Business Conference
The Business Conference is the council’s primary in-person event for connecting certified MBEs with the corporations and public agencies who want to do business with them, while delivering high-quality training for MBEs to support their growth and development. Every conference is different, which means that attendees can look forward to new insights and information to keep their business growing.
2025 Business Conference
The 2025 Business Conference will be held on Wednesday, June 25th at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington.
Agenda
“EMPOWERING MBES, ELEVATING OPPORTUNITIES”
8:30 am – Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:05 am – Welcome & Keynote Kickoff
- Featuring Jeet Kumar, CEO, In Time Tec
10:15 am – Tradeshow Opens & Networking
- Explore exhibitor booths
- Build new connections
12:15 pm – Luncheon
12:30 pm – Power in Partnerships Panel
1:10 pm – When Purpose Meets Practice
- A Conversation with Tenny Mickey, PhD
1:30 pm – Tradeshow Reopens
- Continued networking
2:45 pm – Pitch Competition
4:00 pm – Adjourn
Speakers
Jeet Kumar
Keynote Speaker
CEO | In Time Tec
Tenny Mickey, PhD
When Purpose Meets Practice Presentation
Owner/CEO | POV Collaborative
Panelists – Power in Partnerships Panel
Ricardo Ibarra
President & Creative Director | Trio Group
Vanessa Sun
Managing Partner | Humbition Consulting
Chris Telfer
Co-Founder & Managing Partner | Red Door Collaborative
Harlin Miller
Director | Supplier Diversity and Sales Enablement, Zones, LLC
Pitch Contestants
Ramachandra R.C. Sunkara
President | Mavensoft Technologies, LLC
Steven Matley
CEO | SM Diversity
Michael Mpare
CEO | WMI Worldwide
Tricia Lewis
Managing Partner | Pacific Rim Environmental
Jose Saenz
President & CCO | Proactiviti
About the Business Conference
Our Annual Business Conference offers a diverse array of activities such as keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive breakout sessions. Partnering with corporate members like Microsoft and more, we provide ample networking opportunities for our MBEs. Dive deep into the urgent challenges and opportunities minority businesses face today and gain practical insights on the latest technological innovations and strategies for supplier diversity and inclusion.
This conference is designed to rejuvenate your sense of purpose and equip you with actionable knowledge to drive your business forward. Join us for an enriching experience that fosters growth, collaboration, and a stronger, more inclusive business community.