The city of Aurora invites contractors, consultants and suppliers interested in bidding on city contracts to the 2026 Contractor Education and Networking Summit taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Hyatt Regency Denver Anschutz Medical Campus, 13200 E. 14th Place.

The event, designed specifically for businesses seeking to learn how to do business with the city through procurement and contracting opportunities, will include educational presentations from several city of Aurora divisions, including Purchasing, Risk Management, the Building Division/Permitting, and Tax and Licensing, with a special feature on upcoming contracting opportunities.

City departments including Aurora Water, Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Open Space, IT, Fleet and Facilities will host informational tables to talk with attendees and share additional upcoming opportunities in design consulting, construction, operating and maintenance services, as well as procurement requirements such as insurance and bidding procedures. Contractor and supplier attendees will walk through the exhibition hall to meet with departments; no vendor booth setup is required or expected.

This year’s event will also feature representatives from Denver International Airport, who will provide support and resources for businesses pursuing government contracts. Additionally, representatives from Colorado APEX Accelerators, the Center for Community Wealth and the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be available to offer guidance and tools for businesses looking to compete for government contracting opportunities.

Interpretation services in Spanish will be available. A light breakfast will also be provided. For questions, call 303.739.7055 (English) or 720.372.3792 (Spanish). To register, visit AuroraGov.org/CENS2026.

Note: This event is not intended for general business owners seeking information on permitting or operating a business in the city.