Governor's Conference on Diverse Business Development 2026

MARKETPLACE: Governor's Conference on Diverse Business Development

Presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), this annual conference connects minority-, woman-, veteran-, and LGBTQ+-owned businesses with government and private sector buyers for contracting opportunities.

Confirmed Buyer Categories

• Colleges/Universities: Marquette University, Universities of Wisconsin Administration, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee
• Corporate/Government Prime Contractors: CG Schmidt, Enbridge, Findorff, Fluor, Gilbane, HGA, JP Cullen, Kiewit, Leonardo DRS, Michels Corporation, Oshkosh Defense, PNC Bank, Snap-on, U.S. Bank, Wipfli, WPS Health Solutions
• Local Government Agencies: Cities of Madison, Milwaukee, Wauwatosa; Kenosha County; Milwaukee County departments; Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District; WE Energies
• State Government Agencies: WI Dept. of Administration, Financial Institutions, Health Services, Public Instruction, Transportation
• Federal Government Agencies: Amtrak, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, U.S. General Services Administration

The event features One-on-One Buyer meetings, with preparatory webinars hosted by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute.

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Register for entry or booths

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

Milwaukee - Wisconsin Center, Wisconsin, USA