Overview
The 9th Annual CT Supplier Connection Growth Summit is designed to help the region’s small suppliers meet with large buyers and prime contractors in Connecticut, strengthen the local supply chain community, and foster its growth and ability to grow in an ever-changing and challenging market.
The centerpiece of the Supplier Connection Growth Summit is the Business MatchMaker. Suppliers will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one (virtually) with buyers from some of the largest buying organizations in our area. MatchMaker Meetings will take place over one and half days, with each lasting approx. 15 minutes.
Last year, we hosted over 225 one-on-one supplier meetings with 20 buyers from the region’s largest corporations and buying groups at the Supplier Growth Summit and overall, through our twice-a-year Summits & MatchMaker events, we have enabled more than 2,000 such meetings. At the Summit Kickoff Sessions, and other workshops throughout the year, we have brought together members of leading buying organizations, state government officials, and other representatives from support organizations to increase awareness of various programs that are designed to assist small and diverse suppliers.
Join us for our Keynote Session and Kickoff on November 19th from 9am – 11:45am.
MatchMaker Sessions – Meet One-on-One with Buyers
Again this year, we are being joined by buyers from some of the region’s leading manufacturers’ procurement groups, including:
Presentations will include:
Opening Remarks and Welcome
Keynote Presentation
Panel Discussions
Tips and Instructions to Optimize Your Growth Summit Experience
The Keynote and Kickoff Session will be followed by the opening of the Virtual Networking Lounge (your home base for the Summit), where you can chat with buyers, prime contractors and other Tier 2 suppliers to make new business connections and expand your sales and marketing efforts.
The MatchMaker will start at 12:30 pm on November 19th and run through 5pm on November 20th. You will have the opportunity to request meetings with buyers who then accept meetings as space permits on their schedule.
There are no fees to register and attend this event. Once you register to attend the Supplier Connection Growth Summit, you will receive an email package around the 2nd week of November with more information on the MatchMaker and how to request meetings.
Agenda
Agenda for 2025 Annual CT Supplier Connection Growth Summit & MatchMaker
Wednesday November 19th, 2025
Welcome and Introductions
Steven Semaya
Program Director, CT Supplier Connection
Keynote Presentation: To Be Announced
Speakers and Panel Discussions To Be Announced
MatchMaker Process & Networking Lounge Introduction
Closing Remarks
Steven Semaya
Program Director, CT Supplier Connection
Networking Lounge opens
MatchMaking Meetings
Thursday November 20th, 2025
MatchMaking Meetings
Chris Jackson – Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Chris is Deloitte Private’s Technology Leader and has responsibility for Consulting’s Mid-Market and Private Company technology strategy, operating approach and solution alignment for mid-market, high growth and privately held companies. He’s involved with Deloitte’s Cloud efforts across the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector in addition to Consulting’s Cloud ERP efforts within the Deloitte Private marketplace.
Chris has broad international business experience and is also skilled in IT Risk. A frequently requested speaker on global competitiveness, technology strategy, and emerging technologies. Chris was recently named to Ad Weeks 2018 Top 50 Indispensable Media, Marketing and Tech Players.
George Van Antwerp Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP
George is a leader in Deloitte’s pharmacy and PBM practice. He has worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years serving health plans, PBMs, retail and specialty pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and integrated delivery networks. Georges focus has been growth strategies, clinical programs, consumer engagement strategies, operating model changes, and M&A work. George led Deloitte’s efforts to help our clients address the opioid crisis, and he has been a frequent speaker on health related topics at a number of conferences including sPCMA, PBMI, and AHIP in 2018.
Prior to Deloitte, George worked at Express Scripts, inVentiv Health, and several start-ups including Silverlink Communications.
Event Sponsor
CT Supplier Connection would like to thank The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development for
sponsoring the 9th, Annual CT Supplier Connection Growth Summit!
