B2i Digital, Inc. has been named marketing partner for the 152nd Investment Conference hosted by the National Investment Banking Association (NIBA), scheduled for March 11-12, 2026, at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This partnership represents a significant development for companies seeking capital in the micro-cap and small-cap investment community, as it merges NIBA's established conference platform with B2i Digital's extensive digital marketing capabilities.
The NIBA 152nd Investment Conference is a one-and-a-half day institutional event designed to connect public and private issuers with experienced capital markets professionals, including investors, financing partners, market makers, and advisors. Since 1982, NIBA has served as a hub for this community, hosting more than 150 investment conferences and helping to raise over $100 billion in capital through its network of thousands of investment professionals across more than 60 key industry services. Presenting companies at the conference deliver formal 10-minute presentations followed by structured one-on-one meetings, along with curated networking events and industry panel discussions.
"Our conferences are designed to give growth companies direct access to capital markets professionals, family offices, fund managers, and strategic advisors," said Emily Foshee, Executive Director of NIBA. "For more than four decades, NIBA has created a focused environment where issuers and investors can build relationships and pursue new opportunities. We welcome B2i Digital's support in broadening the reach of our March conference." The importance of this partnership lies in its potential to amplify the conference's impact beyond the physical venue, addressing the critical need for growth companies to establish lasting connections with potential investors.
As marketing partner, B2i Digital will support the conference through its Featured Conference program, which includes targeted email campaigns and distribution to a proprietary network of more than 1.4 million market participants. "At B2i Digital, we act as the Capital Markets Matchmaker, connecting companies with investors through digital marketing, conferences, and direct introductions/meetings," said David Shapiro, CEO of B2i Digital. "By combining NIBA's highly-valued in-person program with our reach and connectivity across the capital markets, we help presenting companies extend their visibility and turn conference participation into lasting investor relationships." This expanded visibility before, during, and after the conference through B2i Digital's investor-facing distribution channels could significantly enhance the capital-raising prospects for participating issuers.
The implications of this partnership extend to the broader investment ecosystem. For the industry, it represents an evolution in how investment conferences leverage digital tools to maximize engagement and outcomes. For presenting companies, particularly in the micro-cap and small-cap segments that NIBA serves, the collaboration offers a more integrated approach to investor relations, potentially increasing the efficiency of capital formation. The conference details are available at https://b2idigital.com/niba-152nd-investment-conference, while the official conference page for invitations, presentations, or sponsorships is 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. The partnership underscores a growing trend where traditional financial networking events are enhanced by digital distribution, potentially making capital markets more accessible for emerging companies seeking growth funding.
