Agenda

Tuesday , December 16

08:00 am-04:00 pm
Registration

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08:00 am-04:00 pm
Silent Auction

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08:00 am-12:00 pm
WBE Vendor Village Setup

Vendor Village Setup Time

08:30 am-09:30 am
PSP Showcase Prep Session

This exclusive, closed-door session is...
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08:30 am-04:00 pm
WBE2WBE Corner

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10:00 am-12:00 pm
Platinum Supplier Showcase

Platinum Supplier Showcase: Where Preparation...
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12:15 pm-02:00 pm
WBEC-West Board Meeting

Exclusive Invite-Only Event The WBEC-West Board...
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01:00 pm-02:15 pm
Conference Kick Off Workshop: The Power of Physiognomics to Accelerate Your Business in 2026.

In today’s competitive environment, first...
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02:30 pm-04:00 pm
How to Use AI to Clearly Articulate Your Differentiators, Prove Your Credibility, and Win More Contracts

Session One | Stephanie Nivinskus How...
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04:15 pm-05:15 pm
Accelerating Through Adversity: Turning Tough Times into Business Growth

Contrary to the belief that...
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06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Vendor Village

Step into the heart of...
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06:00 pm-07:30 pm
Accelerating Connection Reception

Accelerated Connections Reception Kick off the...
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Wednesday , December 17

08:30 am-04:00 pm
Registration

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08:30 am-10:00 am
Charting the Future: WBENCs Path Forward in 2026 - Full Breakfast

This special WBENC WBE Session...
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08:30 am-04:00 pm
WBE2WBE Corner

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08:30 am-04:00 pm
Silent Auction

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10:15 am-12:00 pm
Corporate Only Workshop Part 1 - The Silent Advantage: Leveraging Physiognomics to Build Trust and Accelerate Inclusion

This interactive workshop explores how...
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10:15 am-12:00 pm
AI-Powered RFP Magic: Crafting Impactful & Compliant Responses Like a Pro

Session Two | Lisa Rehurek AI-Powered...
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12:30 pm-02:30 pm
Lunch In Vendor Village

Refuel and reconnect! Enjoy a...
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03:00 pm-04:30 pm
2026 Financial Forecast & Revenue-Based Breakouts

Plan Smarter. Scale Strategically. Succeed...
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03:00 pm-04:30 pm
Corporate Only Part 2 - The Silent Advantage: Leveraging Physiognomics to Build Trust and Accelerate Inclusion

The Silent Advantage: Leveraging Physiognomics...
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05:30 pm-09:00 pm
Networking Dinner

Transportation Runs start at 5:30...
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Thursday , December 18

08:30 am-12:00 pm
Registration

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08:30 am-12:00 pm
WBE2WBE Corner

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08:30 am-10:30 am
Pitch Breakfast

Pitch Breakfast Overview The Pitch Breakfast...
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10:00 am-12:00 pm
WBE Vendor Village Close Out

All Vendors to clean and...
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10:00 am-12:00 pm
Silent Auction and Raffle Basket Pick Up

Winners of Silent Auction Items...
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11:00 am-12:30 pm
Round Tables

Based on Corporate Request

11:00 am-12:30 pm
One on One Strategic Matchmaker

Based on Corporate Participation