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U.S. Department of State Small Business Industry Day hosted by ISOA and Virginia PTAC

U.S. Department of State Small Business Industry Day

April 28, 2022


George Mason University Van Metre Hall
3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington VA 22201

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**NOTE: Due to unexpectedly high interest, this event is now sold out for single tickets, exhibitor tables and sponsors. Stay tuned for the next Department of State Small Industry Day. Please contact us at support@stability-operations.org with any questions. **

Please join the U.S. Department of State Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) in conjunction with the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) and George Mason University's (GMU) Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at the 2022 U.S. Department of State Small Business Industry Day.

This conference is the premier event for small businesses that support Department of State's overseas operations. At this conference, you will be able to:

  • network with small and large businesses with international experience
  • explore overseas subcontracting opportunities
  • meet with contracting officers who spend billions of dollars to procure a wide range of services and products.
  • learn about the U.S. Department of State's upcoming contracting opportunities.

The conference will include speakers and panel discussions as well as a business matchmaking session.  

Pricing (includes lunch)

  • $100 members (SOLD OUT)
  • $150 non-members (SOLD OUT)
  • free for U.S. Government Officials (SOLD OUT)
  • $300 for Exhibitor table + one ticket (SOLD OUT)
  • See below for sponsorship opportunities (SOLD OUT)

Agenda

7:30

Registration

8:30

Welcome

Lisa Wood, Statewide Director, Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

Chris Decker, Chair, International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) Small Business Committee

9:00

OSDBU Director Keynote: Worldwide Opportunities for Small Business

George Price, OSDBU Director, U.S. Department of State

Kimberly Ball, OSDBU Director, USAID

Acquisition Keynote: Innovation and AcqX

Michael Derrios, Senior Procurement Executive, U.S. Department of State

10:00

Small Business of the Year Awards

Brian McKeon, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, U.S. Department of State

10:30

Security 360: Protecting People, Assets, and Information in a Turbulent World – Challenges, Opportunities, and Resources

Moderator: Aaron Reddell, ISOA

Panel:

  • Andrew Wroblewski, Deputy Assistant Secretary/Assistant Director (acting), Threat Investigations and Analysis Directorate, Diplomatic Security Service, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State
  • Adam Hungerford, Information System Security Officer, Bureau of Information Resource Management, US Department of State
11:30

Break

11:45

Information as a Mission: The Department's Initiatives Towards Data-Informed Diplomacy

Moderator: Crystal Canet, ISOA

Panel:

  • Gharun Lacy, Deputy Assistant Secretary and Assistant Director, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State
  • Dr. Matthew Graviss, Chief Data Officer & Managing Director, Center for Analytics, U.S. Department of State
12:45

Lunch Break

1:30

Matchmaking with Federal Agency and Prime Contractor Representatives

View Matchmaking Instructions

Department of State Matchmaking Hosts:

  • Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM)
  • Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations - Architect-Engineer
  • Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations - Construction
  • Bureau of Diplomatic Security
  • Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
  • Bureau of Consular Affairs - Passport Services
  • Bureau of Consular Affairs - Consular Systems & Technology/Service Transition Division
  • Bureau of Administration
  • USAID Veterans Institute for Procurement
  • Peraton
  • Appian
  • Dexis Consulting Group
  • DMI
  • Amazon
  • AT&T
  • Acuity
  • Culmen International LLC
  • Leidos
  • HPI Federal LLC
  • KBR

Sponsored by

KBR
3:30

Adjournment

SOLD OUT!

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