As the highly anticipated Fall Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market approaches, the Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is excited to share the Keynote Speakers and program highlights! Bringing together senior officials from the General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Management and Budget, and more, the conference will feature an exciting lineup of speakers who will share the latest on the Administration’s efforts to modernize and streamline the federal acquisition system.
This two-day event on November 12–13 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia will inform the contracting community about the latest developments in acquisition policy and the Federal government’s most mission critical contract vehicles, as well as new opportunities across the federal market.
Governmentwide Day – November 12
Keynote Address: Policy and Program Priorities of the New Federal Market
To kick off the Fall Training Conference, we have invited senior GSA leaders to speak during a Keynote Panel about the policy and program initiatives shaping the future of federal procurement, including efforts to drive efficiency, innovation, and common-sense acquisition practices. Invited Keynote Speakers on Day 1 of the conference are:
- Larry Allen, Associate Administrator, Office of Government-wide Policy, GSA
- Laura Stanton, Deputy Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service, GSA
Healthcare Day – November 13
Keynote Addresses: The Future of Veteran Care in the Revolutionary Federal Market
We have invited VA leaders to share their vision for advancing veteran care through procurement, highlighting how acquisition priorities, partnerships with industry and customer agencies, and progress toward the Administration’s goals are improving outcomes for our nation’s veterans.
- Morning Keynote: Phil Christy, Principal Executive Director and Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of Acquisition, Logistics & Construction, VA
- Lunch Keynote: Howard L. Manuel, Deputy Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, VA
Spotlight on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul
As one of the most transformative initiatives in federal procurement, the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) will be explored in depth both days, with government and industry leaders discussing what’s next for the FAR and how these changes will impact contractors in both the governmentwide and healthcare markets.
What’s Next for the FAR Overhaul (Governmentwide Day)
Invited speakers include:
- Jeff Koses, Senior Procurement Executive, GSA
- John Tenaglia, Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy, DoD
- Marvin Horne, Acting Senior Procurement Executive, Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, and Assistant Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Legislative and Budget Updates
Both days, Moshe Schwartz, President of Etherton and Associates, will update the audience on legislative and budget developments shaping the federal acquisition system. These always-popular sessions offer timely insights into policy shifts and funding priorities that will influence planning and contract opportunities across the federal market.
Register Today!
With keynote speakers and panels discussing a number of timely topics like the RFO, procurement consolidation, and Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation, the Fall Training Conference offers an unmatched forum for procurement leaders to come together and discuss the path forward in the Revolutionary Federal Market.
Explore the full Healthcare Day agenda here, and don’t miss next week’s release of the full Governmentwide Day agenda!
To register for the Fall Training Conference, click here. For assistance with registration, please contact Madyson Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org.
Book your room at the Fairview Park Marriott in the Coalition room block here.
We can’t wait to see you in November!