Registration is now open for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pharmaceutical Industry Day on November 20! The event will cap off an exciting week of federal procurement events at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia, with the Coalition’s AInAcquisition Exchange Forum on November 17 and Fall Training Conference: The Acquisition Exchange on November 18–19.
With just over a month to go, we encourage members to register for these upcoming opportunities to engage with government and industry leaders on the latest developments impacting the federal marketplace.
November 20: VA Pharmaceutical Industry Day – Registration Open!
The VA Enterprise Procurement Office, Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC), in collaboration with the Coalition, will host a Pharmaceutical Industry Day on Friday, November 20, at the same location where the Coalition’s Fall Training Conference is taking place.
This one-day, in-person event will bring together government and industry leaders to discuss current developments, challenges, and opportunities in federal pharmaceutical procurement. Topics will include policy changes, emerging procurement priorities, and efforts to strengthen collaboration between VA and its pharmaceutical industry partners.
Registration is now open! Due to limited capacity, attendance is restricted to two representatives per company, and registrations will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested attendees are encouraged to register here.
Questions regarding the event’s subject matter may be submitted in advance to Regina McGregor, Director of Business Development & Small Business Technical Advisor, EPO, at Regina.McGregor@va.gov.
November 17: AInAcquisition Exchange Forum – The Future is Now
The Coalition’s inaugural AInAcquisition Exchange Forum: The Future is Now will kick off the week’s programming on Tuesday, November 17.
The half-day forum will bring together government and industry leaders to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in federal acquisition. Sessions will focus on the General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) AI strategy and the road ahead, the role of AI in federal IT management, and the latest developments in AI acquisition policy.
The Coalition thanks SAIC for sponsoring the Forum.
Registration for the AInAcquisition Exchange Forum is complimentary for Fall Training Conference registrants. Those already registered for the conference can update their registration to indicate that they plan to attend.
To register for the AInAcquisition Exchange Forum, click here.
November 18–19: Fall Training Conference – The Acquisition Exchange
The Coalition’s 2026 Fall Training Conference: The Acquisition Exchange will follow the AInAcquisiton Forum on November 18–19, bringing together government and industry leaders for two days of discussions on the policies, programs, and priorities impacting federal procurement.
Day One, What’s Next for Interagency Contracting? will focus on government-wide acquisition, including GSA’s reorganization, interagency contracting programs, and the latest policy and legislative developments. Former Congressman Tom Davis will deliver a keynote address examining the results of the 2026 election and their implications for the federal marketplace.
Day Two, What’s Next for Healthcare Procurement? will feature discussions on VA acquisition operations and policy, federal healthcare priorities, medical logistics, and developments impacting healthcare contractors. Invited speakers are from the VA, the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Indian Health Service and the Hill.
Attendees can view the full Day One agenda and Day Two agenda.
The Fall Training Conference mobile app is now live! Sponsored by Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS), the app provides attendees with a convenient way to personalize their schedules, connect with fellow attendees, and explore conference resources. The app also features Coalition healthcare consults, recent letters and comments, FAR & Beyond blog posts, government organizational charts, sponsor resources, and photo albums from past events. Speaker presentations and additional resources will be added as they become available.
Registered attendees are encouraged to access the app ahead of the conference to begin exploring its features and resources.
To register for the Fall Training Conference, click here. For assistance, please contact Mady Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Fairview Park Marriott next month!