ProcureCon Industry Day * Region 757

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Date/Time: August 22, 2024 * From 10 AM to 3 PM

Location: THE HIVE, 140, Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA

Full hot Asian lunch will be served - Ample free city parking - Modern tech facility

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We have spent 2 decades amassing a wealth of industry and contracting knowledge and connections, all in the service of making entrepreneurs more knowledgeable about how to navigate and exploring new industries through our powerful supply chain connection.

See how we can best serve you on August 22 in Virginia Beach!

Our ProcureCon Difference

We are the first two U.S Asian Chamber in the nation to embrace the complex procurement learning and we are committed to making your connecting and learning experience simple and valuable.

ProcureCon Conference event is open to ALL!

Join ous at an Industry Day with an action-packed agenda to include:

1. An exclusive Buyer Expo Showcase,

2. Round Robin Business Match Match Making,

3. Networking with VIPS and heads of SBA ,

4. Governor Office Top Senior Official in attendance (CONFIRMED),

5 Skills trades institutions,

6. 2 Plenary sessions with 6-8 speakers and suppliers,

7. All procurement assistance tracts,

8. Keynote Speaker program with top industry leaders and government executive,

9. Conference Program Book,

10. Healthy Maritime Theme Lunch.

ProcureCon Industry Day is the leading annual forum for the exchange of ideas, opportunities, resources, and strategies about doing business with the Government and Commercial sector in Region 757!

The event is designed to connect small contractors from across the Hampton Roads with potential partners from more than 60 sectors such as the marine sector, building construction, Info tech, logistics, cyber, data analysis, finance, arch/engineering, among others.

Suppliers Engagement and Collaboration:

THIS YEAR: Our Maritime Industry Symposium will highlight:

• Maritime industry introduction and learning,
• How to start a business in the maritime industry,
• Transitional skills and experience,
• Access to maritime federal grants information and resources,
• Collaboration strategies and partnership,
• Updates on maritime industry trends (local, state, federal, commercial),
• Where are the sources of contracting opportunities,
• Security issues,
• Maritime Industry Town Hall.

This year our popular offers you exclusive access to:

• Our signature GovCon Round Robin Meetings showcasing an exciting new Supplier * Buyers Round Table announcing the business case for partnerships.

• Informative signature Maritime related Industry Plenary tracts led by top experts.

• A business exhibition and networking program showcasing the latest solutions

• A full lunch served by Region 757 's top major regional Asian American restaurant.

EXPO Exhibitors : Purchasing Depts leaders from the below agencies:

1. Atlantic Union Bank - Supplier Development Division (New Division)
2. Dominion Energy (CVOW Project)
3. Dragados Chesapeake Rivers Tunnel
4. Elizabeth Rivers Crossings ERC
5. Ferguson
6. Fleet Clean
7. Fulton Bank (Inv)
8. Hampton Roads Connector Partners (Inv)
9. NTSI (Inv)
10. Virginians for Offshore Winds
11. New College Institute (Inv)
12. Procurement Technical Assistance Center/APEX Accelerator
13. Virginia Port Authority
14. VA Department of Transportation (VDOT)
15. VA Department of Small Business Supplier Diversity
16. U.S. Department of the Navy
17. U .S Small Business Administration (Inv )
18. Newport News Shipping (Inv)

***New buyers coming weekly. Visit us often for updates!

Planned Agenda

8: 30 am to 9:45 am: Expo Exhibitor set up

10:00 am to 10:30 am: Registration Open – Networking

10:30 am to 10:35 am: Welcome & Sponsors Appreciation

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10:35 am to 11: 35 am: Maritime Symposium - Industry Introduction and Town Hall

This is a full hour featuring key players in the maritime industry. Details to be announced in June.

3 Speakers: TBD

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11:35 am to 12: 35 pm: Tract 2: Small Business and Buyers Exchange.

This is a timely Supplier Round Robin Meeting with the Agencies and Primes addressing best practices and solutions on key issues in contracting

3 Speakers: TBD

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12:35 pm to 12:45 pm: Networking

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12:45 pm to 1:25 pm: Procurement Luncheon

Honorary Speaker: TBD

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1:25 pm to 1:30 pm: Networking

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1:30 pm to 3:00 pm: Buyer Expo

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3:00 pm: Program adjourns.

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Join us for an exciting day of learning and connecting that will leave you inspired!

REGISTER TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT! RESERVED SEATS WILL BE FILLED UNTIL ALL SPOKEN FOR BY COB MONDAY AUGUST 19.

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Host or Publisher Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce