PurposeTo create a forum that fosters interaction and knowledge sharing between small businesses, government officials, industry experts, and large/ prime businesses. The aim is to equip attendees with knowledge and tools to help access government contracts, navigate regulatory demands, explore contracting, subcontracting, or teaming arrangement opportunities, and stay updated on pertinent topics important for small business growth. Objectives...

DESCRIPTION: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies have entered the government procurement environment and from everyone’s perspective these technologies are here to stay. These newer technologies enable us to re-imagine service delivery and provide more efficient operations; however, there are still concerns about ethical and legal implications, intellectual property rights, data and privacy protection, and more....

Join us for a fireside chat with Dr. Ernest Reed, Director of the Category Management Support Office (CSMO), Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Reed will talk about the VA's implementation of Category Management as they work to buy smarter and more like a single enterprise. In addition, he will be talk about the challenges and opportunities inherent in implementing category manage...

Join us for an insightful session as we sit down with Stephanie Shutt, Director, Office of Operations and Innovation within the Federal Acquisition Service at the General Services Administration. Stephanie brings a wealth of experience and expertise in government services and procurement, making her a trailblazer in fostering innovation and efficiency within the public sector. Ms. Shutt will share her valuable insights on navigating the comple...

Join us in-person for an exclusive training session! Thursday, December 14 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. BlvdPortland, OR 97232Room: B117-B119 We’re bringing Government agencies and industry providers together to dig into the world of SEWP. Discover how our contract vehicle can empower your organization and elevate your federal sales. Explore emerging federal acquisition trends and g...

Acquisition Training for the Real World Fall FY24 When: October 30, 2023 to November 13, 2023 from 1 – 2 pm ET / 10 – 11 am PT Why: Become an expert on GSA’s tools and digital services and how they can help improve your acquisitions Gain skills to improve the government’s buying power and reduce contract duplication Learn about GSA’s efforts to make it easier to find and acquire products, services, and solutions t...

NCMA will host its final Government Contract Management Symposium and send it off with a flourish this November 6-7th in Bethesda, MD. The GCMS theme, Strong Foundation, Endless Opportunities, honors NCMA’s legacy and continued role as the one-of-a-kind neutral forum where government and industry buyers and sellers connect over the opportunities and challenges that shape our way forward. What to Expect?GCMS will focus on front-of-mind to...

Register Today for Acquisition Training for the Real World! When: July 24, 2023 to August 4, 2023 from 1 – 2 pm ET / 10 – 11 am PT Register here: https://gsasolutionssecure.gsa.gov/AcquisitionTrainingfortheRealWorld Why: Become an expert on GSA’s tools and digital services and how they can help improve your acquisitions Gain skills to improve the government’s buying power and reduce contract duplication Learn about GSA...

The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) will host its Annual National Education Conference (NEC) in Bloomington, MN from June 6-8, 2023. The in-person conference is the oldest annual event in the government meetings industry and where government planners and suppliers from across the country come together for non-stop education, resources and connections. Nine continuing education credits for CGMP and CMP are available. The Cert...

Federal Acquisition Service Training Conference (FAST) - Annual Three-Day Event: Building a Future Ready Government Tuesday, May 16 - Thursday, May 18 1:00pm to 4:30 p.m. (ET) Reserve your spot today! The lineup for GSA’s FAST2023: Building a Future-Ready Government on May 16-18 is filled with experts from across the federal government and industry discussing topics critical to making your next acquisition a success. Discover how GSA tea...