Step 01
Apply
Buyers share sourcing priorities and upcoming project areas; suppliers submit capability and category details.
Buyers · Suppliers · Scheduled Meetings
Curated Matchmaking, so You'll Know Exactly Who You're Sitting Down With.
Tell us what you’re buying, and we’ll set up scheduled, qualified meetings with relevant suppliers.
May 10–12, 2027 · Phoenix Convention Center · Participation is by application
Qualified Introductions, Measurable Outcomes.
3,100
Connect (X) Registrants
the pool buyers draw from
67%
Director Level and Above
senior by design
1:1
Scheduled Meetings, Not Drop-Ins
matched in advance
100%
Suppliers Vetted Before Matching
relevance and readiness
A Curated Matchmaking Program Inside Connect (X)
Procurement Connect streamlines how the digital-infrastructure ecosystem does business. It connects procurement leaders with innovative suppliers offering solutions across every layer of connectivity — from network hardware and software to engineering, power, and professional services.
By cutting through the noise of traditional trade-show networking, it delivers meaningful conversations, qualified introductions, and measurable outcomes that advance real projects and purchasing decisions.
Buy Side
Supply Side
Every supplier is vetted for relevance, capability, and readiness to support strategic objectives.
Join Procurement Connect in Four Easy Steps
Step 02
Vetting
The program team confirms buy-side authority and vets every supplier for relevance, capability, and readiness.
Step 03
Matching
Introductions are matched to stated priorities and scheduled before the show, so nobody arrives hoping to bump into someone.
Step 04
Meet in Phoenix
Face-to-face conversations onsite, plus a networking reception to open the program and keep the momentum going.
For Buy-Side Leaders
Discover Trusted Partners. Save Valuable Time. Advance Your Goals.
A streamlined vendor-discovery experience — whether you’re sourcing network equipment, AI-driven site-management tools, renewable power, construction partners, or professional services.
You'll Benefit From
A Pre-Vetted Shortlist
Access a curated set of suppliers screened for relevance to your category — no cold booth crawling to find out who does what.
Time Back in Your Week
Meetings are matched and scheduled around your agenda, replacing weeks of discovery calls with a few focused conversations.
Coverage Across Every Layer
Network equipment, AI-driven site-management tools, renewable power, construction partners, and professional-services support in one place.
Progress on Real Projects
Conversations tied to live RFP cycles and near-term deployments, so introductions translate into purchasing decisions.
For Sponsors & Exhibitors
Meet the Buyers Who Matter, in One Place, With Purpose.
Direct access to decision-makers actively sourcing for upcoming projects and RFP cycles — a rare chance to shorten the sales cycle face to face.
Included with select sponsorship and exhibit packages — see the packages.
You'll Receive
Introductions to Active Buyers
Qualified meetings with procurement leaders sourcing for upcoming projects and RFP cycles — not passers-by collecting swag.
Scheduled Meeting Slots
Confirmed times on the calendar before you travel, so your team knows exactly who they are seeing and when.
Elevated Visibility
Recognition in the program alongside the buy-side organizations participating, in front of an audience that is 67% director level and above.
A Shorter Sales Cycle
Face-to-face conversations that compress months of relationship building into three days on the floor.
Onsite in Phoenix
Three Days, Built Around the Meeting
A Dedicated Meeting Area
Meetings take place in a controlled space on the show floor, away from aisle traffic.
Opening Address
The Procurement Connect networking event opens with an address from the program sponsor.
Scheduled Around the Program
Meeting blocks are set so they never collide with the keynote or the sessions your team came for.
Follow-Up Built In
Contact details and next steps are exchanged onsite, with the program team available to help close the loop.
Questions Before You Apply
Who Qualifies as a Buy-Side Participant?
Procurement, sourcing, supply-chain, and network leaders with purchasing authority or direct influence at carriers, tower companies, utilities, data centers, municipalities, and enterprises.
Is There a Cost to Participate as a Buyer?
Buy-side participation is by invitation and application. Confirm current terms with the program team — availability is limited each year.
How Do Suppliers Get In?
Procurement Connect participation is offered through select Connect (X) sponsorship and exhibit packages. Suppliers are vetted for category relevance before they are matched.
How Are Meetings Matched?
The program team matches introductions against the sourcing priorities buyers submit at application, then schedules the meetings before the event.
What if My Priorities Change Before the Show?
Tell the program team. Matching is revisited up to the schedule lock ahead of the event so meetings stay relevant.
Request Participation
Tell Us Which Side of the Table You're On.
The program team reviews every application and confirms your place, then handles matching and scheduling before you arrive. Or email sales@connectivityexpo.com.
- Reviewed by the program team, not an automated queue
- Matching against your stated priorities before the show
- Meeting times confirmed ahead of travel
- Access to the Procurement Connect networking event