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Innovation in AI, Healthcare, & Business

About the Summit

Summit Tickets

2025 SBDC Summit Tickets

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Summit Ticket

$125/ person
  • Entry to Summit
  • Complimentary Lunch
  • Meet Local & National Speakers
  • Access to Summit Speaker Materials
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Icebreaker Reception

$FREE!
  • Entry to Warm Spot
  • Live Stream of Iditarod Start
  • Drinks & Light Refreshments
  • Exciting Surprises!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Join us at the SBDC Summit: Exploring Artificial Intelligence and discover how AI can drive innovation and boost efficiency in Alaska! Have a question? Let’s get in touch!

What if I’d like to register a group?

We can help! Contact our Summit team via email, and we’ll help take care of everything.

What is your refund policy?

Life happens, and we understand! Please reach out to the Alaska SBDC team to make your cancellation 48 hours before the event.

What if I have a Summit idea or pitch to share?

We would love to talk with you. We are accepting submissions through a Google Form here. You are also welcome to reach out to our team via email!

What hashtags should I use at the Summit?

We encourage sharing pictures, videos, and takeaways at the Summit! Use #SBDCSummit for us to share the event through your lens.

Where is the Downtown Anchorage Marriott?

Positioned just five miles from the Anchorage Airport and near the Anchorage train station, Marriott Anchorage Downtown boasts an enviable location in downtown Anchorage at 820 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. Learn more on our Venue page!

What should I know about Fur Rondy?

​Fur Rendezvous, or “Rondy,” is a winter festival with a significant place in Anchorage’s history. Established in the mid-1930s by Vern Johnson and friends to coincide with the town’s mining and trapping season, the festival began as a three-day sports tournament featuring skiing, hockey, and a children’s sled dog race. Learn about Rondy here!

Can I attend the Iditarod Ceremonial Start?

Yes! The Ceremonial Start is on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. in Downtown Anchorage at the corner of 4th and D Street. Summit attendees are invited to our Summit Reception to warm up and celebrate! The Iditarod is an annual sled dog race covering 1,000+ miles of challenging terrain. It is named after the Iditarod Trail, a historic dogsled route used during the 1925 vaccine run to Nome. Learn more here!

What is the Icebreaker Reception?

A reception, Alaska style! SBDC Summit attendees are invited to attend the “Summit Reception” on Saturday, March 1. The Reception will offer a convenient spot to warm up while enjoying the ceremonial start of the Iditarod. Enjoy light refreshments, warm beverages, and a live event stream so you don’t miss the action. Details coming soon!

What can I expect for parking?

EasyPark Alaska: Parking meters must be paid Monday-Friday, 9 am – 6 pm. Rates: 2-hour meter $1.75 per hour; 10-hour meter $1.25 per hour; Handicap – different rates apply. If you want a receipt for a transaction at a street meter, click here.

Parking Garage: 5th and B (420 B Street): Height Restriction: 7’ 0” (8’6” on Level 1 – Entry on 4th Ave). Rate: $2.00 Per Hour. Security Contact (24/7): 907-297-4471

Parking Garage: 6th & H (700 West 6th Avenue): Height Restriction: 6′ 9″. Rate: $2.00 Per Hour.

What type of weather can I expect in Anchorage?

March is the first month of spring in Anchorage. March is still freezing, with an average temperature ranging between a high of around 29 °F (-2°C) and a low near 18°F (-8°C). Learn more at Visit Anchorage and Weather Underground.