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Vendor Summit
2024 State of Illinois Vendor Summit
Attendees will learn about how to do business with State of Illinois Agencies and State Universities.
Dozens of subject matter experts will be on hand to answer questions about upcoming contracting opportunities, navigating procurement process and accessing resources.
Networking sessions for primes and subcontractors.
Event Schedule
8:30 - 9 a.m. |
Registration & Check-In | Atrium |
| Roundtable Sign-Up | Dining Area | |
9 – 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome & Introduction | 1st Floor, Main Concourse |
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions | |
| Basics of Doing Business with the State of Illinois | 1st Floor, Main Concourse | |
| Unlocking the Secrets of NIGP Codes: What They Mean for You | 3rd Floor, 3 Center Training A/B | |
| Roundtable Discussions | 3rd Floor, Conference Rooms | |
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. |
BREAK / Exhibitor Room Open | 3rd Floor, 3 Center Training C |
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions | |
| Mastering RFP Responsiveness: A Guide for Vendors | 1st Floor, Main Concourse | |
| Roundtable Discussions | 3rd Floor, Conference Rooms | |
| Navigating Vendor Communications | 3rd Floor, 3 Center Training A/B | |
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Lunch and Targeted Group Networking / Exhibitor Room Open | Dining Area / 3rd Floor, 3 Center Training C |
1 - 2 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions | |
| Navigating the BEP Utilization Plan | 1st Floor, Main Concourse | |
| Roundtable Discussions | 3rd Floor, Conference Rooms | |
2 - 2:15 p.m. |
BREAK / Exhibitor Room Open | 3rd Floor, 3 Center Training C |
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions | |
| Financial Disclosures Unveiled: An In-Depth Guide for Vendors | 1st Floor, Main Concourse | |
| Roundtable Discussions | 3rd Floor, Conference Rooms | |
3:15 - 3:30 p.m. |
Closing Remarks | 1st Floor, Main Concourse |
For questions, contact: Krysti.Rinaldi@illinois.gov