The 2026 WBENC National Conference is set for June 15–18 in Salt Lake City, Utah — and registration is now open. The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) hosts this annual gathering, the largest conference of its kind, bringing together women business owners, corporate members, and supplier diversity professionals from across the country.
This year's theme, "Join Forces. Succeed Together," reflects the power of collaboration in driving economic opportunity for women-owned businesses. The conference offers unmatched access to Fortune 500 procurement officers, business development workshops, and high-impact networking events across four days.
Featured speaker Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team and two-time Olympic gold medalist, will deliver a keynote address on leadership, resilience, and building championship teams — on and off the court.
The conference Expo floor connects certified Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) directly with corporate buyers in a structured matchmaking environment. Past attendees report millions of dollars in new business connections made on the Expo floor alone.
"At the Conference in New Orleans, I made a shift — I showed up representing my marketing company instead of focusing on another vertical. 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
Delta Air Lines is offering a special flight discount for conference attendees traveling to Salt Lake City. Use Meeting Event Code NY4KZ when booking at delta.com or by calling 1.800.328.1111.
Register now at registration.experientevent.com/ShowWIB261 or visit wbenc.org/conference for full schedule, speaker, and hotel information.