# CPUC Small and Diverse Business Expo

- Dates: 30 September 2026
- Location: South San Francisco Conference Center, South San Francisco, United States
- Address: 255 S. Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA, 94080
- Organiser: California Public Utilities Commission
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The CPUC Small and Diverse Business Expo promotes procurement opportunities and educates small and diverse businesses on how to work with state agencies, utilities, and other entities. It connects these businesses with procurement specialists and informs them about contract opportunities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/smallbusinessexpos)
- [Registration](https://ia.cpuc.ca.gov/rsvp/register.aspx?id=1083)
- [Agenda](https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/news-and-outreach/documents/bco/outreach/october-2025-expo-agenda-091725.pdf)

## Topics

- Business Services

## Where to stay

- **La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport N**: 440 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/s-san-francisco-california/la-quinta-san-francisco-airport-north/overview)
  - Phone: +1 650-583-2223
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport**: 460 m from the venue, 250 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, 94080
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfosoes-embassy-suites-san-francisco-airport/)
  - Phone: +1 650-589-3400
- **Ramada Limited San Francisco Airport North**: 490 m from the venue, 721 Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, 94080
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/south-san-francisco-california/ramada-limited-and-suites-san-francisco-airport/overview)
  - Phone: +1 650-583-7300
- **Hampton Inn San Francisco Airport**: 490 m from the venue, 300 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, 94080
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfohhhx-hampton-san-francisco-airport/)
  - Phone: +1 650-876-0200
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites**: 540 m from the venue, 127 West Harris Avenue, South San Francisco, 94080
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/sfofa)
- **Hotel Focus SFO**: 600 m from the venue
- **Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North**: 620 m from the venue, 550 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, 94080
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfohtht-home2-suites-san-francisco-airport-north/)
  - Phone: +1 650-822-1000
- **Park Pointe Hotel**: 760 m from the venue, 245 South Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, 94080
  - [Hotel website](https://parkpointehotel.com/)

## What people are saying

- [Conversation with Community Choice Aggregators on Opportunities for Local, Small, and Diverse Businesses](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0Fui8U6NaI)
- [Subcontracting Opportunities with Utilities’ Prime Contractors](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcDUjaj5-Uk)
- [How to Navigate Contract Opportunities with Energy Utilities](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o74I65s5Ow4)
- [How to Access Contract Opportunities with Communications, Cable, and Water Utilities](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujqM_P_Oi5Y)
- [How to Succeed through Utilities Supplier Diversity Programs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiIyG9tzHHE)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/cpuc-small-and-diverse-business-expo/