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
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Become a sponsor of the 2026 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange 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.
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
Honorary Host Committee
Jill Houghton
President & CEO
Disability:IN
Chiling Tong
President and CEO
National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE)
Nedra Dickson
Interim President & CEO
WBENC
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
We are grateful to our Sponsors for supporting the NMSDC Network
and the 2026 Annual Conference & Exchange!
CO-CHAIR SPONSOR
LANDMARK SPONSORS
LEADERSHIP SPONSORS
VANGUARD SPONSORS
HERITAGE SPONSORS
Countdown to the
2026 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange!
Los Angeles | October 25-28, 2026
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