The 2026 Brown University Small Business Supplier Summit will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 

The Small Business Supplier Summit is hosted by Brown’s Office of Strategic Procurement & 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.