Dell Technologies to exhibit at NVBDC national conference in Detroit

Dell Technologies will attend and exhibit at the 2026 NVBDC National Conference in Detroit, giving veteran-owned businesses direct access to company representatives and potential supplier opportunities. The October 4–6 event is built around networking, education, and business development for veteran suppliers and corporate buyers.

Why it matters: - Dell Technologies’ presence gives veteran-owned businesses a direct path to connect with a major corporate buyer. - The conference is designed to help veteran entrepreneurs build procurement relationships and pursue private-sector opportunities. - The event brings veteran suppliers and corporate decision-makers together in one place for business development.

What happened: - NVBDC announced that Dell Technologies will attend and exhibit at the 2026 NVBDC National Conference. - The conference will take place Oct. 4–6, 2026, at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. - The event theme is Mission: POSSIBLE. - NVBDC said the conference will draw veteran-owned businesses, corporate procurement professionals, supplier inclusion leaders and business decision-makers from across the country.

The details: - Dell Technologies will give attending veteran-owned businesses a chance to speak directly with company representatives. - Attendees can learn about potential supplier opportunities and how their products and services may fit Dell Technologies’ procurement and supply chain needs. - The conference will include one-on-one matchmaking, networking, educational sessions, expert-led panels, breakout sessions, a Veteran Marketplace and direct engagement with corporate procurement representatives. - NVBDC said veteran business owners are encouraged to visit the Dell Technologies exhibit to introduce their companies, discuss capabilities and begin building relationships beyond the conference. - NVBDC also said attendees should use the event to strengthen procurement readiness and expand corporate relationships.

Between the lines: - Dell Technologies’ participation signals that veteran supplier engagement remains a priority for large corporate procurement teams. - NVBDC is using the conference to push beyond certification and toward ongoing business readiness and access. - Elaine M. Taylor, NVBDC executive director, said organizations like Dell Technologies help create pathways for veteran-owned businesses to compete and grow.

What's next: - NVBDC is directing interested veteran business owners to register for the conference. - Conference information and registration are available at NVBDC conference information and registration. - The broader NVBDC 3.0 and Mission: POSSIBLE effort will continue to focus on helping veteran-owned businesses become better prepared, better connected and better positioned for private-sector opportunities.

The bottom line: - The Detroit conference is meant to turn one event into a pipeline for longer-term supplier relationships between veteran-owned businesses and corporate buyers like Dell Technologies.