Events

Learn how diverse supplier can connect with California's insurance industry and access business opportunities. California's insurance industry represents hundreds of billions of dollars in annual economic activity, creating significant opportunities for diverse business enterprises. During this workshop, participants will learn about the Insurance Diversity Program, explore opportunities to do business with insurance companies operating in [...]

Veteran business owners—your voice matters. Join the Veterans In Business Network for VIB On The Hill, September 23–24 in Washington, DC, as we bring the Veteran business community directly to Capitol Hill. Share your story, voice the challenges impacting your business, advocate for meaningful change, and connect with lawmakers and fellow Veteran entrepreneurs. This is [...]

A private half-day executive summit for CEOs, founders, and business leaders who want practical guidance from operators who have led technology, finance, and business transformation inside complex organizations — concluding with a working session to build your own 90-day AI action plan.

Join Warriors Healing Network for an evening of hope, education, and impact. Hear from Dr. Belnap as he shares his work advancing innovative treatments for PTSD and trauma, offering new possibilities for healing beyond traditional approaches. The evening will also feature powerful firsthand testimony from veterans and first responders whose lives have been transformed through [...]

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2026 Small & Diverse Business Expo and the 24th Annual GO 156 Supplier Diversity En Banc. These two complimentary events provide valuable opportunities for small and diverse businesses, utilities, public agencies, community organizations, and industry leaders to connect, learn, [...]

Join us for a networking event where you can connect with pre-qualified architectural firms seeking sub-consultant partners for upcoming projects across the Los Angeles Community College District’s (LACCD) $14.9 Billion Bond Program, BuildLACCD. The Opportunity ​Learn about design opportunities in infrastructure, athletics, building renewals, and other non-bond projects across LACCD’s nine colleges. ​Discover how Local, [...]

Leaders of California’s investor-owned utilities will report on their supplier diversity programs and contracting trends. In addition, local ethnic chambers of commerce, community-based organizations, and community choice aggregators will provide their perspectives on fostering inclusive procurement,

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Small Contractor Boot Camp is a four-session program designed specifically for small contractors to improve their competitive bidding capacity. Through a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum, small contractors will learn more on the pre-qualification process for the Pre-Qualified Service Provider (PQSP) bench contracts for projects ranging from $25K - $5M, [...]

Every decision we make writes the future. The 2026 Insurance Diversity Summit is a call to action for leaders ready to leave a lasting mark on the industry through real innovation, equity, and inclusion. This year, we move past basic recovery to anchor lasting change across California's $400 billion insurance market.   Hosted by the California [...]