from our panels and concurrent sessions into one powerful conversation. This reflective and forward-looking discussion will highlight actionable takeaways, celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship in Northern Kentucky, and inspire attendees to apply what they’ve learned as they continue to grow and scale their businesses.

speakers

Catrena Bowman

InspiredFashion, Founder

Dr. Dawn Wade

West End Gin, Co-Founder

Anthony Bradford

A.M. Titan Real Estate Development 

Brea Lippitt

Body Art Empire, Owner

Our team

K.A. Simpson

SparkLight Creates, Founder

Renee Reeves

Mosaic Intel, Founder

Arian Green

NKY A.I., Founder