23rd Annual East-West Business Connection

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2026 will mark the 23rd anniversary of the APACC East-West Business Connection. This global supplier diversity matchmaking event attracts small and minority-owned businesses, Supplier Development practitioners, corporate procurement, and business-to-business professionals. Attendees include Asian and U.S. businesses, minority business enterprises (MBEs), OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and corporate purchasing teams. The event features networking, a supplier exhibition, and the "Meet the Buyer" Showcase, which provides suppliers the opportunity to engage one-on-one with corporate buyers on specific procurement needs.

Agenda:
 9:30 a.m.    Check-In
 9:30 a.m.    Exhibitors Showcase and Networking
10:00 a.m.   Morning Program
11:30 a.m.    Lunch
12:00 p.m.    Lunch Program
1:15 p.m.      Meet the Buyers Showcase

* Buyer participation is by invitation only. To attend as a Buyer, please contact Leonie Teichman

All paid attendees will receive a copy of our Lexicon which contains the company and contact information of all event participants.

* Cut-off date to be included in the Lexicon is Wednesday, February 11, 2026.