| 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. Connection instructions will be provided in the “Know Before You Go” email sent prior to the conference. |
| 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. |
| Cancellation policy | If you are a private sector or small business attendee, you may cancel your registration without penalty by Friday, October 2, 2026, close of business. After that, no refunds will be issued. |
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.) |
| Floor Plan | |
| 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 |
| Exhibit Hall Schedule |
Exhibitor Load-in: October 27th, 12PM-7PM
Show Time: October 28th-8am October 29th - 8am-2pm
Exhibitor Load: October 29th -2pm |
| Contact for Exhibitors/Sponsors | Please contact govbuy@eventpowersupport.com or (772)732-1387. |