Supplier Diversity Conference & Expo
Supplier Diversity Conference & Expo
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM) (EDT)
Description

Ready to drive revenue by securing new contracts?
Diverse business owners (women, racial/ethnic minorities, veterans, and members of the LGBT community) are invited to join our Supplier Diversity Conference & Expo, which aims to connect diverse businesses with buyers in both the public and private sectors. Free tips and resources for securing contracts will also be offered during the conference program.
Hosted at Fordham University's Gabelli Business School, this event will provide a unique opportunity to:
- learn from experts on how to secure contracts
- gain access to free resources and help
- create relationships with purchasers that will help you drive revenue

TABLING
ESD (EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT)
NGLCCNY (NATIONAL LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEW YORK)
NY WOMEN'S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NYPD (NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT)
SBS (NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES)
WBEC METRO NY & GREATER DMV INC
AGENDA
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM - Attendee check-in and tabling tour at Platt Court
1:50 PM – 2:00 PM - Attendees enter Auditorium; tabling continues at Platt Court
AUDITORIUM PROGRAM
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM - Opening Remarks & Raffle
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM - Keynote: Tips for Success as a Diverse Business Owner
2:40 PM – 3:00 PM - Opportunities with Companies
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM - Opportunities with Government
3:20 PM - Auditorium program concludes
5:00 PM - Event ends
140 W 62nd St
New York, NY 10023 United States