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

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

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
9:30 AM–12:00 PM: Networking Session with Prime Contractors, Small Businesses, and BART Buyers

Getting Here and Parking Details

BART: Just 3 ½ blocks from the 19th Street BART Station

Looking for the BART Trip Planner? It's the easiest, most accurate way to plan your trip, and includes planned delays. PDF timetables are also available as well as Caltrain and Capitol Corridor transfer timetables.

AC Transit: 5-minute walk from Uptown Transit Center -visit ACT Trip Planner

Paid parking: $10 – $30. Reservations encouraged: Available at Spot Hero or Ace Parking (webpages or apps)

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

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