Procurement and Business Services invites NC State purchasers, department buyers, faculty and staff to the 15th Annual MarketPlace Expo on Wednesday, November 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center.

This annual event offers campus team members a direct opportunity to connect face to face with vendor representatives, explore new product offerings, discuss specialized departmental needs, and learn about upcoming catalog updates across the NC State MarketPlace. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and pick up some great vendor swag while you’re there.

Welcome Our New MarketPlace Suppliers

This year’s expo features a special showcase welcoming three brand-new vendors to our MarketPlace network:

• Steamboat Marketing: Expanding our purchasing options with specialized, high-quality product solutions delivered directly to campus.
• Progressive Graphics: Offering custom promotional products, apparel, and branding strategies tailored to elevate your department’s marketing efforts.
• AVI-SPL: Bringing top-tier audio-visual and video conferencing solutions to campus, from classroom tech to full-scale design and installation.

Be sure to drop by their booths during the event to meet their teams, view product samples, and learn how their offerings can streamline your department’s upcoming projects.

Lunch Sponsored by Graybar + Grab-and-Go Options

To keep you fueled while you network, lunch will be provided courtesy of our generous returning sponsor, Graybar, along with our participating MarketPlace suppliers.

Attendees can enjoy a selection of local food trucks parked outside the venue. For those on a tight schedule, convenient grab-and-go lunch options will also be available, so you can quickly grab a bite, browse the supplier booths and get back to your day without missing a beat.

Mark Your Calendars!

• What: 15th Annual MarketPlace Expo
• When: Wednesday, November 5, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Where: McKimmon Conference and Training Center (1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC)
• Who: NC State faculty, staff and MarketPlace customers.

Be on the lookout for an announcement in the coming weeks, where we will provide registration links, booth layouts and the vendor line-up.