Micro Session Theater
The Micro Session Theater in the Exhibit Hall will provide 20-minute micro sessions on a variety of topics, including informational discussions, small business topics and professional development. Grab a quick cup of coffee and stop by the Theater to hear great topics and expert insights in just a few minutes.
*Schedule subject to change
| 2024 Micro Session Theater | ||
| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | ||
| Time | Session | Presenter |
| 1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds | Peter Gibbs, Foundation Surety |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. | Collaborative Relationships: Avoid Common Pitfalls to Successful Construction Partnering | Lauren McFadden, McFadden Partnering Group |
| 2:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Increase Your Post-Military Prosperity with Your PMP | Eric Wright, Vets2PM |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. | Bridging the Gap in Utilities SMS and CUI Data Protection | Michael Brannon, HDR |
| 3:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Tailoring Capability Statements to Targets on a Small Business Budget | Kelly Warren, Orbital Project Management LLC |
| 4:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. | Building's No Longer A Mystery: Critical FAR Construction Clauses | Maria Panichelli, McCarter & English LLP |
| 4:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | Swipe Right or Swipe Left: Finding Your Mentor or Protégé | John Nocera, Arcadis |
| 5:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. | Improve Your SF330: USACE Selection Process Overview | Debra Castens, USACE Gary Lacroix, USACE Allison Kenny, USACE |
| Thursday, November 21, 2024 | ||
| Time | Session | Presenter |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Transitioning Military in the SAME Platform Toolbox Initiative | Lawrence Mullaly, Jacobs Adam Boubede, USAF |
| 11:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | Surviving Your Company's Acquisition | Daniel Jackson, Markon Solutions |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. | Empowering Employment: The Mission and Impact of the AbilityOne Program | Dan Bailey, IBVI Phoenix, Guide Dog Extraordinaire |
| 1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | USACE Caribbean District Mission and Contract Opportunities | Col. Charles Decker, USACE Jacqueline Keiser, USACE |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. | Going Over the Go/No-Go Process | Steve Wirsching, POWER Engineers Margie Namba, Granite Construction |
| 2:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Size Matters: Small Business Issues and Size Protests | John Mattox, Schoonover & Moriarty LLC |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. | Who Can Help My Small Business Navigate the Federal Space | USACE & APEX Accelerator |
| 3:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | DCAA: Cost and Price Analysis for Small Business | Katelyn Rigle, DCAA |
| 4:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. | NIH Current and Future Capital Projects | Lt. Cdr. Armin Oormazdi, USPHS |
| Friday, November 22, 2024 | ||
| Time | Session | Presenter |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. | DOD Microgrid Design Best Practices | Paul Herrera, Black & Veatch William Biehl, Black & Veatch |
| 9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | Building Confidence: Demystifying Payment and Performance Bonds | Jessica duHoffmann, PilieroMazza Stephanie Freeman, McGriff |
| 10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | Primes and Subs: Partners in Buy America(n) Compliance | Cara Wulf, McCarter & English LLP |
