Supplier Diversity Summit

AGC MA's Committee for Diversity and Inclusion (CFDI) Presents the 2026

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY SUMMIT

Compete. Scale. Deliver.
Building High-Performing Partnerships in Today's Construction Market

Success in construction depends on strong partnerships. The 2026 AGC MA Diversity Summit is designed to help small and local businesses, general contractors, construction managers, owners, and industry partners build meaningful relationships, strengthen their businesses, and prepare for future opportunities.

Through educational workshops, structured supplier matchmaking, and networking with industry leaders, participants will leave with practical strategies, new connections, and actionable next steps to help their businesses compete, scale, and succeed


WHAT TO EXPECT

Network with Industry Leaders
Connect with general contractors, construction managers, trade partners, owners, and industry professionals while expanding your professional network and exploring future business opportunities.

Hear Industry Perspectives
Kick off the afternoon with a keynote conversation focused on market trends, partnership, and the evolving opportunities shaping the construction industry.

NEW THIS YEAR - Featured Experience: Structured Supplier Matchmaking
As part of this year's enhanced Diversity Summit, we're excited to introduce Structured Supplier Matchmaking?a new facilitated networking experience designed to move beyond traditional networking and create meaningful business partnerships.

All registered UBE firms will participate in structured matchmaking sessions with general contractors and construction managers participating as CIW Champion or CIW Ally sponsors. Participants will be thoughtfully matched based on trade, capabilities, and business goals to maximize valuable business conversations.

Participation in Structured Supplier Matchmaking is available exclusively to registered UBE attendees and registered CIW Champion and CIW Ally sponsors. To participate, eligible attendees must register for the Diversity Summit and complete the Supplier Matchmaking Survey by September 14. The survey, which will be sent upon registration, is required to create meaningful and productive matches.

Unlike traditional networking, these intentional meetings are designed to help participants:

• Build meaningful business relationships
• Learn about upcoming project opportunities
• Showcase their firm's capabilities
• Identify potential partners for future work
• Establish next steps for continued engagement

Whether you're looking to expand your network, find qualified trade partners, or position your company for future projects, these curated conversations are designed to create connections that continue long after the Summit ends.

This isn't just networking, it's relationship building with purpose.

NEW THIS YEAR - Educational Workshops
Attendees will now get to select two of three practical workshops designed to provide tools and strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen their business.

CHOOSE TWO:
☐ Bidding Best Practices
Winning work starts long before a bid is submitted. Learn how to prepare more competitive bids, understand what general contractors and construction managers look for in trade partners, and avoid common pitfalls that can prevent firms from being considered. Participants will also explore how bonding capacity influences growth opportunities and how to prepare for larger, more complex projects.
☐ Prequalification & EMR
Gain a clearer understanding of the prequalification process, including safety metrics, financial documentation, insurance requirements, and other key factors owners and contractors use to evaluate trade partners. Leave with practical strategies to strengthen your qualifications and improve your competitiveness.
☐ Clean Energy Opportunities
Significant investments in clean energy, sustainability, and decarbonization are creating new opportunities across the construction industry. Learn about emerging market sectors, the types of projects being developed, and how your business can position itself to compete in this rapidly growing market.


Whether you're looking to grow your business, build new partnerships, or gain a competitive edge, the 2026 AGC MA Diversity Summit will provide the connections, insights, and opportunities to help you compete, scale, and deliver.
 

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsor the Supplier Diversity Summit. Gain visibility throughout Construction Inclusion Week.
The AGC MA Diversity Summit is the featured event of Construction Inclusion Week. Your sponsorship not only supports this premier gathering but also includes recognition and visibility across all Construction Inclusion Week events.

CIW CHAMPION - $5,000
Included with Sponsorship:
General Marketing Features - Recognition across all Diversity Summit and Construction Inclusion Week marketing, including event webpages, e-blasts, social media promotions, on-site event signage, and logo placement on Diversity Summit giveaways.
Diversity Summit Features -  Premier sponsorship recognition and signage at event, 4 tickets to the Diversity Summit, preferred table placement during the Supplier Networking portion of the Summit, inclusion in the NEW Structured Supplier Matchmaking experience, and logo placement on event swag.

CIW ALLY - $3,000
Included with Sponsorship:
General Marketing Features - Recognition across all Diversity Summit and Construction Inclusion Week marketing, including event webpages, e-blasts, social media promotions, and on-site event signage.
Diversity Summit Features -  Sponsorship recognition and signage at event, 2 tickets to the Diversity Summit,  table during the Supplier Networking portion of the Summit, and inclusion in the NEW Structured Supplier Matchmaking experience.

CIW SUPPORTER - $1,500
Included with Sponsorship:
General Marketing Features - Recognition across all Diversity Summit and Construction Inclusion Week marketing, including event webpages, e-blasts, and on-site event signage.
Diversity Summit Features - Sponsorship recognition,signage at event, and 1 ticket to the Diversity Summit.

VENDOR TABLE SPONSORSHIP (Exclusive to the Supplier Diversity Summit) -  $2,500
Secure exclusive representation for your industry at the AGC MA Construction Inclusion Week Diversity Summit and connect directly with contractors, construction managers, and diverse business partners.

Available Industries: One exclusive sponsorship is available for each of the following industries: Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, Surety & Risk Management, Construction Technology & AI Solutions, Accounting & Advisory Services, Legal Services, Wealth Management, and Safety & Risk Management.

Features:

• Exclusive vendor table (one per industry)
• Direct access to key industry decision-makers
• Curated networking opportunities
• Company recognition on Diversity Summit related ebalsts, webpage and social media recognition.

READY TO SPONSOR?
Lock in your sponsorship by clicking register at the top of this event page.

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT SPONSORSHIP?
Contact AGC MA Marketing & Communications Manager - Henry Kruger at kruger@agcmass.org.

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