Contract Opportunities Expo

This full-day event, held in partnership with CO-LABS, 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
$149 | Now through April 30 (Early Bird)
$179 | Starting May 1

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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

What Can You Expect?

Connect with more than 450 attendees and over 40 agency and organization exhibitors with upcoming contracting needs
Choose from 7 tracks and 28 total 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
Engage directly with 40 exhibitors, round table discussions, one-on-one meeting opportunities, and learn about upcoming procurement needs
Attend our multilingual track to learn and receive the same information presented in English in Spanish

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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.

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Irhad Kozic
Senior Program Manager, Boulder SBDC
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