Contract Opportunities Expo
Contract Opportunities Expo
This full-day event is designed to connect agencies’ and organizations’ upcoming contracting needs with small businesses—at exhibitor tables, breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities.
Discover new contracting opportunities and connect with government agencies, prime contractors, and local resources at the Contract Opportunities Expo—your gateway to growth in the government contracting marketplace.
Wednesday | August 13, 2025
8am – 4pm
University of Colorado Boulder – University Memorial Center
1669 Euclid Ave., Boulder, CO 80309
Ticket Sales
$179
What Can You Expect?
- Connect with more than 400 attendees and over 30 agency and organization exhibitors with upcoming contracting needs
- Choose from 6 tracks and over 20 panels, presentations, and workshops with local and national government agencies, national labs, corporate, and advanced industries focused on certifications, registrations, and the ins and outs of contracting such as:
- How to do business with Lockheed Martin
- How to do business with the City of Boulder
- Certifications Training by the OEDIT Minority Business Office
- Government Registrations 101
- Attend our multilingual track to learn and receive the same information presented in English in Spanish
- Engage directly with 30 exhibitors, round table discussions, one-on-one meeting opportunities, and learn about upcoming procurement needs from companies and organizations like:
Conference Agenda
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We’re thrilled to have CU Chancellor Dr. Justin Schwartz, a nationally recognized leader in engineering, research, and innovation, join us at the Contract Opportunities Expo.
Chancellor Schwartz brings decades of experience as a researcher, educator, entrepreneur, and academic leader at top-tier public universities, including serving as the Harold and Inge Marcus Dean at Penn State’s College of Engineering from 2017 to 2022. With a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a doctorate in nuclear engineering from MIT, his technical expertise is matched only by his commitment to creating inclusive, forward-thinking academic environments.
A fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and ASM International, Dr. Schwartz also holds seven patents
Engage directly with 30 exhibitors and learn about upcoming procurement needs from companies and organizations like:
- Lockheed Martin Space
- State of Colorado
- University of Colorado Boulder
- RTD
- Bae Systems and more!
- How to do business with Lockheed Martin Space | East Ballroom
- Roundtable Discussions | Middle Ballroom
- SBIR Basics and Searching for SBIR Topics | West Ballroom
- How to do business with Co Dept of Public Health | Conf 247
- Ready Set Go; Selling to the Government | Conf 425
- Meet the Certifiers | Aspen Room
- Capacitación para la Certificación | Conf 415-417
- How to do business with University of Colorado | East Ballroom
- Roundtable Discussions | Middle Ballroom
- SBIR Proposal Preparation | West Ballroom
- How to do business with the City of Boulder and the City of Longmont | Conf 247
- How to Align with Current DoD Priorities | Conf 425
- Growing Your Business Through Contracting | Aspen Room
- Cómo Hacer Crecer su Negocio con Contrataciones y Certificaciones | Conf 415-417
- Thriving in the New Federal Contracting Landscape: Federal Contractor's Tips to Success | East Ballroom
- 1-on-1 Meetings | Middle Ballroom
- OEDIT Advanced Industries Programs | West Ballroom
- How to do Business with Connect2DOT/CDOT | Conf 247
- Small Business Lending Panel | Conf 425
- Certifications 101 | Aspen Room
- How to do Business with BAE | East Ballroom
- 1-on-1 Meetings | Middle Ballroom
- How to do Business with Elevate Quantum | West Ballroom
- How to do Business with Boulder County | Conf 425
- How to Register with SAM | Aspen Room
- Creciendo mi Negocio a través de Contratos | Conf 415-417
Close out a successful day with continued networking and one-on-one meetings with exhibitors.
Who Should Attend?
This event is for small- to mid-sized businesses that are:
- Searching for new income streams
- New to contracting—here’s your opportunity to learn the ropes from experienced contractors and experts
- Experienced with contracting—grow your contact list, find new opportunities through networking and curated meeting opportunities with the contracting organizations
- All small businesses ready to learn more about and how to apply for federal, state and local certifications and small business contracting programs
- Excited for a full day of networking with other businesses for partnership opportunities
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Questions?
Please contact us if you have questions about the expo or are interested in exhibiting, sponsoring, or volunteering.
Thanks to the City of Boulder, Boulder County, Minority Business Office, and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, we also have some scholarships available to offset the cost of this event. To learn if you're eligible, please send us an email.
Megan McCloud
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