Annual Kidpreneur Summit - A Day of Entrepreneurship for the Youth

Saturday, December 13th • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Connect St. Pete | St. Petersburg, FL

About the Event

The Annual Kidpreneur Summit is back—and bigger than ever! Join us for a powerful day dedicated to inspiring, educating, and equipping the next generation of young business leaders. Whether your child already has a business or is just beginning to explore their big ideas, this summit will give them the tools, confidence, and community they need to thrive.

Hosted by Closer To Our Dreams, this event creates a hands-on, high-energy environment where kids can learn directly from business owners, participate in immersive workshops, showcase their products, and connect with other young visionaries.

Who Should Attend?

Kidpreneurs (Ages 9 –17)

Kids who already have a business, product, service, or creative skill and want to grow it. Vendor tables available.

Future Entrepreneurs

Kids who want to learn how business works, explore their creativity, and start something meaningful.

Parents & Guardians

Parents interested in empowering their children to build generational skills, confidence, and real business experience.

Volunteers

Community members passionate about youth, business, education, or event support.

Trainers, Mentors & Speakers

Professionals who can lead workshops in branding, finance, leadership, marketing, sales, content creation, and more.

Sponsors & Community Partners

Organizations that want to invest in young entrepreneurs and support economic growth in St. Petersburg.

What Kids Will Experience

1) Entrepreneurship workshops led by local business owners

2) Interactive learning stations (branding, marketing, money management, creativity)

3) Confidence & leadership development

4) Hands-on business building exercises

5) Kid Vendor Marketplace (for kids selling products)

6) Pitch Practice Session for kids to share their business ideas

7) Networking & relationship building

8) Real mentorship opportunities

Parent Experience

Parents will gain clarity and support through:

1) Sessions on how to help their child run a business successfully

2) Information on tools, funding, and youth entrepreneurship programs

3) Networking with other parents raising young leaders

Kid vendor spots are available! This includes:

• 1 table + 2 chairs

• Opportunity to sell products

• Featured spotlight during the Vendor Marketplace

• Access to all workshops

Spaces are limited—first come, first served.

Calling All Volunteers

We are seeking friendly, supportive volunteers to help with:

• Registration

• Workshop assistance

• Vendor marketplace setup

• Guiding families through activities

Trainer & Speaker Opportunities

We welcome professionals to teach topics such as:

• Branding & storytelling

• Financial literacy

• Leadership & confidence

• Creating digital products

• Sales & customer service

• Content creation

• Real estate basics

• Technology & AI

If you love pouring into youth, we want you in the room.

Sponsors will help support youth entrepreneurship, scholarships, supplies, and programming. Packages include:

• Name/logo on event materials

• Vendor table

• On-stage mention

• Social media recognition

• Opportunities to mentor young entrepreneurs

Custom sponsorships available.

The Kidpreneur Summit is designed to:

• Build confidence

• Promote Team Building

• Develop leadership skills

• Teach practical business foundations

• Help kids turn ideas into income

• Inspire long-term generational impact

Your child will walk away believing—fully—that they can create, build, and lead.

Connect St. Pete

1211 1st Ave N Suite 210,

St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Tickets

General Admission (Kids & Parents) (Free)

Kid Vendor Tables ($25)

Parent Education Pass (Free)

Volunteer Registration (Free)

Sponsor Packages - email us for details [email protected]

All tickets must be reserved in advance.

Don’t miss this empowering day that will spark creativity, confidence, and entrepreneurship in our youth. Let’s build the next generation of leaders—together.

Register now and bring your kid’s dreams one step closer to reality!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Connect St. Pete, 1211 1st Avenue North, St. Petersburg, United States

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