EVENT INFORMATION

It`s time for the premier business expo of the year:
ACCESS 2024!

We are back and LIVE for 2024 to bring you opportunities to engage, discover, execute.
Whether you`re a minority business or a corporate entity, this event must be on your calendar!

WHY ATTEND?
+ More than 1,500 attendees
+ State of Texas Spot Bid Fair with State Senator Royce West ($7 million awarded during ACCESS 2023)
+ Corporate Round Table Sessions
+ BUY THOSE THAT BUY USTM Business Solutions Pavilion
+ Opening and Closing Receptions

A virtual engagement designed to hear from our Corporate Partners on how to do business within their organizations. Supplier Diversity and Sourcing Professionals will highlight their category needs for the next 12 – 18 months as well as provide insights into their sourcing strategies.

Program Format

The Virtual Corporate Connections begins with a welcome and program highlight. Then the program will transition to industry specific breakout rooms. That includes 3 breakout sessions in which WBEs select the industry specific rooms they would like to visit. As attendees, each WBE will provide a 60-second introduction about their company.

Save the date for the Supplier Business Conference themed "Together Today for Tomorrow," where we'll highlight the critical role our supply chain partners play in Sonoco's future success. This event offers insights on collaboration and celebrates outstanding partners in diversity, sustainability, innovation, and productivity. Don't miss this unparalleled networking opportunity with both suppliers and Sonoco.

(Please note: this event is invite only)

Day 1
Golf Tournament: 8:00am-4:00pm
Awards Dinner & Entertainment: 5:30pm-9:00pm

Day 2
Business Conference: 8:00am-4:00pm