Event Overview
Are you ready to make the most of the 22nd WBEC-West Annual Procurement Conference and Awards—Accelerate 2025?
Before you step into one of the most funely curated gatherings of certified women-owned businesses, corporate procurement leaders, and supplier diversity champions in the West, join us for the WBEC-West Pre-Conference Bootcamp, your ultimate guide to showing up confident, prepared, and ready to connect.
This high-impact, interactive session is designed to help WBEs navigate the Phoenix conference with confidence, clarity, and connection. Whether you’re attending for the first time or returning for another year of opportunities, this session will help you maximize your investment and make every interaction count.
Agenda
1:00 PM – Welcome & Overview
Setting the stage for success: what to expect and how to make the most of Accelerate 2025.
1:15 PM – Conference Essentials
Your roadmap for registration, travel, and logistics.
1:35 PM – Networking & Pitching for Impact
Practical tips for creating meaningful connections and delivering a strong introduction.
2:00 PM – Conference Etiquette & Strategy
Maximizing opportunities, avoiding common pitfalls, and positioning yourself for success.
2:30 PM – Q&A and Open Forum
An interactive discussion with seasoned attendees—get your questions answered live.
3:00 PM – Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Preparing for Phoenix with confidence and clarity.
Who Should Attend
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Certified WBEs attending the 2025 WBEC-West Annual Procurement Conference
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First-time attendees seeking guidance and confidence
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Returning WBEs looking to elevate results and deepen connections
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Corporate partners and supplier diversity advocates wanting insight into WBE engagement strategies
The Challenge This Event Helps Solve
Many WBEs attend large conferences unsure how to plan their schedules, approach corporate buyers, or make meaningful connections that lead to business.
The Conference Bootcamp eliminates that uncertainty by providing tools, insider knowledge, and proven strategies to help you walk into Accelerate 2025 prepared to succeed.
Presenters
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Vasanti Kumar, Regional Vice President, WBEC-West
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Tera Jenkins, Marketing Strategy & Data Insights Manager, WBEC-West
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Janeen Zook, WBEC-West
CONFERENCE Details Recap
Conference Name: 22nd WBEC-West Annual Procurement Conference and Awards – Accelerate 2025
Conference Dates: December 16–18, 2025
Conference Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Conference Info: https://site.eventmatches.com/accelerate
