2026 BART Small Business Summit

Get Ready for the 2026 BART Small Business Summit!

Join us in person for a dynamic day designed to support, uplift, and empower small businesses. Whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to level up your existing business, this summit offers valuable opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Come network with fellow entrepreneurs, engage with industry experts, and discover resources to help your business thrive. Don’t miss your chance to build new partnerships and take your business to the next stage!

Confirmed attendees include (with more to be announced):

BART Departments: Operations, Procurement, Police Department, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Civil Rights, and many more.

Prime Contractors: WSP Inc., Jacobs, Swinerton, Clark Construction

Resource Organizations: East Bay Small Business Development Center,
BART Small Business Support Services, Norcal APEX Accelerator

Agenda
8:30–9:00 AM: Attendee Registration
9:00–9:30 AM: Executive Remarks
9:30–10:00 AM: Workshop 1 — Winning & Delivering Transportation Contracts: Lessons from Experienced Small Firms
10:00–10:30 AM: Workshop 2 — Learn About BART Small Business Certification Programs
10:30 AM–12:00 PM: Networking Session with Prime Contractors, Small Businesses, and BART Buyers

Getting Here and Parking Details

BART Headquarters is located at 2150 Webster St., Oakland. This event will be held on the first floor.

BART HQ is about a 5-minute walk from 19th St Oakland Station. Follow signs in the station for exit B4 (20th and Broadway). Use BART Trip Planner to plan your trip.

There is limited metered street parking as well as multiple paid parking lots near headquarters.

BART is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides various accommodations to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

For more information, contact Alexandra Arroyo email: [email protected] or visit Office of Civil Rights | Bay Area Rapid Transit

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