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“The NEW YORK STATE MWBE Forum is all about opportunity.  Opportunity to make new professional connections, to learn new information, to become more competitive and get new contracts.”

A robust forum theme, focused seminars, workshops and special interest group meetings will set the agenda for New York State’s  two-day 26th annual MWBE Conference and Exposition.

Over 1000 Attendees, Public Officials and New York’s Leading Firms Attend. Last year, the conference attracted more than 1000 participants. This year we expect to exceed that record.

Expanded EXPO Experience. This year’s EXPO will take place in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center.  You will have an opportunity to visit over 125 information and demonstration booths in construction, architecture and engineering, financial, legal and other professional services and select commodity suppliers.

The latest advances in new products and best practices for diversity, sustainability, capacity building and more will be featured in the full-day exposition that complements the workshop series.  Take away best practices from industry leaders and new products, new approaches and new relationships from over 125 leading firms and public agencies and authorities.

Specialty EXPO Track. This year’s EXPO features a specialty technology EXPO:

• The Intelligent Jobsite. This exhibit cluster features the latest in construction technology and what you will need to bridge the digital divide. Strategic partners include: Theometrics, Bradford Technologies and Verizon Wireless, NRI, ASITE, and Vela Systems.

One Location for Everyone. This year’s MWBE Forum will be held in one location:  The Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York.

A Program Designed for You. Select workshops, general sessions and special interest group meetings have been planned with your needs in mind.  Four specific professional tracks – Construction, Architecture and Engineering, Financial and Professional Services and Commodities – have been developed and are supplemented by general sessions.  Your takeaways include practical business information and best practices from New York’s leading business professionals and executives.

Speed Networking:  Fast Track Your Business Connections. This year, we have expanded our speed networking/business match experience for attendees.  Registration is extremely limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. You must register in advance.