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2024 will mark the 21st anniversary of the APACC East-West Business Connection. This global supplier diversity matchmaking event attracts minority-owned businesses, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) practitioners, and business-to-business professionals. Attendees are comprised of Asian and U.S. businesses, minority business enterprises (MBEs), OEM, Tier 1s, and Corporate Purchasing teams. The event features networking, a supplier exhibition, and a Meet the Buyer Showcase, which offers suppliers the opportunity to engage one-on-one with a number of corporate buyers on specific procurement needs.

Agenda:
9:30 a.m. Check-In
9:30 a.m. Exhibitors Showcase and Networking
11:30 a.m. Lunch
11:45 a.m. Remarks

Noon Speakers

• Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan
• Chief Executive Officer of Integral Ashok Sivanand
• Supplier Inclusion Manager for Meijer Kavy Lenon
• Consul General of Japan in Detroit Yusuke Shindo
• Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II

1:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Meet the Buyer Showcase

* Buyer participation is by invitation only. To attend as a Buyer, please contact Leonie Teichman.

All paid attendees will receive a copy of our Lexicon which contains the company and contact information of all event participants.

* Cut-off date to be included in the Lexicon is Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

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