LIFT Advanced Material Defense Patent Holiday
2026-09-23 07:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | LIFT, 1400 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
From Lab to Launch—Defense Patent Holiday PILOT EVENT FOR ADVANCED MATERIALS
LIFT is excited to host the Advanced Materials for the Defense Patent Holiday (DPH) Industry Day. The DPH is a pilot program with the goal Of accelerating commercialization of breakthrough technologies by connecting industry, government, and technical support providers. The DPH offers a no-fee Commercial Evaluation License (CEL) to evaluate patents developed with government funding, assess their commercial potential, and explore product development strategies.
Companies interested in the DPH CEL in advanced materials can attend the Industry Day at LIFT to learn about the available technologies, get information on how to apply for a CEL, and hear about the various technical support offered by partners at no cost to the company.
To learn more, click here.

Satellite Office: Superior – hosted by the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior
2026-09-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior, 1401 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI, 54880, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior in Superior, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Superior, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.
This scheduled office hours has been postponed and will be rescheduled due to weather.

Satellite Office: Madison – Local Certifications-Dane County & City of Madison
2026-09-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, Room 103, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
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.
Schedule:
9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation – register for presentation here.
Presenters:

Truphosa Mwololo, Manager, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator

Participants will learn:

What are the benefits of certification, and why should you get certified?
Database listing
Goals
How to apply

10:00 AM– 3:30 PM – register for individual sessions here.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Goodman South Campus, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Cyber Thursday: CMMC Emergency Review – An Update After DOD’s RFI
2026-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 | VA
On July 13, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase II and stood up a Reform Task Force. Its RFI asked industry what compliance actually costs and what should replace third-party assessments. Comments closed August 14. This session covers where the Task Force landed and what it means for contractors already partway through a Level 2 effort. We will also cover what remains fully in force: Phase 1 self-assessments, DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, SPRS scores, and annual affirmations. Bring your questions and learn what this all means to you.
Speaker: Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
For the full schedule of the Cyber Thursday webinars, please click here.

Satellite Office: Green Bay
2026-09-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub, 2701 Larsen Rd, Green Bay, WI, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub in Green Bay, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them.
To view the upcoming schedule for Green Bay, please click here.
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Satellite Office: Manitowoc
2026-09-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Progress Lakeshore, 202 N 8th St Ste 101, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Progress Lakeshore offices in Manitowoc, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Manitowoc, please click here.
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11th Latino Economic Unsummit
2026-10-01 16:00 - 2026-10-02 14:00 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Racine, 7111 Washington Avenue Hwy 20, Racine, WI, 53406, United States
Join our Upcoming Unsummit
Get 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.
For more information, click here.

Satellite Office: Madison – hosted by the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus
2026-10-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus, 2125 Commercial Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue campus in Madison, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Commercial Avenue, please click here.
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Satellite Office: Fond du Lac
2026-10-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Envision Greater Fond du Lac, 23 S Main St Ste 101, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Envision Greater Fond du Lac offices located in Fond du Lac, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them.
To view the upcoming schedule for Fond du Lac, please click here.
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2026 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition
2026-10-12 - 2026-10-14 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
The Gold Standard Defense Industry Event
The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier land power exposition and professional development forum in North America—and the must-attend event for anyone involved in the defense sector. With over 40,000 attendees, 750+ exhibits, and representation from over 100 countries, this three-day event is where the global defense community converges to shape the future of national security.
Held in the heart of the nation’s capital, the AUSA Annual Meeting is more than just a trade show—it’s a strategic platform that connects military leaders, industry innovators, policymakers, and international delegations. Attendees gain exclusive insights into U.S. Army priorities, explore cutting-edge technologies on the exhibit floor, and engage in high-impact networking with key decision-makers.
Why You Can’t Miss It:

Unmatched Access: Hear directly from U.S. Army leadership during keynote addresses, forums, and panels on the most pressing defense and security issues.
Innovation on Display: Experience the latest in defense technology, equipment, and services from leading global manufacturers and emerging disruptors.
Elite Networking: Connect with senior military officials, defense executives, and international partners at VIP receptions, ticketed dinners, and informal meetups.
Global Reach: Meet high-quality leads and forge international partnerships with attendees from across the defense ecosystem.
Professional Development: Participate in seminars, workshops, and forums designed to educate industry stakeholders and the Total Army — Active, Guard, Reserve, civilians, and families.

Whether you’re looking to showcase your solutions, gain market intelligence, or influence the future of defense, the AUSA Annual Meeting is the definitive event to be seen, heard, and connected.
Join us in Washington, D.C., and be part of the conversation that shapes the future of global defense.
To learn more, click here.

Satellite Office: Eau Claire
2026-10-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Western Dairyland EOC, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Western Dairyland EOC’s offices located in Eau Claire, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them.
To view the upcoming schedule for Eau Claire, please click here.
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DLA Distribution – Eastern Distribution Center (EDC) Tour
2026-10-14 | DLA Distribution – Eastern Distribution Center, 2083 Normandy Drive, New Cumberland, PA, 17070-5000, United States
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution invites your company to attend a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center (EDC) in New Cumberland, PA. Very limited tours are being offered on October 14, 2026. Please understand that this tour is limited to 1 (one) person per company. If interested, please respond to this notice by sending an email to DistributionJ7@dla.mil with the contact information of the person that would be attending from your company. We will be in contact in September 2026 with additional information that will be required for participation in the EDC Tour.
To learn more, click here.

Satellite Office: Madison – Selling to Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)
2026-10-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, Room 103, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
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.
Schedule:
9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation – register for presentation here.
Presenters:

Rhoda Kelsey, City Purchasing Director, City of Milwaukee Purchasing Division
Truphosa Mwololo, Manager, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator

Participants will learn:

What does the government buy?
Basics of what you need.

10:00 AM– 3:30 PM – register for individual sessions here.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Goodman South Campus, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

MxD Summit 2026
2026-10-20 - 2026-10-22 | VA
Save the Date: October 20-22, 2026
This year’s theme: Ready Now: Manufacturing at Mission Speed.
We’re bringing together government leaders, industry executives, manufacturers, and technology providers for three days focused on what matters most: deploying proven manufacturing capabilities that strengthen the U.S. industrial base today.
Registration opens this summer.

What to Expect
The U.S. industrial base must deliver scalable manufacturing capabilities today, not tomorrow. This year’s “Ready Now” summit tackles the barriers head-on with programming designed around critical tracks like deployment and scale, workforce and capacity, technology maturity and readiness, supply chain resilience and more. Be a part of the hands-on problem-solving and high-energy collaborations that drive real outcomes.
Who Should Attend
Government leaders | Industry executives | Manufacturing practitioners | Technology providers | Supply chain managers | Workforce development leaders | Investors and financial partners
If you’re working to strengthen the industrial base and accelerate manufacturing readiness, this summit is for you.
You’ll Walk Away With

Actionable solutions to immediate manufacturing challenges
Critical connections across government, industry, and technology providers
Proven strategies from peers who’ve successfully scaled mature technologies
Insight from U.S. Department of War decision-makers and industry leaders shaping the future of manufacturing

Get Involved
Interested in supporting via a sponsorship or speaking opportunity? Contact Melanie Mann, MxD Programs Manager at melanie.mann@mxdusa.org or (312) 281-6875.
To learn more, click here.

Satellite Office: Oshkosh
2026-10-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation, 111 N. Main Street, Ste 204, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation in Oshkosh, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Oshkosh, please click here.
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Introduction to APEX Accelerators for Industry
2026-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | VA
We’re pleased to share the Office of Industrial Base Growth’s Fall 2026 Industry Training Series, a lineup of free virtual training sessions designed to help businesses build their knowledge, strengthen their readiness, and more effectively navigate the defense marketplace.
The DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth (IBG) offers live training sessions and on-demand webinars to help businesses and acquisition professionals better understand IBG programs, resources, and requirements for competing in the defense marketplace and strengthening the defense industrial base.
Training topics include LYNX, Intellectual Property, the Mentor-Protégé Program, Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI), SBIR/STTR, Project Spectrum (cybersecurity), APEX Accelerators, and more.
Explore upcoming live training opportunities below or access recorded webinars anytime through our On-Demand Training library. Registration is required for live sessions, and space may be limited.
To learn more, click here.

Cyber Thursday: Federal Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements for Small Business
2026-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | VA
Small businesses carry more federal reporting obligations than most realize, and they are scattered across different rules with different clocks. This session walks through the ones that actually apply to you. We cover DFARS 252.204-7012 incident reporting to DIBNet within 72 hours, the medium assurance certificate you need before you can file, SPRS score posting, and annual affirmations. We will also cover CISA’s CIRCIA rule and whether your business falls inside its scope. You will leave knowing what triggers a report, who receives it, how fast the clock runs, and what to have ready before an incident happens.
Speaker: Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
For the full schedule of the Cyber Thursday webinars, please click here.

Introduction to LYNX for Industry
2026-10-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-11-10 13:30 - 14:30 | VA

Satellite Office: Madison – Federal Certifications
2026-10-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, Room 103, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
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.
Schedule:
9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation – register for presentation here.
Presenters:

Darryl “Shane” Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, Wisconsin District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Truphosa Mwololo, Manager, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator

Participants will learn:

What are the benefits of certification, and why should you get certified?
Goals
How to apply

10:00 AM– 3:30 PM – register for individual sessions here.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Goodman South Campus, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

SAME 2026 Federal Small Business Conference
2026-11-04 - 2026-11-06 | Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Join us at the 2026 SBC — and fuel the future of faster, smarter federal acquisition.
SBC 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
strengthen partnerships and drive innovation. If you are shaping the future of federal programs, you belong in Charlotte this November.
This 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.
Building 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.
If 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.
For more information learn more here:

Conference Home Page
Society of American Military Engineers Event Page

Women's Business Conference
2026-11-04 07:30 - 16:00 | Pablo Center at the Confluence, 128 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
Reserve Your Spot at This Year’s Women’s Business Conference – We Can’t Wait to See You!
Attend this phenomenal event featuring respected speakers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries!
Designed 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.
75+ businesses display their services and products in the exhibitor/vendor hall
15 educational sessions and roundtables cover a wide range of topics
Join 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.
To learn more, click here.

Introduction to Project Spectrum for Industry
2026-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | VA

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2026-11-17 - 2026-11-18 | VA
The TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free and is being held at DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio.
When:
January-13/14
March-10/11
May 12/13 (In-Person)
July 7/8
September 15/16
November 17/18 (In-Person)
Note: The May and November sessions are in-person only, all others are held virtually. All of these seminars are two days.
Register in advance for this meeting: Meeting Registration – Zoom
For more information, click here.
To view a list of events in this series, click here.

Save the Date: The Contracting Academy (TCA) - Virtual [11th Annual]
2026-12-08 | GoToWebinar
December 8, 2026 will be the 11th Annual TCA. The Contracting Academy (TCA) 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. To access the dedicated TCA virtual conference webpage and review previous TCAs, click here.

Questions? Contact Michael Steger at Michaels@wispro.org or at (414) 270-3600.

Save the Date | Governor's Marketplace Conference [in-person: Milwaukee - WI]
2026-12-09 - 2026-12-10 | The Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203
Save the Date for the Governor’s MARKETPLACE Conference
Dec. 8–10, 2026

MARKETPLACE is taking place Dec. 8–10, 2026.

Event Details

Dec. 8: Kick off with The Contracting Academy, virtual sessions focused on federal, state, and local government contracting opportunities and best practices.
Dec. 9–10: Join us in person at the Baird Center in Milwaukee for MARKETPLACE events.

Buyer meetings

Panel discussions

Roundtable discussions

Educational sessions

Why Attend? This conference gathers business leaders from across Wisconsin who are eager to engage with state, federal, and local government agencies, as well as private sector companies. It provides a valuable opportunity for businesses to connect with resource providers, government and corporate buyers, and business professionals to lay a foundation for new partnerships and contracts. Additionally, you’ll have access to breakout sessions on trending topics that affect your business such as digital marketing, access to capital, and more.

Please mark your calendar and watch for early bird registration details! We look forward to seeing you in December.

ADD TO CALENDAR

Presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Connecting Wisconsin businesses with opportunity.For more information, visit MARKETPLACE Wisconsin.
