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BUSINESS MATCHMAKER CONFERENCE AND EXPO

AGENDA OVERVIEW

Friday, October 2, 2026

8:00 - 9:00 am

Registration


9:00 - 10:00 am

Ribbon Cutting – Grand Ballroom


10:00 - 10:20 am

Morning Plenary Session – Grand Ballroom


10:15 – 12-15 am

Tradeshow time – Pre-function Area


10:30 – 11:45 am

Workshop 1

Procurement

12:30 – 2:30 pm

Luncheon – Awards Ceremony – Keynote Speaker

Grand Ballroom

2:30 – 4:30 pm

Tradeshow time – Pre-function Area

3:00 – 3:30 pm

Workshop 2

AI and Its Uses in Marketing to Governments

Supercharge Your Government Outreach with Simple AI Tool


10:00 – 4:00 pm

Bankers Row – Ballroom B


3:40 – 4:30 pm

Workshop 3

Goods and Services

Selling Goods and Services to Public Agencies: Strategies for Becoming a Successful Vendor


3:00 – 4:30 pm

Workshop 4

Capital Improvements

Get motivated, Be Competitive, Be Creative: Upcoming Projects for Local Governments


2:30 – 4:30 pm

Power Talks

45 + stations for the one-on-one Power Talk Session


4:45 – 6:00 pm

Networking Reception – Grand Ballroom