2026 Procurement Symposium

Join the City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services for the annual 2026 Procurement Symposium on October 19th at Malcolm X College. This high-impact, one-day, in-person event is designed to transform the way public agencies and private enterprises collaborate, with a focused lens on professional services and technology. It highlights the critical role of inclusion, access, and innovation in strengthening the procurement ecosystem, bringing together state and local procurement officials, small businesses, diverse suppliers, and technology leaders to foster connections, share strategies, and advance equitable economic growth through smarter, more modern public sector procurement. The symposium champions an action-oriented approach to modern government sourcing, where partnerships lead to progress, and opportunities are inclusive by design.