6th Annual BELL Business & Government Contracting Summit 2026

The 6th Annual BELL Business & Government Contracting Summit is a two-day event designed to help start-up entrepreneurs and established small business owners unlock new opportunities for long-term success and navigate the government contracting process. Hosted by Black Entrepreneurs Leaders & Learners, the summit aims to elevate, certify, and contract businesses. Attendees will discover resources, gain vital insights on building a competitive business, and learn how to start winning bids from successful contractors and government agency representatives. The event provides networking opportunities with like-minded entrepreneurs and local government contracting agencies, offering strategic exchanges of knowledge and insights on working with small businesses and upcoming bid opportunities. This event is free and open to all individuals, whether in the nascent stages of entrepreneurship or already established as a small business owner.