APEX Accelerators across the nation will celebrate National APEX Day on October 8, 2025. The event will celebrate the success of the tens of thousands of businesses that have leveraged APEX Accelerators’ training and technical assistance to successfully compete for and win federal, state and local government contracts.
Check out below to find an APEX Day event near you, and follow #APEXDAY2025 on social media to join the celebration!
2025 APEX Accelerator Events around the Country
ONLINE/VIRTUAL EVENTS
Arkansas APEX Accelerator
Contracting with the State of Arkansas
10.08.25 @ 10 AM CST
Empire APEX Accelerator (Powered by NYSTEC)
Lunch ‘n Learn: CMMC Level 2 – Can you get away with self-attestation?
10.08.25 @ 12 PM EST
Florida APEX Accelerator
Lessons from Successful Florida APEX Accelerator Clients
10.08.25 @ 1 PM EST
Illinois APEX Accelerator at the College of DuPage
LinkedIn for GovCon: How Illinois Businesses Can Attract Government Buyers
10.08.25 @ 1:00 PM CST
Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU-Carbondale
Showcasing Your Excellence – Capability Statement
10.08.25 @ 9:00 AM CST
National APEX Day Contracting Virtual Roundtable
10.08.25 @ 2:30 PM CST
Indiana APEX Accelerator
All About APEX Week
10.06.25 – 10.09.2025 @ Various times
Indiana is holding multiple events over several days –
click the button to find out about their offerings and sign up!
Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators
Following CMMC, the FAR & DFARS in a DoD Small Business Contract
10.01.25 @ 1 PM EDT
This is a virtual bootcamp that begins on October 1.
Tentative NIST SP 800-171 with the NIST
10.08.25 @ 11 AM EDT
Nebraska APEX Accelerator
SAME Virtual Industry Matchmaker 2025
10.09.25 @ 9 AM CST
Note: This is part of APEX Day celebrations but takes
place on the following day, October 9th.
Norcal APEX Accelerator
Start Your Cybersecurity Journey: CMMC Level 1 Basics
10.08.25 @ 10 AM PST
Ohio APEX Accelerator at Ohio University
How to do business with General Dynamics
10.08.25 @ 12 PM EST
Virginia APEX Accelerator
Webinar: Critical Considerations in Negotiating Federal Subcontracts
10.08.25 @ 12 PM EST
Washington APEX Accelerator
APEX: Prime Connect with Dutra Group and Nova Group
10.08.25 @ 8 AM PST
Advanced PortGen Virtual 2025: Indirect Cost Rates
10.08.25 @ 9 AM PST
Networking Know How
10.08.25 @ 9 AM PST
Local Government Purchasing & MRSC Rosters
10.08.25 @ 11 AM PST
Wage Determination – Service Contract Act or Davis Bacon Act
10.08.25 @ 3 PM PST
IN PERSON EVENTS
Illinois APEX Accelerator at Bradley University
APEX Day: Pathways to Procurement Success
10.08.25 @ 4:00 PM CST
801 W Main St, Peoria, IL 61606
Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC
How the Illinois APEX Accelerators Can Help Your Business
10.08.25 @ 1:00 PM CST
1817 S Neil St, Ste 100, Champaign, IL 61820
Illinois APEX Accelerator at CMAA & SDA
Coffee Chat with FEDs & SLEDs
10.08.25 @ 10:00 AM CST
1010 W 35th St, Ste 102, Chicago, IL 60609
Northwest Texas APEX Accelerator Centers
Cookies, Coffee & Contracting
10.08.25 @ 10 AM CDT
2300 N Western, Amarillo, TX 79124
Cookies & Contracting
10.08.25 @ 2 PM CDT
749 Gateway St, Building C, Abilene, TX, 79602
Cookies & Contracting
10.08.25 @ 2 PM CDT
6811 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413
Puerto Rico APEX Accelerator
Industry Day & Matchmaking Event
10.08.25 @ 8 AM AST
159 Calle Carlos F Chardon, San Juan, PR 00918
San Diego, Orange, Imperial APEX Accelerator
Small Business Expo – Celebrating National APEX Accelerator Day
10.08.25 @ 1 PM PST
1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069