All breakout sessions at the 2025 State Suppliers Expo will be held on Day 2, Aug. 6, and dive deeper into the "how" of doing business with the State of Oklahoma.

NOTE: No breakout sessions will be offered on Day 1, Aug. 5, which is distinctly focused on networking at state-hosted booths in the exhibit hall.

Learn more about this year's lineup below. Scroll to the bottom of the page for instructions on how to register for breakout sessions.

Speakers: Central Purchasing staff, Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES).

Description: Current and future suppliers will learn how to register as a state supplier, select category codes, access bidding events and submit a bid response.

Who should attend?
Ideal for companies that are new to doing business with the state.

Speakers: Central Purchasing staff, OMES.

Description: An overview of statewide contracts. Current and potential suppliers will learn about existing contracts open for rebid and new statewide contract opportunities.

Who should attend?
Ideal for companies that are interested in getting on statewide contracts to do business with multiple state agencies.

Panel speakers: Central Purchasing staff, OMES.

Description: This panel of procurement experts will answer audience questions about the state procurement process and doing business with the State of Oklahoma.

Who should attend?
All businesses with state procurement questions.

Speakers: National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint officers.

Description: Potential suppliers will learn about NASPO ValuePoint opportunities, as well as additional resources for suppliers seeking to join national cooperative contracts.

Who should attend?
All businesses interested in getting on national cooperatives to do business with other states.

Speakers: Oklahoma County purchasing professionals.

Description: Current and potential suppliers will learn how to navigate the procurement process for Oklahoma County.

Who should attend?
All suppliers interested in doing business with Oklahoma County.

Panel speakers:

• Dan Cronin | State Chief Information Officer (moderator).
• Michael Toland | State Chief Information Security Officer.
• Amber Mangham | Strategic Cybersecurity Advisor, OMES.
• Bobby Goddard | Cyber Operations Manager, OMES.
• Justin Baustert | Defense Engineering Manager, OMES.

Description: This session will explore the role and challenges of cybersecurity in state government, which houses Oklahomans' most sensitive data.

NOTE: This session is different from the State of Technology Luncheon on Aug. 5.

Who should attend?
Technology, cybersecurity and IT consultant professionals.

Speakers:

• Nathan Wald | Capital Assets Management Administrator, OMES.
• Daniel Linehan | Sr. Construction Project Manager, OMES.
• Matthew Pennington | Assistant Construction Project Manager, OMES.
• Johsua DeBaud | Assistant Construction Project Manager, OMES.

Description: Current and potential state suppliers will learn how to navigate the unique construction procurement process, including how to register and respond to solicitations.

Who should attend?
Construction companies, consultants and contractors.

Speakers:

• Daron Hoggatt | Public Information Officer, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA).
• Randall "Bud" Coon | Education programs Administrator, ODVA.

Description: Learn why veteran-owned businesses are vital to our economy and how hiring a veteran can strengthen your team or partnership. This session highlights the unique skills veterans bring to the workforce and the lasting value they add to business success and community growth.

Who should attend?
All businesses.

Attendees can register for the Aug. 6 breakout sessions through the event pre-registration form, open April 8 through June 30.

If attendees miss the pre-registration window, they can still attend and register for breakout sessions the morning of Aug. 6 at the on-site registration table.