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SUMMARY:15th Annual Small Business Federal Contracting Summit
DESCRIPTION:This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes: \n\n\nIncreased focus on making sure small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars \n\n\nAccess to federal agencies and prime contractors (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the list of agencies and prime contractors who have been invited). You will also be able to see if they will be participating live or virtually. \n\n\nTimely education and information on current trends\, opportunities\, and threats to small business contractors \n\n\nLegal education important for teaming\, joint ventures\, and related topics \n\n\nConnections to potential teaming and joint venture partners
URL:https://www.govconhacks.com/event/15th-annual-small-business-federal-contracting-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Matchmaking
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SUMMARY:Funding and Selling Innovative Solutions to Government Agencies (2025 Update)
DESCRIPTION:If you’re part of an innovative firm with groundbreaking solutions and want to navigate the complex world of government procurement\, then this webinar is a must-attend. This training will equip you with the knowledge\, strategies\, and insights needed to thrive in the public sector. \nIn today’s fast-paced world\, innovative solutions often face the challenging “valley of death” when transitioning from development to implementation. But fear not! Our webinar goes beyond the surface\, delving deep into the strategies and resources available to innovative firms like yours. We’ll provide you with the tools necessary to overcome obstacles and successfully fund and sell your innovative products\, services\, and ideas to government agencies. \nWebinar Highlights: \n\nUnderstanding Established Government Programs: Gain comprehensive insights into US government programs that support innovative firms\, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)\, Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)\, and more. Explore their eligibility criteria\, application processes\, and success stories.\nOther Programs: Stay ahead of the curve by examining upcoming initiatives like the ARPA-E\, DOD RISE\, and other emerging programs. Understand how these programs can benefit your innovative solutions.\nMarket Awareness: Discover approaches for showcasing your existing innovative solutions to government agencies. Learn effective marketing and engagement strategies to inform agencies of your offerings and their potential impact.\nNavigating Government Procurement: Understand the intricacies of government procurement\, from RFPs and contracts to compliance and regulations. Learn how to position your innovative solutions as valuable assets within the procurement process.\n\nJoin us for the “Funding & Selling Innovative Solutions to Government Agencies” webinar and take your innovative firm to new heights in government procurement. Don’t let your groundbreaking solutions go unnoticed any longer – it’s time to make your mark in the public sector! \nTarget Audience: Innovators and entrepreneurs seeking to sell their groundbreaking solutions to government agencies; business development professionals aiming to enhance their knowledge of government procurement processes; Anyone interested in leveraging government programs to support innovative ventures.
URL:https://www.govconhacks.com/event/funding-and-selling-innovative-solutions-to-government-agencies-2025-update/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Small Business Event - Acquisition Executive Small Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is hosting an Acquisition Executive (AE) Small Business (SB) Forum on 7/11/2025 from 9:00:00 AM-11:00:00 AM Eastern Time.  Government participants will be the USSOCOM Acquisition Executive\, Director of Procurement\, and Director of the Office of Small Business Programs.  This session will be hosted both in person and virtually.  In person attendance is limited to 100 individuals.  Connection details will be provided upon selection to attend. \nIntent of these meetings:  AE SB Forums are intended to for USSOCOM to assess the state of its SB program and to allow small businesses to discuss barriers to doing business with USSOCOM\, provide input as to what USSOCOM is doing well\, and provide suggestions for ways to make doing business with USSOCOM easier.  These roundtables are not meant to be an opportunity for firms to present their capabilities to USSOCOM\, or to receive a forecast of upcoming requirements
URL:https://www.govconhacks.com/event/small-business-event-acquisition-executive-small-business-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference,Matchmaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T160000
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SUMMARY:Federal Sole Source Contracting Authorities and Processes
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the power of sole source contracting and gain a competitive edge in the federal marketplace! This webinar will help you understand the exceptions to federal competition rules and how to leverage sole source authorities to win contracts. You’ll also learn practical strategies for marketing your innovative solutions and positioning your business for sole source awards. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nKey federal competition requirements every small business should know\nThe seven exceptions under “Other than Full and Open Competition”\nHow the government’s socio-economic program sole source authorities can work for you\nOther unique sole source contracting opportunities\nHow to legally extend contract periods of performance\nActionable strategies to pursue and win sole source contracts\n\nTarget Audience: Novice and experienced large and small business government contractors who want to learn about the federal government’s sole source authorities and processes\, as well as marketing and contracting strategies to obtain federal sole source contracts.
URL:https://www.govconhacks.com/event/federal-sole-source-contracting-authorities-and-processes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250613T083000
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SUMMARY:Engage FedGov: Advancing Federal Innovation Through AI\, Agile Acquisition\, and Impact-Driven Solutions
DESCRIPTION:This event is a must-attend opportunity for industry partners and federal agencies to explore and address the transformative shifts reshaping our public sector landscape. With a focus on evolving acquisition strategies\, innovative contracting approaches\, and the integration of artificial intelligence and automation solutions to drive cost efficiency\, participants will gain invaluable insights on aligning with emerging funding programs and impactful initiatives. Join us to navigate these dynamic changes together and build stronger\, more collaborative partnerships that meet today’s challenges head-on. \n  \nThis event will focus on ways different Federal organizations and leaders are empowering and changing how government and industry can work together to meet these emerging needs\, with the end goal of making a real and measurable impact for all.
URL:https://www.govconhacks.com/event/engage-fedgov-advancing-federal-innovation-through-ai-agile-acquisition-and-impact-driven-solutions/
LOCATION:University of MD College Park  Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center\, 7801 Alumni Dr\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:How to Competitively Respond to a Sources Sought and Influence the Acquisition (2025 Update)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fast-paced\, high-energy seminar packed with award-winning strategies for responding to Sources Sought and Requests for Information (RFIs). Once a rarely used tool\, Sources Sought now represent 8–10% of opportunities on SAM.gov\, making them a powerful gateway for influencing federal acquisitions. Yet most businesses simply answer the questions without leveraging the opportunity to shape the government’s strategy. \nThis webinar goes beyond the basics\, teaching you how to craft a professional\, persuasive response that highlights your strengths\, anticipates competitors’ weaknesses\, and positions your company as the ideal choice. You’ll learn how to structure a standardized response\, strategically “ghost” the competition\, and guide the acquisition in your favor. Packed with real examples and field-tested techniques that have helped companies win over $14.6B in definitive contracts and $30B in multiple award contracts\, this is not theory—it’s a tactical edge. \nTarget Audience: Small businesses pursuing federal market opportunities
URL:https://www.govconhacks.com/event/how-to-competitively-respond-to-a-sources-sought-and-influence-the-acquisition-2025-update/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:2025 Army Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Potomac Officers Club’s Army Summit returns for its tenth year in 2025\, bringing together a distinguished cohort of Army officials\, government leaders and industry trailblazers to discuss the service branch’s most urgent priorities and challenges. This premier event fosters crucial dialogue on consequential Army initiatives\, programs and efforts for the year ahead. \nThe 2025 Army Summit will explore modernization imperatives\, force structure optimization\, the multi-domain battlefield\, emerging threats\, national security missions and more. Join us in 2025 to connect with key decision makers\, gain strategic insights and uncover innovative solutions in a supportive\, collaborative environment.
URL:https://www.govconhacks.com/event/2025-army-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton-Mclean\, 7920 Jones Branch Dr.\, Mclean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Industry Day
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SUMMARY:U.S. Patent Practice\, Patent Examination Simplified
DESCRIPTION:Curious about U.S. patent practice from the perspective of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? Does the patent process seem daunting? Join us for an insightful conversation with Elizabeth Dougherty\, USPTO’s Northeast Regional Outreach Director\, as she demystifies the patent examination process. This discussion will cover the role and importance of intellectual property\, the journey of patent prosecution and examination\, best practices for engaging with the USPTO\, and key resources available to innovators and businesses.
URL:https://www.govconhacks.com/event/u-s-patent-practice-patent-examination-simplified/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250624T130000
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Valley of Death: A Survival Guide for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Are you preparing to launch a new product and worried about the critical phase between development and market success? The “Valley of Death” is a well-known challenge for startups\, representing the perilous period where many promising innovations fail to gain traction due to funding gaps\, operational hurdles\, and strategic missteps. \nIn this intensive 90-minute webinar\, you will learn: \n\nWhat the “Valley of Death” Is: Understand its significance\, risks\, and why so many startups struggle during this period.\nCommon Pitfalls: Discover the most frequent mistakes-such as premature scaling\, inadequate market research\, and inefficient resource allocation-and how to avoid them.\nFinancial Strategies: Explore funding options beyond initial seed capital\, including grants\, angel investors\, venture capital\, and partnerships. Learn how to manage your burn rate and present a compelling case to investors.\nOperational Efficiency: Gain insights into streamlining operations\, building a lean team\, leveraging technology\, and making data-driven decisions.\nGo-to-Market Strategy: Learn how to identify your ideal customer\, craft a compelling value proposition\, select effective sales channels\, and set pricing strategies.\nTracking Progress: Find out which key metrics to monitor\, how to spot early warning signs\, and how to adapt your strategy based on real-world feedback.\n\nWhy You Need This Information: \nThe “Valley of Death” is a leading cause of startup failure. By understanding its dynamics and applying proven strategies\, you can dramatically improve your chances of survival and long-term success. \nHow It Will Help You: \nYou will leave this webinar with a clear\, actionable roadmap for navigating this challenging phase\, practical tools you can use immediately\, and increased confidence in your ability to bring your innovation to market. \nHow You Can Apply This Information: \n\nAssess your startup’s current position and risks\nRefine your financial and funding strategies\nOptimize your go-to-market plan\nEstablish and track key performance indicators\nCommunicate your strategy effectively to investors and your team\n\nInvest 90 minutes in this essential session and equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to turn your innovation into a thriving\, sustainable business. \nTarget Audience: Startup founders\, entrepreneurs\, product managers\, innovators\, early-stage business leaders\, anyone involved in bringing new products to market
URL:https://www.govconhacks.com/event/navigating-the-valley-of-death-a-survival-guide-for-startups/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Evolving DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements (Q2-2025 Update)
DESCRIPTION:The United States’ adversaries are actively stealing the country’s military and industrial competitive advantage. Ubiquitous access to every organization’s multi-interconnected information systems facilitates this theft. The US Federal government recognizes the risk of theft and sensitive information from its contractors’ information systems\, such as Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Therefore\, all Federal contractors have certain basic cybersecurity requirements they must implement in their internal information technology (IT) systems that process Federal contract-related data. \nAdditionally\, contractors that process information related to the Department of Defense contracts are beholden to DFARS clauses 252.204-7012 / 7019 / 7020 / 7021\, which requires more advanced cybersecurity safeguards. These safeguards are a challenge for any organization of any size to implement. \nIn this webinar\, Adam Austin\, Co-Founder\, Cybersecurity Lead\, and CTO of Totem Technologies\, will give an overview of these requirements in layperson’s terms\, describe some of the implementation challenges\, and provide resources that you can use to navigate the cybersecurity landscape. \nTarget Audience: APEX Accelerator counselors\, MEP counselors\, DoD contract officers and program managers\, DoD contractors and IT staff\, IT managed service providers\, IT managed security service providers
URL:https://www.govconhacks.com/event/evolving-dod-contractor-cybersecurity-requirements-q2-2025-update/
CATEGORIES:Education
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