2024 | State Suppliers Expo | Networking Booth

2024 State Suppliers Expo
We’re excited to announce Oklahoma’s State Suppliers Expo will return to Oklahoma City this fall! Businesses of all sizes are invited to attend our fourth-annual event, happening Sept. 25-26. Attendees can meet leaders across all areas of government, sign up as state bidders, discover current projects and initiatives, and learn all the ins and outs of doing business with the State of Oklahoma.
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WHAT: 2024 State Suppliers Expo, Oklahoma’s biggest government-business networking event.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 25, through Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.
WHERE: Oklahoma City Convention Center, 100 Mick Cornett Drive.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration will be open July 15-Sept. 6. Businesses unable to pre-register can still attend and register on-site at the State Suppliers Expo.
What’s new for 2024?
Building on key event offerings and using attendee feedback from prior years, the State Suppliers Expo team is excited to announce new improvements to provide even more value at the event.
With a robust schedule that still allows time for meaningful connections, the State Suppliers Expo will now be a two-day event. Day 1, on Sept. 25, will focus on networking opportunities, where attendees can come and go through state-hosted booths and learn about current and upcoming projects across all areas of government. State procurement staff will be available at the Supplier Registration booth, the returning centerpiece of the Expo, to answer questions and help businesses sign up to bid on projects. Day 2, on Sept. 26, will provide a full roster of educational breakout sessions. From guiding companies through the state procurement processes and educating attendees on how to bid on projects, to showcasing industry-specific requirements and opportunities, the breakout sessions will dive deeper into the “how” of doing business with the state.
In addition to our educational breakout sessions, we’re offering two new presentations – one for construction companies and one for tech companies. Construction professionals are invited to register for the State of Construction breakfast to hear from Nathan Wald, leader of state construction and properties, and tech companies are invited to register for the State of Technology luncheon, where Joe McIntosh, state chief information officer and chairman of the governor’s AI Task Force, will present his vision for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in state government.
We’re introducing Oklahoma Business Matchup, an all-new event segment available to the first 160 companies that pre-register for the event. This segment offers businesses the opportunity to meet one-on-one with their choice of state buyers for 15 minutes in dedicated, pre-scheduled meetings.
Schedule and speakers
The tentative schedule, speakers and breakout session lineup will be available soon. Visit oklahoma.gov/state your business for the latest updates.
Businesses will walk away with clear guidance on how to become a state supplier, all while making key connections within state government and learning what opportunities are available for your business.
We can’t wait to see you there!