With this year’s theme, “Accelerate Your Success,” the conference is designed to equip Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) and supplier diversity professionals with powerful connections, strategic insights, and tangible opportunities to grow and scale their businesses.

This premier event brings together hundreds of certified WBEs, Fortune 1000 procurement professionals, government agencies, and industry leaders for three days of matchmaking, education, celebration, and transformation.

“We chose this year’s theme, ‘Accelerate Your Success,’ because now is the time for women business owners to go further, faster—with purpose and partnerships,” said Dr. Pamela Williamson, President and CEO of WBEC-West.

Conference Highlights Include:

• High-impact Matchmaker Meetings and Roundtables with corporate buyers
• Workshops and panels
• WBE Showcase & Pitch Related Events
• The debut of the Community Impact Champion Award
• Mindfulness and wellness spaces to help attendees reset and recharge

Event Details:

Dates: October 7–9, 2025
Location: Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Address: 11111 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Tickets are now available! With limited space and high demand, early registration is strongly encouraged.

Register now at: https://site.eventmatches.com/Register/register_new/accelerate

For more information on attending, sponsoring, or showcasing your business, visit www.wbec-west.org.

About WBEC-West:

WBEC-West, the Women’s Business Enterprise Council-West, is committed to driving growth, fostering equity, and inspiring innovation among women-owned businesses across the Western United States. Through its comprehensive certification, education, and advocacy efforts, WBEC-West empowers women entrepreneurs to connect with major corporations, government agencies, and organizations looking to diversify their supply chains.

As a proud Regional Partner Organization of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), WBEC-West supports a dynamic network of women-owned businesses in Arizona,

California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Hawaii, and beyond. Its initiatives are designed to remove barriers and create opportunities for women entrepreneurs, offering access to invaluable resources, tailored educational programs, and high-impact networking events.

From certification workshops and leadership development programs to innovative offerings like the virtual Supplier Center of Excellence, WBEC-West is dedicated to equipping women-owned businesses with the tools and strategies needed to scale and succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. For more information about WBEC-West and its initiatives, visit www.wbec-west.org.