The Conference for Small Business Operations Leaders
September 16-18, 2026 | Moshulu, Philadelphia, USA
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TWO DAYS OF OPERATIONS BEST PRACTICES DESIGNED TO MAKE WAVES
Ops Ahoy is the first conference for systems-minded people to share best practices that will shape the future of operations. No motivational gurus. No MBA bloat. Just two days of proven frameworks, deep discussions and peer connections with the operations leadership of small (5-50 person) companies.
Whether you’re a chief of staff, op leader, or business owner, we welcome you aboard!
MEET PEOPLE WHO "GET" YOU
Meet your peers who think in systems and process. This is your crew, to push your thinking forward long after Ops Ahoy ends.
FRAMEWORKS FOR MONDAY
Every breakout session is built around proven systems from operators who run businesses like yours — no MBA bloat, no untested theory.
BE AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Be an innovator and a thought leader for your team by joining the first gathering to redefine small business operations.
Wed, Sept 16
4PM Registration Opens
6PM VIP Welcome Party
Thurs, Sept 17
8AM Peer Meetups
9AM Opening Remarks
10AM Breakout Sessions
12PM Lunch (provided)
1PM mastermind sessions
4PM Closing Remarks
6PM Dinner Meetups
Fri, Sept 18
8AM Peer Meetups
9AM Opening Remarks
10AM Breakout Sessions
12PM Lunch (provided)
1PM mastermind sessions
4PM Closing Remarks
6PM Closing Party
MEET YOUR CAPTAINS
Small business leaders like you are stepping up as Ops Ahoy Captains to share the top secret operations practices inside their companies (that aren't talked about anywhere else).
Layla Pomper
Creator & CEO, ProcessDriven®
CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED SOON!
SESSIONS THAT MAKE WAVES
Practical sessions that connect you with a small group of peers who are solving the same challenges.
(Sessions are subject to change.)
HOW WE HAVE Difficult Conversations (WITHOUT BEING A JERK)
Ever avoid addressing performance issues because it's awkward or scary? You're not alone. Here's a proven framework to make it simple (and effective.)
Fiverr, Upwork, & Beyond: OUR secrets to success hiring freelancers
We've all hired a contractor for a job, only to discover they've totally missed the mark. This approach to scoping projects makes sure that doesn't happen to you!
THE MOST POWERFUL(& PRACTICAL) WAYS AI HAS CHANGED MY BUSINESS
Real-world examples and discussion of how AI has changed small businesses.
MEASURING CAPACITY: How we ensure projects are calm & Profitable
Schedule projects is a central job of an operator. Yet, most of use answer, "When can we start?" with a guess! Here's how we take the guess work out of it…
DEATH BY 1000 EMAILS: HOW WE SET BOUNDARIES FOR CLIENTS & TEAM
The real story of how we went from 100+ emails per day to an average of 10.
ADDITIONAL SESSIONS COMING SOON!
PEER MASTERMINDS
Each day ends with two and a half hours of deep problem-solving in small groups. Bring your toughest operational challenges. You'll leave with real solutions from operators in the trenches.
GENERAL MASTERMINDS
Exclusive to Main Deck ticket holders.
Tackle your operational challenges with a focused peer group in this extended working session.
VIP
MASTERMINDS
Exclusive to Upper Deck ticket holders.
You'll be matched with peer operators who are prepared to work through more complex challenges.
WE TAKE OPERATIONS SERIOUSLY
The Mission of Ops Ahoy
Operations determines whether a team can handle growth or collapse under it. Yet, the leaders responsible for operations inside 5–50 person companies spend most of their time putting out fires. Operators need a space to sharpen their craft… and Ops Ahoy is that space.
An intimate, practical, conference for the operators who carry the weight of how a business actually runs — and want to do it better. It isn’t tied to one methodology, book, or framework. This event is to explore the future of operations, not restate the past.
This is the inaugural Ops Ahoy, but here's what attendees say about our other events:
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EARLY BIRD $200 SAVINGS
MAIN DECK
$790 $590
Full Conference Access (2 Days)
Lunches included (Plus, Coffee & Snacks)
Attendee Meetups
Business Book Exchange (Bring 1, Take 2)
Closing Party
General mastermind
VIP Cocktail Party (with Host & Speakers)
Mini Photo Session & Headshot ($750 Value)
Mystery Gift Bag (Shhh!)
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EARLY BIRD $200 SAVINGS
UPPER DECK
$1,990 $1,790
Full Conference Access (2 Days)
Lunches included (Plus, Coffee & Snacks)
Attendee Meetups
Business Book Exchange (Bring 1, Take 2)
Closing party
VIP Mastermind (Upper Deck Peers Only)
VIP Cocktail Party (with Hosts & Speakers)
Mini Photo Session & Headshot ($750 Value)
Mystery Gift Bag (shhh!)
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Only 15 VIP tickets available.
Early Bird Savings end when prices increase on April 17 at 12PM Eastern. That's in:
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