| Dates | October 28-29, 2026 |
| Event Hours |
Oct 28 (Wed): 8:00am-5:30pm ET Oct 29 (Thu): 8:00am-3:00pm ET |
| Venue | Empire State Plaza - Albany, NY |
| Agenda | https://tools.eventpower.com/agenda_module/schedule/display/26NY-GOVBUY?agenda_id=2831 |
| Website | https://26ny-govbuy.epwebsite.com/ |
| Is this show using API? | Disabled |
| Membership Search | |
| eP Team |
Project Manager: Sharla Warren Registration Manager: Sue Comer, Ariel Ordonez Exhibits Manager: Andrea McRae Speaker Manager: Claudia Niewar |
Customer Service
| CS Lead + Support Lead | Kat, Pao |
| CS Service/s Required | |
| Customer Service Email | govbuy@eventpowersupport.com |
| Customer Service Phone | +1 (772) 732-1387 |
| General Support Email | |
| Full FAQs Provided to Attendees | https://26ny-govbuy.epwebsite.com/FAQ |
| ShoApp Link | https://tools2.eventpower.com/event_app/user/login/26NY-GOVBUY |
General Information / Overview
| Registration Desk Location | |
| Registration Desk Hours | |
| Venue Floor Plan | |
| Wifi Information |
Yes, Wi-Fi is available. Attendees may enjoy complimentary wireless access in all meeting rooms and public spaces. This internet is available for general browsing only. Please log in to the “OGS-Convention” wireless network. Password: ESPCC1976 |
| Dress code | GOVBUY attire is business casual. |
| Continuing Education | |
| Headshot Information |
Registration
| Registration | https://26ny-govbuy.epwebsite.com/Registration |
| Do I have to select sessions before the conference? |
Yes, session selection is mandatory this year. If you do not pre-select sessions, you will be asked to wait until the start of the session to enter based on available space. Room monitors will be scanning badges at each breakout room door to verify registration.
Note: As of 10/8, session selection isn’t available just yet as we are still finalizing the agenda. Once it becomes available, attendees will receive an email notification with instructions.
As of 10/16, the detailed agenda is now available. As of 10/20, the session selection email has been sent. |
| Concurrent Sessions are full |
"You may keep checking back on the Sessions tab of your attendee portal, as attendees may switch their sessions or cancel their registration.
For CS: Breakout sessions will not be recorded. 10/23 - We may be able to add 5 more seats to concurrent sessions. Add interested attendees and their requested sessions here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IZLN7rnBXt1kHP97DUIoNG8pCdUFaxFRyde9d7XOYOY/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Ariel is managing this list. |
| Will sessions be recorded? | Only select sessions will be recorded. At this time (as of 10/8/26), recordings are planned for the opening session, the mega session—which we are preparing to announce and make public on the website—and the awards session. |
| Cancellation policy |
To cancel your registration at any time, please email govbuy@eventpowersupport.com.
For CS: No cancellation fee. Full refunds. |
Housing & Transportation
| Hotel |
Be sure to book your hotel reservations as early as possible. Follow the link below to browse available hotels and make your reservation. Per diem government rates are available at most hotels on a space-available basis. |
Speakers
| Call for Presenters | |
| Deadline |
Exhibitors / Sponsors
| Prospectus | https://tools.eventpower.com/exhibit_reports/prospectus/display/26NY-GOVBUY |
| Booth Inclusions |
Exhibit hall/booth passes are for exhibit hall and general session access only. (No breakout session access.) |
| Carpeting Information | The convention hall space (upper, mid and center) is carpeted. all other spaces are tile flooring including the base of the egg. |
| Additional Booth |
Note: A vendor can't purchase two MWBE/SDVOB booths. |
| Certificate of Insurance - Certificate Holder Info (Use Address) |
It should be OGS's address: |
| Sample COI | https://ogs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2019/07/SampleCertificateofInsurance.pdf |
| Floor Plan | https://floorplanner.eventpower.com/?modify_showcode=26NY-GOVBUY&id=403&mode=selection |
| Is it correct that the meeting room booths don't show up on the floor plan? | Correct, the meeting room 6 rooms were all set up under one main company and not for sale for exhibitors to select from. We were provided a list of the exhibitor names and locations but the organization assigned their booths. |
| Exhibitor Kit | https://eventpower-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/fl_attachment:Gov_Buy_2026_1_/v1/media/New%20York%20State%20Office%20of/26ny-govbuy/show_editor_asset/gmqhurho0iz4oxaawkuv.pdf |
| Power/Electricity | Exhibitors will need to answer "Yes" to the "Do you need power at your booth?" question on the "Exhibitor Kit and Power Request" tab in their portal, and we'll provide it for them. |
| Exhibit Hall Schedule | |
| Contact for Exhibitors/Sponsors | Please contact govbuy@eventpowersupport.com or (772)732-1387. |