Where Business Growth Meets Meaningful Connection

A one-day business experience designed to help you

Achieve, Build, & Connect

to drive lasting momentum!

Become a Speaker at the WSBA 2026 APEX

Thank you for your interest in speaking at the WSBA 2026 APEX Conference

DEADLINE for applications was July 17th

APEX is a dynamic day of helping entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals achieving impact, building their business, and cultivating valuable connections!

Achieve — Impact: Practical strategies and real-world tools that drive measurable results.

Build — Scale: Playbooks and tactics to grow revenue, operations, and capacity.

Connect — Networks: Opportunities and ideas to expand your reach and spark partnerships.

Throughout the day, attendees will engage in dynamic sessions, share powerful conversations, and gain actionable insights to elevate their business and professional journey. Whether you're looking to scale your business, grow your network, or get inspired by the best in the industry, APEX is your place to level up.


We’re looking for engaging, knowledgeable speakers who can deliver high-impact content that empowers and inspires. If you have expertise and experiences that align with our themes, we invite you to apply!

We can’t wait to hear your ideas and work together to make this summit an unforgettable experience!

Ready to Inspire?

Event Details

📅 Date: Friday, October 2, 2026

📍Location: Commonwealth Charter Academy,

162 East Bridge Street, Homestead, PA 15120

🕘 Schedule:

8:00 - 9:00 AM | Registration, networking & refreshments

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Speaker sessions

3:00 - 5:00 PM | Reception, networking & refreshments

5:00 - 7:00 PM | Optional, No-host After Hours @ Dave & Buster's (180 East Waterfront Dr., Homestead, PA, 0.08 mi away)

How to Apply

To ensure a dynamic and well-rounded event, we ask that you submit:

✅ Your headshot

✅ A brief bio

✅ At least one online link (website, LinkedIn, etc.)

✅ A short summary of your proposed session 3-5 sentence overview of what you will discuss and how it ties to the themes

Please apply as soon as possible and no later than June 17, 2026.

Event Themes & Topic Ideas

We’re seeking speakers across three core themes:

Achieve

Turning vision into action, overcoming obstacles, and creating meaningful progress.

  • Setting ambitious goals and building a practical path to reach them

  • Moving through fear, uncertainty, or setbacks without losing momentum

  • Developing the confidence, clarity, and mindset needed to take the next step

Build

Creating strong foundations, effective systems, and sustainable opportunities for growth.

  • Building a business, career, team, or idea that is designed to thrive

  • Strengthening the strategies, systems, and skills that support long-term success

  • Learning how to grow with intention rather than relying on constant hustle

Connect

Building relationships that create opportunity, strengthen community, and expand impact.

  • Creating authentic professional relationships that go beyond exchanging business cards

  • Using collaboration, mentorship, and shared experience to help others move forward

  • Building communities where people support one another, open doors, and grow together