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Accelerating Federal Construction Through Collaborative Delivery: DAU and SAME’s Joint Modernization Blueprint
Learn how DAU and SAME are changing the game for federal construction. This dynamic panel reveals how Collaborative Delivery is being baked into the future of government contracting—empowering faster, smarter builds and opening the door for innovative industry partners and small businesses.
Speaker(s): Anthony Funkhouser Curtis HaldemanLocation: |
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Operationalizing Contingency Contracting: Enhancing Competition and Delivery in Deployed and Austere Environments
Discover how leading defense agencies are retooling contingency contracting for today’s strategic environment. This powerful panel explores hybrid contract solutions, pre-planning tools, and forward-operating acquisition authorities that are driving mission success in complex theaters—from war zones to humanitarian operations.
Speaker(s): Matthew Beverly Cindy Readal Richard SloopLocation: |
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Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office Central Business Opportunities
This session will provide specific information from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office (RPO) Central about projections of big projects on the horizon, regional business opportunities, Minor and NRM projects for FY26, EHRM, etc.
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Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East Business Opportunities
This session will provide specific information from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office (RPO) East about projections of big projects on the horizon, regional business opportunities, Minor and NRM projects for FY26, EHRM, etc.
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Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office West Business Opportunities
This session will provide specific information from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office (RPO) West about projections of big projects on the horizon, regional business opportunities, Minor and NRM projects for FY26, EHRM, etc.
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A Unified Partnering Playbook: All Players!
We, the people of SAME, want one Partnering Directive regardless of the agency. Well, it is happening and the Unified Partnering Playbook will be unveiled and discussed in this session. Come one and all!
Speaker(s): Michael Blount Angie Martinez Jennifer Campbell Kimberly Armstrong Neal ParkerLocation: |
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AI Agents and Agentic AI in Construction Management Systems
Discover how AI Agents and Agentic AI is reshaping Construction Management Systems through the integration of intelligent agents and Model-Context Protocol. Explore how autonomous agents support decision-making, automate complex tasks, and enhance project adaptability. These technologies are applied in construction environments to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and drive innovation.
Speaker(s): Mercedes Enrique Gord Rawlins Deveren WerneLocation: |
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AI for the AI-Skeptic: Marketing Efficiency Without the Tech Headache
Discover how established A/E/C professionals can enhance their proven marketing strategies with simple AI tools that require no technical expertise. Learn effective prompting techniques that work like clear conversations with a knowledgeable assistant, designed specifically for successful professionals hesitant about new technology.
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AI-Powered Audits: Clearing Compliance Backlogs Fast
Backlogs growing—from emissions data to safety logs? See an open-data demo that processes every report in hours, flags true exceptions with human-trained precision, and projects clearance time plus resource savings before rollout. Leave with a proof-of-concept blueprint and human-in-the-loop templates to modernize any environmental or compliance audit immediately.
Speaker(s): Jamie Mabile Esperanza LebronLocation: |
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Accelerate CMMC Assessment Readiness: Managing Risk with ESPs
Organizations pursuing CMMC certification often rely on External Service Providers (ESP), such as Managed Service Providers, to meet cybersecurity requirements. This session explores how misunderstanding the ESPs role creates assessment risk and derails certification. Attendees will learn how to avoid common pitfalls, define accountability, and implement strategies that accelerate readiness.
Speaker(s): Gerald Morris Joe Kurlanski Erik ThomasLocation: |
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Accelerating Domestic Sourcing Post-Tariffs: Ensuring Continued Buy American Compliance
You understand the Buy American requirements, but aren’t sure what impact tariffs will have on your compliance strategy. Learn how to navigate these requirements in a post-tariff landscape, understand how they apply at the prime and sub level, and discuss practical tips to ensure compliance.
Speaker(s): Cris Howard Cara WulfLocation: |
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Addressing Changing Priorities and Implementing Installation Resiliency in Federal Agencies
So, what are we doing again? Hear straight from DoD’s resiliency leaders. This panel discussion brings clarity on how resiliency will be implemented in the coming years and how small businesses are a vital part of that delivery.
Speaker(s): Darryl Moser Kit Wong Michael Zapata Christopher Casne Troy RoviraLocation: |
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All Things for Handling Bad News: Notices to Subpoenas
Government Contractors get hit with bad news all the time – often at the worst time. Preparation is necessary but not sufficient for survival. This session is a “break glass in case of” game plan for when you get hit with a bad news Notice or a Subpoena.
Speaker(s): Carl Gebo Roderick HagenLocation: |
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Breaking In: Our Federal Market Success Story
Discover how a structural engineering small business broke into the federal marketplace through grit, strategic partnerships, and a game-changing protective design subsidiary. Learn insider tips, avoid common pitfalls, and walk away with actionable strategies to carve your own path into federal contracting success.
Speaker(s): Cullen O'Neill Matthew CaloLocation: |
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Brutal Honesty: How Policy, Power, and Government Sales Collide
Industry faces evolving federal policies that demand strategic pivots. This session breaks down current policy shifts, their market implications, and delivers concrete recommendations to thrive in today's environment. Learn to navigate regulatory uncertainty, shift from reactive to strategic thinking, and position your company in a smaller, more profitable market.
Speaker(s): Kirste Webb Joshua Frank Kristy Pittman Tom ProkopLocation: |
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Building Trust: Balancing AI & Human Insight for Relationship-Driven Growth
Ignite your business development strategy with the perfect blend of AI and human insight. This panel unpacks data-driven frameworks, real-world wins, and actionable tactics for thriving in the 2025 and beyond GovCon market—showing you how to leverage AI as your engine, while building the trust that truly wins contracts.
Speaker(s): Whitney Stowell Edward Chamberlayne Bree Beal Anna UrmanLocation: |
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Cleaning Up Crumbs: Big Lessons for Small Business
What do Crumbs Bake Shop, Beepi, and Homejoy have in common? Big potential, bigger mistakes. This session unpacks their failures to reveal smart, actionable strategies for small AEC firms looking to grow, partner with larger companies, and avoid the pitfalls that sink promising ventures.
Speaker(s): Ryan Novotny Katie Kilker J.R. Steele Lawrence HuffordLocation: |
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Contract Crisis Survival: Terminations, Material Shortages, Price Escalations & Delays
Navigate the uncertainty of how to handle the legal aspects of terminations for convenience, stop work orders, suspensions and delays resulting from Executive Orders and other Government Directives. Michelle will discuss, price escalations and Tariffs, applicable FAR clauses and legal and practical tips for claim preparation.
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Debriefs, Decoded: Getting the Info You Need to Succeed
All the most successful federal contractors know that debriefings are a critical tool, which ultimately expands contracting opportunities. Debriefs allow contractors insight into the source selection program, which they can use to their advantage in future procurements. Want to learn the tricks of the trade? This session is for you!
Speaker(s): Garrett Terlaak Maria PanichelliLocation: |
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Defining Boundaries, Classifying Vendors, and Surviving CMMC
Defining boundaries isn’t optional—it’s survival. Learn how small businesses can accurately scope systems, classify vendors, and leverage gap assessments to not only meet CMMC requirements but secure future contracts. Avoid common pitfalls, protect your CUI, and gain practical tools to strengthen compliance without overwhelming your team.
Speaker(s): Mychael Gaines Tim TiptonLocation: |
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Design of a Custom-GPT for EM 385-1-1
While prompt-based Artificial intelligence (AI) applications have become standard tools for research and simple data processing, customized “AI agents” (or “GPTs”) are now becoming must-haves for numerous Architecture, Engineering, and Construction use cases. Here, we explore training a custom-GPT to develop EM 385-1-1-compliant safety plans for design and construction projects.
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Design-Build Brilliance: DoD and Higher Education Project Success Stories
This session examines two successful uses of design-build to deliver challenging projects. One project was managed by USACE Omaha, the other by the University of Arizona. By comparing the DoD and Higher-Education approaches to D-B, the audience will better understand keys to success when utilizing this project delivery method.
Speaker(s): Casey Bartholomew Kathleen O'Neill Brian BrandisLocation: |
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Expanding Your Influence! Global Leadership Lessons for Rising Leaders
Opening a second office as a small business owner or were you just promoted to supervise people in multiple locations? This session will prepare you to adjust your leadership style for running a dispersed organization where you are no longer able to engage with your entire team every day.
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Federal Fee Proposals: Navigating Scope Gaps and Budget Limits
Learn how to confidently develop fixed-price fee proposals for federal design projects when scope is vague, or budgets are unrealistic. This session covers the 6% FAR fee limitation, proposal qualifiers, and when to propose feasibility studies. Ideal for new and emerging small businesses pursuing AE work in the federal market.
Speaker(s): Sara Lappano Richard WittLocation: |
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From Invisible to Invited: Strategies to Shine Pre-RFP Market Research
Discover how to unlock the hidden window before federal RFPs are released by optimizing relationships, registrations and digital presence for government-mandated AI and market research. Learn proven tactics to get noticed early, build relationships with decision-makers, and gain a competitive edge in federal contracting.
Speaker(s): Gloria Larkin Stacy Swann Kimberly Armstrong Tiffany ShabanianLocation: |
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Generative AI for PMs: Accelerate Delivery with Real-World Use Cases
Discover how project managers are using Generative AI to streamline workflows, improve communication, and extract key insights post-project. Learn framework for effective prompts, walk through real use cases, and leave with tools to accelerate delivery—without expanding headcount.
Speaker(s): Zachary Pesicka Ian Skogsberg John NurthenLocation: |
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Harnessing AI to Streamline Environmental Permitting: 2025 Opportunities and Challenges
Discover how AI is revolutionizing environmental permitting. Learn how agencies and contractors are using AI to cut review times, improve accuracy, and enhance transparency. This session offers real-world examples, federal policy updates, and a roadmap for integrating AI into your permitting workflows—without compromising environmental standards.
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High-Trust Leadership That Wins Work in the Federal Marketplace
Unlock the secret behind winning more federal work—from the inside out. Discover how high-trust leadership, team alignment, and strategic communication can transform your A/E/C firm into a go-to partner for government contracts. Walk away with practical tools to build a culture of clarity and achieve consistent contract wins.
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How to Ace a Shortlist Interview
Earning a shortlist interview is a great step forward, but are you prepared to truly show your client why your firm is the best? Learn shortlist interview best practices and common pitfalls from experienced government contracting professionals and business developers so you are prepared to tell your firm’s story.
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How to be an Influencer of UFCs and UFGSs
The UFCs and UFGSs are important documents that provide a framework to help standardize the Department of Defense’s approach to planning, design, and construction, but they are not set in stone. This session discusses the process for revising criteria and specifications when needed to deliver quality facilities.
Speaker(s): Eric Turner Jonathan Petry Scott Wick Anthony Farmer James WorksLocation: |
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Maximizing Growth Through Targeted Subcontracting
Did you know that during GFY24 that large businesses provided over $86.4B in federal subcontracting to small business and that large business often must subcontract a certain percentage of their contract to small business? Hear from the LB “insiders” on how to leverage these requirements to grow your small business.
Speaker(s): Shawn Ralston Gwen Johnson Stephanie Sherwood Eva Marie D’Antuono Marguerite BrooksLocation: |
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Navigating Uncertainty: Remaining Competitive in a Changing Landscape
2025 has seen a whirlwind of changes for federal government contractors. With so many changes to the contracting landscape, it's more important than ever for small businesses to increase their competitiveness and improve their chances at award. In this presentation, contractors will learn tips and tricks for doing so.
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Navigating the Federal Marketplace for Small Businesses: Agency Perspective
Unlock federal opportunities! Featuring speakers from Federal Agencies and the National Academy of Construction, this panel will help inform and empower small businesses to conquer government contract complexities, from understanding unique regulations to mastering strategic positioning. Learn innovative approaches to better position your business for success in the federal marketplace.
Speaker(s): Keith Hamilton John Korka Cindy Readal Bianca Henderson Arveice WashingtonLocation: |
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Powering Up Partnerships: Mastering Mentor Protege/ Small Business Collaborations
Unlock government contract success! This panel, "Powering Up Partnerships," equips participants with essential skills to build high-performing Mentor-Protégé/Small Business teams. Learn SBA regulations, partnership strategies, scope alignment, client trust, and adaptive communication for effective team management and contract wins.
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Profit First: Stop Bleeding Cash in These 7 Overlooked Areas
Before you scale, plug the profit leaks. This session reveals the seven hidden areas draining your margins, like poor conversion rates, ghost systems, weak pricing, and culture misfires so you can grow without breaking your business.
Speaker(s): Garrett Terlaak Michael LeJeune Rich EarnestLocation: |
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Rewriting the Rules: Inside the FAR Overhaul
Are you ready for the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul? Don’t miss this session packed with key updates, strategic insights, and actionable steps to help federal contractors thrive in the new era of federal procurement. Understand the changes, stay compliant, and get ahead of the curve!
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SF330 Annual Update and TORN Process: Lessons Learned
Communication is KEY when it comes to Success in Winning Task Orders under IDIQ MATOCs. This Panel from 2024 is back again to review Advances in the Past Year and Best Strategies for Updating Your SF330s on file and Navigating the TORN Process to Help Your Firm Stand Out
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Small Business Subcontracting Tips and Traps: a Large Business Perspective
Small businesses, unlock federal contracting success! Led by National Academy of Construction and government experts, this session offers "tips and traps" for navigating the intricate federal market. This session guarantees a wealth of knowledge to help you forge robust partnerships, mitigate risks, and significantly enhance your competitive edge and profitability.
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The Great Proposal Race: From FAR to Finish
This session explores how proposal teams can improve efficiency and win rates by mastering seamless handoffs in the DoD proposal process. Attendees will gain practical strategies for collaboration, compliance, and coordination—turning proposal development into a high-performance team relay that delivers results under pressure.
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Think You Know CMMC? The CMMC Game Show Challenge
Think you know CMMC? Separate fact from fiction in CMMC Jeopardy—a fast-paced, interactive game-show-style session that makes CMMC engaging and unforgettable. Led by Ola Sage, CEO of CyberRx (C3PAO), attendees will explore CMMC requirements, CMMC assessment process, costs, myths, and the role of C3PAOs through audience participation and expert insights.
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Unlocking Opportunity: The Hidden Power of Surety Bonds
Discover how surety bonds can be a game-changer for your business growth. Join an expert panel of surety, construction, and government leaders as they share proven strategies to improve your bonding capacity, break through common barriers, and gain a competitive edge in both public and private sector contracting.
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Unpacking and Seizing Opportunity in Changes to Labor and Employment
2025 has ushered in changes to the labor and employment landscape for federal contractors, including executive orders and FAR changes that have altered prevailing wage obligations and compliance with non-discrimination laws. This session unpacks these change and focuses on harnessing these changes to create a competitive edge for federal contractors.
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Working in Difficult or Remote Places
If you have ever been upset needing to go back to the store for a missing part, think about if that store is a thousand miles away or likely to not have your part! Working in remote and difficult places adds a whole level of planning to conquer!
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