WEDC Marketplace Wisconsin 2026
12/8/2026 - 12/10/2026
Description
Connecting Wisconsin Business Owners with state, federal, local government, and private sector contracts
Presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, MARKETPLACE is the Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development. With a particular focus on small businesses, this event connects business owners from across Wisconsin with state, federal, and local government as well as private sector business opportunities.
The conference provides a chance for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities to learn from and connect with resource providers, government representatives, corporate buyers, and business professionals.
Tuesday, December 8
The Contracting Academy | VIRTUAL
This is an opportunity for businesses to grow their technical knowledge of contracting with federal government, state and local government, and government prime contractors. The series of workshops will benefit established businesses looking to grow and develop their government sales.
Visit The Contracting Academy website for additional details.
Wednesday, December 9
IN-PERSON MARKETPLACE WISCONSIN | BAIRD CENTER
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Expo hall setup
Noon
Check-in and badge pick-up opens
1-3 p.m.
Main programming/plenary session
3-5 p.m.
Educational breakout sessions
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Networking reception
Thursday, December 10
IN-PERSON MARKETPLACE WISCONSIN | BAIRD CENTER
7 a.m.
Check-in and badge pick-up opens
8:15-9:30 a.m.
Breakfast program/Opening plenary session
9:45 a.m.-noon
Expo hall opens
Buyer one-on-one meetings
Resource tables
Technical sessions
12:15-1:30 p.m.
Luncheon and speakers
1:30-4 p.m.
Expo hall resumes
Buyer one-on-one meetings
Resource tables
Technical sessions
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400 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, 53203
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