Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is inviting Angelenos to attend her third annual Sports and Entertainment Procurement Summit on Monday, September 28 at the LA Convention Center, a free event aimed at helping local businesses tap into opportunities tied to upcoming major global events.
This year, Mayor Bass will take part in a moderated fireside chat with LA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Interested Angelenos can RSVP online, and B-roll and photos from last year's summit are also available.
"Through my Sports and Entertainment Procurement Summit, we're making sure LA's business owners are ready to compete and win major contracts ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games," said Mayor Bass. "With an expected $40 billion in economic opportunity from the LA28 Games, I'm hoping entrepreneurs will join me to access these critical resources, hear from industry experts and learn how they can take their business to the next level ahead of this global moment for Los Angeles."
Launched in 2024 by Mayor Bass, the summit provides local businesses with support and resources for upcoming major global events coming to Los Angeles. Last year, it hosted more than 1,600 local businesses and entrepreneurs, who had access to networking opportunities, resources and procurement guidance to help them compete for contracts. Industry leaders also provided insights into their planning and preparation for major upcoming sporting events.
Beyond the summit, Mayor Bass has taken multiple actions to support the LA business community, including launching RELAY28, a regional coalition connecting local workers to jobs and helping businesses prepare for the 2028 Games' workforce needs, and securing more than $45 million in contracts for local and small businesses through her ProcureLA program.
Other actions include issuing Executive Directive 19 to reduce delays in City approval processes and simplify permitting, starting the City's Contract Financing Program with a $1M donation from Banc of California, finalizing the expansion and modernization of the LA Convention Center, and announcing the new Business Navigator website for local small businesses.