# Illinois Hosts Springfield Vendor Summit

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services will host the State of Illinois Vendor Summit on October 29, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Springfield in Springfield. The event will provide businesses with guidance on state procurement, information about upcoming contracting opportunities, and access to Illinois agencies and state universities. For businesses pursuing state work, the summit is a near-term opportunity to learn about the procurement landscape and make agency connections.

- The summit is scheduled for **October 29, 2026**, two days from the current date; businesses interested in Illinois contracts can use the event to hear procurement guidance and learn about upcoming opportunities.
- The event connects businesses with state agencies and universities, giving prospective suppliers a forum to build direct understanding of their contracting needs.
- CMS lists CMS.Press@illinois.gov for media RSVP and inquiries; the provided information does not identify a separate vendor registration contact.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS)
- State of Illinois agencies and universities

### Sources
- [State of Illinois Vendor Summit Returns to Springfield, Bringing Contracting Opportunities to Business Owners](https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.33075.html) - IL