Join us for the Fort Meade Small Business Conference featuring U.S. Cyber Command, National Security Agency and the Defense Information Systems Agency, a must-attend event for small businesses eager to connect with key agencies in the defense and intelligence sectors.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins.
Schedule of Events
7:15 AM Registration/Networking/Continental Breakfast
7:50 AM Welcome
8:00 AM General Session: Real-World CMMC: Lessons from Business Leaders on Implementing Compliance
Please join us for an insightful industry-led panel discussion on CMMC, featuring business leaders who are actively evaluating and implementing CMMC within their own companies. These experts have partnered with peer organizations to collaborate on compliance strategies and will share their experiences, challenges, and key takeaways on how CMMC is reshaping the Defense Industrial Base. This moderated discussion will provide real-world perspectives and practical insights to help your business navigate CMMC compliance.
Moderator – Quentin Smith, COO, Set of X
Panelists:
TJ Greenier, President, Clarity Business Solutions, Inc.
Melissa McCoy, CTO, Kaizen Approach Inc.
9:15 AM Networking Break
9:30 AM General Session: Doing Business with USCYBERCOM, NSA and DISA
FMA Moderator – Bill Dunahoo, Principal & President, Nexxis Solutions, Inc.
- USCYBERCOM – Michelle Neubauer, Small Business Director and Head of Contracting Activity, CYBERCOM
- NSA – Daniel A. Merrill, Director, Office of Small Business Programs
- DISA – Carlen Capenos, Director, Office of Small Business Programs
10:30 AM General Session: Contracting at Fort Meade: Winning Strategies and Critical Insights
FMA Moderator – Donté Lewis, Principal, Vine Technology Solutions
Learn insights on the unique aspects of federal contracting at Fort Meade with this interactive session featuring USCYBERCOM, NSA, and DISA. Gain exclusive insights into how contracts are awarded, what evaluators look for, and strategies for standing out in a highly competitive market.
- USCYBERCOM – Michelle Neubauer, Small Business Director and Head of Contracting Activity, CYBERCOM
- NSA – Maria Taylor, Head of Contracts Executive
- DISA – Christopher A. Gray, Chief of the Contracting Office, DITCO-NCR, Head of the Contracting Office, WHCA
11:30 AM Networking Break
12:00 PM Program ends
*Sessions may be subject to change based on speaker availability. Please note, there is a limit of three attendees per company.
