November 18 – 20, 2024

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.

Early-bird registration closes Monday, Oct. 28 at 12 NOON Central

Accommodations

Room block closes Monday, Oct. 28

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 PMWPI Board meeting [closed to members only]
       3:00 PMPost-election briefing and discussion followed by reception and networking
5:30 PMEnd of Day One             
November 19, 2024
U.S. Capitol, SVC 203-02
8:00 AM –  5:00 PMPanels, speakers – industry and agency representatives
November 20, 2024
location TBD
8:00 AM – 12 NOONPanels, Speakers – industry and agency representatives
1:00 PM – 5:00 PMHill 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 — LinkedInBIO

Mr. Brian Waagner, Partner, Husch Blackwell, LLP — BIO

Mr. Jeff Shen, President, Red Team Consulting — LinkedIn

Mr. Daniel Chenok, Executive Director, IBM Center for The Business of Government — LinkedIn

Mr. Tony Ambegaoker, Chief Information Officer, Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc. — LinkedIn

Mr. Farooq A. Mitha, Director, Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) — BIO

Mr. Khalil Mack, Deputy Director, Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and Director, APEX Accelerators — BIO

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Business Development Representative

SAIC, Representative


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)