About this Event
Join us for the 3rd Annual Government Contracting Summit hosted by The IL APEX Accelerator! This in-person event will be held at 7600 Roosevelt Rd in Forest Park, IL Network with industry professionals, learn about government contracting opportunities, and gain insights from experts in the field. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to grow your business and connect with key players in the government contracting space. Register now to secure your spot!
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The 3rd Annual Government Contracting Summit hosted by The Illinois APEX Accelerator
March 17, 2026 in the Chicagoland area.
Get the Latest on New 2026 Small Business Contracting Opportunities!
The The 3rd Annual Government Contracting Summit hosted by The Illinois APEX Accelerator will provide you with the latest details on small business contracting opportunities with the the Federal, State and local municipal governments.
A very powerful part of the Summit is your opportunity to meet one-on-one during our Matchmaking and Reverse Matchmaking Sessions with procurement professionals from the federal government and major prime contractors.
Register now as a Sponsor, Exhibitor, or Attendee. Email us at [email protected] to receive details on special sponsor opportunities.
The 3rd Annual Government Contracting Summit hosted by The Illinois APEX Accelerator will provide contracting opportunities and details from:
- U.S. Department of Defense including all Branches of the Military (i.e Air Force, Army, Navy)
- U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, NASA, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Federal Aviation Administration along with other Civilian Federal Agencies
- Prime Contractors, including Walsh Federal, Caterpillar, Accenture, Deloitte, Parsons, Raytheon, General Dynamics along with others
- Small Business/Diversity Supplier Contracting with the State of Illinois
- Municipalities such as Cook County, Will County, Lake Count, DuPage County, City of Chicago among many others
- Financing for Small Businesses, including Public Financing from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Private Financing, and Special Defense Department Venture Capital Programs
- Innovation Hubs such as DEFENSEWERX, Fast Center at UIUC, Innovation DuPage and ARI
Summit Agenda
March 17, 2025
Registration 7:30am-12:00pm
Expo Kickoff- 8:30am-9:30am
Exhibitor Booth Opening 9:00am
Training Session 1 (TBD) - 9:30am-10:30am
Lunch and Learn 1:00pm-2:00pm Banquet Room
Training Session 2 (TBD) - 2:30pm-3:30pm
Reverse Matchmaking (TBD) 2-4pm
(Prior Sign up is required with your local APEX Center)
End of Conference 4:00pm
The Networking Reception is open to Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP Business Attendees, and Invited Guests.
*Schedule subject to change.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
7600 Roosevelt Rd, 7600 Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, United States
USD 28.52 to USD 2500.00
