The Conference for Scaling Veteran and Military Spouse Businesses
Join hundreds of veteran and military spouse business leaders in Dallas this March for three days of strategy, networking, and partnering to win at Veteran EDGE, the premier business growth conference for military-connected entrepreneurs. While most programs help you launch, Veteran EDGE exists for what comes next: scaling smarter, faster, and stronger.
Veteran EDGE 2026
March 4-6 | Dallas, TX
Because scaling a business isn’t guesswork. It’s strategy, execution, and the right network.
Veteran EDGE is designed for entrepreneurs leading established companies earning $100K+ in annual revenue (with $500K+ preferred) who are ready to grow, pivot, or expand into new markets. By attending, you’ll gain:
Veteran EDGE is the official stage for the annual Vet100 Dinner & Awards, presented in partnership with Inc. Business Media and powered by Fiserv.
Vet100 recognizes the 100 fastest-growing veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses in America, spotlighting entrepreneurs leading industries nationwide. This event is more than an awards dinner; it is a celebration and a networking hub for top-performing military-connected companies.
Participants (ten total) will be nominated to participate in a series of activities and workshops to assess the barriers confronting their business and best prepare them to leverage the resources of the conference. They will be eligible to apply for up to $10,000 in grant funding for their company!
Veteran EDGE isn’t another conference; it’s a growth accelerator in action. For three days, you’ll be immersed in hard-hitting strategy, insider industry insights, and curated networking that drives results. From the high-energy keynotes to the Business Showcase and one-on-one coaching with experts, every moment is engineered to spark opportunities that turn into deals, partnerships, and revenue.
Veteran EDGE is built for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs leading established businesses with annual revenue of $100K+ (with $500K+ preferred). It’s for leaders who are ready to grow, scale, or pivot with proven strategies.
A three-day business growth conference designed exclusively for veteran- and spouse-owned companies. Your registration fee includes three nights of lodging, full access to all sessions and networking events, and most meals during the event.
Because launching is only the beginning, scaling is your next challenge. Veteran EDGE was created to fill the gap with advanced workshops, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities led by industry experts and national partners including Walmart, JPMorgan Chase, Fiserv, Wells Fargo, DoD, NVSBA, and more.
Veteran EDGE meets once a year for three days in March.
Dallas, TX
It’s never too early to reserve your place for Veteran EDGE 2026! Please fill out the form below if you are interested in attending the next Veteran EDGE.
Participants must be business owners in operation for at least one year with annual revenues of $100,000 or more (with preference for those exceeding $500,000). They must also be either a veteran with an honorable discharge or a military spouse/partner.
Veteran EDGE is a three-day, in-person business growth conference designed to help veteran and military spouse entrepreneur’s scale. The registration fee includes full access to sessions, workshops, and networking events, plus three nights of lodging and most meals.
Veteran EDGE is held annually in March.
The conference takes place in Dallas, Texas.
While there are many programs to help launch a business, very few focus on scaling. EDGE fills that gap by providing strategies, resources, and connections to accelerate growth. The conference features breakout sessions, workshops, networking opportunities, and keynotes from leaders at organizations like JPMorgan Chase, Fiserv, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the National Veteran Small Business Coalition.
Yes, though the registration fee is required each time.
No. Anyone who meets the eligibility requirements may apply.
The registration fee covers conference access, three nights of lodging, and most meals and non-alcoholic beverages. Participants are responsible for their own travel.
The conference brings together 400+ attendees, including participants, corporate partners, resource providers, instructors, and other key stakeholders.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis to ensure eligibility. Businesses with revenues over $500,000 are preferred until capacity is reached.
Walk away with frameworks, templates, and next-step plans ready to deploy in your business.
No, IVMF does not directly invest capital. However, alumni businesses gain access to ongoing support, resources, and visibility through initiatives like the IVMF Buy Military Shopping Guide.
You must be either a military veteran with an honorable discharge or a military spouse/partner.
Yes, as long as you now meet the eligibility requirements.
