# Illinois DoIT Hosts Chicago Supplier Day

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) will hold “Inside DoIT: Technology, Procurement & Opportunity” on December 2, 2026, at the Jesse White State of Illinois Building in Chicago. The supplier day will give current and prospective vendors an opportunity to learn about DoIT’s technology priorities and procurement process, meet agency leadership, and network. Small, diverse, and emerging technology businesses are encouraged to attend.

- The event is a direct opportunity for suppliers to hear about state technology priorities and how DoIT approaches procurement; it is not an announced contract solicitation or award.
- Companies interested in Illinois state technology work can use the event to engage agency leadership and better understand potential procurement pathways.
- The event is scheduled for **December 2, 2026**; vendors can direct event questions to Aliceber Rivera-Alfaro and request more information from Jennifer Jennings using the contacts below.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Published:** November 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)

### Key Quotes
> Supplier Day is about connecting businesses with the information and people they need to better understand opportunities within state government. By sharing our priorities and providing insight into our procurement processes, we aim to create greater transparency, encourage competition, and strengthen engagement with the supplier community.
> — Aliceber Rivera-Alfaro, DoIT Chief of Supplier Diversity

### Sources
- [Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology Announces “Inside DoIT” 2026 Supplier Day in Chicago](https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.33100.html) - IL