Public Agency Exhibitor Registration Now Open
Public agencies are invited to exhibit at the Reverse Vendor Tradeshow on October 21, 2026.
Complimentary registration for public agencies to connect with suppliers, build relationships, and showcase your procurement process.
Supplier / Attendee Registration
Suppliers are invited to attend the Reverse Vendor Tradeshow on October 21, 2026 to connect directly with public procurement professionals.
- Meet public agencies face-to-face
- Learn how to do business with government
- Build relationships and expand your network
Registration fees apply. View pricing options below.
Planning is underway. Check back for updates — including location, exhibitor details, and registration information.
It’s a tradeshow where vendors meet public procurement professionals — not the other way around!
The 7th Annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow gives vendors a rare opportunity to connect directly with public procurement professionals from Ontario’s public agencies, including municipalities, school boards, and other publicly funded organizations. Showcase your products, build relationships, and network face-to-face with decision-makers all in one place.
2026 Reverse Vendor Tradeshow Program Coming Soon
We are currently building out the 2026 Reverse Vendor Tradeshow program. Please check back for updates.
Event Details
What's on the Agenda
Important Dates:
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Program Schedule
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM | Registration & Open Networking
- Vendors check in and badge pick-up
9:15 AM - 12:45 PM | Reverse Vendor Tradeshow
- Vendors connect with public agencies at exhibitor booths.
- Information Talks: Focused sessions on public procurement topics.
Session 1: To be confirmed.
Session 2: To be confirmed.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Speed Networking (registered attendees only)
- Pre-scheduled, 10-minute one-on-one meetings with public agencies.
- A list of participating agencies will be announced closer to the event.
- Online meeting bookings open 1 week before the event date.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch
(For attendees who are registered for the afternoon for Supplier Session)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | To be confirmd
4:00 PM | Event Concludes
Reverse Vendor Tradeshow Pricing
Reverse Vendor Tradeshow Event: $99 per person
Optional Add-Ons:
Speed Networking EventSpeed Networking Event: $30 per meeting (up to 3 meetings)
(Must register for the Reverse Vendor Tradeshow event to participate in Speed Networking.)
Afternoon Supplier Education Session
Note: Vendors can register for the afternoon session without registering for the morning tradeshow event.
Lunch Not Included: $125 per person
Lunch Included: $150 per person
Reverse Vendor Tradeshow Event All Day Package: $225 per person
(Includes Tradeshow & Information Talks + Lunch + Afternoon Supplier Educational Session)
Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Put your brand in front of engaged public sector procurement professionals. Our sponsorship packages amplify your visibility before, during, and after the Reverse Vendor Tradeshow.
- Reach municipalities, education, healthcare & broader public sector agencies
- Elevate brand visibility
- Connect & build relationships in one day
- Support the OPBA community & public procurement excellence
Want to raise your profile with both public procurement professionals and vendor attendees? Our updated sponsorship options now include dual-audience visibility, a unique opportunity to support the event and connect directly with both sides of the procurement process.
New! B2B / Dual-Audience Sponsorship Highlights:
- Inclusion in post-event “Thank You” email sent to all vendors
- Brand exposure to suppliers and public agencies
- Opportunities to participate during sponsored breakfast or lunch sessions
Sponsorship packages are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To learn more or secure your spot, contact Wendy Gan at wendy@opba.ca.
2025 Exhibitors
The list of 2026 public agency exhibitors will be posted at a later date.
Proudly Supported by Our 2025 Sponsors
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