WBENC is a leader in creating opportunities for meaningful, real CONNECTIONS that drive increased business impact and growth. The Connections Journey weaves throughout the WBENC Conference experience.

Learn about the many ways that WBENC is facilitating valuable connections. And stay tuned for more details on how to be considered for invite-only connections!

At the Conference in New Orleans, I made a shift—I showed up representing my marketing company instead of focusing on another vertical. On the last day, I sat down at lunch with someone I had just met, and we instantly connected. She told me she had come to Conference specifically looking for marketing support but didn’t know where to start. Everything she needed aligned exactly with what we offer. That conversation turned into follow-up meetings after Conference, and she’s now become one of my favorite clients to work with.

Roxanne Alaniz

CEO | Alaniz Marketing

One of the most impactful moments for me at the WBENC National Conference led directly to a contract. Through a connection made on the Expo floor, a corporate partner personally introduced me to one of their key suppliers and encouraged them to work with my company. After consistent follow-up, that introduction turned into a contract about a year later.

Tracey Grace

President & CEO | IBEX IT Business Experts

I can point to THREE business successes that originated at the WBENC National Conference! - I reconnected with a long-time WBE, Heather Cox, and she told me about her idea for a PARTNERSHIP. That was seven years ago and we together run Mastermind My Company (MMC). - I met another WBE at a Meet & Greet who ended up doing the MMC curriculum and doing one-on-one consulting with 12PointFive. - Working together with another WBE was able to secure MORE BUSINESS WITH AN EXISTING CLIENT who is a large retailer.

Liz Whitehead

CEO | 12pointfive

More Information about WBENC Conference Connections

WBE-to-WBE Meet & Greets

Meet & Greet tables hosted by WBEs for WBEs and other small businesses for networking and business discovery introductions.

CPO Summit

For CPOs and senior procurement leaders

Industry Meet & Greets

Industry-based Meet & Greet with corporate decision-makers for WBEs and other small businesses seeking introductions.

Corporate Choice Connections

Pre-selected, invite-only 1:1 meetings with corporate decision-makers aligned to supplier sourcing priorities.

More info coming soon on how to submit interest in being considered.

Open Expo

Accessible, informal corporate introductions in an Expo setting for attendees seeking broad exposure to corporate members in discovery mode.

Don't miss your chance to experience the power of the WBENC network at the 2026 WBENC National Conference! Get ready for networking, education, celebrations and more.

2026 Connections