Description
The 2026 Florida Panhandle Subcontracting Connections event is designed to connect local subcontractors with major prime contractors and government agencies. The event will feature face-to-face networking sessions, briefings from regional military and county leadership, and expert-led sessions on successful subcontracting strategies. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about upcoming regional projects and gain insights from decision-makers at Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, and local county purchasing offices. The event is free to attend, but registration is required.
• The event will take place on April 8, 2026, at the Santa Rosa Auditorium in Milton, FL.
• The event is hosted by the Florida APEX Accelerator at UWF.
• Attendees will have the opportunity to network with key representatives from Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, and local county purchasing offices.
• The event will feature presentations from the Florida APEX Accelerator Team, Small Business Office, Eglin AFB, and 1st Special Operations Contracting Squadron, Hurlburt, FL.