BOE INFO - 2026 Council Signature Events. Online registration by Cvent

Join us for The Council's premier business development event—a full day designed to bring business owners, certified suppliers, corporate members, and strategic partners together to build relationships, exchange ideas, and create real business momentum.

From the opening plenary to the Exhibit Hall and reception, business leaders from across the tri-state region will come together for a high-value day of access, insight, and engagement. Hosted by Prudential Financial, our 2026 Business Opportunity Exchange (BOE) is where connections are made, perspectives are shared, and opportunity moves forward.

Whether you are looking to grow your business, strengthen supplier engagement, expand your network, or stay close to the conversations shaping the market, this is the room to be in.

BOE Highlights

A keynote from New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell
Candid Conversations with Don Cravins, President and CEO of NMSDC
The NY & NJ Annual Supplier Meeting, including elections for the Supplier Business Advisory Committee
Opening session emceed by certified supplier Shamis Pitts, founder and CEO of Pitts Leadership Consulting
A corporate session on building a successful supplier engagement program
An afternoon supplier workshop focused on collaboration and doing business with Deloitte and Prudential
The Exhibit Hall and a closing reception

Why business owners and certified suppliers should attend

BOE 2026 is built for businesses that are ready to be seen, make the right connections, and grow with intention. It is a chance to hear directly from leaders across business and government, strengthen visibility with corporate members, and take part in conversations that can lead to new relationships and new opportunities.

The Annual Supplier Meeting also gives certified suppliers an important opportunity to engage in the Council community and help shape supplier leadership through the election of the Supplier Business Advisory Council.