The National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) will host its 151st Investment Conference on September 16-17, 2025, at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. This flagship event serves as a critical platform for connecting micro-cap and small-cap companies with the investment community, continuing NIBA's four-decade mission of facilitating capital formation for emerging growth enterprises.
The conference will bring together registered investment advisors, private equity groups, family offices, investment bankers, broker-dealers, venture capital firms, fund managers, investors, and industry service providers. Participating companies will deliver 10-minute presentations outlining their business operations, sector opportunities, and growth roadmaps, followed by one-on-one meetings with seasoned investment professionals.
Executive Director Emily Foshee emphasized NIBA's decades-long role in fostering partnerships across its expansive network of more than 60 industry services. The conference's continued mission focuses on strengthening cross-industry collaboration, which has proven essential for the growth of small and micro-cap companies seeking access to capital markets.
NIBA's network boasts a 40-year track record of successfully completing thousands of transactions totaling over $100 billion in new capital for emerging growth companies. The association has been responsible for 90% of all initial public offerings under $20 million, demonstrating its significant impact on the micro-cap investment landscape. For additional information about NIBA's services and conference details, visit https://nibanet.org/.
The importance of this conference extends beyond immediate networking opportunities. It represents a vital mechanism for capital formation in the small-cap sector, which often faces challenges in accessing traditional financing channels. By bringing together diverse financial professionals and emerging companies, NIBA facilitates the kind of cross-pollination that drives innovation and economic growth.
For investors and financial professionals, the conference offers unique access to emerging companies at early stages of development. The structured presentation format followed by individual meetings allows for thorough due diligence and relationship building that can lead to long-term investment partnerships. The event's timing in September 2025 provides ample opportunity for companies and investors to prepare for meaningful engagement.
The continued success of NIBA's conference series underscores the ongoing need for specialized platforms that connect emerging companies with appropriate capital sources. As the investment landscape evolves, such gatherings remain crucial for maintaining the health and vitality of the small-cap market ecosystem.
