B2i Digital, Inc. has been appointed as the marketing partner for the National Investment Banking Association's 152nd Investment Conference, scheduled for March 11-12, 2026, at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Florida. This partnership aims to merge NIBA's established in-person conference model with B2i Digital's extensive digital investor network, potentially broadening the audience for companies presenting at the event.
The NIBA conference serves as a critical forum for micro-cap and small-cap companies seeking capital, featuring formal presentations and one-on-one meetings with investors, financing partners, and advisors. Since its founding in 1982, NIBA has hosted over 150 conferences, with its network contributing to raising more than $100 billion in capital. The association's membership includes thousands of investment professionals across more than 60 industry services.
Emily Foshee, Executive Director of NIBA, stated that the conferences provide growth companies with direct access to capital markets professionals, family offices, fund managers, and strategic advisors. She emphasized NIBA's role in creating a focused environment for relationship-building between issuers and investors over more than four decades. Foshee welcomed B2i Digital's support in extending the reach of the upcoming conference.
David Shapiro, CEO of B2i Digital, described his firm as a "Capital Markets Matchmaker" that connects companies with investors through digital marketing, conferences, and direct introductions. He noted that combining NIBA's in-person program with B2i Digital's market connectivity helps presenting companies enhance their visibility and develop lasting investor relationships. As marketing partner, B2i Digital will support the conference through its Featured Conference program, utilizing targeted email campaigns and distribution to a proprietary network of over 1.4 million market participants. This support provides presenting companies with extended visibility before, during, and after the event through B2i Digital's investor-facing channels.
The partnership's importance lies in its potential to amplify capital access for smaller companies by integrating traditional conference networking with digital distribution. In an era where investor reach increasingly depends on digital channels, this collaboration could make NIBA's conference more effective for issuers seeking funding. The micro-cap and small-cap sectors often face challenges in attracting investor attention, and enhanced marketing through B2i Digital's network may help bridge this gap. For investors, the expanded distribution could surface more investment opportunities, while for the capital markets industry, it represents a blending of physical and digital engagement strategies.
Conference details and registration are available through official channels. Interested parties can visit the 152nd Investment Conference page at https://b2idigital.com/niba-152nd-investment-conference. To request an invitation, apply to present, or explore sponsorship opportunities, visit the official conference page at https://nibanet.org/conference/niba-march-11-12-2026-ft-lauderdale-fl-conference/ or the registration portal at https://nibas-152nd-investment-conference.events.accessnewswire.com. Space for the event is limited.
