2026 MARKETPLACE Registration

Dec. 8: VIRTUAL - NO COST

The Contracting Academy (TCA):

CLICK HERE to register if you are ONLY interested in attending the virtual The Contracting Academy (TCA) program on Dec. 8.

Please note: if you plan to attend The Contracting Academy (TCA) AND MARKETPLACE, register below. There will be an option to pick the virtual session inside the registration.

Dec. 9-10: IN PERSON

Exhibitors

This year’s MARKETPLACE offers exhibitor opportunities exclusively to sponsors, business ecosystem partners, and key industry stakeholders, creating a targeted environment designed to facilitate procurement, promote supplier engagement, and strengthen business-to-business connections.

Questions - Please contact Wisconsin Procurement Institute at 414-573-9953 or email apexaccelerator@wispro.org.

Buyers

If you will be attending as a BUYER, please contact Wisconsin Procurement Institute at 414-573-9953 or email apexaccelerator@wispro.org.

Attendees

Full Conference Pass (early-bird rate ends on Nov. 9, regular registration $124.00)

Full Conference Pass (Day 1 + Day 2) FULL

99.00

Discount Code

Full Conference Pass FULL

124.00

Discount Code

Day 1 Pass (Dec. 9, 1 to 7:30 p.m.) FULL

50.00

Day 2 Pass (Dec. 10, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) FULL

75.00

Limited Access Pass (Dec. 10, 10 am - 4 pm) FULL

30.00

*Onsite registration will not be available*

Contact Details

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Verify Email Address

Primary Phone

Organization

Position

Website

Address

City

County

State

Zip Code

Dietary Requirements

Other

Organization Details

My organization is a

Small Business (based on U.S. SBA Size Standards)

Large Business/Large Corporation (based on U.S. SBA Size Standards)

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards determine whether a business qualifies as large for government contracting programs. These standards are based on the number of employees or the amount of annual receipts the business has. For more information, please visit this U.S. SBA page.

Non-Profit Organization

Academic Institution

Government Organization

Other

Is your business’ ownership status certified?

Yes

Please indicate your business enterprise certifications, if applicable:

Is your business certified as a Federal Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB/8(a))?

Yes

Is your business certified as a Federal - Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)?

Yes

Is your business certified as a Federal - Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)?

Yes

Is your business certified as a Federal - HUBZone?

Yes

Is your business certified as a Federal - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) - U.S. SBA VetCert?

Yes

Is your business certified as a Federal - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) - U.S. SBA VetCert?

Yes

Is your business certified as a State of WI - Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)?

Yes

Is your business certified as a State of WI - Disabled Veteran Business (DVB)?

Yes

Is your business certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)?

Yes

If your business certified as a State of WI - Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)

Yes

If your business certified by a Third party certifier, please list below:

What is your business’ legal entity structure?

Corporation

Limited Liability Co.

Partnership

Sole Proprietorship

Sub S Corporation

Other

Indicate your company's primary industry

Agriculture

Banking/Finance/Investment

Construction, A/E, Related trades

Consulting Services

Distribution

Economic Development

Education

Food/Hospitality

Healthcare - Medical

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Public Administration

Research & Development

Resource Provider

Transportation

Other

When was your business established (year)?

Have you previously sold goods or services to a Large Corporation?

Yes

Have you previously sold goods or services to Federal Agency?

Yes

Have you previously sold goods or services to State or Local Government Agency?

Yes

Are you interested in participating in One-on-One Buyer-Supplier Meetings?

Yes

If yes, a staff member from the Wisconsin Procurement Institute will reach out to you with the buyer supplier meetings registration and other details.

Please select the activities below that you plan to attend

Agenda Sessions

The Contracting Academy (TCA) VIRTUAL Tuesday, December 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Opening Plenary Wednesday, December 9, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Networking Reception Wednesday, December 9, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Breakfast Session Thursday, December 10, 2026 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Lunch Session Thursday, December 10, 2026 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Data Processing Consent

I give consent

Data Processing Consent option required

I grant permission to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to create, copy, publish, and in any other way use any likeness of myself and my recorded statements for the purpose of creating promotional materials for WEDC. I understand that by giving my permission, I give up all rights and claims to compensation for any future uses of this material by WEDC and agree to release and agree to hold harmless WEDC from liability associated with the use of my likeness.

Payment

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Thank you!

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