ProcureCon NOVA Buyer Expo 2024

Date/Time: June 20, 2024 * From 11 am to 4pm

Location: Washington University of Science & Technology

2900 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314

Large Conference Center- Ample free parking - Full Procurement lunch.

Register at: http://ProcureConNOVA2024.eventbrite

We have spent 14 years amassing a wealth of industry resources and connections, all in the service of making small business contractors more knowledgeable about how to navigate the complex business of contracting. See how we can again best serve you on June 20th!

At ProcureCon NOVA we strive to present the most relative information into a concise, well-structured program agenda so that you get the most bang for your buck and times.

Conference event is open to ALL Small, Minority, Women, Veteran owned businesses with an action-packed agenda to include:

1. An exclusive Buyer Expo Showcase (15-20 buyers)

2. Round Robin Business Match Match Making,

3. Networking with VIPS

4. Governor Office Top Senior Official in attendance (CONFIRMED),

5 Skills trades institutions,

6. Speaker program with 6 speakers

7. All procurement assistance tracts,

8. Keynote Speaker program with top Federal Government executive,

9. Conference Program Agenda

10. Healthy Asian catered lunch

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Small Business Engagement and Collaboration:

At ProcureCon NOVA 2024, we will present some new ways to help small businesses:

• Relationship building with new buyers
• Capacity issues
• Opportunities at new federal agencies
• Updates on federal research financing and other state and federal programs
• Suppliers-Buyers firechat dialogue
• State contracting and minority business certifications
• How to obtain top security clearnce to perform on defense work

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This year our popular GovCon offers you exclusive access to:

• Our signature GovCon Round Robin Meetings

• Informative signature Industry Plenary tracts led by top business leaders

• A business exhibition showcasing the latest purchaisng needs

• Lunch served by our leading Asian restaurants

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Panel Discussion

1. Discussion on NEW procurement projects-opportunities

2. Discussion with top business leaders on NEW federal contracting regs

3. Legal expert insights on security, cyber, fraud prevention, and general procurement issues faced by small businesses in contracting

4 . Interactive Procurement Dialogues

5.Workable Solutions that are accessible to all

6. Networking and Prospecting at our Industry Expo

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EXPO Exhibitors : Purchasing Depts leaders from: Invited and accepted

1. US Navy
2. General Dynamics
3. The Boeing Company
4. Dominion Energy
5. George Mason University
6. University of Virginia
7. M WAA (Metropolitan Washington Airports)
8. New College Institute
9. Odin, Feldman, Pittleman
10. VA Department of Transportation (VDOT) NOVA
11. V A Department of Small Business Supplier Diversity
12. Washington University of Science and Technology
13. AKSP HOLDING
14. Fulton Bank
15. BAE Systems
16. 4-7 US federal government agencies

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Agenda

10 am to 11:00 am: Exhibitor set up

11:00 am to 11:30 am: Registration- Procurement Expo- Kick off Sponsors remarks

Speaker: TBD

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11:30 am to 12: 20 pm: Procurement Luncheon Keynote Program (Total: 50 mn)

***** 11:30 am to 11:50 am: Procurement Lunch is served. (20mn)

***** 11:50 am to 12:20 pm: Procurement Keynote Speaker (30mn)

Speaker: TBD

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12:20 pm to 2:00 pm: Procurement Panel Speakers program:

Panel 1:

12:20 pm to 1: 10 pm: Technology and Impact on Procurement (50 mn)

This session will feature 2 panel speakers addressing the roile of new technolopgy and innovations in contracting practices. Speakers: TBD

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Panel 2:

1:10 pm to 2:00 pm: Technology and Procurement Speakers program (50 mn)

This session will feature 2 panel speakers addressing the federal small business research grant resources for the right small businesses. Speakers: TBD

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2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Procurement BUYER EXPO (120mn)

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4:00 pm: Program adjourns.

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Join us for an exciting day of learning and connecting that will leave you inspired!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Washington University of Science and Technology, 2900 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, United States