2026 NMSDC® Annual Conference & Exchange
Drive Growth. Create Opportunity.
Shape the Future of American Prosperity.
Join us in Los Angeles on October 25-28, 2026, as business leaders, suppliers and advocates come together to explore new opportunities for growth and shared prosperity.
Four days of thought-provoking sessions, strategic connections and innovative ideas gives you valuable insights and relationships that make a lasting impact.
When
October 25-28, 2026
Your Host
Elevate Engagement & Amplify Impact
Become a Conference Sponsor!
Position your organization at the center of the Conference's conversations, connections and collaborations with the industry leaders driving economic growth.
Become a Conference sponsor and put your brand in front of decision-makers, supplier partners and industry innovators committed to expanding opportunity and creating lasting value.
Together, we drive growth for shared prosperity and strengthen the future of inclusive business.
Join hundreds of minority business leaders at Opportunity Accelerator 2026 to learn, share and connect — before the Annual Conference & Exchange officially begins!
Real conversations. Real connections. Real contract opportunities. All in one afternoon.
Space is limited, so grab your seat! Register today!
Agenda... at a Glance
Here's a preview of the sessions and events coming up at the Annual Conference.
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMPre-Conference Activities
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMOpportunity Accelerator
- 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMWelcome Reception
- 8:30 AM - 10:00 AMMorning Mainstage Sessions
- 10:30 AM - 12:15 PMMorning Impact Labs
- 2:30 PM - 5:00 PMAfternoon Matchmaker
- ...See full agenda for more!
Book Your Hotel
NMSDC is excited to have so many hotel partners available to offer Conference attendees great options for accommodation locations and price points.
- Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
(711 S. Hope Street) - AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
(1260 S. Figueroa Street) - Residence Inn Los Angeles
(901 West Olympic Boulevard) - Courtyard Los Angeles
(901 West Olympic Boulevard) - JW Marriott Los Angeles
(900 West Olympic Boulevard)
Complimentary shuttle transportation will be provided between designated official conference hotels and conference venues.
Discounted conference rates are available through September 1, 2026, or until hotel inventory is exhausted.
Host Committee
Honorable Don Cravins, Jr.
President & CEO
National Minority Supplier Development Council®
Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Chairman & CEO
Magic Johnson Enterprises
Virginia Gomez
President & CEO
Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council
Janice Bryant Howroyd
Founder & CEO
ActOne Group
Honorary Host Committee
Nedra Dickson
Interim President & CEO
WBENC
Angela Dingle
President & CEO
WIPP
Cassandra Dorrington
President & CEO
CAMSC
Jill Houghton
President & CEO
Disability:IN
Matthew Pavelek
President & CEO
NaVOBA
Donna Ruff
President & CEO
WRMSDC
Chiling Tong
President & CEO
National ACE
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
We are grateful to our Sponsors for supporting the NMSDC Network
and the 2026 Annual Conference & Exchange!
CO-CHAIR SPONSORS
LANDMARK SPONSORS
LEADERSHIP SPONSORS
VANGUARD SPONSORS
HERITAGE SPONSORS
FRIENDS OF NMSDC
Countdown to the
2026 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange!
Los Angeles | October 25-28, 2026
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