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Vendor Summit
2023 State of Illinois Vendor Summit
Thursday November 30th, 2023
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
University of Illinois-Chicago
750 S. Halsted, Student Center East
Chicago, IL 60607
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
| 9 a.m. | Registration & Networking | |
| 9:30 – 10 a.m. | Welcome Remarks | Illinois AB |
| 10 – 11 a.m. |
Commission on Equity and Inclusion | Illinois AB |
| 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Do’s and Don’ts of Submitting a Bid/Offer | Illinois AB |
| 12 – 1 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Prime and Sub Networking |
Dearborn AB Illinois AB |
| 1 – 2 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions Illinois Department of Transportation General Services – State Agencies |
Cardinal Room Illinois C |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions Capital Development Board Public Institutions of Higher Education |
Cardinal Room Illinois C |
| 3 p.m. | Closing | Illinois AB |
Parking
For all events taking place in Student Center East, parking is available in the Halsted and Taylor Street Parking Structure (760 West Taylor Street). The entrance to this parking structure is on Taylor Street. Upon entry, guests should take a ticket and upon exit, guests should present this ticket to the cashier and pay the appropriate total (cash, debit cards, and credit cards are accepted at this lot).
For accommodations, contact: Krysti.Rinaldi@illinois.gov