Hosted by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Board of Directors, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter
The November 2024 Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) presented a unique opportunity to build government business networks and gain insights into government priorities and future opportunities. The Forum’s briefings, discussions, and networking opportunities facilitated access to the industrial, political, federal, and Department of Defense experts necessary for developing a strong strategic position in the government marketplace.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Dates: November 18 – 20, 2024
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 | |
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
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
