The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is excited to release the Day One agenda for the 2026 Fall Training Conference: The Acquisition Exchange, taking place November 18–19 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia.
Day One, “The Acquisition Exchange: What’s Next for Interagency Contracting?”, will bring together government and industry leaders for a full day of discussions focused on the future of the federal acquisition marketplace. As agencies continue to evolve their acquisition strategies, programs, and contracting approaches, the agenda will examine what these changes mean for both government and industry. Attendees will hear directly from acquisition leaders and experts on emerging priorities, the connection between acquisition policy and operations, and the programs and initiatives shaping interagency contracting. The day will also provide opportunities for attendees to engage directly with government officials through focused breakout sessions covering key acquisition offices, contract vehicles, and systems.
Day One Main Stage
Keynote Address – “Post Election: What Happened, Where Are We, and Where Are We Going?”
Following welcome remarks, the conference will begin with a keynote address from former Congressman Tom Davis, Partner at Holland & Knight, who will present “Post Election: What Happened, Where Are We, and Where Are We Going?” Davis will provide attendees with a timely look at the 2026 election results and what they could mean for the policy and political landscape moving forward.
The Nexus Between Policy & Operations
Next, Jeff Koses, Senior Procurement Executive at the General Services Administration (GSA), and Laura Stanton, Acting Commissioner of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), will take the stage for “The Nexus Between Policy & Operations.” The session will explore the connection between acquisition policy and its implementation across federal procurement operations.
Legislative & Budget Update
Attendees will then hear from Moshe Schwartz, Coalition Defense Fellow and President of Etherton and Associates, for “Budget & Legislative Updates.” Schwartz will discuss the latest developments on Capitol Hill and the federal budget and legislative issues impacting government contractors.
Luncheon Keynote with GSA CAO
Following the networking lunch, Greg Justice, Chief Acquisition Officer at GSA, will deliver the luncheon keynote address, offering attendees another opportunity to hear directly from GSA leadership about the acquisition landscape.
Procurement Hot Topics
The main-stage program will conclude with “Procurement Hot Topics,” featuring Emily Murphy, CEO of Government Procurement Strategies; Rob Burton, Coalition Acquisition Fellow; Tim Brennan, President of the Center for Procurement Advocacy; and Brian Friel, Founder of BD Squared. This panel will bring together top procurement experts to discuss the latest issues, trends, and developments impacting the federal market.
Nuts & Bolts Breakouts
Following the main-stage program, attendees will have the opportunity to choose from a series of Nuts & Bolts Sessions designed to provide a closer look at key acquisition programs, offices, systems, and initiatives.
The first round of breakout sessions will feature:
- ASSIST: Office of Assisted Acquisition Services
- CENTRALIZE: Office of Centralized Acquisition Services
- CREATE: Office of Acquisition Solutions Development
- DELIVER: Office of Shared Services Delivery
A second round will feature:
- Multiple Award Schedule Listening Session
- OneGov
- NASA SEWP
- FAS Systems
These smaller sessions will give attendees an opportunity to engage with government leaders and hear directly about the latest priorities and developments across these programs and offices.
We look forward to bringing the government contracting community together for a full day of timely discussions, practical insights, and opportunities to engage directly with acquisition leaders.
To view the full Day One agenda, click here. Please note all speakers are invited unless otherwise noted as confirmed.
Register today for the 2026 Fall Training Conference and join us on November 18 for The Acquisition Exchange!