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2026 Small Business Supplier Summit

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2026 Small Business Supplier Summit

The Small Business Supplier Summit provides an opportunity for small businesses to build relationships, share capabilities and engage with representatives from Brown’s campus community, as well as other institutions and local organizations.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Small Business Supplier Summit is hosted by Brown’s Office of Strategic Procurement and Contracts under the auspices of the Department of Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services and Real Estate in collaboration with the Office of Community Engagement. By bringing together a varied range of suppliers and stakeholders, the event aims to contribute to the economic empowerment of local businesses and facilitate their participation in the supply chain at Brown and in the greater Rhode Island area.

Brown’s Small Business Supplier Summit - June 17, 2026

Attendee Registration

Registration is required, and open to small businesses, agencies and suppliers in Rhode Island, area institutions and Brown University staff and faculty members who work with external vendors or are interested in supporting the local small business community. Registration will open later this spring.

Run of Events

Morning Program

Salomon Center for Teaching, 79 Waterman St., Providence

Doors open at 8:15 a.m. for coffee and networking.

Welcome | 9-9:30 a.m.

Keynote Presentations | 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Break | 10:30-10:45 a.m.

Panel Discussion | 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Networking Lunch | 11:30-12:30 p.m.

Afternoon Program

Sayles Hall, 81 Waterman St., Providence

Reverse Supplier Showcase | 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Break | 2:30-2:45 p.m.

Doing Business with Brown | 2:45-3:15 p.m.

Our Sponsors

Brown University proudly acknowledges the sponsors of the 2026 Small Business Supplier Summit for their generous support in championing local business growth and helping to strengthen opportunities for small businesses through this important campus and community initiative.

Sponsorship helps to ensure small businesses can participate in this event at no cost, ensuring broad access and representation and demonstrating a commitment to supporting local economic development. All funding will be used to directly support small business initiatives and programming at Brown. For more information, visit the sponsorship link below or email spcsuppliersummit@brown.edu. 

Platinum Sponsors

 

Coca Cola

 

Bronze Sponsor

 

                             

 

                                  

 

Support the 2026 Small Business Supplier Summit.

If you are interested in providing a sponsorship, there's still time to support the 2026 Small Business Supplier Summit.

Your sponsorship helps provide these businesses the opportunity to participate at no cost, ensuring broad access and representation. In return, your organization will benefit from networking with university and community leaders, enhanced brand visibility, and the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to supporting local economic development. Any additional funds will be used to directly support small business initiatives and programming at Brown.

2026 Small Business Supplier Summit Sponsorship (Credit Card Payment)

To contribute as a sponsor via check and for more details, please email the Brown Small Business Supplier Summit team at spcsuppliersummit@brown.edu