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SUMMARY:Defense Industry Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Defense Industry Day is a premier gathering designed to spark collaboration\, strengthen industry–government partnerships\, and accelerate innovation across the rapidly expanding Department of Defense (DoD) manufacturing sector. \nThe event convenes leading manufacturers\, emerging suppliers\, defense experts\, and technology innovators to explore new opportunities\, share insights\, and advance solutions that strengthen national defense readiness and supply-chain resilience. \nJune 16 | Day 1: Exclusive Manufacturing Tour\nTRUMPF and DMG MORI both in Hoffman Estates\nTours are Invite Only. \nStart the event with a tour of a leading manufacturing facility in Hoffman Estates. This experience will provide a look at operations and processes in action\, along with an opportunity to connect with peers. Additional details\, including location and logistics\, will be shared soon. \nImportant Note: Capacity is limited for Day 1\, please indicate your interest on the registration form to be considered. Expressing interest does not guarantee attendance. \nJune 17 | Day 2: Full-Day Conference (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)\nEmbassy Suites Chicago – Naperville \nJoin us for a full day of insights\, collaboration\, and connection across the defense manufacturing ecosystem. The conference will feature industry perspectives\, educational sessions\, and networking opportunities designed to help manufacturers better understand the defense landscape\, strengthen partnerships\, and identify opportunities for growth. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/defense-industry-day-2026/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Madison – DBE/ACDBE Update
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, Room 103 in Madison\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nSchedule: \n9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation – register for presentation here.  \nPresentation: DBE/ACDBE Update \nPresenters: \n\nShirlean Clayton (she/her)\, Certification Manager Milwaukee County Office of Economic Inclusion\nTruphosa Mwololo\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nParticipants will learn: \n\nDBE/ACDBE recertifications.\nNew businesses applications.\n\n10:00 AM– 3:30 PM – register for individual sessions here. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Goodman South Campus\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-location-madison-goodman-south-2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, 2429 Perry Street\, Room 103\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Madison – MATC Goodman South Campus,Satellite Office Hours,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Truphosa Mwololo":MAILTO:TruphosaM@WisPro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T161559
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T203436Z
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SUMMARY:GOBC Fort McCoy [Fort McCoy - WI]
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open! \n \nThis will be the 20th Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) in the State of Wisconsin. \nAdditional details are posted to the conference webpage: www.wigobc.org.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/gobc-fort-mccoy-fort-mccoy-wi/
LOCATION:Fort McCoy\, 1654 S 11th Ave\, Fort McCoy\, WI\, 54656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person Event,In State,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T161559
CREATED:20260601T213622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T174936Z
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Madison – State of Wisconsin Certifications-MBE/WBE/DVB
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, Room 103 in Madison\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nSchedule: \n9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation – register for presentation here.  \nPresenters: \n\nTruphosa Mwololo\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhat are the benefits of certification\, and why should you get certified?\nDatabase listing.\nGoals.\nHow to apply.\n\n10:00 AM– 3:30 PM – register for individual sessions here. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Goodman South Campus\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-location-madison-goodman-south-2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, 2429 Perry Street\, Room 103\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Madison – MATC Goodman South Campus,Satellite Office Hours,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Truphosa Mwololo":MAILTO:TruphosaM@WisPro.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T161559
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T205214Z
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SUMMARY:GOBC Volk Field
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now OPEN! \n \nThis will be the 20th Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) in the State of Wisconsin. \nAdditional details will be posted to the conference webpage: www.wigobc.org.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/gobc-volk-field-2026/
LOCATION:Volk Field Air National Guard Base\, 100 Independence Drive\, Building 475\, Camp Douglas\, WI\, 54618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person Event,In State,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Madison – Selling to the State of Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, Room 103 in Madison\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nSchedule: \n9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation – register for presentation here.  \nPresenters: \n\nJessica Potter\, WisPro Section Chief\, Department of Administration\, Division of Enterprise Operations\, State Bureau of Procurement\nTruphosa Mwololo\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhat does the State purchase?\nWhere to find opportunities.\nBidder registration.\nResources.\n\n10:00 AM– 3:30 PM – register for individual sessions here. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Goodman South Campus\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-location-madison-goodman-south-2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, 2429 Perry Street\, Room 103\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Madison – MATC Goodman South Campus,Satellite Office Hours,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Truphosa Mwololo":MAILTO:TruphosaM@WisPro.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260616T161559
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SUMMARY:NCMA World Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:NCMA World Congress 2026 \nAs the largest and most comprehensive gathering of contract management professionals\, NCMA World Congress is where the contract workforce – from every sector and career stage – comes together to prepare for what’s next. \nRegulations are being overhauled. AI is transforming the field. Supply chains are shifting. At World Congress\, attendees gain the skills\, insights\, and partnerships needed to navigate and lead through this complexity. \nThis event delivers timely content\, relevant to buyers and sellers\, from Government leaders\, Industry experts\, policymakers and more. The program is designed to provide information in many ways—through keynote presentations\, in-depth discussions\, updates on the latest industry trends\, and hands-on learning experiences. \nWorld Congress offers up to 45 CPEs virtually and up to 65 CPEs in person to support annual continuous learning requirements. \nWhether you’re looking to upskill to improve your impact\, explore cutting-edge tools\, make professional connections or navigate through change\, World Congress is the place to be. Coming together has never been more critical to our shared success. \nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/ncma-world-congress-2026/
LOCATION:Swan and Dolphin Hotel\, 1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd.\, Lake Buena Vista\, FL\, 32830\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTSTAMP:20260616T161559
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SUMMARY:NDIA 18th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS)
DESCRIPTION:The NDIA Michigan Chapter presents the 18th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS)! \nGVSETS provides the opportunity for the Ground Systems community to network and share technical research and innovations while discussing capability gaps and modernization needs. With global threats becoming more aggressive and complex\, our nation must implement solutions to ensure our Warfighters have the right tools and solutions for current and future conflicts. The NDIA Michigan Chapter is dedicated to enhancing and modernizing warfighter capabilities\, while helping find solutions for these gaps and needs. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/ndia-18th-annual-ground-vehicle-systems-engineering-technology-symposium-gvsets/
LOCATION:Novi Suburban Collection Showplace\, 46100 Grand River Ave.\, Novi\, MI\, 48374\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="NDIA Michigan":MAILTO:GVSETS@NDIA-Mich.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T161559
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SUMMARY:11th Latino Economic Unsummit
DESCRIPTION:Join our Upcoming Unsummit\nGet ready for the excitement! – Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business! Stay in the loop by following us on social media to catch all the latest updates and news. | ¡Prepárate para la emoción! – ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de exhibir su negocio! Manténgase informado siguiéndonos en las redes sociales para conocer las últimas actualizaciones y noticias. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/11th-latino-economic-unsummit/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels by Marriott Racine\, 7111 Washington Avenue Hwy 20\, Racine\, WI\, 53406\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTSTAMP:20260616T161559
CREATED:20260601T171644Z
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SUMMARY:SAME 2026 Federal Small Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2026 SBC — and fuel the future of faster\, smarter federal acquisition. \nSBC 2026 is The Strategic Business Connection of the Year—the place where opportunity meets mission and where the federal A/E/C community unites to\nstrengthen partnerships and drive innovation. If you are shaping the future of federal programs\, you belong in Charlotte this November. \nThis year\, we’re fueling federal acquisition by delivering access to federal agency leaders\, real-time contracting insight\, and the collaboration needed to support the nation’s most critical infrastructure and security priorities. \nBuilding on the momentum of SBC 2025—where over 5\,100 professionals united to advance mission focused solutions—SBC 2026 returns bigger and more impactful\, bringing together thousands of federal and industry leaders committed to shaping the future of national security infrastructure. \nIf you’re involved in federal programs—or looking to enter the market—SBC delivers the insight\, relationships\, and awareness needed to move your mission forward. \nFor more information learn more here: \n\nConference Home Page\nSociety of American Military Engineers Event Page
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/same-2026-federal-small-business-conference/
LOCATION:Charlotte Convention Center\, 501 S College St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Society of American Military Engineers":MAILTO:amcleod@same.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T161559
CREATED:20251124T233405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T233405Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Spot at This Year’s Women’s Business Conference – We Can’t Wait to See You! \nAttend this phenomenal event featuring respected speakers\, entrepreneurs\, and visionaries! \nDesigned to inspire and connect you with other empowering women\, this event will provide you with the resources you are looking for to start\, improve\, or expand your business. At this full-day conference\, you’ll learn from established members of the business community in Western Wisconsin\, talk to business assistance providers\, and network with other women in business. \n75+ businesses display their services and products in the exhibitor/vendor hall \n15 educational sessions and roundtables cover a wide range of topics \nJoin hundreds of women in business at this popular annual event hosted by the Women’s Business Center\, a program of the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency. \nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/womens-business-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Pablo Center at the Confluence\, 128 Graham Avenue\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Dairyland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@womensbusinessconference.com
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