SAVE THE DATE – January 16, 2025 – WFCF IN-STATE
WFCF will be hosted in-state by Oshkosh Corporation in Oshkosh, WI on January 16, 2025. Additional information will be posted soon.
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 | ||
| 1:30 PM | WPI Board meeting [closed to members only] | |
| 3:00 PM | Post-election briefing presented by Husch Blackwell and discussion followed by reception and networking | |
| 4:30 PM | Networking reception | |
| 6:00 PM | End of Day One | |
| November 19, 2024 U.S. Capitol, SVC 203-02 | ||
| 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Panels, speakers – industry and agency representatives | |
| November 20, 2024 U.S. Capitol, SVC 201 | ||
| 8:00 AM – 12 NOON | Panels, Speakers – industry and agency representatives | |
| 1:00 PM – 6:00 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
Mr. Brian Waagner, Partner, Husch Blackwell, Washington, DC — BIO
Mr. Kyle J. Gilster, Office Managing Partner, Husch Blackwell, Washington, DC — BIO
Mr. Cormac T. Connor, Partner, Husch Blackwell, Washington, DC — BIO
Ms. Cortney O’Toole Morgan, Partner, Husch Blackwell, Washington, DC — 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
Ms. Katie Webb, Executive Vice President – Public Health, Tria Federal — LinkedIn
Mr. Andrew Tulli, Deputy Associate Administrator / Director, Compliance & Goaling Division, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization — LinkedIn
Mr. Ed Silva, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc. — LinkedIn
Mr. Sean Ketter, Vice President-Global Procurement & Supply Chain, Oshkosh Corporation — LinkedIn
Mr. Nathaniel Millsap, Director-Security & Cyber, Fincantieri Marinette Marine — LinkedIn
Mr. David Zvenyach, Principal, TandemGov — LinkedIn
Ms. Baly Ambegaoker, CEO, TIDL Federal — LinkedIn
Ms. Aina Vilumsons, President / Executive Director, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator — LinkedIn
Ms. Liz DeBiase, Small Business Partner Advocate, ICF — LinkedIn
Mr. Tahir Awan, Principal, Tahir Awan Consulting — LinkedIn
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)