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Friday, Nov 06, 2026	Friday, Nov 06, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST	AI Isn’t Magic: Understanding AI for Real-World Applications - 1 PDH This session breaks down how AI actually works, showing attendees the right tools for the right tasks and providing a practical, risk-aware framework for deploying AI in their A/E/C firms today. No hype; just tools that work. Speaker(s): Moderator: Jeff Duguid Speaker: Jeff Breig	2026110611:0012:00 008	FRI, NOV 6	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 47C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 330F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5EC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST	AI Made Us Faster, Now What? Turning Efficiency Into Wins - 1 PDH AI is making federal pursuit teams faster, but not always better. Explore how firms are using AI to improve go/no-go decisions, strengthen SF330 and proposal quality, support compliance, and coordinate more effectively across teams and partners while avoiding the generic outputs and missteps that can undermine results. Speaker(s): Moderator: Kelli Kramer Speaker: Troy Meyer	2026110514:0015:00 005	THU, NOV 5	F94871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 45C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 2D0F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 68C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST	Beyond Capture: Building a Federal Operations Playbook for Sustainable Growth - 1 PDH Stop chasing opportunities and start building a repeatable federal growth engine. Discover how successful firms connect market intelligence, capture, proposal development, award transition, and delivery into a scalable system for growth. Learn practical frameworks, assess your organization's maturity, and identify actionable steps to improve alignment, accountability, and performance. Speaker(s): Speaker: Kevin Chafin Speaker: Victoria Mechtly	2026110415:0016:00 005	WED, NOV 4	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 45C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 270F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 68C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5FC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Beyond the Folders: Accelerating Capability Development Through Knowledge Management - 1 PDH Discover how knowledge graphs transform messy, siloed folders into interconnected, AI-ready intelligence. Attendees will grasp the strategic shift needed to modernize knowledge management, giving your organization the operational agility to dramatically accelerate proposal development, leverage past project lessons, and rapidly mobilize internal expertise to execute work faster. Speaker(s): Speaker: Shirley Albritton Speaker: Kevin Hadden Speaker: Hamza Alsarhan Speaker: Zachary Pesicka	2026110514:0015:00 008	THU, NOV 5	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 47C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 2D0F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Friday, Nov 06, 2026	Friday, Nov 06, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST	Delivery Methods, Contracting, and Governance: Certified Construction Management for Owners - 1 PDH No single delivery method fits every DOD project. Success depends on aligning contracting strategy, governance structure, and delivery approach with mission requirements, risk tolerance, and organizational capacity. Certified construction management provides the professional framework to strengthen oversight, ensure accountability, and drive consistent outcomes across defense capital programs. Speaker(s): Speaker: Barbara Reynolds Speaker: Karyn DeLeon Speaker: Don Young Speaker: Brook Corney	2026110609:0010:00 008	FRI, NOV 6	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 47C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 310F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST	Demystifying AI for Federal Small Businesses - 1 PDH Learn how a federal small business is using AI to cut through opportunity noise, identify better-fit work, streamline operations, and accelerate internal decision-making and workflows. Attendees will see practical examples, lessons learned, and implementation guardrails for applying AI as a force multiplier, without sacrificing quality, security, or client trust. Speaker(s): Moderator: Scott Porter Speaker: Matthew Calo Speaker: Amandeep Sharma	2026110415:0016:00 008	WED, NOV 4	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 47C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 270F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 67C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5FC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST	From Regulation to Reality: CMMC for Small Businesses - 1 PDH This session will provide attendees a better understanding of CMMC, its regulatory requirements, how it’s shaping the way forward in the defense and civilian spaces, and actionable advice on how to implement CMMC as a small business. Speaker(s): Moderator: Derek Kernus Speaker: Noel Vestal Speaker: Stacy Bostjanick Speaker: Matt Travis Speaker: Fernando Machado	2026110415:0016:00 007	WED, NOV 4	F74871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 44C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 270F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 68C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST	Get Your Money’s Worth: Limitations on Subcontracting Compliance - 1 PDH When a small business is awarded a contract, it actually needs to perform under it. Too often, though, small businesses pass the work to other companies. Attendees will learn about the restrictions on subcontracting and how to use them to their advantage in this session. Speaker(s): Speaker: Matthew Schoonover	2026110413:3014:30 006	WED, NOV 4	F94871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 46C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 100984B4-B27B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5EC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EST	Growing Accounts When Your Clients’ AI Knows Everything About You - 1 PDH If your competitors’ AI knows more about your performance than your team does, you’re already behind. This session shows how to turn AI into an account-growth advantage so your leadership and business development walk into meetings better informed, more relevant, and more trusted than anyone else at the table. Speaker(s): Speaker: Whitney Stowell Speaker: Bree Beal Moderator: Edward Chamberlayne Speaker: Frank Fernandez	2026110416:3017:30 005	WED, NOV 4	F74871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 45C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 290F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Friday, Nov 06, 2026	Friday, Nov 06, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST	Growth Through Subcontracting: Maximizing Your Large Business Relationships - 1 PDH Did you know that during FY25 large businesses provided over $86.4 billion in federal subcontracting to small business and that large business often must subcontract a certain percentage of their contract to small business? Hear from large businesses on how to leverage these requirements to grow your small business. Speaker(s): Speaker: Shawn Ralston Speaker: Gwen Johnson Speaker: Marguerite Brooks Speaker: Stephanie Sherwood Moderator: Eva Marie D'Antuono	2026110609:0010:00 005	FRI, NOV 6	F94871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 45C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 310F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 68C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EST	GSA Reinvented: The New Map for A/E/C Firms - 1 PDH Attendees will gain a clear map of the reorganized Public Buildings Service and what it means for A/E/C opportunities, a repeatable method for repositioning with a function-based buyer, insight into FY27 priorities straight from GSA, and concrete steps to act on during the pre-acquisition window before competitors do. Speaker(s): Speaker: Joshua Frank Speaker: Tom Prokop Speaker: Senior Decision Maker	2026110416:3017:30 007	WED, NOV 4	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 44C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 290F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 68C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 62C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST	Happy Birthday CMMC: Staying Compliant After the Certificate - 1 PDH Find out what happens after the C3PAO leaves and the certificate goes on the wall. This session moves past CMMC basics into the operational reality of staying compliant, with a hard look at why A/E/C and facilities firms keep discovering they were in scope all along. Speaker(s): Speaker: Tim Tipton	2026110515:3016:30 006	THU, NOV 5	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 46C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 2F0F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5EC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST	Inside NAVFAC’s Industrialized Construction Program: Process, Product, and Projects - 1 PDH Learn firsthand how NAVFAC is moving industrialized construction (IC) from concept to implementation. Attendees will learn how process, product definition, digital tools, procurement, vendor readiness, logistics, and pilot projects come together to make IC executable for federal facility delivery. Speaker(s): Moderator: Mindy Hinsley Speaker: Ankur Dobriyal Speaker: Franklin Fernandez Speaker: Jay Kline	2026110413:3014:30 008	WED, NOV 4	F74871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 47C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 100984B4-B27B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST	Inside the Playbook: How Firms Consistently Win Federal Contracts - 1 PDH Winning federal work starts long before your first proposal. Learn how to turn certifications, relationships, financial readiness, and compliance into a growth strategy that helps your business move from curious newcomer to trusted federal contractor. Speaker(s): Speaker: Andrew DiSilvestro Speaker: Matt Leskanic Moderator: Jackie Post	2026110511:0012:00 007	THU, NOV 5	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 44C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 2B0F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5FC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Know Your Net Worth: Financial Literacy for Government Contractors - 1 PDH This session will share a practical understanding of personal and business financial statements, the key financial ratios lenders and surety carriers evaluate during underwriting, and actionable guidance for attendees on building an accounting relationship that supports and properly documents the growth of a federal small business. Speaker(s): Moderator: Adam Milliren Speaker: Jack Longacre Speaker: Tafara Jhamba	2026110514:0015:00 007	THU, NOV 5	F74871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 44C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 2D0F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 68C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST	A Cradle to Grave Framework for Mentor-Protégé Agreements and JVs - 1 PDH In this session, learn a practical cradle-to-grave framework for forming, managing, and maintaining compliant mentor-protégé agreements and joint ventures while avoiding common compliance mistakes that can jeopardize contract awards. Speaker(s): Speaker: John Shoraka Speaker: Trevor Skelly Moderator: Jared Townshend Moderator: Matthew Gernstein	2026110515:3016:30 007	THU, NOV 5	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 44C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 2F0F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST	More Than a Vendor: What “Partner” Really Means - 1 PDH What does a government client actually mean by “partner”? Which behaviors build trust, and which ones quietly erode it? This session will answer those questions, explain the difference between a contracting officer and a contracting officer's represenative, and share what to do differently on your next contract. Speaker(s): Speaker: Brandi Smith	2026110413:3014:30 007	WED, NOV 4	F94871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 44C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 100984B4-B27B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST	Moving Fast Inside the Guardrails: AI in Federal Contracting - 1 PDH This session will discuss a repeatable people-policy-performance framework for adopting AI in federal contracting—one that keeps you fully inside the guardrails while turning hours saved into mission impact, measurable ROI, and stronger client trust. Speaker(s): Speaker: Amy McQuade Speaker: Ashley Sandor	2026110515:3016:30 008	THU, NOV 5	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 47C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 2F0F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5FC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EST	Oh My, OTs! Navigating New Defense Acquisition Strategies - 1 PDH The Department of Defense is in the process of implementing new acquisition strategies and reforms, with a particular focus on the use of other transactions. This session will provide critical updates on DOD procurement processes and provide insights on how small businesses can prepare for future success. Speaker(s): Moderator: Cris Howard Speaker: Cara Wulf	2026110416:3017:30 006	WED, NOV 4	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 46C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 290F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 68C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5EC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Friday, Nov 06, 2026	Friday, Nov 06, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST	OTAs for Small Businesses: Opportunity or Distraction? - 1 PDH Cut through the hype and discover whether OTAs are the right opportunity for your business. Learn how OTAs differ from traditional contracting, where they create competitive advantages, and how to evaluate the risks, rewards, and strategic fit before investing your limited business development resources. Speaker(s): Speaker: Carrie Ann Williams Moderator: Jennifer Campbell Speaker: Theodore Turney Speaker: Christopher Morgan Speaker: Timothy Hess Speaker: Joseph Corrigan	2026110609:0010:00 006	FRI, NOV 6	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 46C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 310F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 68C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST	Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later: Prevailing Wage Requirements - 1 PDH Prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements are an open book test. Don't fail it! This session will cover what you need to know of Davis-Bacon Act and Service Contract Act requirements to ensure proper labor categories are used, certified payrolls are correct, and that everyone on your federal construction project gets paid properly. Speaker(s): Speaker: Carl Gebo Speaker: Roderick Hagen	2026110511:0012:00 006	THU, NOV 5	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 46C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 2B0F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 68C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5FC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST	Protecting Your Competitive Position While Maintaining a Disciplined Legal Strategy - 1 PDH Designed for executives, project managers, business development professionals, and in-house counsel, this session will provide actionable guidance for contractors seeking to remain competitive, compliant, and resilient in today’s federal construction environment. Speaker(s): Moderator: James Price Speaker: Paula Beck Speaker: Tracey Pruiett	2026110511:0012:00 005	THU, NOV 5	F74871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 45C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 2B0F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST	Right Project, Right Delivery: A Decision Framework for MILCON -1 PDH Selecting the appropriate project delivery method is one of the most critical decisions in MILCON execution. This presentation provides a practical, decision-oriented framework comparing different delivery methods. Focusing on trade-offs in cost, schedule, risk, and collaboration, it highlights where each method performs best, supported by real-world MILCON examples. Speaker(s): Speaker: Junjian Tang Speaker: Scott wick Moderator: Tim Byers	2026110415:0016:00 006	WED, NOV 4	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 46C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 270F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST	Stronger Partnerships, Better Delivery: Mentor-Protégé JVs that Work - 1 PDH Walk away with practical, experience-based strategies to build Mentor-Protégé JVs that deliver results. Learn how to evaluate partner fit, align structure to opportunity, and navigate early challenges. Gain insights from managing two distinct JVs to improve proposals, reduce risk, and strengthen collaboration across the full project lifecycle. Speaker(s): Moderator: Laura Register Speaker: Jeff Davis Speaker: Rebecca Boyer Speaker: Gina Foringer	2026110413:3014:30 005	WED, NOV 4	F74871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 F94871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 45C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 100984B4-B27B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Friday, Nov 06, 2026	Friday, Nov 06, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST	Success Stories in Speedy Delivery: Advancing Infrastructure Through Progressive Design-Build - 1 PDH This session will provide a clear understanding of how progressive design-build accelerates infrastructure delivery; how it differs from DB, CM/GC, and CMAR; and how to manage risk through collaborative practices like GMP and open-book pricing—all aligned with federal shifts toward faster, qualifications-driven contracting. Speaker(s): Moderator: Richard Stump Speaker: Bob Jones Speaker: Timothy McFadden Speaker: David Nardon Speaker: David Adams	2026110611:0012:00 005	FRI, NOV 6	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 45C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 330F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EST	The Contract Has Changed. Has Your Culture? - 1 PDH Discover why collaborative delivery succeeds or fails based on culture—not contract language—and leave with practical strategies to build trust, share accountability, and thrive as government and industry roles continue to evolve. Speaker(s): Moderator: Jennifer Campbell Speaker: Kimberly Armstrong Speaker: Neal Parker Speaker: Bevan Mace Speaker: Matt McCaulley Speaker: Angie Martinez Speaker: Daria Van Liew	2026110416:3017:30 008	WED, NOV 4	F74871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 47C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 290F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Friday, Nov 06, 2026	Friday, Nov 06, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST	The Integration Game: Schedule, Submittals, QC, and Payment On a federal construction project, the document that looks like the problem usually isn’t. The schedule, submittal register, quality control, and pay application are connected, and most project problems come from treating them as if they’re not. Join this interactive, game-style session to learn how they actually work together. Speaker(s): Moderator: Garrett Terlaak Speaker: Diane Bragoni Speaker: Jesse Crawford-Mancini	2026110609:0010:00 001	FRI, NOV 6	F74871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 44C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 310F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5FC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST	The Ten Subcontracting Commandments: Drafting for Readiness - 1 PDH Between a massive overhaul of the regulations, technological advancements, and overall changes in the zeitgeist, subcontracting isn’t what it was. Old templates and mindsets simply won’t address today’s most critical subcontracting considerations. Get inducted to the new school and learn to successfully subcontract in today’s dynamic environment in this session. Speaker(s): Moderator: Archisha Mehan Speaker: Maria Panichelli	2026110514:0015:00 006	THU, NOV 5	F74871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 F94871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 46C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 2D0F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5EC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Friday, Nov 06, 2026	Friday, Nov 06, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST	Your Weakest Teammate: CMMC and Teaming Risk - 1 PDH CMMC is changing how federal contractors evaluate teaming partners, subcontractors, and shared project environments. This session explores how controlled unclassified information exposure, collaborative workflows, and supply chain cybersecurity risks are reshaping A/E/C partnerships and provides practical strategies for reducing operational and contractual risk without crippling collaboration. Speaker(s): Speaker: Keith Mueller Speaker: JR Twiford Speaker: Derrick Hahn	2026110611:0012:00 006	FRI, NOV 6	F94871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 46C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 330F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 68C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 61C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST	From Vendor to Partner: Winning DOD’s Owner’s Advisor Market - 1 PDH Unlock DOD's fastest-growing contract vehicle. Hear from accomplished delivery partners, including two major A/E firms and a veteran-owned small business, about what owner's advisor and program delivery partnership look like in practice. Walk away with a clear roadmap to position your firm for FY26–27 opportunities and beyond. Speaker(s): Moderator: Monica Wang Speaker: William Reifsteck Speaker: Michael Blount Speaker: Judson Joyner Speaker: Paul LoNigro	2026110515:3016:30 005	THU, NOV 5	45C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 2F0F872C-B37B-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST	Preparing the IC Industrial Base for Federal Demand - 2 PDH Help define how industrialized construction (IC) can scale for federal infrastructure. Explore the federal demand signal, IC project delivery from RFP to execution, and the changes government and industry must make around standardization, contracting, risk allocation, and MILCON processes.	2026110513:3015:30 001	THU, NOV 5	6622AB1B-F37A-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5EC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026	Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST	OTAs & MILCON: Charting a New Path for Government Procurement - 2 PDH Help shape how other transaction authorities (OTAs) can work for MILCON. Learn how agencies may apply this procurement authority, explore risks and opportunities for large and small businesses, and contribute practical ideas for improving cooperation between military agencies and private industry.	2026110510:3012:30 001	THU, NOV 5	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6622AB1B-F37A-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM EST	Implementing the New Progressive Design-Build Contracting Authority - 2 PDH The collaborative delivery authority provided in the FY26 NDAA is the biggest change to MILCON in fifty years. What does this change in law mean for you as a DOD construction agency or contractor? Discuss obstacles and solutions needed to implement the new progressive design-build contract authority and learn how collaborative delivery contract models will help construction agencies and contractors better meet mission requirements. Speaker(s): Moderator: Timothy Hess	2026110415:3017:30 001	WED, NOV 4	FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6622AB1B-F37A-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026	Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST	Beyond Set-Asides: Reimagining Small Business in an OTA/PDB World - 2 PDH Help shape the future of federal acquisition—not just discuss it. Collaborate with government and industry peers in this interactive workshop to identify challenges, build consensus, and develop practical recommendations that strengthen small business participation in innovative delivery models and inform future conversations with senior military leaders. Speaker(s): Moderator: Jennifer Campbell	2026110413:0015:00 001	WED, NOV 4	F94871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 FB4871F2-E734-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6622AB1B-F37A-F111-810C-EC39B75F1232 5AC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5CC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 5DC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 69C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 63C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 60C1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5 6BC1DF2B-E51B-F111-8109-DB573531B5E5

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