During this event, announcements are made concerning contract awards, business partnerships and relationships that have resulted from participation in Showcase for Commerce. Many of the exhibitors and prime contractors or subcontractors announce company expansions, startups and collaborations.

The announcements made during the press conference encompass contract awards ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to multimillion-dollar contracts and from single-year to multi-year contract efforts. In the past decade, Showcase for Commerce has generated more than $2 billion in contracts.