November 18 – 20, 2024
Hosted by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Board of Directors, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter
The annual Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) presents a unique opportunity to build your government business network and gain insights into government priorities and future opportunities. The Forum’s briefings, discussions, and networking opportunities will facilitate your access to the industrial, political, federal, and Department of Defense experts and insiders necessary for developing a strong strategic position in the government marketplace.
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator Board of Directors invites you to join them at this special event.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Dates: November 18 – 20, 2024
Accommodations
A room block for WFCF with special event rate has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill hotel. Those registering for the event should contact Michael Steger at MichaelS@wispro.org to request room block information. We encourage you to make reservations promptly to ensure availability.
Schedule [Eastern Time]
| November 18, 2024 hosted by Husch Blackwell 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC | ||
| 2:00 PM | WPI Board meeting [closed to members only] | |
| 3:00 PM | Post-election briefing and discussion followed by reception and networking | |
| 5:30 PM | End of Day One | |
| November 19, 2024 location TBD | ||
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Panels, speakers – industry and agency representatives | |
| November 20, 2024 location TBD | ||
| 8:00 AM – 12 NOON | Panels, Speakers – industry and agency representatives | |
| 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Hill Visits | |
Confirmed Speakers and Supporting Organizations
Mr. Joe Barto, Founder and President of TMG, Inc., Program Lead for the Defense Industrial Base Talent Pipeline Program — BIO
Mr. Shannon Jackson, Executive Director (SES), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — LinkedIn
Mr. Winston Chang, Global Public Sector CTO, Snowflake — LinkedIn
Ms. Angela Ambrose, Vice President of Government Operations, Oshkosh Corporation — BIO
Mr. Justin Fanelli, Acting CTO, Department of the Navy — LinkedIn — Bio
Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs
Representative, IBM
Representative, Gunnison Consulting Group
Representative, SAIC
Contact for Questions: Aina Vilumsons, WPI President – Executive Director at ainav@wispro.org with questions.
– Presented in partnership with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter
WPI Board of Directors:
- Sean Ketter, Oshkosh Corporation
- Jean Marie Thiel, Belonger Corporation
- Todd Bentley, Bentley World-Packaging
- V. David Zvenyach, TandemGov
- Nathaniel Millsap, Fincantieri Marinette Marine
- Baly Ambegaoker, TIDL Federal
- Barb LaMue, New North
- James Schutt, Schutt Industries
- Jim Segelstrom, McNally Industries
- Paul C. Darley, WS Darley & Company
- Michael Ward, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
- Brian Waagner, Husch Blackwell
- Sara Redford, WPS Health Solutions
- Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)