The 2026 NVBDC National Conference is bringing veteran-owned businesses together with major corporations, procurement professionals, and decision-makers from across the country—and Dell Technologies will be part of this year’s event.
Dell Technologies will attend and exhibit at the conference, taking place October 4–6, 2026, at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.
Themed Mission: POSSIBLE, the conference is designed to help veteran entrepreneurs move beyond certification by creating opportunities to connect, learn, build relationships, and better position their businesses for growth.
Connecting Veteran-Owned Businesses with a Global Technology Leader
Technology touches nearly every industry, and organizations like Dell Technologies rely on a broad network of suppliers, service providers, and business partners to support their operations.
For veteran-owned businesses attending the NVBDC National Conference, Dell Technologies’ participation creates an opportunity to engage directly with company representatives, introduce their businesses, discuss their capabilities, and learn more about potential procurement and supply chain needs.
Those conversations can be an important first step toward building a lasting corporate relationship.
“Organizations like Dell Technologies play an important role in creating pathways for veteran-owned businesses to compete and grow,” said Elaine M. Taylor, Executive Director of NVBDC. “The NVBDC National Conference is designed to create meaningful access and put qualified veteran entrepreneurs in direct contact with corporate decision-makers and procurement professionals.”
Turning Certification Into Opportunity
Certification can provide credibility and help open doors, but building a successful supplier relationship requires much more.
Veteran entrepreneurs need to understand what corporations are looking for, clearly communicate their capabilities, demonstrate value, and develop relationships with the people responsible for purchasing decisions.
Through NVBDC 3.0 and Mission: POSSIBLE, NVBDC is expanding its focus beyond certification to help veteran-owned businesses become better prepared, better connected, and better positioned to compete throughout the private sector.
The National Conference brings that mission to life by putting veteran businesses and corporate representatives in the same room.
What to Expect at Mission: POSSIBLE
The 2026 NVBDC National Conference will provide three days of opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs to make connections, strengthen their businesses, and gain valuable insight into corporate procurement.
Conference activities will include:
- One-on-one matchmaking
- Networking with corporate procurement professionals
- Educational sessions
- Expert-led panels
- Breakout sessions
- Veteran Marketplace
- Direct engagement with corporate representatives and decision-makers
Attendees are encouraged to visit the Dell Technologies exhibit and be prepared to introduce their companies, communicate what they do, and discuss how their products or services may provide value.
Come Prepared to Make the Connection
The strongest conference opportunities often begin with a simple introduction.
Veteran business owners should come prepared with a clear understanding of their capabilities, their differentiators, and the problems their businesses solve.
Whether your company operates in technology, professional services, cybersecurity, logistics, consulting, staffing, facilities, or another industry, the conference offers an opportunity to learn more about the needs of major corporations and begin developing relationships.
Dell Technologies’ presence is another example of the kind of access Mission: POSSIBLE is designed to create.
Join Dell Technologies and NVBDC in Detroit
The 2026 NVBDC National Conference will bring together veteran entrepreneurs, procurement professionals, supplier inclusion leaders, and business decision-makers for three days focused on connections and opportunity.
If you are a veteran business owner ready to expand your corporate relationships, strengthen your procurement readiness, and take your business to the next level, Detroit is where you need to be.
2026 NVBDC National Conference – Mission: POSSIBLE
October 4–6, 2026
MotorCity Casino Hotel
Detroit, Michigan
