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VETBIZ2026
Veteran Business & Leadership Summit
November 11–13, 2026
Welcome reception: November 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Summit & Expo: November 12 · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; November 13 · 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Gala: November 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Albuquerque Convention Center · Albuquerque, New Mexico
Three days of leadership, learning, opportunity, and connection for New Mexico's veterans, military spouses, entrepreneurs, employers, and community partners.
Countdown to VETBIZ
November 11 at 5:00 PM
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3
Days of connection
600
Summit participants
200
Awards Gala guests
60
Expo exhibitors
Built for impact
Where service becomes opportunity.
VETBIZ 2026 is a statewide platform for veteran economic opportunity—from entrepreneurship and workforce readiness to resources, benefits, and lasting community connection.
The summit is designed for 600 participants, creating room for meaningful conversations, focused learning, and partnerships that continue after November.
Education
Practical learning, mentorship, and pathways to continued growth.
Employment
Program preview
Three days designed to move people and businesses forward.
The detailed agenda is in development. These core experiences are already shaping the summit.
November 11 · 5:00–9:00 PM
Meet at the welcome reception
VETBIZ opens with a welcome reception at the Albuquerque Convention Center, bringing attendees together before the summit and expo.
15+ sessions planned
Build what comes next
Learn from leaders across entrepreneurship, workforce development, procurement, contracting, and access to capital.
Registration opens August 1
Choose your VETBIZ experience.
Summit and Gala admission may be purchased separately. Bundle details will be released before registration opens.
NMVCC member pricing
Current NMVCC members will receive members-only promotion codes by email. Enter the applicable code during Stripe checkout to unlock member pricing for either an individual Summit ticket or an individual Awards Gala ticket.
Your Summit registration includes:
- Full two-day conference access
- Keynote speakers and educational sessions
- Networking opportunities
- Business Expo and resource fair on November 12 and 13
Business Expo · November 12–13
Choose your exhibitor booth.
Every booth includes two-day expo access, an 8-foot exhibit space, a six-foot table, two chairs, Wi-Fi, and a business listing in the exhibitor directory. Passes, Gala tickets, and placement vary by tier below.
Gold Booth
$750
$681 for NMVCC members
8 remaining
- Two Summit passes
- One Awards Gala ticket
- Priority placement toward the front of the room or another high-traffic area
Business Expo · November 12–13
Put your organization in the room.
Connect directly with summit participants on November 12 from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and November 13 from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Packages begin at $250, with veteran-owned business pricing available.
- Business Expo access
- Exhibitor directory listing
- Gala ticket on packages of $500 or more
One statewide community
If veteran success is part of your mission, you belong here.
VETBIZ brings public, private, nonprofit, education, and military communities together around shared economic opportunity.
Veterans
Veteran business owners
Active-duty military personnel
Good to know
Questions, answered.
We'll keep this page current as the Event Committee confirms the remaining details.
When does registration open?+
Registration is scheduled to open August 1, 2026 and close October 31, 2026, subject to remaining capacity.
How does NMVCC member ticket pricing work?+
Current NMVCC members will receive members-only promotion codes by email. Enter the applicable code during Stripe checkout to unlock member pricing for an individual Summit or Awards Gala ticket.
What are the event hours?+
The welcome reception is November 11 from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM. The Summit and Business Expo run November 12 from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and November 13 from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. The Awards Gala follows on November 13 from 6:00 PM–10:00 PM.
Can I attend only the Awards Gala?+
Yes. Standalone tickets will be available for the Awards Gala on November 13 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Summit-and-Gala bundle details will be announced before registration opens.
Can I purchase a table for the Awards Gala?+
Yes. The Gala will have 28 tables with 8 seats per table. Of those, 25 tables will be available for purchase. Table pricing and purchase details will be announced before registration opens.
Be first to know
VETBIZ is taking shape. Be part of it.
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