Save the Date — and secure your hotel early! We’re excited to announce that the 8th Annual Southeast ETA Conference will take place: September 18–19, 2026 at The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University Hosted collaboratively by Duke, UNC, UVA, and Georgetown, the Southeast ETA Conference has quickly become one of the premier ETA gatherings in the country. Designed for current MBA students and mid-career professionals, the conference educates, encourages, and equips attendees to pursue the acquisition and operation of small and mid-sized businesses. Due to high demand and limited availability, we strongly encourage you to book your hotel as soon as possible. Recommended hotels • JB Duke Hotel (connected to Fuqua) • Washington Duke Inn (across the street from campus) Preliminary Schedule Hosted at The Fuqua School of Business Friday, September 18 • 2:30 PM – Registration • 4:00 PM – Welcome & Keynote • 6:00–7:00 PM – Networking Reception Saturday, September 19 • 9:00 AM–3:00 PM – Panels • 3:00–4:00 PM – Networking Reception   Registration Timeline Conference registration is now open! Early bird discount until June 1. Additional details on speakers, panels, and sponsors will be shared in the coming months. If you have questions, or if you are interested in conference sponsorship please contact Ben Thomason redacted We look forward to welcoming you back to Duke in September 2026. Warm regards, The Southeast ETA Conference Team