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Meet the Buyers West 2026
Save the Date | April 28-30
Join us for the Meet the Buyers Conference at the Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff Conference Center—Nebraska's signature government contracting event for businesses interested in government contracting.
The three-day conference connects businesses directly with government buyers at the federal, state, and local levels, along with agency representatives, experienced primes, and resource providers. Whether you're new to government contracting or looking to expand existing relationships, Meet the Buyers West offers practical insight, meaningful connections, and real conversations that move opportunities forward. Brought to you by the Nebraska APEX Accelerator at the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC).
Registration opens February 13.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Presenting Agencies and Primes
Gain insights from government agency and prime leaders and procurement departments about their business operations. Check out who has committed so far.
Key Learnings
- Strategies to maintain connections with agencies beyond active procurements.
- Methods to discover upcoming opportunities and active solicitations.
- Accessing forecast information.
- Inclusion goals for diverse businesses in procurement and contracts.
- Current agency rosters and registration processes.
- Potential partnerships with attending companies.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with government contracting professionals, agency representatives, potential collaborators, and industry experts.
Who Should Attend?
Business Owners: Network with peers and leaders in Nebraska's government contracting market involved in county, state, and federal projects.
Entrepreneurs: Learn from successful entrepreneurs and gain valuable advice to elevate your company through government contracts.
Industry Professionals: Expand your knowledge of upcoming projects and selling to the government.
MEET THE BUYERS FAQs
Who hosts this event?
This event is hosted by the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) APEX Accelerator program. APEX Accelerator consultants work with Nebraska business owners and entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses through the government marketplace. It is a free business resource with consultants available across Nebraska. Learn more.
Where is the conference held?
The conference will take place at the Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff-Conference Center, 301 US-26, Scottsbluff, NE 69361. Hotel rooms can be booked online.
Is parking available?
Free parking is available at the event.
What should I bring with me to the conference?
Paper and pen/pencil will be helpful! We also encourage you to bring multiple copies of your capability statement, and plenty of business cards. Having a well-written elevator pitch ready to go is handy as well. Contact us for assistance developing your capability statement and elevator pitch.
Photo and Video Release
By registering and participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize the Nebraska Business Development Center to use photographs, video, and audio recordings containing your likeness, image, and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.
The Nebraska APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
CONTACT
Please contact Nebraska APEX Accelerator at nebraskaAPEX@unomaha.edu or 402-554-2521 with any questions.