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2026 WBDC Virtual Corporate Connections

 

May 19, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, CT via Zoom

A virtual engagement designed to hear from our Corporate Partners on how to do business within their organizations. Procurement and supplier engagement sourcing professionals will highlight their category needs for the next 12 – 18 months as well as provide insights into their sourcing strategies.

Program Format

The Virtual Corporate Connections begins with a welcome and program highlight.  Then the program will transition to industry specific breakout rooms. That includes 3 breakout sessions in which WBEs select the industry specific rooms they would like to visit. As attendees, each WBE will provide a 60-second introduction about their company.

 

Confirmed Corporate Partners  |  Category Opportunities

Allina Health |

Ecolab |

Target |

Ulta Beauty |

US Bank |

Please visit this page regularly for the most current list of confirmed Corporate Partners and Category Opportunities for the Virtual Corporate Connections.  This event is open to all WBENC certified WBEs.