Welcome to
The Governor’s Marketplace Conference
Dec. 8-10, 2026
When businesses succeed, Wisconsin thrives.
Join Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) for the 45th annual conference.
MARKETPLACE brings together business leaders from across Wisconsin who are focused on growing their business. This event provides a unique opportunity for businesses to learn from and connect with business professionals, government and corporate buyers, potential mentors and partners as well as resource providers.
Registration cut-off is Dec. 4 at 11:59 p.m.
Onsite registration will not be available!
DATES FOR 2026 MARKETPLACE
Dec. 8 – Virtual
The Contracting Academy (TCA)
Dec. 9-10 – In-person
Seminars, Panels and Networking Sessions
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI
THERE’S SO MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO AT MARKETPLACE
Watch the recap of 2025 MARKETPLACE!
One-on-one meetings with government and private-sector buyers interested in your product or service
Educational sessions that help you build a resilient, contract-ready business, provide practical strategies to stregnthen resilience, and show you how to use the latest emerging technologies.
Empowering established Wisconsin businesses: Strategies for competing in state, federal, and corporate procurement markets
Expand your business opportunities today
Facilitate connections through networking, workshops, panel discussions, buyer meetings and much more. Connect with resources and potentially make a deal or lay the framework for a future contract.
Marketplace Gallery
