It's a tradeshow where vendors come to meet public procurement professionals,  

instead of the other way around!

Do you want to better understand how to do business with the public sector?

The 6th Annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow offers vendors a unique opportunity to connect with procurement professionals from Ontario-based public agencies, including municipalities, school boards, and other publicly funded organizations. 

The OPBA Reverse Tradeshow is an excellent way to maximize your marketing efforts. Each participating agency will host a booth, providing the perfect chance to showcase your products or services. It’s a rare opportunity to network face-to-face with a wide range of public procurement representatives in one place!

Check out the growing list of participating public agencies below.

Event Details When:     Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Where:    Pearson Convention Centre         (Google Map) What's on the Agenda Reverse Vendor Tradeshow & Information Talks Speed Networking Sessions  (Optional one-on-one meetings with public agencies) RFP Essentials for Suppliers Educational Session Interested in sponsoring? Contact Wendy Gan at wendy@opba.ca to learn more. Important Notes: All registrations must be completed online in advance — no onsite registration. Pricing is subject to HST. Schedule is subject to change. Questions? Email us at events@opba.ca

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.

  • 9:45 – 11:15 AM | Session 1: How To do Business with the Government

  • 11:30 – 12:00 AM | Session 2: Navigating e-Procurement as a Supplier

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 Reverse Vendor Tradeshow attendees who are registered for RFP Essentials for Suppliers Session)

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | RFP Essentials for Suppliers Educational Session

• RFP Essentials for Suppliers (more details to follow)
• Presenter: Stephanie Dion, Victor Leamer

4:00 PM | Event Concludes

Reverse Vendor Tradeshow Pricing

Reverse Vendor Tradeshow Event:                              $100 per person

Optional Add-Ons:
Speed Networking Event:                                              $30 per meeting (up to 3 meetings)
(Must register for the Reverse Vendor Tradeshow event to participate in Speed Networking.)

RFP Essentials for Supplier Educational Session

(Vendors can register for this session without registering for the Reverse Vendor Tradeshow event.)

Lunch Not Included (RFP session only):                          $125 per person

Lunch Included:                                                                $150 per person

Reverse Vendor Tradeshow Event All Day Package:  $225 per person

(Includes Tradeshow & Information Talks + Lunch + RFP Essentials for Supplier Educational Session)

 Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancelations and/or refunds

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