Supplier Diversity at Connect (X)

As networks expand, supply chain constraints are one of the biggest headaches facing our industry—slowing down deployments and costs. Smart procurement teams are taking proactive action to expand their supplier networks and to increase diversity within their supply chains.

Supply Chain Matchmaking

Thursday, May 16 - 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

As networks expand, supply chain constraints are one of the biggest headaches facing our industry—slowing down deployments and costs. Smart procurement teams are taking proactive action to expand their supplier networks and to increase diversity within their supply chains.

What To Expect

Procurement teams can meet with an outstanding ecosystem of suppliers at Connect (X) by participating in Supply Chain Matchmaking.

This is the easiest way to maximize your appearance at Connect (X)!

Procurement teams will identify their needs in advance and accept or reject requests to meet from suppliers on-site.

Procurement Matchmaking & Appointment Setting

How To Access 1:1 Meetings with Procurement Officials:

1. Register for Connect (X) 2024.

2. Companies identifying as diverse suppliers—as well as all exhibitors and sponsors—will receive a personalized matchmaking registration email. This email will be sent 2 weeks prior to Connect (X).

3. Download the Connect (X) mobile app on April 5 and complete your personal profile. Add a company profile outlining your organization’s services and who you’d like to meet at the show.

4. Browse the online directory for potential collaborations.

5. Make and receive meeting requests from other organizations, selecting only those whose profile meets your requirements. Meetings will be hosted in-person during Connect (X)!

Procurement Connect

Wednesday, May 15 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Progress is crafted with purpose during Connect (X) Procurement Connect, where the industry’s brightest minds are coming together for the opportunity to champion supplier diversity, cultivate fresh relationships, and advocate for technological advancements.

All Sponsors and Exhibitors at Connect (X) 2024 are invited to engage in our exclusive vendor insight sessions held on-site. These focused sessions provide a platform for tower and network owners and operators to delve into their immediate and future operational requirements, initiate a constructive conversation, shed light on the procurement procedures, introduce key personnel for your interactions, and offer comprehensive insights into upcoming RFPs, ongoing product trials, and information requests directly with the supply chain.

Speakers will be announced soon.

Sessions are open to one person per sponsoring and exhibiting company.

Why Matchmaking Meetings?

The goal of matchmaking meetings is for companies to gather information regarding specific programs, to learn more about their products and services, and to establish professional relationships that could potentially lead to lucrative business deals.

We want to have a conversation about how we look at diversity & inclusion; not just what it means to corporate America, but what it means…to make sure that we’re closing the wealth gap, the digital divide, and to make sure that America moves forward with all of us.

Ron Busby, President/CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC)

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