AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE
All times are in Central Standard Time (CST) and are subject to change.
Monday, February 10, 2025
1:00pm-6:00pm
Conference Registration
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
5:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday, February 13, 2025
1:00pm-2:15pm
1:00pm-2:15pm
1:00pm-2:15pm
2:30pm-3:45pm
2:30pm-3:45pm
2:30pm-3:45pm
How to do Business with DSCA: Facility Clearance and Compliance with Federal Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) Regulations
Navigating the Complexities of Merger & Acquisition Transactions
1:00pm-2:15pm
2:30pm-3:45pm
2:30pm-3:45pm
4:00pm-5:15pm
4:00pm-5:15pm
4:00pm-5:15pm
Get Smart! How to Identify & Avoid Common SubK Mistakes as Prime or Sub
SBA Track
SBA Track
The Roadmap to Build DCAA-Compliant Indirect Rates
CPARS Evaluations -What to Know and Do About Them
Considering a JV - What to Know and Avoid
4:00pm-5:15pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
2:45pm-3:45pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
2:45pm-3:45pm
Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Why it Matters & Business Impact
Grow Your Business with SBA Guaranteed Contract Bonds
Keynote
9:00am-10:00am
Plenary Sessions
10:00am-12:00pm
Doing Business w/ Army & MDA
Holland & Knight Legal Session
Increasing Contracting Opportunities for MBEs with Corporate America
2:45pm-3:45pm
2:45pm-3:45pm
SBA Track
2:45pm-3:45pm
2:45pm-3:45pm
4:00pm-5:00pm
4:00pm-5:00pm
4:00pm-5:00pm
4:00pm-5:00pm
4:00pm-5:00pm
4:00pm-5:00pm
1:30pm-5:00pm
Exhibit Hall Registration & Set-Up
1:00pm-6:00pm
Conference & Matchmaking Registration
8:00am-5:15pm
Exhibit Hall Set-Up
8:00am-12:00pm
Exhibit Hall Open
1:00pm-5:15pm
Meet the Experts
1:00pm-5:15pm
Educational Pre-Intensive Sessions
1:00pm-5:15pm
VIP Reception*
*By Invitation Only
6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Conference & Matchmaking Registration
7:30am-5:00pm
Networking Breakfast
8:00am-9:00am
Exhibit Hall Open
8:00am-7:00pm
Welcome: Day 1
9:00am-9:15am
Networking Lunch
12:15pm-1:15pm
Educational Breakout Sessions
1:30pm-5:00pm
Networking Reception
Conference & Matchmaking Registration
8:00am-4:00pm
Networking Breakfast
8:00am-9:00am
Exhibit Hall Open
8:00am-5:00pm
Welcome: Day 2
9:00am-9:15am
Networking Lunch
12:15pm-1:15pm
Educational Breakout Sessions
1:30pm-5:00pm
Matchmaking
1:30pm-5:00pm
How to do Business with DSCA: Facility Clearance and Compliance with Federal Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) Regulations
Understanding the Most Successful Bid Protest Arguments
Secrets to Winning Proposals: What Contracting Officers Wish You Knew
Accessing Unlimited Capital for Small Businesses
Leveraging AI for Government Contracting Success
How to do Business w/ GSA
Misconceptions into Opportunities: Grow Your Business with ANCs and Tribes
Risk Mitigation Strategies in Today’s Construction Market
SBA Track
Ins and Outs of the Service Contract Act for 8(a) Contractors
GovCon Small Business Opportunities
Breaking the Code to Successful Federal Partnerships with Primes
Federal Market Outlook and Trends Impacting Small Businesses in 2025
SBA Track
Subcontracting Essentials for 8(a) Contractors
Technologies to Scale: Cultivating Your Toolkit in Times of Growth
Plenary Sessions
9:15am-11:30am
Awards
11:30am-12:00pm
America’s Seed Fund: Planting Seeds for Success under the SBIR/STTR Program
Federal Marketplace Strategies from Successful 8(a) Small Businesses
Maximizing the Fringe: Cause and Effect
2:45pm-3:45pm
2:45pm-3:45pm
SBA Track
Crafting a GSA Contract (or modifying one) for Success
GovCon Small Business Opportunities
Keys to Successful 8a Graduation
SBA Track
Matchmaking