# Event Details - **Event Name**: Auntie Karen 21st Young Entrepreneurs Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready for the Auntie Karen 21st Young Entrepreneurs Conference, where you'll meet inspiring young minds and kickstart your business.About this Event21st Annual Auntie Karen Young Entrepreneurs ConferenceYou Are The BrandBefore the logo. Before the website. Before the first sale.You are the brand.The Auntie Karen Foundation invites young entrepreneurs, future business owners, creators, and innovators ages 7 to 22 to the 21st Annual Auntie Karen Young Entrepreneurs Conference, taking place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina.For more than two decades, the Young Entrepreneurs Conference has helped young people recognize their gifts, develop their ideas, and discover what it takes to turn creativity into opportunity.This year's theme, You Are The Brand, challenges young people to think beyond products and logos. Your ideas matter. Your story matters. Your reputation matters. The way you communicate, create, lead, and solve problems all become part of the brand you are building.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, October 24, 2026Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PMLocation: Benedict College, Columbia, South CarolinaAudience: Youth and young adults ages 7 to 22Workshop Registration: $25 per participantGroups of 10 or More: $17 per participantSpace for the conference workshops is limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged.What to ExpectHands-On Entrepreneurship WorkshopsThis is not a sit-down-and-listen-all-day conference. Participants will engage in interactive workshops designed to strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset and give them practical tools they can use now.Young people will explore entrepreneurship, personal branding, creativity, leadership, business development, technology, AI, and the skills needed to stand out in a changing world.Learn to Build More Than a BusinessA great idea is only the beginning.Participants will learn that building a successful business also means understanding who they are, what they represent, how they communicate their value, and how they want people to remember them.Because before someone remembers your business, they often remember you.Successville MarketplaceFrom 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the conference opens its doors to the public for Successville, our signature youth entrepreneurship marketplace.Meet young entrepreneurs, shop their businesses, discover their products and services, and see firsthand what happens when young people are given an opportunity to turn their ideas into action.Successville is free and open to the public.Business Pitch CompetitionYoung entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to put their ideas to the test during our Business Pitch Competition.Participants will practice communicating their ideas, demonstrating the value of their businesses, and presenting with confidence.Scholarships will be awarded through the Deborah Woodard Memorial Scholarship:1st Place: $3002nd Place: $1003rd Place: $10021 Years of Building Young EntrepreneursThe Auntie Karen Young Entrepreneurs Conference has been helping young people discover the possibilities of entrepreneurship for more than two decades.Conference alumni include nationally recognized creative entrepreneur and fashion designer Sergio Hudson, film producer Stephen Love, and young entrepreneur Gabby Goodwin.Their journeys remind us of something we want every young person attending this conference to understand:Your age does not determine the value of your ideas.You do not have to wait until you are older to start building.You can start now.Your Idea. Your Story. Your Reputation. Your Brand.Whether you already have a business, have an idea you want to develop, or are simply curious about entrepreneurship, there is a place for you at the 2026 Auntie Karen Young Entrepreneurs Conference.Come ready to learn.Come ready to create.Come ready to discover what makes you different.Because this year, we're not just asking, "What's your business?"We're asking a bigger question:What do you want your name to stand for?You Are The Brand. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/fcee0380-a511-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/auntie-karen-21st-young-entrepreneurs-conference/100001998669643707 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, contests, fashion, art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Benedict College - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 19.98, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: Benedict College - **lat**: 34.01302 - **long**: -81.0195629 - **full address**: Benedict College, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Auntie Karen 21st Young Entrepreneurs Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8eb44c90580d545f039c74c9d7bba2e30f0ffcd6c8b3cd58c964d09d7136207a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787509877 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Auntie Karen 21st Young Entrepreneurs Conference being held? - **A:** Auntie Karen 21st Young Entrepreneurs Conference takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Benedict College, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Auntie Karen 21st Young Entrepreneurs Conference? - **A:** Auntie Karen 21st Young Entrepreneurs Conference is organized by Auntie Karen Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Auntie Karen 21st Young Entrepreneurs Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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By expanding our reach, we aim to bring the transformative power of the arts to even more people. Through partnerships, collaborations, and strategic planning, we work tirelessly to create sustainable and impactful programs that can be adapted and implemented in various settings.Impact:Over the years, The Auntie Karen Foundation has touched the lives of countless individuals, from budding artists seeking guidance to communities seeking to revitalize through the arts. We have seen lives transformed, communities revitalized, and creative aspirations realized. Our commitment to our mission remains unwavering, and we look forward to continuing our journey of empowerment, enlightenment, and education through the arts." } ] } ] ```