Calling All OPBA Member Agencies—Participate for Free!
Don’t miss your chance to participate as an exhibitor in the 2025 Reverse Vendor Tradeshow. This event is your opportunity to:
- Showcase your agency’s procurement processes to vendors.
- Network with suppliers eager to collaborate with the public sector.
- Share insights on how businesses can work with your agency.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Set-up: 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Tradeshow: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Pearson Convention Centre
Hotel: Hilton Garden Brampton (OPBA corporate discount TBD)
Cost: FREE (Exhibitor Lunch included)
Bonus! Every participating agency will be entered into a draw for a FREE 2026 OPBA Conference registration!
What’s Included?
OPBA provides each exhibitor with:
- A 6’x3’ tabletop and chairs
- Lunch for you and your Reverse Vendor Tradeshow team
- A chance to win Best Dressed Table—bring banners, giveaways, and visual displays to make your booth stand out!
What’s in Store for 2025?
Speed Networking: During the tradeshow, vendors will have the opportunity to participate in pre-scheduled, 10-minute one-on-one meetings with public procurement agencies. Vendors will book meetings with participating exhibitors in advance of the event.
For Exhibitors (Public Procurement Agencies):
- Participation in Speed Networking is optional.
- Exhibitors can choose to participate in one or both rounds.
- Each exhibitor will have 6 meeting slots per round (10 minutes per meeting).
OPBA will handle all scheduling in advance—exhibitors only need to assign a representative to participate!
Ready to Sign Up?
To reserve your exhibitor table, complete the sign-up sheet and send it to Wendy Gan at wendy@opba.ca.
We’ll promote your participation by posting your agency’s logo on our website!