2024 PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE + BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FAIR

APRIL 23-24, 2024

Desert Willow Conference Center
4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Register now and join us at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Tempe, Arizona on April 23 and 24.
Participate in roundtable discussions, live coffee and conversation sessions, and our Business Opportunity Fair.

Experience our MBE business development workshops and grow your enterprise in two days.
Dive into a sea of knowledge with exceptional speakers and strategists. Don't miss this transformative opportunity.

 Patricia Crenshaw Patricia CrenshawPresident & CEO, Pacific Southwest MSDC

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

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Look no further than our upcoming conference and fair.
Minority business owners, corporate procurement officers, and agency representatives will come together to forge new partnerships, explore exciting opportunities, and celebrate the POWER of US.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

  • Connect with a diverse network of decision-makers from various industries and backgrounds. You never know who you might meet and what potential collaborations may arise.
  • Gain valuable insights and knowledge from our lineup of expert speakers and panelists. These thought leaders will share their experiences, tips, and strategies for success in today's fast-paced business landscape.
  • Enjoy interactive workshops designed to help you grow your business, diversify your supply chain, and uncover innovative ideas.

HIGHLIGHTS

DESERT WILLOW CONFERENCE CENTER

Located in the Cotton Center business park, Desert Willow sits at the hub of the Valley’s major freeways on the Tempe-Phoenix border. Shuttle buses will take guests from our host hotel in Downtown Phoenix to Tempe, Arizona during both days of our Procurement Conference + Business Opportunity Fair.

KEYNOTE MESSAGE FROM HARRIET MICHEL

Hear from THE public policy expert on minority business issues. With more than 50 years of public and private business development experience, former NMSDC president Harriet Michel will share pearls of wisdom designed to move minority-owned businesses and corporations into a new era of profitability and community wealth.

PROCUREMENT & NETWORK STRATEGIES

Join interactive sessions with procurement architects and business titans. Discuss key topics such as the current state of supplier diversity, contract negotiation techniques, and effective vendor management. Also, connect with like-minded professionals and explore the POWER of US in this ever-changing business landscape.

LODGING

Renaissance Hotels | Phoenix Downtown Hotel
100 N. 1st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

AGENDA

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Day 1 - April 23, 20248:00 AM Registration
8:00 AM Exhibit Hall Opens
9:00 AM Opening Session
10:45 AM General Session
12:00 PM Lunch - Exhibit Hall
1:30 PM Breakout Session
3:15 PM Coffee & Conversation with Matchmaking
3:15 PM Exhibits & Networking
6:00 PM President's Reception at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel  with Justin Bayless | Ten Figures

Day 2 - April 24, 20247:30 AM Breakfast/Exhibit Hall
9:00 AM General Session
9:15 AM Breakout Sessions
10:00 AM Keynote Message from Harriet Michel
11:45 AM Lunch - Exhibit Hall
12:30 PM Joint Session
1:30 PM Joint Session
2:30 PM Closing Remarks
3:00 PM Coffee & Conversation with Matchmaking
3:00 PM Exhibits & Networking Opportunity Fair
5:30 PM Supplier Diversity Excellence Awards Registration
6:15 PM Supplier Diversity Excellence Awards Gala at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel

2024 SUPPLIER DIVERSITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA

APRIL 24, 2024

Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
100 N 1st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

OUR SPONSORS

Arizona Office (Mailing)

2030 W Baseline Road
Suite 182-547
Phoenix, Arizona 85041

Arizona Office 

4201 N 24th Street
Suite 250
Phoenix, Arizona 85016

Metro San Diego

2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 240
San Diego, California 92106

Contact Us

info@pswmsdc.org
(602) 495-9950

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