ChallengeHER Arlington, VA (7-19-2018)

Agenda – Arlington, VA July 19, 2018 * George Mason University * Founders Hall (Check Back as the Agenda is Updated Frequently)
8:00 – 8:30	*REGISTRATION / BREAKFAST / NETWORKING*
8:30 – 9:15	*OPENING WELCOME* CH National Partnership Department of Defense Welcome Other Dignitaries
9:15 – 10:00	*Contracting Panel* Moderator: Ann Sullivan, WIPP Chief Advocate Panelists:
10:00 – 10:15	BREAK & NETWORKING
10:15 – 11:00	*Successfully Navigating Federal Contracting – Getting Started the Right Way*	Mentor Roundtable for current contractors. Topics include: *PCR – The Best Kept Secret!* ~~~~ *Is GSA right for you? Must Haves!* *Courtney Fairchild,* President, Global Services ~~~~ *OMBUDSMAN* ~~~~ *If You’re Not At the Table, You’re Probably On the Menu* Ann Sullivan, WIPP’s Chief Advocate ~~~~ *SBA – Accessing Capital* ~~~~ *SBA new All-Small Mentor Protégé* (ASMPP office will have this staffed) ~~~~ *Doing Business with DoD / How to get DoD to Choose You* ~~~~ *Understanding DoD Cyber Security* Each Roundtable will run for 30 minutes and the attendee may select any they are interested in.	*Match Making*
11:00 – 11:45	*The Importance of Sources Sought to a Successful Marketing Plan*
11:45 – 12:30	*Capability Briefing with Role Playing*

We welcome our exhibitors and match making hosts (list coming soon and updated frequently):

National Partners with DOD