Aug. 5-6, 2025 | Oklahoma City, OK
Visit Oklahoma's biggest government-business networking event of the year!
2025 event schedule
Day 1 - Tuesday, Aug. 5
| TIME | SEGMENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Event check-in and on-site registration |
Fourth-floor prefunction area |
| 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Come-and-go networking at state-hosted booths | Painted Sky Ballroom, fourth floor |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome remarks (State Purchasing Director Amanda Otis). | Speaker stage, Painted Sky Ballroom, fourth floor |
| 12:00 p.m. | Midday remarks (Director of Research and Economic Analysis Services Aldwyn Sappleton, Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce). | Speaker stage, Painted Sky Ballroom, fourth floor |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | State of Technology Luncheon ($65 fee; pre-registration required) |
Junior ballroom (302A-D) |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | State-hosted booths closed for staff lunch break | Painted Sky Ballroom, fourth floor |
| 1:45-5:00 p.m. | Come-and-go networking at state hosted booths | Painted Sky Ballroom, fourth floor |
| 4:30 p.m. | Closing remarks (State Purchasing Director Amanda Otis) | Speaker stage, Painted Sky Ballroom, fourth floor |
| 5:00 p.m. | End of Day 1 |
Day 2 – Wednesday, Aug. 6
| Time | Session name | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
Event check-in and on-site registration |
Fourth-floor prefunction area |
|
9:00-9:45 a.m. |
Navigating the State Bidding Process |
301A-B |
|
10:00-10:45 a.m. |
Statewide Contract Opportunities |
301A-B |
|
11:00-11:45 a.m. |
Feedback and Q&A with Procurement Professionals |
301A-B |
|
1:00-1:45 p.m. |
National Cooperative Opportunities |
301C-D |
|
1:00-1:45 p.m. |
Doing Business with Oklahoma County |
301A-B |
|
2:00-2:45 p.m. |
Cybersecurity in State Government |
Junior ballroom (302A-D) |
|
3:00-3:30 p.m. |
Construction and Properties |
301A-B |
|
3:00-3:30 p.m. |
Veteran-owned Businesses and Why to Hire a Vet |
301C-D |
Last Modified on
Apr 08, 2026
