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

Where

Los Angeles Convention Center

1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
USA

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 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.

OCTOBER 25
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Pre-Conference Activities
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Opportunity Accelerator
  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Welcome Reception
OCTOBER 26
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    Morning Mainstage Sessions
  • 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
    Morning Impact Labs
  • 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Afternoon 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

Walker SCM Logo - Landmark Sponsor

LEADERSHIP SPONSORS

VANGUARD SPONSORS

HERITAGE SPONSORS

Countdown to the
2026 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange!

Los Angeles  |  October 25-28, 2026

See you in 80 days 16 hours 28 minutes
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