The annual event focuses on building business relationships among Veteran Business Owners, Prime Contractors and Federal Government Officials. Workshop topics will examine How to Start a Veteran-Owned Business, Business Development through Mentor Protege, Subcontracting Strategies and Becoming DCAA compliant.
Past sponsors and partners include: BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Small Business Administration, VA Small Business Development Center Network, The Virginia Technical Assistance Program, Freddie Mac, the Mason Enterprise Center, Signs by Saenz, among others.
During our Networking Luncheon, Exhibit hall and throughout the conference, participants will have the opportunity to network with representatives from the Navy, IRS, Department of Veteran Affairs, State Department, Small Business Administration, among other agencies, as well as with our sponsors and partners.
Since its founding in 2006, attendance has moer than doubled. Registration is limited to 250 in order to provide maximum interaction among attendees.
Draft Agenda
Two tracks:
The Reconnaissance Track is for businesses who have little or no experience in federal procurement and/or business ownership.
The Deployment Track is designed for veterans who have already broken into the federal marketplace and are seeking knowledge to grow.
7:30am Exhibitor/Sponsor Registration Opens
8:00am Attendee Registration Opens/Continental Breakfast
8:25am Welcome/Colors/Pledge
8:30am Welcome Remarks
8:35am Opening Speaker
8:45am Breakout Session 1
Reconnaissance Track - Emerging Trends: What does government buy?
Deployment Track - Subcontracting and Partnerships
10:00am Networking and Marketplace
11:30am Breakout Session 2
Reconnaissance Track - Be a Better Sub
Deployment Track - The Science of Pricing Your Proposal
12:45pm Lunch
1:50pm Introduction of Sponsors
2:00pm Murray Schooner Award
2:10pm Introduction of Keynote
2:15pm Keynote Speaker
3:05pm Closing Speaker
3:30pm Main Conference Concludes
3:45pm Vet to Vet Reception
