PRE-INTENSIVE SESSIONS: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Advance Executive Training for ANCs, Tribes & NHOs - Hillary Freund, Holland & Knight LLP; Kelsey Hayes, Holland & Knight LLP & Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP

OSDBUs & SBLOs: Bridge the Gap MeetUp - Kimberly Ball, USAID, OSDBU; Frances Bond, USAID, OSDBU; Gregory Buchholz-White, ACDI/VOCA & Doan Ly Nguyen, HUD, OSDBU

Davis Bacon Regulation Updates - Josh Dennis, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Andrew March, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt & Chris Slottee, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Federal Market Outlook & Trends Impacting Small Businesses in 2024 - Kevin Plexico, Deltek

CMMC 2.0 & NIST 800-171r3: Timeline, Impact, & Strategies to Prepare - Eric Crussius, Holland & Knight LLP & Stuart Itkin, NeoSystems

2024 Veteran Certification Program Updates & Process - John Perkins, SBA

Exploring Agency Insights: Navigating Small Business Resources - Darlene Bullock, DHS; Denise Benjamin-Sirmons, EPA; Jean Lin Pao, HUD & Exodie Roe, GSA


Synergies & Success: Harnessing the Power of Associations for Small Business Growth - Barbara Ashe, VIP; Janelle Askew, NVSBC; Michelle Burnett, HUBZone Council; Angela Dingle, WIPP & Sonji Franklin, NMSDC

What is Enough? A Social Disadvantage Narrative Workshop in the Wake of Ultima - Carissa Siebeneck Anderson, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot, Sandra Barrett, SBA; Jared Doebritsch, SBA; John Klein, SBA & Van Tran, SBA


Strategies for Growth: A Spotlight on Small Business Opportunities - Ben Skyles, ProSource360, Shannon Jackson, HHS; Sharon Ridley, VA; Tyra Redus, DOT & George Sears, USDA

Behind the Curtain: Unveiling Success in Joint Ventures Sustainable Success - Allison Giddens, WIN-Tech, Poupak Afshar, Easy Dynamics; Justin DePalmo, GDIT; Andy Sauer, Sentinel Blue & Amy Williams, Coalfire Federal

Five Essential Tips to Maximize the Benefits of a Debriefing - Rachael Haley, Berenzweig Leonard LLP & Stephanie Wilson, Berenzweig Leonard LLP

SBA’s Office of Government Contracting: Let’s Talk Prime Contracting, Subcontracting, COC, NMR & Size - Pam Beavers, SBA; Janette Fasano, SBA; Nicholas Manalisay, SBA; Francine Morris, SBA; Tanika Pierce, SBA; Rosetta Rodwell, SBA & Carol Thompson, SBA

EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Contracting Triumph: Strategies for Government Procurement - Marlietha Williams, Federal Reserve Bank, Kimberly Ball, USAID & Ruby Crenshaw-Lawrence, DCSA

Strategic Alliances & Mastering Collaboration with Primes in the Federal Arena - Rita Brooks, SAIC, Alex Agyemang, Booz Allen Hamilton; Tyler Brooks-Craft, CGI Federal; Gwen Johnson, Parsons; Meredith Koons, ContiFederal & Shawn Ralston, AECOM

Understanding & Remaining Under the SBA’s 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Thresholds - Lynnette Leidwinger, Cherry Bekaert; Carol Marin, Cherry Bekaert LLP; Eric Poppe, Cherry Bekaert LLP & Traci Shepps, Cherry Bekaert LLP

Dating, Marriage, & Avoiding Divorce: Eliminating Failure in Mentor/Protégé Relationships - Gloria Larkin, TargetGOV, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, PilieroMazza PLLC; Ted Gattino, Taggert Brown & Associates Inc & Donna Huneycutt, Benedex Robotics

Before the Storm: How Business Leaders Can Best Prepare their Companies for Success When it Comes to Litigate - Ryan Bradel, Ward & Berry, PLLC & Virginia Robinson, THTBC

Government Contracting & Business Development (GCBD): Updates & Changes to Small Business Programs - Robert DuHart, SBA, Lori Gillen, SBA; Andrieka McCane, SBA; Francine Morris, SBA & Dr. Donna Peebles, SBA

OSDBU Insights for Government Contracting Success - Edward DeLisle, Thompson Hine LLP, Anne Bannister, NAVSEA; Kimberly Dávila, DIA; Kathryn Liebler, NAVAIR, OSDBU & Donna Ragucci, TREAS

The Art of Storytelling: A Business Growth Catalyst - Krystn Macomber, Summit Strategy & Christa Williams, Bank of America

Partnering with AI Companies: How to Contract for IP Ownership - Amanda Merced, Ward & Berry, PLLC

Key Tactics for Successful 8(a) M&A Transactions - Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, PilieroMazza PLLC & Abby Baker, PilieroMazza PLLC

SBA’S Financial Reporting & DCAA-Compliant Accounting for Government Contracts - Stephanie Ballard, Defense Contract Audit Agency; Sue Chon, GRF CPA; Gerard Leonard, Defense Contract Audit Agency & Steve Lyons, GRF CPA

8(a) Application: Things You Need to Know - Jared Doebritsch, SBA & Van Tran, SBA

Debriefings & Bid & Size Protests, What Executives Need to Know - Hillary Freund, Holland & Knight LLP; Kelsey Hayes, Holland & Knight LLP & Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP

Supplier Diversity in the Private Sector - Elizabeth Sullivan, Madison Group, Antoine McNeal, Amazon Business; Lisa King, IBM; Earnest Williams, bioMerieux, Inc & Michael Williams, AT&T

The Necessity of Adaptive Leadership - Roni Briggs, OSIYO Group

Will Your Benefit Program Help or Hurt Your Next Bid? - Taylor Boon, Boon

Beyond the Hype: How AI Can Help 8(a) Businesses Accelerate Growth - Kevin Bracato, Technomile

If You Like FREE Training, You are Only 1 Click Away! - Sandra Barrett, SBA & Terri Denison, SBA

GENERAL SESSION: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024

NASA’s Strategies to Increase Opportunities for Small Disadvantaged Businesses & Help them Soar! - Robert Medina, NASA & Karla Smith Jackson, NASA

EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024

SBA’s Affiliation Rules: Is Your Small Business Actually Small? - Matthew Schoonover, Schoonover & Moriarty LLC

Navigating Procurement Paths: Opportunities for Small Businesses - Brandilynn Collins Garrison, Amazon Web Services, Thaddeus Martin, AMC; Sharon Morrow, DTRA; Valerie Oliver, USACE & Paul Ward, USSOCOM


Win More Government Contracts By Leveraging Your GSA Schedule - Michael LeJeune, RSM Federal Speakers: Jon Barker, Strategic Growth Advisors (SGA) & Rich Earnest, Earnest Consulting Group

Sparking Growth: Identifying Opportunities & Overcoming Challenges as an SMB - Jacob Borgeson, Unanet, Bill Graham, Advon Construction; Caleb Malcolm, Lumbee Tribe Enterprises, LLC & Brandon Potter, Strategic Solutions International, LLC


Assessment Success! How To Prep for CMMC Level 2 Certification - Derek Kernus, DTS Consulting Speakers: Fernando Machado, Cybersec Investments; Justin Orcutt, Microsoft; Charlie Ramsey, IVA’AL Solutions, LLC & Edward Tourinsky, DTS Consulting

Get to Know the REFRESHED HUBZone Program - Lori Gillen, SBA & JaWanda Jones, SBA

Business as an 8(a) Company in the Transitional Years - Cassius Butts, Global Leader Group; Jon DeVore, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot & John Shoraka, GovContractPros

Effective Teaming Agreements & How to Avoid Horror Stories - Jacob Broussard, Schwabe, Williamson, & Wyatt; Andrew March, Schwabe, Williamson, & Wyatt & Chris Slottee, Schwabe, Williamson, & Wyatt

The GovCon Guide to Collaborating with Non-Civilian Agencies - Robert Misulich, The Aleut Corporation, Roberto Acosta, AFNWC; Carlen Capenos, DISA; Tim Cole, MDA & Jeffrey Mellott, AFMC


The SBA Mentor-Protégé Program: All Your Questions Answered - Tracey Ebb-Murphy, SBA & KA Perkins, SBA

PRE-INTENSIVE SESSIONS: MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023

ANC, Tribal & NHO Legal Session - Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP; Leila George-Wheeler, Holland & Knight LLP

M&A of Government Contractors Session - Christopher Slottee, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Jean Back, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Dan Eller, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Trevor Livingston, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Andrew March, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Charmin Shiely, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Once 8(a), Always 8(a)? Myth vs Reality Session - Randy Miller, U.S. Small Business Administration

The Power of Storytelling to Win More Business Session - Krystn Macomber, Summit Strategy; Christa Williams VP Government Contracting, Bank of America

The Impact of Recent and Pending Cybersecurity Regulation on 8(a) Organizations and Strategies to Affordably Achieve and Maintain Compliance - Stuart Itkin, NeoSystems LLC; Ben Tchoubineh, Phoenix TS

Joint Ventures Gone Wrong - Pitfalls & Lessons-Learned Session - Steven Robert, U.S. Small Business Administration; Carissa Siebeneck Anderson Of Counsel, Birch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot; Mark Hagedorn, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Small Business Administration; Kanika Perkins, U.S. Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Program

DAY I PLENARY SESSIONS: TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023

SBA Updates: Legal Rules & Reg - John Klein, U.S. Small Business Administration

CMMC Session - Stuart Itkin, NeoSystems LLC; Ben Tchoubineh, Phoenix TS

EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Doing Business with Federal Agencies Session - Matthew Elliott, DLA Land & Maritime; Charles Williams, NASA

8(a) Participants and the False Claims Act: Are You Ready for Increased Enforcement? Session - Matthew Finberg, Piliero Mazza

Inflation and the Government’s Stance on Reimbursing Contract Costs Session - Ryan Bradel, Ward & Berry; Stephen "Chase" Kunk, Capital Edge Consulting Inc.; Craig Stetson, Capital Edge Consulting Inc.

Tips & Tricks to working with the Department of Defense Session - Edward DeLisle, Thompson Hine LLP; Kathy Kinnett, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Scott Kiser, U.S. Air Force; Arveice Washington, U.S. Department of the Navy

Special Rules Applicable to ANCs Session - Stowell Holcomb, Jackson Holcomb LLP

How to Work with Large Prime Contractors Session - Rita Brooks, SAIC; Tyler Brooks-Craft, CGI; Daniel Hart, Siemens

Facility Clearance Process & Potential Pitfalls - Matthew Kitzman, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)

Construction Panel: JV's, Bona Fide & SBA Issues Session - Greg Koger, Holland & Knight LLP; Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP

DAY II PLENARY SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023

Keynote by the U.S. Secretary of the Navy - Carlos Del Toro

OSDBU Director Panel & Q&A - Shannon Jackson, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; Francine Morris, National Science Foundation; Jamala Peyton, U.S. Agency for International Development; Sharon Ridley, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

PRE-INTENSIVE SESSIONS: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Advanced Executive Training - Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP; Hillary Freund, Holland & Knight LLP

Critical Elements for Making Your Proposal Stand Out - Krystn Macomber, Summit Strategy; Edward Spenceley, Bank of America

The Service Contract Act: Issues and Solutions for Government Contractors and their Subcontractors - Alex Major, McCarter & English; Vanessa Quinones, GSA National; Jeff Ramsey, Assured Partners

Financing for 8(a) Government Contractors - Jackie Robinson-Burnette, Senior Executive Service Solutions; Patrick Thom, Action Capital; Peter Timbas, TFN Lending; Teresa Moon, Parabilis

Leveraging GSA Purchasing Programs to Win More Government Contracts - Cristi Suhadolnik, Capitol 50 Consultants Inc; Rich Earnest, Earnest Consulting Group; Michael LeJuene, RSM Federal

Diversify Your Pipeline: Supplier Diversity Initiatives Outside of the Federal Marketplace - Jullian Bailey, State of Georgia, Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), State Purchasing Division (SPD); Antwaun Griffin, Amazon Business; Derek Farias, Philips Healthcare

What to Expect During a CMMC Voluntary Assessment - Bill Wootton, C3 Integrated Solutions

Get to Know Your Resources - Marie Myszkier, Florida PTAC; Candace Waterman, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP); Barbara Ashe, Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP); Michelle Burnett, HUBZone Council

Data Security: The intersection of Physical Security and Cybersecurity - Jason Ezzell, Brawley; Jody Baldwin, Brawley; Jason Aguilar, Network Integrity; Matt Shoonover

Managing CMMC: Strategies for Small Businesses - Greg Powers, NeoSystems; Ed Bassett, NeoSystems

EXPO STAGE EDUCATIONAL SERIES: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Selling Dual Use Technology: You know the Why, Let's Talk about the How - Amanda Merced, Ward & Berry, PLLC

Who Said It Best™ Elevator Pitch Competition: Workshop & Coaching - Gloria Larkin, TargetGov

DAY I EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Bid Now, Win Later: Designing a Profitable Pipeline - Carlos Garcia, Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation

Doing Business with the Department of Defense - Ed DeLisle, Thompson Hine LLP; Liz Walker, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Arveice Washington, Navy; Tim Cole, Missile Defense Agency; Kyle Beagle, National Guard Bureau; Paul Ward, SOCOM

Is Your Business Prepared to Capitalize on 2023 Growth Opportunities? - Kevin Plexico, Deltek

Using Compliance to Win More Business - Rich Wilkinson, Unanet

How to do Business with Specialized Government Agencies - Roni Briggs Moderator OSIYO Group; Charles Williams, NASA; Ivette Luz Jorge, US Customs & Border Protection; Bianca Henderson, Naval Facilities and Engineer Command; Gregory Santiago, Air Force Installations & Mission Support Center

M-22-03 Equity in Procurement and Executive Order 13895 - Calvin Mitchell, U.S. Department of Education; MichelleWarren, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Wonzie Gardner, National Science Foundation; Angela Washington, Minority Business Development Agency

Considerations for 8(a) Participants, Graduates, and their Contracts in M&A Transactions - Isaias "Cy"Alba, Piliero Mazza LLC; Abby Baker, Piliero Mazza LLC; Pete Ragone, SC&H Group; Ken Dodds, Live Oak Bank

Procurement Readiness: Tips & Advice from the Experts - Diane Dempsey, BAE Systems; Suzanne Raheb, Lockheed Martin; Camille Geiger, Boeing; Crystal King, Raytheon

SBA Enforcement & Compliance: Key Issues & the Role of the Inspector General - Hillary Freund, Holland & Knight LLP; Kelsey Hayes, Holland & Knight LLP; Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP

EXPO STAGE EDUCATIONAL SERIES: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Subcontracting Rules of the Road - How to Navigate the Winding Roads of Subcontracting Within the 8(a) Program - Paige Spratt, Chris Slottee, Andrew March, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Advanced Tactics & Strategies for Communicating Your Past Performance and Accelerating Revenue - Joshua Frank, RSM Federal; Anna Urman, Department of State

Changing Course: Contract Mods, REAs, & Terminations - Mark R. "Hawk"Thomas, Reid Law PC

How to Build an Ethics & Compliance Program on a Small Business Budget - Karen Ell, Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corp

SBA SERIES: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Secrets to Submitting a Successful 8(a) Application - Sandra Barrett, Mark Hagedorn, U.S. Small Business Administration

Introduction to HUBZone Application & Recertification - Laura Maas, U.S. Small Business Administration

Navigating the WOSB Program Application - Alisa Sheard, U.S. Small Business Administration

DAY 2 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Powerhouse Resources: The Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) - Ron Perry, National 8(a) Association; Farooq Mitha, U.S. Department of Defense; Calvin Mitchell, U.S. Department of Education; Austin "AJ" Johnson, Marine Corps Systems Command; Kimberly Ball, U.S. Agency for International Development; Paul Ross, U.S. Department of Energy; Sharon Ridley, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Darlene Bullock, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Jean Lin Pao, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Donna Ragguci, U.S. Department of Treasury; Kimberly Buehler, U.S. Department of the Army; Shannon Jackson, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Contract Opportunities Direct from Agencies - Elizabeth Sullivan, Madison Services Group, Inc.; Marleitha Williams, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Exodie Roe, U.S. General Services Administration; Denise Sirmons, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Ron Saville, Air Force

Capturing Past Performance - Jon DeVore, BHBC; Gloria Larkin, TargetGov

Exiting the 8(a) Program? What Now? - Cassius Butts, Capital Fortitude Business Advisors; Krystal Brumfield, U.S. General Services Administration, Office of Government-Wide Policy; Daniel Sowders, Broadleaf Inc; Ben Skyles, ProSource360

Upcoming Construction Opportunities at Sandia National Laboratories - Laura Lovato, Sandia National Labs

How to Work with Large Primes to Expand your Portfolio - Rita Brooks, SAIC; Meredith Koons, Conti Federal; Tyler Brooks-Craft, CGI Federal; Shawn Ralston, AECOM; Gwen Johnson, Parsons

EXPO STAGE EDUCATIONAL SERIES: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Native Hawaiian Organizations: Dispelling the Myth - Michael Anderson, Nakupuna Companies; Shannon Edie, NHO Association

Red Flags to Avoid When Forming Mentor Protégé Relationships - Robb Wong, FedSolve, LLC; Jimmy Zhou, Cohn Resznick

SBA SERIES: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Got My 8(a) Certification: Now What? - Sandra Barrett, Jo Ann Lawrence, U.S. Small Business Administration

All Things Mentor-Protégé Program - Kanika Perkins, U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA Director's Panel - Sandra Barrett, U.S. Small Business Administration; Donna Peebles, U.S. Small Business Administration; Alisa Sheard, U.S. Small Business Administration; Laura Maas, U.S. Small Business Administration; Kanika Perkins, U.S. Small Business Administration

PRE-INTENSIVE SESSIONS: MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2022

ANC, Tribal & NHO Legal Session - Leila S. George-Wheeler, Holland & Knight LLP; Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight LLP

Effective Teaming Agreements & How to Avoid Horror Stories - Robert J. Misulich, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Christopher Slottee, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Bidding to Winning: Best Practices for Competitive Rates - Parker Barrineau, FCE Benefit Administrators, Inc.; Olessia Smotrova, OST Global Solutions, Inc.

Influencing an RFP During Acquisition - Michael LeJeune, RSM Federal; Matthew Schoonover, Schoonover & Moriarty LLC

CMMC: CUI & Enclave Options - Ed Bassett, NeoSystems LLC

Grow or Go: Small Business Life Cycle Maturity - Roni Briggs, OSIYO Group; Meghan Leemon, PilieroMazza PLLC; Edward Spenceley, Bank of America

DAY I PLENARY SESSIONS: TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022

SBA Updates & SBA Updates: Legal Rules & Regs - Jackson S. Brossy, SBA; Mike Fong, SBA; Steven Brown, Alaska District SBA; Mark Hagedorn, SBA; John Klein, SBA; Theresa Meers, SBA

CMMC/Cyber: DoD - Ed Bassett, NeoSystems LLC; Pamela Brunson, National Guard Bureau; Shelby Butler, NAVAIR; Joseph McWilliams, Air Force

EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Doing Business with Federal Agencies - Nicole Jackson, HUD; Calvin Mitchell, Education

The Benefits & Burdens of “Affiliation” - Christopher Slottee, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Robert J. Misulich, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Business Systems Status & the Impact on Your Business - Ryan Berry, Ward & Berry PLLC; Brendan Halloran, Cherry Bekaert LLP

Doing Business with the Army Corps of Engineers - Kathy Kinnett, USACE, Alaska District; Randy Miller, SBA & Michelle Morales, USACE, Sacramento District

2022 Prime Updates - Susan Moser, Cherry Bekaert LLP; Rita Brooks, SAIC; Tyler Brooks-Craft, CGI Federal; Tricia Edmonds, Amazon Web Services

Mergers & Acquisitions - Jon DeVore, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot; Kenneth Dodds, Live Oak Bank

Procurement Collusion Strikeforce Briefing for 8(a) Small Businesses - Nolan J. Mayther, U.S. Department of Justice

SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program and Joint Ventures - Leila George-Wheeler, Holland & Knight PLLC; Robert Tompkins, Holland & Knight PLLC

Trending Impacts to the Government Construction Contracting Industry - Edward DeLisle, Offit Kurman

DAY II PLENARY SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022

NASA OSBP - Glenn Delgado, The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)

NASA SBS Panel - Richard L. Mann, NASA; Robert O. Betts, NASA; Kandace P. Chappell, NASA; Kay S. Doane, NASA; Troy E. Miller, NASA; Christine L. Munroe, NASA; Robert E. Watts, NASA

NASA SEWP Update - Darlene E. Coen, NASA

OSDBU Panel - Ron Perry, National 8(a) Association; Kimberly Ball, USAID; SBS PanelCalvin Mitchell, Education; Jean Pao, HUD; Ron Pierce, Energy; Donna Ragucci, Treasury; Exodie Roe, GSA