About this Event
The GovCom Road Show, hosted by FORUM, is a nationwide series of curated, one-day gatherings designed to bring together leaders from the government contracting ecosystem. Each stop on the tour convenes federal, state, and local government stakeholders alongside industry executives, innovators, and growth leaders to explore the evolving landscape of public sector technology, policy, and procurement. The program blends forward-looking insights with practical strategies, creating a forum where attendees can learn how to navigate opportunities in the GovCon market while building meaningful relationships with peers and partners.
Taking place in cities across the country throughout the year, each event runs as a focused afternoon summit featuring curated speakers, market-specific topics, and intentional networking. With a format designed for “one day, maximum impact,” the Road Show prioritizes real conversations and actionable takeaways—connecting the right people in one room to share playbooks, discuss emerging challenges, and accelerate growth in the government market. The series creates a unique platform for the GovCon community to exchange ideas, discover new partnerships, and stay ahead of the trends shaping the future of government technology and contracting.
Meet Our Speakers:
Alexa Tsui is CEO of FORUM, blending strategy, storytelling, and connection to shape the future of the GovCon community. With 15+ years in growth, capture, and business development, she's driven transformation across the federal contracting landscape. She created and hosts #GovCom Unfiltered, a podcast surfacing authentic stories from government and industry leaders. Alexa serves on boards including NCMA MetroMD and has held key roles with MetaPhase Consulting, Technik, Bloomberg Government, and INPUT. Known for her energy, curiosity, and collaborative spirit, she thrives at the intersection of people and mission — making GovCon more human, more connected, and a lot more fun.
Teresa Moon is Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Parabilis and host of the "Spilling the Tea on GovCon" podcast. She leads communication strategy and market engagement, supporting Parabilis' mission to serve the federal contracting community, drawing on her government procurement experience to shape market strategy, public relations, and industry engagement. With an emphasis on building strategic collaborations within the federal marketplace, Ms. Moon has cultivated a growing ecosystem of partners and resources supporting GovCon organizations. She is known for building trusted relationships and fostering collaboration that strengthens the broader federal contracting community.
Kindra Dionne is a business strategist, workforce development leader, and unapologetic advocate for small business success, with over 20 years of experience turning strategy into execution. Since 2018, she has served as Executive Director of Leadership Loudoun, where she leads innovative leadership development initiatives and cultivates partnerships that strengthen leaders, organizations, and communities. She previously served as CEO of the HUBZone Contractors National Council, advancing opportunities in the federal marketplace.
As founder of Purpose WorX, she helps organizations and entrepreneurs build programs, partnerships, and pipelines that drive real economic impact, empowering people, activating opportunity, and building systems that work.
Tan Wilson, President of Entellect LLC, has spent 20+ years pioneering IT solutions across federal and commercial sectors, helping clients secure over $150 billion in contract wins. He's deeply committed to elevating small businesses in a competitive federal marketplace, offering strategic advisement, capture planning, proposal management, and partnership-building that transforms the broader GovCon ecosystem. Beyond business, Tan is a sought-after speaker, board member, and committee chair, with mentorship at the heart of his work. Passionate about knowledge-sharing, he's dedicated to empowering the next generation of GovCon innovators — believing the future is about elevating the industry together.
Lester L. Ingol is Chief Operating Officer of Blue Line Global, LLC, leading strategic and operational execution. He brings extensive federal service, including roles as FEMA Assistant Administrator overseeing $9 billion in annual resources, Acting Chief Security Officer, and Deputy Head of the Contracting Activity managing a $3.76 billion acquisition portfolio. He led disaster response acquisition operations during Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, Superstorm Sandy, and COVID-19. A 10-year Marine Corps veteran and former Army Contracting Officer, he earned the Army Civilian Commendation Medal. Ingol holds a Master's from Webster University, a Bachelor's from Park University, and is a Harvard Senior Executive Fellow.
Natasha Velez is Founder, President, and CEO of NVS Strategic Solutions, Inc., a Tampa-based government contracting growth strategy consultancy. With over 15 years in federal contracting, she has written 1,000+ proposals and helped clients secure more than $900 million in contract awards, holding CF APMP and CECM certifications with expertise in capture management, proposal development, and CMMC/CMMI compliance. She also leads NVS Healthcare Solutions, a clinical staffing division. Velez serves on the Forbes Finance Council, is NVSBC Tampa Bay Ambassador, co-hosts the Behind the Bid podcast, founded GovLearn Gateway, and is authoring So You Want To Win A Government Contract, Huh?
Alex Amparo is IEM's Vice President of Critical Infrastructure, liaising with LUMA Energy to strengthen Puerto Rico's infrastructure resilience and recovery. Previously FEMA's Assistant Administrator for National Preparedness, he earned the 2021 Presidential Rank Award for rebuilding Puerto Rico after disasters. As Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator for Puerto Rico (2019–2020), he led recovery from Hurricane Maria and the 2020 earthquakes, overseeing 3,000+ staff and 7,500+ projects, and established FEMA's Consolidated Resource Center there. He also served as Assistant Administrator of Recovery, overseeing $90 billion in federal disaster aid. Amparo holds degrees from Florida State and California State University.
George Law Garcia is a public policy expert with nearly 20 years advising Governors, Members of Congress, federal agencies, private companies, and nonprofits across economic development, public safety, national security, technology, and disaster recovery. As Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council, he leads efforts to advance equality and economic opportunity for Puerto Rico. He previously directed the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration in Washington, D.C., and supported minority entrepreneurship at the U.S. Department of Commerce. A graduate of the University of Chicago and American University, Garcia is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with executive-level expertise in government affairs and legislative advocacy.
Stephen Figueroa is a defense acquisition and contracting professional with 14 years of experience across Army contracting, OTA strategy, and innovation portfolio management. As a former U.S. Army Contracting Officer, he managed a global Foreign Military Sales portfolio spanning multiple continents and negotiated competitive Other Transaction prototype agreements that directly accelerated Army Futures Command modernization. He went on to direct the $2 billion Microelectronics Commons contracts portfolio under the CHIPS and Science Act, overseeing 8 university-anchored innovation hubs and 34 prototype projects. Today he serves as Principal Advisor and Marketplace Program Manager at INTRA LLC, advising senior government and industry stakeholders on OTA and CSO strategies that accelerate technology transition and expand defense market access for non-traditional vendors. A U.S. Army Veteran and DAWIA Level III certified acquisition professional.
Event venue & nearby stays
Piloto 151 Venues, 1250 Avenida Juan Ponce de León, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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