The NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange brings together thousands of the nation’s leading corporations and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) whose shared work shapes the future of supplier inclusion and American economic prosperity. This year, we’re taking that energy to Los Angeles, a city known for its entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and boundless opportunity.
A global hub for innovation, commerce and creativity, Los Angeles offers the perfect backdrop for the conversations, connections and collaborations that drive business growth. From emerging entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 leaders, attendees will find unparalleled opportunities to build relationships, discover new possibilities and create lasting impact.
For MBEs, the conference is more than a networking event — it’s an opportunity to gain visibility with corporate decision-makers, explore new markets, showcase their capabilities and build relationships that lead to long-term business success.
For corporate partners, it’s a chance to discover innovative suppliers, strengthen strategic partnerships and engage with a community of businesses that are the engine of the American marketplace.
Inspired by the spirit of American entrepreneurship that has powered 250 years of innovation and growth, the NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange serves as a modern American Marketplace, a place where opportunity meets action, new relationships become partnerships, and business connections create lasting economic impact.
“The NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange is an important investment for certified MBEs because it puts access, relationships, market intelligence and opportunity in the same room. For me, the value goes beyond networking. It is about building relational capital, understanding where corporate priorities are moving, and positioning your business to be ready when the right opportunities emerge. I see the Conference as a strategic marketplace. When MBEs show up prepared, engaged and focused on long-term relationship building. The return can extend far beyond the conference itself.”
— Kyra Rénel Hardwick, MBA, CEO, The Kyra Company, LLC
Meaningful business happens when ambitious entrepreneurs and committed corporate leaders come together with purpose. Los Angeles 2026 will be where new partnerships begin, transformative conversations take place, and the next chapter of supplier inclusion is written.
Join us at the Conference and bring your vision, your business goals and your willingness to connect. The opportunities waiting for you may be the most valuable investment you make all year.
Learn more and register for the 2026 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange.
