PARTNERING FOR PROGRESS:

Procurement that Powers Opportunity

The 2025 City of Chicago Procurement Symposium is a high-impact, one-day, in-person event designed to transform the way public agencies and private enterprises collaborate. With a focused lens on professional services and technology, this year’s symposium highlights the critical role of inclusion, access, and innovation in strengthening the procurement ecosystem.

Bringing together state and local procurement officials, small businesses, diverse suppliers, and technology leaders, the symposium provides a powerful platform to foster connections, share strategies, and advance equitable economic growth through smarter, more modern public sector procurement.

Under the theme “Partnering for Progress: Procurement that Powers Opportunity,” this year’s event champions an action-oriented approach to modern government sourcing—where partnerships lead to progress, and opportunities are inclusive by design.