2026 GenAI Pitch Contest
Join the Kansas SBDC and Wichita State University for a day dedicated to the future of small business technology.
- Training & Roundtables: Gain access to expert-led workshops on digital best practices and strategic business discussions.
- Innovation Showcase: Explore vendor tables and network with regional leaders during our dedicated showcase blocks.
- Lunch & The Pitch: Includes a complimentary catered networking lunch and a seat for the live GenAI Pitch Contest presentations in the afternoon.
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: No Cost to Attend. Sponsorship Levels Vary.
Location: WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th Street N.
Hosted by: Kansas SBDC at Wichita State University
Partnered with: AWS & Futran Solutions
Application Deadline: March 2, 2026
★ A special thanks to our partners! ★
General Admission
This ticket is for anyone interested in exploring real-world AI applications and connecting with the local business community. Includes a complimentary catered networking lunch and a seat for the live GenAI Pitch Contest presentations in the afternoon.
Cost: None
Event Sponsor
Our premier sponsorship tier for maximum community impact. Position your brand at the forefront of the GenAI Pitch Contest alongside AWS and Futran Solutions.
Benefits Include:
- Top-tier logo placement on all event materials
- Speaking opportunity during the opening ceremony
- Full-day access and lunch
Cost: $2,500 (Only 1 Available)
Pitch Contest Sponsor
Support the next wave of local innovation by sponsoring the live pitch competition.
Benefits Include:
- Featured branding during the finalist presentations and the award ceremony
- Dedicated exhibit table in the showcase
- Full-day access and lunch
Cost: $1,500 (Only 1 Available)
Training Session Sponsors
Align your brand with professional development by sponsoring one of our morning educational workshops.
Benefits Include:
- Exclusive branding for a training session (Digital Best Practices or Business Owner
Roundtable)
- Opportunity to moderate the training sesion
- Dedicated exhibit table in the showcase
- Full-day access and lunch
Cost: $500 (Two Available)
Showcase Vendors
A dedicated opportunity for local businesses to engage directly with attendees, small business owners, and regional leaders.
Benefits Include:
- A dedicated exhibit table during our networking and lunch blocks.
- Full-day access and lunch
Cost: $100 (Limit 30)
Notices
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact us at 316-978-3193, ksbdc@wichita.edu or 5015 E. 29th St. N., Wichita, KS 67220.
Participants in Kansas SBDC trainings and events agree to allow the Kansas SBDC staff and official photographers to photograph and record them in the context of the event. Images captured may be used on Kansas SBDC websites, posted on social media, shared with media outlets, and/or used in future print and electronic promotional materials.
The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Wichita State University is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Connect with Us
Office Location:
Hughes Metropolitan Complex
5015 East 29th Street North
Wichita, Kansas 67220
Mailing Address:
1845 Fairmount Street
Box 148
Wichita, Kansas 67260