2024 ADOT DBE and Small Business Conference

This year’s Conference is back in the Valley and packed with BIG ideas, BIG connections, and BIG opportunities.

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Visit exhibitors, network, and grab breakfast

8:00 – 8:20 a.m. Welcome and VIP Remarks

8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Breakout Session: Three Big Legal Issues Facing Small Business – Be prepared. Hear one of Arizona’s top business attorneys review key legal issues facing small business in the coming year.

8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Breakout Session: Sharpen Your Estimating Skills – Better bidding. Join this panel of agency and prime experts as they review best practices when developing bids and proposals.

9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Visit exhibitors and network.

9:45 – 10:35 a.m. Breakout Session: Understanding Certified Payroll – Expert led session reviewing contractors and subcontractors compliance with prevailing wage and Davis Bacon requirements.

9:45 – 10:35 a.m. Breakout Session: Finding Capital for Small Business – SBA representatives and lenders discuss what types of capital are available and processes to access your fuel for growth.

10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Join us to celebrate industry champions and Business Development Program graduates.

11:15 – 11:35 a.m. Visit exhibitors and network.

11:40 – 12:00 p.m. Grab lunch and a seat. Continue to network at your table.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: Prime Perspectives – Join this discussion led by a DBE and hear directly from our panel of Primes about how to start and build successful long-term relationships.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: Electric Vehicles and Arizona – Hear from our panel of industry and government leaders on the future impact of the industry on Arizona.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. For new and potential DBEs to learn about resources and how to maximize DBE certification.

2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Visit the Speed Appointments desk to meet one-on-one with buying agencies and organizations.