About this Event
Hola Emprende St. Augustine 2026 is a one-day conference and business expo bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, and community changemakers from across Northeast Florida and beyond.
This year’s theme, The Power of Connection, highlights how multicultural business, innovation, strategic partnerships, and entrepreneurship can create meaningful impact and long-term growth.
The event will feature keynote sessions, expert panels, networking opportunities, workshops, and community conversations led by recognized leaders and organizations, including:
• Representatives from VyStar Credit Union
• Leaders from Prospera USA, Ascendus, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Community and cultural leaders from the St. Johns County Chamber and First Coast cultural organizations
• A purpose-driven business workshop presented by Peppers Cocina
Topics throughout the day will include:
• Innovation & strategic partnerships
• Funding and access to capital
• Entrepreneurship and culture
• Business growth and community impact
• Networking and collaboration opportunities
Whether you are launching a business, scaling your company, seeking funding, or building strategic partnerships, Hola Emprende offers a unique opportunity to connect with the region’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.
For the full speaker lineup, session details, and agenda, download the official event schedule.
Join us on June 10, 2026, at Waterworks in St. Augustine for a day dedicated to ideas, collaboration, and the power of connection.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Registration & Welcome Coffee, Initial Networking
🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening remarks by FCHCC and Vystar Credit Union
Info: Monica Hernandez, Pablo Díaz de Sandi
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Keynote Session: The Power of Multicultural Business / Growing Through Innovat
Info: - TBD
- General Manager
🕑: 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
PANEL 1: Innovation & Partnerships | presented by FCHCC
Info: Growing Through Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Coffee Break & Networking
🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:10 AM
PANEL 2: Funding | Presented by VyStar Credit Union
Info: How to Fund Your Business understanding the process
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:35 PM
PANEL 3: Entrepreneurship & Culture
Info: How Culture Drives Business and Builds Community
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:25 AM
Lunch & Networking
Info: Themed tables: Funding, Networking & Growth, Culture & Community. Table talks
🕑: 01:25 PM - 02:05 PM
Workshop: From Idea to Action: Building a Purpose-Driven Business
🕑: 02:05 AM - 02:30 PM
Clossing Session | Final Reflections and call to action
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Final Networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
184 San Marco Ave, 184 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, United States
USD 0.00
