2024 MWBE Forum

Governor Kathy Hochul invites you to the 14th annual MWBE Forum on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Albany Capital Center.

This year’s Forum celebrates 36 years of the MWBE program in New York State!

As access to contracting opportunities is critical to the success of MWBEs, the Forum will provide insightful panel discussions, essential resources, meaningful networking and matchmaking opportunities and engaging workshops. This year’s robust one-day event will supply MWBEs with the right resources and information to successful compete for and obtain contracts that will help their businesses thrive.

We are excited to welcome you to the Forum!

What to Expect at the Forum

Panels and Workshops – Sessions will cover topic areas including small business engagement in mega projects, discretionary opportunities, business development training programs, submitting successful bids, and more!

Exhibit Hall – Networking and relationship building is critical to small business success. The Forum’s exhibit hall will feature New York State agencies and authorities, private companies, business support providers and more!

MWBE Champions Award Luncheon – In celebration of the 36th anniversary of the New York State MWBE program, join us to recognize and award MWBEs and private and public partners for their success and commitments to the MWBE community.

Register for the Forum TODAY!

For general inquiries about the Forum:

E -mail: [email protected]

Call: Customer Care Hotline at 212-803-2414

For sponsorship inquiries:

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Host or Publisher NYS Division of Minority and Women's Business Development