VE Conference & Exhibition
Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU)
Opening Ceremony 9:45 AM • Closing Ceremony 1:30 PM
Need Directions?
Use the campus map links below for walking directions to key activity areas.
Program Contact
Teri Jones
Western Regional Director
Virtual Enterprises International, Inc.
Thank you to the Walnut High School student team for supporting event logistics and on-site security throughout the day.
WiFi Access
Network: Virtual.Enterprise@guests.csusb.edu
Password: VE#2026
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Today’s Agenda
| Time | What’s Happening | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Doors open / check-in | Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) |
| 9:45 - 10:30 AM |
Opening Ceremony National Anthem performed by Sara Elenes (Centennial High School VE).  Welcome remarks - Tomás Gomez-Arias, Dean of the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration |
Coussoulis Arena Walking directions |
| 10:30 AM - 1:15 PM |
Trade Show Sales Visit student firms, shop, and support youth entrepreneurship. |
SMSU South / Events Center 106 ABC |
| Lunch Ticketing and Entry Times | ||
| 10:30 AM - 2:15 PM |
Lunch Service Window Your ticket includes a designated entry time. Please arrive near your start time.
|
Coyote Commons Walking directions |
| 1:30 PM | Closing Ceremony and Awards |
Coussoulis Arena Walking directions |
| 2:15 PM | Exhibition clean-up | Event areas |
Competition Schedules & Participating Schools
Presentation Competitions
Trade Show and Booth Directory
View the full list of student firms and schools participating in the 2026 VE-RLCE Conference and Exhibition.
View Participating SchoolsTrade Floor Directory & Maps
South Lobby Map
South Lobby: Booth numbers start with S and Tables start with T.
Main Exhibition Room Booth Map
Main Exhibition Room: Booths 1-40 have no letter prefix.