NEBGC 2026 Business Opportunity Conference & Awards Celebration
About this Event
The 2026 NEBGC Business Opportunity Conference & Awards Celebration will bring together corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, supplier diversity professionals and community partners for a day dedicated to collaboration, innovation and growth.
Centered around this year's theme, Collaborating for Growth: Turning Potential into Readiness, attendees will gain actionable insights, build meaningful connections and explore opportunities to strengthen their organizations and communities.
This event will feature engaging speakers and discussions, recognition of outstanding achievements within our network, networking opportunities, and the return of our highly successful Reverse Matchmaking Session. The Reverse Matchmaking Session will conclude with horse race viewing, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to connect in an engaging setting.
Whether you're a corporate member, MBE, or community partner organization, this event offers valuble opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate excellence across our community.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast & Registration
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Awards Welcome
🕑: 09:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Awards Celebration & Shining Star Presentations
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
BREAK
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Concurrent Corporate Roundtable & MBE Access to Capital Panel
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:25 PM
BREAK
🕑: 12:25 PM - 01:45 PM
Networking Luncheon, Conference Welcome & Keynote Speaker
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
BREAK
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Reverse Matchmaker & Horse Race
🕑: 04:00 PM
Event Concludes
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 158.49
