Join the Speakers Shaping the Future
We’re building a powerful lineup for FRA 2026 and calling on experts, leaders, and change-makers to inspire, inform, and ignite action.
If you have expertise in AI in government, AI in business, supplier diversity, procurement, small business growth, or innovative partnerships we want to hear from you.
Who We’re Looking For
Federal Agencies
We’d love to feature agencies with outreach offices or regional representatives, including:
SBA – NC District Office
• GSA
• USDOT OSDBU
• USDA Rural Development
• Department of Defense OSBP
• Veterans Affairs
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers –
Wilmington District
• HUD – NC Field Office
• MBDA
North Carolina State Agencies
Agencies with supplier diversity programs or vendor opportunities, such as:
NC HUB Office
• NCDOT Office of Civil Rights
• NC Dept. of Administration –
Purchase & Contract
• NC Dept. of Commerce –
Business Link NC
• NC Dept. of Public Safety
• NCMBC
• NC State Construction Office
• NC Dept. of Environmental Quality
Regional & Local Government Partners
From Fayetteville to the Triangle to the coast, we’re inviting local government and economic development leaders, including:
City of Raleigh
• Durham County
• Cumberland County
• City of Wilmington
• Cape Fear COG
• Triangle J COG
• Fayetteville PWC • Fort Liberty Small Business Programs Office
Purpose: To gather information about Innovator members interested in speaking, facilitating, or collaborating in community events, trainings, summits, or live sessions.
SECTION 1: Personal Information
SECTION 2: Speaking Experience & Preferences
SECTION 3: Uploads & Samples