Satellite Office: Eau Claire
2026-07-22 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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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Acquisition Hour: Using Data to Validate and Refine Your Go / No-Go Criteria AND 10+ Important Questions to Ask
2026-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
You want to do business with the federal government. There are over 2,000 federal contracting offices which may be a customer. Data can highlight which of those offices are legitimate potential customers, what they buy and who the competition is. This session will show that data is a key tool that all federal contractors should use when reviewing and updating their Go / No-go criteria.
Speaker:

Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

U.S. Department of Transportation National Small Business Matchmaking Series
2026-07-23 08:30 - 16:30 | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States
The National Small Business Matchmaking Series is a premier initiative designed to bridge the gap between local small businesses and the federal marketplace. Our mission is to empower American entrepreneurs by providing the tools and connections necessary to succeed in federal contracting.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Direct engagement with Federal procurement officials
Expanded access to federal contracting opportunities
Learn how to increase your participation in USDOT procurement opportunities

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary
Office of the Chief Information Officer
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Maritime Administration
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration
Volpe Center
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)

To learn more, click here.

Satellite Office: Madison – Selling to the State of Wisconsin
2026-07-23 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:

Jessica Potter, WisPro Section Chief, Department of Administration, Division of Enterprise Operations, State Bureau of Procurement
Truphosa Mwololo, Manager, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator

Participants will learn:

What does the State purchase?
Where to find opportunities.
Bidder registration.
Resources.

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.

Satellite Office: Manitowoc
2026-07-23 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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NCMA World Congress 2026
2026-07-26 - 2026-07-29 | Swan and Dolphin Hotel, 1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830, United States
NCMA World Congress 2026
As 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.
Regulations 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.
This 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.
World Congress offers up to 45 CPEs virtually and up to 65 CPEs in person to support annual continuous learning requirements.
Whether 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.
To learn more, click here.

Satellite Office: Green Bay
2026-07-27 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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Acquisition Hour: AI Adoption in Federal Work: Benefits, Risks, and Realities
2026-08-05 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
AI is here. It is being used by the federal government and by some contractors. It is a tool, not a panacea. All businesses should be exploring how to incorporate AI into their business and business processes. On this journey, businesses should establish their own guardrails of when to use AI and how to use AI.
Speaker:

Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

NDIA 18th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS)
2026-08-11 - 2026-08-13 | Novi Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI, 48374, United States
The NDIA Michigan Chapter presents the 18th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS)!
GVSETS 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.
For more information, click here.

Satellite Office: Madison – Contracting Opportunities with Dane County and City of Madison
2026-08-13 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:

Vendor guide.
Registration process.
Purchasing resources

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.

Acquisition Hour: The Spend to the End: Are You Prepared for the End of the Federal Fiscal Year?
2026-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
September 30 is rapidly approaching. There will be normal procurement actions over the next several weeks. It is also “use or lose time.” Federal Budgets must be spent and that creates opportunities for those companies that are prepared. Let’s do a readiness review and see if you are ready for the end of the fiscal year!
Speaker:

Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

Satellite Office: Madison – Preparing for Meetings with Federal, State and Local Buyers
2026-08-27 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 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.

Cyber Thursday: Determining Your Real CMMC Compliance Responsibilities
2026-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
Not every Defense contractor handling federal information needs CMMC Level 2—and not every contractor who believes they are exempt actually is. This Cyber Thursday session helps Defense contractors determine their real CMMC compliance responsibilities by walking through the questions that define scope: what type of information flows through a contract (FCI vs. CUI), which cybersecurity clauses appear in the solicitation, where data is stored and processed, and how flow down requirements from prime contractors can change a contractor’s obligations.
This session will cover how to read contracts for cybersecurity requirements, how to identify CUI when it is not explicitly marked, the differences between CMMC Levels 1, 2, and 3, and common scoping mistakes that cause contractors to over invest, under invest, or miss CMMC requirements entirely. Contractors who are uncertain whether CMMC applies to them, who have been told it does and want confirmation, or who are trying to right size their scope before pursuing CMMC will leave with a clearer understanding of their actual obligations.
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.

DLA Research & Development: 2026 Industry Collider Day
2026-09-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22311, United States
Save the Date
To learn more, click here.

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2026-09-15 - 2026-09-16 | WI
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
September 15
November 17
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.

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.

MxD Summit 2026
2026-10-20 - 2026-10-22 | WI
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.

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.

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2026-11-17 - 2026-11-18 | WI
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
2026-12-08 | GoToWebinar
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.
