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...

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...

Digital Transformation – the process of using digital technologies to create new or modify existing business process, culture and/or customer experience to meet the changing business and market requirements – Is helping government and industry improve operational efficiency, productivity, and resiliency. Its success requires savvy leadership that is willing to challenge the status quo, a skilled workforce that is comfortable with t...

The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) will host its Annual National Education Conference (NEC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from June 14-16, 2022. 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 availabl...

Join us April 6-7 for a new, flexible approach to SubCon! SubCon 2021 is an integrated, in-person, and virtual event, giving you the option to connect face-to-face or dive deep with virtual sessions to jumpstart that big idea. Ready to Connect Face to Face?**NEW VENUE** SubCon will now be held at the UVA Darden Sands Family Grounds, located at 1100 Wilson Blvd in Arlington, VA. Come see 360-degree views of the nation's capital from the top two...

Auditing the Procurement Function is an important assignment for auditors and compliance departments. The seminar presents: The definition, scope, and importance of purchase to pay process, The core challenges of procurement process, The important risk areas of fraud, ethics, and external factors, Common risks, procedures, and internal controls at different stages of the purchase to pay process. Procurement tactical and strategy planning. This...

Stay at the forefront of change! Join us for our biggest event of the year to learn about the latest trends and developments in government contracting. For one day only network with industry's top thought leaders and innovators. 2020 TOPICS:Fearless Forecasts for 2020GSA Schedule UpdatesTrends in Bid ProtestsLegal Compliance IssuesFAR UpdatesSmall Business UpdatesGovernment Contract Cases of InterestFederal Market Intelligence& more to be...

The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) will host its 37th Annual National Education Conference (NEC) in Detroit, Michigan from June 25-27, 2019. The conference is the largest 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. Pre-conference sessions to extend learning are also available. Continuing...

Join NCMA HQ as we host a full-day education and networking seminar. Attendees will receive extensive hands-on learning and scheduled opportunities to network with peers! Participants will earn 6.5 CPE/CLPs. Through hands-on experience you will learn how commercial contracts are priced and negotiated. Participants will work in buyer and seller teams (either government-to-industry or business-to-business perspectives) to perform assignments. P...

Join NCMA HQ as we host a full-day education and networking seminar. Attendees will receive extensive hands-on learning and scheduled opportunities to network with peers! Participants will earn 6.5 CPE/CLPs. Through hands-on experience you will learn how commercial contracts are priced and negotiated. Participants will work in buyer and seller teams (either government-to-industry or business-to-business perspectives) to perform assignments. P...