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CorpCon™ 2026 - National Small Business Summit for Corporate Contracting
CorpCon™ 4th Annual National Small Business Summit for Corporate ContractingJuly 9–10, 2026 | Charlotte, NC | Hosted by ProcuraFind®

What Is CorpCon™?
CorpCon™ is the premier national summit where small businesses meet corporate opportunity. Now in its fourth year, CorpCon™ brings together business owners, corporate procurement teams, and business support organizations for two days of strategy, connection, and action.
This is not a networking mixer. A high-impact, results-driven summit designed to close the gap between small businesses that are ready to grow and the corporations that are actively looking to buy from them, CorpCon™ is the place to be if you are serious about corporate contracts, this is the room you need to be in.

Who Should Attend?
Small Business Owners (Product and Service Brands) You have built something real. Now you are ready to scale it through corporate and government contracts. CorpCon™ gives you the frameworks, certifications knowledge, procurement insights, and direct buyer access to make that next level a reality. Whether you sell a product that belongs on retail shelves or a service that belongs in a corporate portfolio, there is a seat at this table for you.
Corporate Procurement, Sourcing, and Category Teams You are looking for qualified, capable small business suppliers, and you want to find them efficiently. CorpCon™ gives your team direct access to a curated community of vetted, motivated small business owners who are contract-ready and actively pursuing corporate partnerships. Come to source, connect, and expand your supplier pipeline.
Business Support Organizations and Advocacy Groups Chambers of commerce, MSDCs, WBCs, SBDCs, accelerators, and advocacy organizations are a critical part of the supplier ecosystem. CorpCon™ is where you bring your members, amplify your mission, and connect your community to real contracting pathways. If you exist to help small businesses grow, this summit is a direct extension of that work.

What to Expect
CorpCon™ 2026 is a full summit experience across two days:
Thursday, July 9 | Night Before Reception 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | IRO Lounge, 2nd Floor
Start the summit experience the night before the main event. The Night Before Reception is an informal, open-door opportunity for attendees, speakers, and corporate partners to meet, mingle, and set the tone for a powerful day ahead. Connections made here often become the most valuable of the weekend.
Friday, July 10 | Summit Day
8:00 AM | Check-In, Breakfast, and Open Networking Doors open for check-in with a full breakfast and open networking among suppliers, corporate partners, industry leaders, and exhibitors. Come early. The conversations in this room set the stage for everything that follows.
9:30 AM | Track 1 Breakout Sessions
Choose the session most aligned to where you are in your journey:

• Scaling Your Business with Corporate Contracts and Certifications (Sponsored by ProcuraFind® featuring ADP). Led by Dr. Erica Perry-Green, Sunny Johnson, and the ADP Team. Covering the 7Cs Framework, supplier portals, and payroll solutions for growing businesses.
• AI for the Modern Supplier (Sponsored by Skilldora). Led by Dr. DeMario McIlwain and Kenneth Smith. A forward-looking session on how small businesses can leverage artificial intelligence to compete and win.
• Products and Merchandise: Getting on Retail Store Shelves. Featuring insights from Lowe's, CME Strategies, and Bridge. Built for product-based brands ready to pursue major retail partnerships.

10:30 AM | Track 2 Breakout Sessions

• Scaling Your Business with Corporate Contracts and Certifications (Sponsored by ProcuraFind® featuring Ally Financial). Led by Dr. Sandra Hardy, Denola Burton, and Trish Sather of Ally Financial. Covering the 7Cs Framework, supplier portals, and auto lending solutions for your business.
• Corporate Procurement 101: What Corporations Look For. Sponsored by Ally Financial, featuring TJ Lewis, Diversified Maintenance, and Ciara Lilly. A straight-talk session on what procurement teams actually need from their suppliers.
• Assessing Your Organization in the Age of AI. Sponsored by RT Leake Group, featuring Peele Law Group. Helping business owners understand and prepare for the legal and operational implications of AI in the corporate marketplace.

11:45 AM | Lunch
General attendees will enjoy lunch at Mizu Restaurant on the top floor of the hotel. Premium Sponsors will be hosted at a private, invitation-only lunch.
12:45 PM | Main Program
Hosted by Emcee Yoki Cureton, the afternoon main program is where the full summit community comes together.

• 1:00 PM | Keynote Address by Marie Davis
• 1:30 PM | Expert Panel Discussion, moderated by Yoki Cureton

The panel brings together leading voices across the most critical pillars of corporate contracting:
Legal: Amie Peele-Leake, Contracts: Amber Audrain, Auto Lending: Ally Financial, Aviation Procurement: Jasmyne Turman, Charlotte Douglas International Airport Capital: Emily Reeves, Bridge AI: Dr. DeMario McIlwain, Skilldora

• 2:00 PM | Closing Remarks by Dr. Dawn Nicole McIlwain, Founder and CEO of ProcuraFind®

The closing session includes attendee and partner recognition, a vendor spotlight, a preview of the 2027 CorpCon™ vision, and major announcements on new initiatives and partnerships. This is a moment you do not want to miss.

3:00 PM | Corporate Matchmaking: Meet the Buyers
The most anticipated session of the day. Come face to face with corporate buyers and procurement professionals in a structured matchmaking format designed to spark real business relationships. This is a direct line to the table.

The Details
Dates: July 9–10, 2026 Location: Hyatt Centric Charlotte SouthPark, Charlotte, NC Hosted by: ProcuraFind®
Corporate Partners: Ally Financial, ADP, Lowe's, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and more.

This Is Your Moment.
Corporate contracts do not happen by accident. They happen when the right businesses are in the right rooms with the right preparation. CorpCon™ was built to be that room.
Register today and come ready to grow.