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ISOA Webinar ArchivesISOA is committed to providing accessible education, resources and tools for stability operation professionals. Unable to participate in the live webinar? Don't worry, all past webinars are archived and available to members for free in the Webinar Archives below. If you are an ISOA Member, please login to access the webinar archives below. Need login assistance? Email support@stability-operations.org. 
SkillBridge Introduction & Transitioning Military TalentZoom WebinarJuly 12, 2023 | 9-10AM EDTJoin us for a webinar to introduce you to SkillBridge and how you can use this DoD program to mitigate the current red-hot job market, particularly for military professionals seeking their next career move. Watch Now
Outbrief from London & Berlin Ukraine MeetingsOnline WebinarJune 29, 2023 - 10-11am EDTPlease join us for outbriefs from two important recent meetings: Ukraine Recovery Conference (London, June 21-22) and ISOA Workshop re: German Military Support to Ukraine (Berlin, June 27) 
WPS Training: Women, Peace, and Security Training: USG Agency ImplementationOnline WebinarJune 28, 2023 - 9-11am EDTView ISOA's second Women, Peace, and Security Certification Training session of 2023. Watch Now
WPS on the Frontlines: The Women of Ukraine's Fighting UnitsJune 6, 2023Moderated by Claire Russo - Senior Advisor, USAID Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization. Brave female soldiers of Ukraine's Special Forces Unit "Wild Field" share their stories of war and hope in their Nation, and discuss topics related to supporting female soldiers and care for veterans. 
Eagle Online Academy Virtual Graduation: A WPS Certification EventMay 25, 2023Please join ISOA and Eagle Online Academy to celebrate this year's Eagle Online Academy graduating students. Attendance at this event will qualify towards meeting ISOA's WPS Certification. Watch Now
Doing Business in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Part 1, the U.S. PerspectiveMay 23, 2023Attendees will come away with a greater understanding of the challenges and opportunities for U.S. companies doing business in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Part 2, Doing Business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the Saudi perspective will be scheduled for fall 2023. Watch Now
WPS Certification TrainingTurning Theory to PracticeAugust 24, 2022Moderator: Michelle Quinn – Vice President of Business Development, ConstellisISOA welcomes two prominent Women, Peace, and Security experts, Ambassador Kelley E. Currie and Amy K. Mitchell, for our second ISOA WPS Certification Training of 2022. Watch Now
The War in UkraineUpdates for the Stability SectorAugust 2, 2022Please join ISOA for this one-hour, information-filled webinar about the conflict in Ukraine. Companies that are currently supporting stability operations efforts in Ukraine, or are preparing to in the future, will benefit from the latest updates on the state of the conflict, thoughts on what's to come, and issues to consider moving forward. Watch Now
Large Business, Small Business ForumIntroduction to DAIJuly 27, 2022Jennifer Collier Wilson, Director, USG Partnerships and Celestine Procter, the Practice Manager for DAI’s Conflict, Stabilization & Peacebuilding team, will introduce DAI and the work of the CSP team. They will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with USAID’s localization priorities and small business engagement and how this impacts strategic partnership-building in this field. Watch Now
The War in Ukraine: Updates on Policy, Logistics, and Refugee ManagementApril 13, 2022An information-packed webinar focusing on the quickly changing situation in and around Ukraine. Our expert panelists will provide the latest updates on U.S. national security and military policy, logistics for war materials for Ukraine, and refugee management. Don’t miss this opportunity to get updated on these top-of-mind topics for our member companies. Moderator: John A. Gastright, Jr. – Senior VP, AmentumPanelists:
WPS Training through the Lens of the U.S. GovernmentMarch 10, 2022Speaker: Amanda J. Van Dort Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what the United States Government wants Contractors to know and DO about Women, Peace, and Security. This course provides an overview of the evolution of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda; conflict-related sexual violence; the U.S. government’s approach to advancing WPS; Gender Analysis of Conflict tools; and Gender-sensitive Stabilization approaches. It will cover the Department of State’s role in implementing the 2019 U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace, and Security – providing insight on best approaches for the private sector to effectively engage with the U.S. government to advance WPS in the field. Watch Now
Small Business ForumUnderstanding WRAP Rates for Government ContractorsFebruary 23, 2022Speaker: Mr. Gregory Llinas, Founder, GL-Solutions. This presentation is intended for decision makers as relates to US Federal Government Contracts to understand how winning (and losing) contracts affects your pricing strategy. Specifically, once a contract is awarded, the only item that internal management has control over is the indirect rate. Therefore, we will explore and show the effect of indirect rates in pricing, how to calculate them, and what you need to pay attention to in order to make sure that you are not locking into a financial burden that your company may not be able to afford if the contract is awarded. Watch Now
TAIWAN'S GLOBAL GRAVITYThe Push and Pull of Coercive and Annihilative Cross-Strait ScenariosFebruary 14, 2022Join ISOA along with the Project 2049 Institute for an afternoon virtual conference entitled Taiwan’s Global Gravity: The Push and Pull of Coercive and Annihilative Cross-Strait Scenarios. Hear from senior government officials, policymakers, and experts on Taiwan’s defense and international space. RSVP and join us for LIVE Q&A! Watch Now
2021 ISOA Africa ForumAugust 31 - September 2, 2021Panels focused on the specific progress, concerns, and business opportunities in each region across Africa. Also highlighted was the International Influence in Africa and activities promoting Women, Peace, and Security. Keynotes from Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Ouma of Africa CDC and Major General Kenneth P. Ekman; Director for Strategy, Engagement, and Programs – J-5 U.S. Africa Command. 
Women, Peace, and Security Training through the lens of the U.S. GovernmentAugust 5, 2021Amanda Van Dort is the Senior Advisor on Women, Peace, and Security in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO). She also covers the Atrocity Early Warning and Religious Freedom portfolios. She previously worked in the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration where she covered Population Policy and Gender-based Violence in humanitarian settings 
ISOA Small Business Forum for DoD, USAID, and DOSJuly 29, 2021Guest Speakers include George L. Price, Director of the Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization; Farooq Mitha, Department of Defense (DoD) Director, Office of Small Business Programs; and John Watson, Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Program Coordinator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). 
ISOA Fireside Chat with Simone LedeenJuly 14, 2021Simone Ledeen has shaped the thinking of the nation’s senior-most leaders, including Members of Congress, other U.S. government officials, and partners abroad, on matters of defense, finance, telecom, and transportation. 
ISOA Webinar with Deltek-GovWinJune 29, 2021With the change in Administration and the government’s response to COVID-19, major changes are underway in the government’s role in the economy in the US and around the globe. Legislation has been passed to respond to both the health and economic effects of COVID-19 with funding at levels totaling over $5 trillion. In addition, the Biden Administration has proposed a jobs and infrastructure plan that, if passed, would provide $2.3 trillion for an array of investments in schools, medical facilities, transportation, water and technology infrastructure. 
2021 ISOA Global Impact AwardsJune 23, 2021Six companies are recognized for their excellence in providing critical services in fragile environments worldwide and their commitment to accountability, transparency, ethical conduct, and respect for human rights. 
Fireside Chat with Dr. Kenneth Staley - The Future of PandemicsJune 10, 2021Dr. Kenneth Lindemann, MD, PhD moderates a discussion with Dr. Kenneth Staley, Former Global Malaria Coordinator, regarding the future of pandemics. 
Small Business Webinar - Strategies to Grow as a Small BusinessJune 9, 2021SBA’s All Small Mentor Protégé Program – Efficiently Increase Your P-Win & Corporate Valuation. Guest Speaker: Elivis Oxley, Managing Director, Industry Specialty Services, BDO USA, LLP 
Fireside Chat with Peter Bergen - The Future of the Post-9/11 WarsJune 2, 2021Ioannis Koskinas moderates a discussion with Peter Bergen regarding the future of the post-9/11 wars. 
Women, Peace, & Security (WPS) Webinar - Afghanistan WithdrawalMay 19, 2021How can the U.S. protect and support women’s rights in Afghanistan after the military withdrawal? As part of the first anniversary of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Certification Program, the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) is hosting the WPS Caucus Co-Chairs, Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL), along with five Afghan women leaders, to ask just this question. 
Small Business Webinar - Proposal Development Best Practices Coupled with Pre-Proposal Capture InformationMay 12, 2021Jeff Leitner from Red Team Consulting provides an in-depth look at the best praactices for competitive proposal development. A sound, tailored proposal process is the cornerstone to crafting a consistent and compelling Federal proposal that maximizes your chances of winning. There are many factors that go into developing a win-worthy proposal, like ensuring you’re making the right bid decisions in the first place, fine-tuning your proposal process to create repeatable success, and adhering to the evaluation criteria to ensure your submission is compliant and compelling. 
Celebrating 20 Years of ISOAApril 27, 2021Join us as we celebrate 20 years of ISOA. This virtual celebration event will include remarks from key ISOA leaders and members, commemorating ISOA’s 20 years as a professional association proudly serving our members for the past two decades. 
Small-Large Business Webinar - VectrusApril 22, 2021Ms. Edie Fiske, Global Category Manager, Small Business Liaison Officer, provides an overview of how small businesses program at Vectrus and the current opportunties available. 
ISOA Fireside Chat with Congressman Denver RigglemanApril 20, 2021Moderated by Greg CraddockCongressman Riggleman brings his expertise and insight on public policy, Congress, and the Executive Branch to the firm. He provides clients with insight on a wide variety of issue sectors including national security, global finance, foreign affairs, artificial intelligence, and cannabis and hemp issues, among others. In addition to his role as Senior Strategist, Riggleman is part of firm’s national security practice, to which he brings experience as a subject matter expert on data analytics for the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD). 
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Regional Security and Stability Operations ConferenceApril 6-8, 2021ISOA and GRV Global will host an important, virtual conference on April 6-8. The main topic will be the consolidation of U.S. Army European and Africa Commands. We're bringing together strategic leaders who will determine the way forward, plus Ministers of Defense and Interior from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa as speakers for this event. 
Partnering with Amentum as a Small Business SupplierMarch 31, 2021Debbie Newberry from Amentum provides an overview the the Amentum compnay and discusses how to become a supplier/partner as a small business. 
Cybersecurity in 2021 - Simplifying CMMC: Tactics and Strategies for the Defense Industrial BaseMarch 23, 2021The DoD is laser focused on cybersecurity. What is the CMMC? How does it relate to NIST SP 800-171? What exactly do the new DFARS 252.204-7019, -7020, and -7021 Clauses require? And how do they all interact and impact contractors' compliance requirements? Our panel will provide an overview of the latest and greatest regarding DoD cybersecurity requirements and discuss practical implementation issues that may arise. The panel will include Kate Growley, Partner in Crowell & Moring's Privacy and Cybersecurity practice and Christina Reynolds, Director, Industry Specialty Services Group with BDO, and will be moderated by Abi Stokes, Government Contracts Counsel at Crowell & Moring.
Small Business Webinar - Proposal writing for the governmentMarch 10, 2021Guest Speaker: Olessia Smotrova, CF.APMP Fellow, president and CEO of OST Global Solutions, Inc., has more than 20 years of experience in business development, communications, and marketing, including more than 15 years in contract capture and proposal management. 
2021 Iraq ForumFebruary 24, 2021Congressional leaders and senior foreign policy and contracting officials will discuss the current situations and new policies for Iraq and the Middle East. Leaders from the Department of State, the Department of Defense, and USAID will discuss the major IDIQ programs. Guest Speakers:
Small Business Webinar - Price to Win and Indirect RatesFebruary 17, 2021Small Businesses need to know their competitors and the range of burden rates in the market place in order to be able to price to win. This presentation will show you what the market looks like, how to estimate your burden rates and art of pricing to win. Guest Speaker: Gary Fitch ISOA Webinar: U.S. Foreign AssistanceNew Funding and Policy from Congress and the new Biden AdministrationFebruary 11, 2021With the start of the 117th Congress and the new Biden Administration, there will be significant changes in U.S. foreign assistance strategy that impact funding and policy approaches to stabilization, development, and humanitarian programs. This webinar will provide an overview of the new foreign assistance policy leaders and emerging policy agendas in Congress and the Biden Administration, with a focus on top priorities such as the global COVID-19 response and broader health security agenda, and emerging regional and functional priorities for U.S. foreign assistance. Guest Speaker: Porter DeLaney, Founding Partner, Kyle House Group Watch Now
ISOA Small Business Webinar: Cooperative Contractor RelationshipsJanuary 20, 2021In today’s federal contracting market, a growing number of government contracts are set-aside for various types of small businesses. It’s no surprise that, in this highly competitive environment, cooperative contractor relationships – including teaming and joint-venturing – are increasingly popular among small and large businesses alike. This webinar will discuss the difference between teaming and forming a joint venture and will identify the costs and benefits of each type of relationship. This webinar will also discuss common legal issues that arise and provide practical solutions to ensure success. Watch Now
ISOA Fireside Chat: Operation Warp SpeedDecember 15, 2020The Development and Deployment of the COVID-19 Vaccine with MG Christopher J. Sharpsten, the Deputy Director for Supply, Production and Distribution for Operation Warp Speed. Watch Now
ISOA AUAF - Afghanistan ForumDecember 2, 2020Security Through Education: The Role of the American University of Afghanistan in Building Stability and Peace in Afghanistan Watch Now
ISOA October Forum - AfghanistanOctober 28, 2020With Ambassador Ross Wilson as the Keynote Speaker, Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ryan Crocker and an expert panel. Watch Now
Small Business Topic Forum Webinar - Overseas Contracting Industry Update - Talent Challenges & SolutionsSeptember 25, 2020Join the Founders of Precision Talent Solutions (PTS), Patrick Malcor and Jake Frazer, along with HR Industry Veteran Jeffery Welter, as we discuss the major programs (LOGCAP, DIPSS, DLA, DoS Africa, AFCAP) and the implications for talent. This will be an interactive “townhall” style format where we will go through each of the major programs that drive the industry to get the latest updates and discuss the approach from a talent perspective. Whether you are a prime, subcontractor, or potential candidate, we hope to create clarity on the latest developments across the industry and discuss the nuances for talent. Watch Now |
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