| U.S. Department of State Small Business Industry Day hosted by ISOA and Virginia PTAC |
U.S. Department of State Small Business Industry DayApril 28, 2022
George Mason University Van Metre Hall **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:
The conference will include speakers and panel discussions as well as a business matchmaking session. Pricing (includes lunch)
Agenda7:30Registration8:30WelcomeLisa Wood, Statewide Director, Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Chris Decker, Chair, International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) Small Business Committee 9:00OSDBU Director Keynote: Worldwide Opportunities for Small BusinessGeorge Price, OSDBU Director, U.S. Department of State Kimberly Ball, OSDBU Director, USAID Acquisition Keynote: Innovation and AcqXMichael Derrios, Senior Procurement Executive, U.S. Department of State 10:00Small Business of the Year AwardsBrian McKeon, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, U.S. Department of State 10:30Security 360: Protecting People, Assets, and Information in a Turbulent World – Challenges, Opportunities, and ResourcesModerator: Aaron Reddell, ISOA Panel:
11:30Break11:45Information as a Mission: The Department's Initiatives Towards Data-Informed DiplomacyModerator: Crystal Canet, ISOA Panel:
12:45Lunch Break1:30Matchmaking with Federal Agency and Prime Contractor RepresentativesDepartment of State Matchmaking Hosts:
3:30Adjournment |