Want to win more procurement contracts in Western Sydney?
The Connection are inviting Western Sydney businesses to submit an Expression of Interest to the premier business matching initiative connecting local SMEs with active procurers from across Western Sydney.
How does it work?
Interested businesses need to submit their Expression of Interest by COB Wednesday 15th July 2026 to be considered for this event.
Businesses that best match the services and/or products that our buyers are looking to procure will be selected by our business matching panel and invited to attend.
Selected businesses will be scheduled to meet with active buyers and service providers from the list below. Each meeting will be one-on-one for a duration of 15 minutes.
Confirmed Buyers will be announced closer to date – You will be able to put through your preferences when Expression of Interest Submission Closes.
About the Event
Meet the Buyer: Strategic Matching Event is designed to elevate the visibility of Western Sydney SMEs and help establish new business relationships with buyers who have upcoming procurement needs for projects planned over the next 12 to 18 months.
Through a series of pre-scheduled, 15-minute one-on-one meetings, your business will gain direct access to major procurement opportunities and valuable industry insights.
This strategic networking event goes beyond conversations - it’s about opening doors, building long-term partnerships, and enhancing local capability. By supporting local suppliers, we strengthen Western Sydney’s economy and help create more local jobs.
What is the cost?
There is no cost to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for this event.
For EOIs that are successful in securing meetings, a registration fee will apply:
Construction Connect Members and Category Partners: 2 Complimentary Tickets
Members: $190 + GST (per EOI, includes 2 representatives)
Non-Members: $250 + GST (per EOI, includes 2 representatives)
For EOIs that are not matched for meetings but wish to attend the events to hear the Keynote Presentations and/or network with attendees, a reduced registration fee of $100 + GST per representative will apply.
Next Steps and T&Cs
1. All Expressions of Interest must be submitted via the Meet the Buyer - Strategic Matching Event Page on The Connection's website no later than COB Wednesday 15th July 2026 to be considered (for the purpose of the Expression of Interest please only register 1 representative per business).
2. Based on the information provided, businesses that best match the services and/or products that our buyers are looking to procure will be selected by our business matching panel.
3. Only businesses who have submitted an Expression of Interest will be considered for this event.
4. Selected businesses will be notified during the week beginning Monday 27th July 2026. A maximum of up to five (5) meetings may be scheduled for businesses, however there is no minimum guarantee on the number of meetings scheduled.
Successful EOIs will receive an invoice for the event registration fee -
Members: $190.00 + GST | Non-Members: $250 + GST
Businesses who were not matched for meetings will then be invited to attend at a reduced registration fee of $100 + GST
5. Acceptance to attend and payment of the registration fee (if applicable) will be required within 3 working days of notification. All attendees must be pre-registered for the event
6. Once acceptance has been received and payment has been made (if applicable), an event information kit which includes your personalised meeting schedule, will be e-mailed to you.
7. Meetings will be limited to 15 minutes. At the 15-minuate mark, representatives will be asked to move to their next meeting. If representatives arrive late, they will only have the remaining time allotted for that meeting.
8. Should representatives from a business exhibit unacceptable behaviour during a meeting, the Buyer or Connection Staff have the right to conclude the meeting before the 15 minute period. If the representative continues to exhibit unacceptable behaviour, they will be asked to leave the event.
Click here for The Connection Event Terms & Conditions
