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Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting
Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting
Washington D.C. | February 18 - 20, 2026
Celebrating Innovation, Impact, and the Future of U.S. Department of War Microelectronics
A three-day event showcasing thought leadership and innovation across the U.S. microelectronics ecosystem.
Engage directly with leaders from the Department of War, industry, and academia, and gain exclusive insights from the Commons Hubs as they share progress on critical advancements in microelectronics development and sustainment. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversations shaping the future of the industry.
Secure your spot now - this high-demand event sold out last year.
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Cybersecurity Innovation & Support
This webinar will showcase Project Spectrum’s real-world impact while laying out a clear, credible vision for how small and mid-sized organizations can survive—and compete—in the cybersecurity environment of 2026 and beyond.
Core Focus:
“The Cyber Threat Landscape in 2026”
Project Spectrum case study: user success story
Looking ahead: The future of cyber support
The Importance of JCP Certification in Defense Contracting
Join us as we go over the importance of JCP Certification in defense contracting. The JCP was established in 1985 to allow United States (U.S.)/Canadian contractors to apply for access to Department of Defense/Department of National Defense (DOD/DND) unclassified export controlled technical data/critical technology on an equally favorable basis in accordance with DODD 5230.25, “Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data and Technology from Public Disclosure,” and Canadian Technical Data Control Regulations.
We will learn about JCP requirements and application process along with DEV (DLA Enhanced Validation) – formerly EJCP.
TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo
Tuesday, March 10 - Thursday, March 12
Raleigh Convention Center & Marriott City Center, Raleigh, NC
For over 25 years, the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo has connected top applied research and early stage innovations from universities, labs, and startups with industry end users and scouts.
The 2026 TechConnect World Innovation event includes the annual SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference and more than 30 world-class technical symposia.
Since its inception, TechConnect has published over 10,000 technical papers, connected over 20,000 innovations with industry partners, provided scouting support for most Fortune 500 technology companies, and supported most U.S. science and technology agencies.
Join the world's brightest researchers, innovators, and technology scouts as they convene in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 10-12, 2026.
DLA Training Knowledge & Opportunities Seminar
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free.
From Idea to Impact, Navigating Technology Transfer for Startup Success
Joy Goswami, Chair, AUTM; Director, Intellectual Property & Licensing, State University of New York Research Foundation
Bringing a scientific discovery or innovative idea from the lab bench to the marketplace requires more than great science, it requires a clear roadmap through the world of intellectual property, licensing, and commercialization. This session will demystify the technology transfer process for entrepreneurs, highlighting how startups can work with universities and research institutions to access innovations, secure Intellectual Property, and build partnerships that attract investment. Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of how to position their ventures for success by leveraging technology transfer as a powerful tool for growth.
Register: https://upstate.webex.com/weblink/register/r07ddd0bb42f2bfe246e9d87b13d8937e
Educational Webinar: From Bench to Mission: Designing Internal Innovation Programs in Federal Labs
From Bench to Mission: Designing Internal Innovation Programs in Federal Labs
Noon - 1 PM ET
Online | Free | Register
In many federal labs, groundbreaking research often stops short of realizing its full mission or commercial potential. Internal innovation and intrapreneurship programs bridge this gap by equipping scientists and engineers with the tools, context, and confidence to engage markets and partners directly.
This session explores proven models for designing and scaling innovation programs that empower researchers, improve technology transfer outcomes, and strengthen mission alignment. Drawing from FedTech’s experience leading intrapreneurship and commercialization accelerators across defense and civilian agencies, participants will gain a framework to build impactful, sustainable programs that shift lab culture toward innovation and engagement.
Participants will leave with:
A roadmap to design and implement lab innovation programs
Templates and examples for researcher engagement frameworks
Lessons from federal labs that have launched successful intrapreneurship initiatives
Practical guidance on aligning innovation efforts with lab missions
Register
Live workshop - YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL AND STATE MWBE CERTIFICATION AND CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES (Onondaga County)
Opening Doors: Your Guide to Local and State MWBE Certification and Contracting Opportunities in the Onondaga County area in New York State
When: Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 5 - 6:30 PM
Location: Onondaga County Building, Community Space , 11th floor, 421 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Curious about MWBE certification but not sure where to start? Join us for a practical and plainspoken conversation about how minority and women-owned business certification can help your business access new contracting opportunities with government agencies and larger corporations.
Our panel of local experts from the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County One Stop, WISE Women's Business Center, and Monroe County-Upstate NY APEX Accelerator will walk you through the basics in plain language. We'll cover what MWBE certification actually is, who qualifies, when it makes sense to apply, and what the process looks like. Additionally, we'll discuss what happens after you're certified—the real-world resources and support available to help you find and win contracts.
Whether you're just learning about certification or ready to take the next step, this session will give you clear answers and connect you with people who can help. Bring your questions and learn how other local business owners are using certification to grow.
Who should attend: Small business owners in Syracuse, Onondaga County, and surrounding areas interested in learning about certification opportunities and government contracting.
Expert Panelists:
Dennis Coleman - Contract Compliance Officer/PPC, Onondaga County
Cherelle Pace - Assistant Director, Division of Equity Compliance and Social Impact, City of Syracuse
Me'Shae Rolling - MWBE Consultant Specialist, WISE Women's Business Center
Amber Stevens - Senior Procurement Counselor, Monroe County – Upstate NY APEX Accelerator
Moderator - Jennifer McGee, Program Manager, WISE Women’s Business Center
APEX Accelerator Office Hours – Onondaga County, NY
To schedule an in-person appointment, please register here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAFAC2FA6F9C70-61560795-apex#/
DoW Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) Summit
Register today for the Department of War (DoW)
Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) Summit 2026
The MPP Summit is the Department’s flagship event for strengthening small business participation in the defense industrial base. It brings together small businesses, experienced prime contractors, and defense industry across the defense ecosystem to build high-value partnerships and advance mission-critical capabilities.
Who should attend:
🔹 Current MPP mentors and protégés
🔹 Small businesses and prime contractors interested in joining the program
🔹 Government and industry stakeholders engaged in defense industrial base development
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information about registration.
APEX Accelerator Office Hours – Onondaga County, NY
To schedule an in-person appointment, please register here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAFAC2FA6F9C70-61560795-apex#/
Sea Air Space 2026
Powered by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain. With industry leading speakers and events featured across three impactful days, Sea-Air-Space is a must-attend for anyone invested in the future of U.S. maritime strength and innovation.
Sea Air Space 2026
Powered by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain. With industry leading speakers and events featured across three impactful days, Sea-Air-Space is a must-attend for anyone invested in the future of U.S. maritime strength and innovation.
2026 DLA Energy Worldwide
This premier event provides a unique opportunity for small businesses to connect directly with energy-related providers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders who support DLA Energy and, ultimately, the Warfighter. It is an excellent venue for networking, learning about upcoming opportunities, and gaining insight into the evolving needs of defense energy logistics.
APEX Accelerator Office Hours – Onondaga County, NY
To schedule an in-person appointment, please register here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAFAC2FA6F9C70-61560795-apex#/
2026 MICC Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI)
The Advance Planning Briefing for Industry, known as APBI, provides industry partners with early insight into the MICC’s mission, organization and projected acquisition requirements in support of Army Warfighters. The five-day event is designed to improve transparency, encourage competition and strengthen communication between the Army and industry during the acquisition planning cycle.
DLA Training Knowledge & Opportunities Seminar
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free.
APEX Accelerator Office Hours – Onondaga County, NY
To schedule an in-person appointment, please register here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAFAC2FA6F9C70-61560795-apex#/
APEX Accelerator Office Hours – Onondaga County, NY
To schedule an in-person appointment, please register here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAFAC2FA6F9C70-61560795-apex#/
Medical Device Supply Chain Management: Best Practices to Improve Your Competitiveness
Don Lynch, Senior Project Manager, TDO
Don Lynch will share best practices to help you obtain the best-in-market value from suppliers, helping to improve your organization's competitiveness and profitability.
Register: https://upstate.webex.com/weblink/register/rba93897963ee8ed411fda1c576f3d9a9
DLA Training Knowledge & Opportunities Seminar
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free.
From Insight to Prototype: A Product Design Framework that De-Risks Biotech & MedTech Innovation
From Insight to Prototype: A Product Design Framework that De-Risks Biotech & MedTech Innovation
Paul Klock, Design Director, and Alex Kober, President - KEK Design
Turning a promising scientific insight into a viable product requires more than engineering—it demands rigorous product design, clarity of user need, and fast, iterative learning. This session presents a product-design-led development framework that integrates early user research, rapid prototyping, and structured assumption testing to systematically reduce project risk. Learn how to translate informal ideas into formal design requirements, how to run fast prototyping loops that reveal feasibility constraints early, and how user-centered evaluations can prevent expensive late-stage changes. We’ll show how product design decisions about form, interaction, materials, and ergonomics are driven by user needs and technical feasibility and how aligning these early dramatically improves downstream outcomes.
Register: https://upstate.webex.com/weblink/register/r06012d98c467988dafd46570af8bb262
DLA Training Knowledge & Opportunities Seminar
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free.
DLA Training Knowledge & Opportunities Seminar
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free.
FLC National Security Meeting
SAVE THE DATE: FLC National Security Meeting
The first annual FLC National Security Meeting will take place from Dec. 1-3, 2026, in Leesburg, VA. We hope to see you there for an event packed full of networking and educational opportunities tailored to members of the federal tech transfer ecosystem focused on national security. More info coming soon!
2026 Federal & Defense Contracting Matchmaking Event
2026 Federal & Defense Contracting Matchmaking Event - Rhode Island
Date/Time:
Day 1 - 2/5/2026 - 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM (EST)
Day 2 - 2/6/2026 - 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM (EST)
Point of Contact: Jake Bacon
Location: 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick RI 02886-1885
Description:
This full-day event is designed to connect businesses directly with federal agencies, large defense prime contractors and local resource partners. Through one-on-one matchmaking sessions and networking opportunities, you’ll gain direct access to procurement representatives and decision-makers.
Registration includes:
One-on-one matchmaking sessions with federal and prime buyers
Networking with key decision-makers and local partners
Access to federal agency and defense prime procurement representatives
Who Should Attend:
Businesses interested in entering or expanding their role in the federal/defense supply chain.
Registration:
Business participants: $100
Federal agencies, prime contractors, and resource partners: Free
Sign Up here —> 2026 Federal & Defense Contracting Matchmaking Event
The Hidden Accelerator: Why team performance is biotech's most underused advantage
The Hidden Accelerator: Why team performance is biotech's most underused advantage
February 4, 2026, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST
Presented by Anissa Davenport, MBA , Brooke Hynes, MA and David Eilers of Possibility Partners, LLC
Register in advance for this Webex Meeting:
https://upstate.webex.com/weblink/register/r9034f752e30e416a3e1049ea288a0fca
Biotech companies rightly invest in breakthrough technology, go-to-market strategy, and fundraising. Yet there is another key accelerator hiding in plain sight: team performance. High-functioning teams speed decision-making, improve execution and manage change across the enterprise. Our discussion will explore how intentional team design and culture development can drive efficiency from R&D to commercialization, drawing on real-world examples and organizational research. Attendees will learn practical ways to activate the conditions of success for high-performing teams. Given that 75% of cross-functional teams are underperforming, this is a chance to accelerate your work, meet your development milestones and advance your organization in a competitive industry.
2026 Upstate New York Supplier Engagement Summit
Get ready to connect, collaborate, and grow your business at the 2026 Upstate NY Supplier Engagement Summit!
Welcome to the 2026 Upstate NY Supplier Engagement Summit! Join us at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center on February 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a day filled with networking, workshops, and collaboration opportunities. This event is perfect for suppliers looking to connect with businesses and agencies in the Upstate NY region. Don't miss out on this chance to engage with key industry players and expand your network. See you there!
DARPAConnect "Ask Me Anything" webinar
On January 29th at 11 AM ET, join DARPAConnect for an exclusive "Ask Me Anything" webinar featuring some of DARPA’s top leaders and experts. This interactive session offers unparalleled insights into how to engage with DARPA, access funding opportunities, and become part of the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of national security.
DARPA’s unwavering commitment to driving transformative technologies continues to create opportunities for innovators and collaborators across industry, academia, and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to connect with DARPA’s leadership, gain actionable insights, and position yourself to contribute to breakthroughs that will define the future.
Join Us:
• Date: January 29th
• Time: 11:00 - 12:00 AM Eastern
• Location: DARPAConnect Corner Live Webinar
Innovation is moving fast—don’t get left behind. Sign up now and be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Please note you must be logged in to your DARPAConnect account to register for this event.
Not a member of DARPAConnect? Visit the DARPAConnect Registration page to sign up for a free account and gain access to the full suite of DARPAConnect events, lessons, resources, and more.
Navigating the NYS Contract Reporter: Accessing Opportunities and Maximizing Functionality
Navigating the NYS Contract Reporter: Accessing Opportunities and Maximizing Functionality
In this session, Gerardo Rodriguez, Director of Procurement Assistance / NYS Contract Reporter Administrator will discuss how to maximize the NYS Contract Reporter’s new functionalities for new and seasoned MWBE businesses to find contracts for their products and services.
2026 National Small Business Conference
The 8(a) Association’s 2026 National Small Business Conference offers educational sessions, matchmaking, networking and resources for all small businesses including aspiring, current and graduate 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, VOSB, SDB, WOSB, DBE, and teaming partnerships. The event attracts hundreds of federal agencies, large business primes, and corporate companies to provide multiple opportunities in one location to grow your business in the federal contracting arena.
Nashville, TN
Agenda — 2026 National Small Business Conference
Ready to Step into New Opportunities? REGISTER HERE
Cybersecurity Resilience for Government Contractors
Cybersecurity Resilience for Government Contractors
Thursday, January 15 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
This webinar will seek to increase organizations' incident response (IR) readiness using a realistic breach scenario.
Core Activities:
Learn how best to respond to a ransomware or email spoofing attack
Project Spectrum tools for incident response planning
Offer follow-up guidance from Project Spectrum on how to implement or improve IR plans
DLA Training Knowledge & Opportunities Seminar
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free.
Critical Technology Areas (CTA): What changed & why it matters to the DIB
Critical Technology Areas (CTA): What changed & why it matters to the DIB
Thursday, January 8 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
What are the Department of War (DoW) priorities in critical technologies and how does it want small businesses to support those priorities? How does MoveAmerica help small and non-traditional businesses compete for contracts and awards in these critical technology areas (CTAs)?
Join MoveAmerica for their upcoming webinar on January 8, 2026, 2:00 PM EST, connecting Critical Technology Areas (CTAs) directly to how MoveAmerica and their partners support companies navigating the defense acquisition ecosystem. The Deputy Director of the Rapid Innovation Accelerator - Miami (RIA-M) Willie Berges will be joining to discuss:
How CTAs differ from emerging technologies and priority capabilities
An overview of the six current CTAs guiding DoD investment and acquisition
Why CTA alignment matters for small and non-traditional businesses
Whether you’re exploring defense contracting for the first time or looking to scale, this session will show the resources available to help accelerate innovation from concept to contract for emerging technology startups.
Finding DLA Opportunities - Learn to Navigate DIBBS Working Group
The DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) is a web-based application that provides the capability to search for, view, and submit secure quotes on Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for DLA items of supply. DIBBS also allows users to search and view Request For Proposals (RFPs), Invitations For Bid (IFBs), Awards, and other procurement information related to DLA. In this informative session, you will learn how to register for a DIBBS account and how to navigate the website to find opportunities on which to bid to expand your business.
Presenter: Alonzo Burris II, Small Business Professional, DLA Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs
IBAS Webinar: Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment
Free Webinar with the Rhode Island APEX Accelerator:
Department of Defense program that aims to improve the readiness and competitiveness of the US industrial base. The focus is on improving readiness and competitiveness of the U.S. Industrial Base. Establishing high priority domestic abilities that include new supply chains required for national security and mitigate exposure to risks within the supply chain.
REGISTER HERE: IBAS: Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (US DoD)
The Importance of JCP Certification in Defense Contracting
Join us as we go over the importance of JCP Certification in defense contracting. The JCP was established in 1985 to allow United States (U.S.)/Canadian contractors to apply for access to Department of Defense/Department of National Defense (DOD/DND) unclassified export controlled technical data/critical technology on an equally favorable basis in accordance with DODD 5230.25, “Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data and Technology from Public Disclosure,” and Canadian Technical Data Control Regulations.
We will learn about JCP requirements and application process along with DEV (DLA Enhanced Validation) – formerly EJCP.
VETCON 2025
VETCON assists Veterans and Veteran business owners as they transition to professional careers, and is an unprecedented collection of public and private businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies and authorities gathering together for a very worthy initiative.
VETCON Overview
VETCON provides support, advice and direction to New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs), both startups and existing businesses. The conference hosts seminars, panel discussions and presentations on various topics, including issues that confront new businesses and how to do business through technology and marketing. VETCON provides access to businesses and organizations that help Veterans obtain employment and encourage industries to consider Veterans for employment. The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) will have representatives from state programs and agencies that help guide veterans toward useful programs that currently exist. Representatives from OGS will help instruct and educate Veteran business owners as to the process and requirements for becoming certified as a New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) in order to increase participation in New York State's contracting opportunities.
The conference provides monetary awards and prizes to veteran-owned businesses and provides access to businesses and organizations that are not necessarily focused on Veterans but offer services that help them succeed and thrive after service. The conference speakers serve as mentors during seminar sessions and networking opportunities with the inclusion of notable Veteran business owners, investors and financial institutions. There will be specific rooms made available to connect NYS agencies and public authorities with SDVOBs and additional networking between attendees.
6th Annual Tri-State APEX Accelerator Mega-Matchmaker
The Tri-State APEX Accelerator Mega-Matchmaker is an opportunity for small businesses to meet virtually with military, federal, state and local government buyers.
APEX Accelerators from New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio have joined together again to provide the opportunity for government buyers and sellers to meet in one of the largest online procurement events in the country.
Allows businesses to pre-schedule appointments.
Virtual Event
DAU Cyber Solutions – Comprehensive CMMC LEVEL 1
Every federal contract contains FAR 52.240-93, which is the same as CMMC Level 1. We will ensure that you understand the FAR, the cyber lingo and can recognize implementation of the fifteen basic cyber requirements to keep Federal Contracting Information from becoming pubic – in 3 hours. Contracting Teams will learn questions to ask to verify. Walk away understanding what is required, sufficient compliance documentation and recognition of compliant basic cybersecurity. Every Contract Handles FCI! Learn how to recognize the implementation of Basic Cyber Hygiene.
Who Should Attend: Ideal for any professional with responsibilities for cybersecurity.
Contact Information: For Registration of technical questions, please contact us at events@dau.edu
DoD Cyber Solutions: This is a series of webinars to bring the Acquisition Workforce up-to-speed on all the cybersecurity requirements in federal contracts and how to evaluate those contractual requirements. In the DoD alone, there are some 120K small business contractors and 70% of those contractors have less than 30 employees. This webinar series will share information with contracting communities, project managers, and contractors on the resources available to create robust cybersecurity.
REGISTER HERE —> DAU Cyber Solutions – Comprehensive CMMC LEVEL 1 | www.dau.edu
Cybersecurity for Manufacturers: Protecting the Supply Chain
Small manufacturers within the DIB face rising cybersecurity threats while operating under constrained budgets and limited staff. As stewards of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), these organizations must now meet the expectations of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
This webinar will address manufacturing-specific cybersecurity risks and how Project Spectrum can assist organizations seeking to become compliant.
Core Activities:
• Top 5 cyber threats to manufacturing operations
• Interactive walkthrough: “From Firewall to Factory Floor—Asset Mapping & Risk”
Training Knowledge & Opportunities Seminar
The TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free and is being held at DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio.
2025 New York State MWBE Forum
The NYS 2025 MWBE Forum will provide insightful panel discussions, essential resources, meaningful networking and matchmaking opportunities and engaging workshops. This year’s robust event will supply MWBEs with the right resources and information to successful compete for and obtain contracts that will help their businesses thrive.
What to Expect at the Forum
Panels and Workshops – Sessions will cover topic areas including small business engagement in mega projects, discretionary opportunities, business development training programs, submitting successful bids, and more!
Exhibit Hall – Networking and relationship building is critical to small business success. The Forum’s exhibit hall will feature New York State agencies and authorities, private companies, business support providers and more!
MWBE Champions Award Luncheon – In celebration of the 37th anniversary of the New York State MWBE program, join us to recognize and award MWBEs and private and public partners for their success and commitments to the MWBE community.
For general inquiries about the Forum:
E -mail: 2025MWBEForum@esd.ny.gov
Call: Customer Care Hotline at 212-803-2414
For sponsorship inquiries:
E-mail: sponsorships@nysmwbeforum.com
A Tactical Plan for Government Marketing Success
In this session, you will learn how to:
Identify and segment your ideal government customers.
Develop a step-by-step tactical marketing plan for your government target audience
Build visibility and communicate your company’s unique value to buyers through capability statements, targeted outreach, and teaming partnerships
Use free tools and databases to track opportunities and outreach.
Create a repeatable system for relationship-building and follow-up.
Whether you’re new to government contracting or ready to scale your existing efforts, this webinar will give you practical tools and proven tactics to position your business for success in the public sector.
Instructions:
Free to attend. Registration is required.
REGISTER HERE
Unlocking Industry Growth Through Consortium Partnerships
How can collaboration help your organization compete for larger government contracts, reduce risk, and accelerate growth?
Join MoveAmerica’s leadership panel for a dynamic discussion on how consortium partnerships empower manufacturers, contractors, and industrial innovators to achieve more together than they could alone.
You’ll hear firsthand how consortiums create access to new opportunities, spread risk, and fast-track innovation — along with advice on whether this approach is right for your business.
Buyer Meeting Readiness: Tools & Tips for Matchmaker Success
Join the NW Commission APEX Accelerator staff to learn how to maximize your success in your matchmaking meetings with buyers.
Bring your questions to have them answered by NW Commission APEX Accelerator staff.
This FREE webinar will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.
***This is one of 3 free 'prep' sessions for participants of the 2025 TSAAMMM virtual event
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – Level 1
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – Level 1
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – Level 1
Dates: 10/29/2025 - 11/26/2025
Times: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The U.S Department of Defense (DoD) has established a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to protect information that the DoD shares with contractors and subcontractors. Over the last few years, the DoD recommended the implementation of a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
The Level 1 course topics will cover the following domains:
Structure of the CMMC model including the CMMC levels, domains, capabilities, processes, and practices.
CMMC assessment process and methodology, evidence documentation and the CMMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Requirements discussions for domains: Access Control (AC), Identification and Authentication (IA)
Requirements discussions for domains: Media Protection (MP) Physical Protection (PE)
Requirements discussions for domains: System and Communications Protection (SC), Systems and Information Integrity (SI)
CMMC Level 1 Practice Test
Upon Successful completion of the CMMC Level 1 Practice Test and upon successful implementation of the compliance requirements, students may enroll for the Level 2 program.
Federal Registrations & Certifications - How To Guide and New Portal Reviews
This presentantion willl cover:
Deep dive into SAM
Review SBA Small Business Search
SBA Certifications
Who should attend:
Small Business
Large Primes
Agencies
The Importance of JCP Certification in Defense Contracting
Join us as we go over the importance of JCP Certification in defense contracting. The JCP was established in 1985 to allow United States (U.S.)/Canadian contractors to apply for access to Department of Defense/Department of National Defense (DOD/DND) unclassified export controlled technical data/critical technology on an equally favorable basis in accordance with DODD 5230.25, “Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data and Technology from Public Disclosure,” and Canadian Technical Data Control Regulations.
We will learn about JCP requirements and application process along with DEV (DLA Enhanced Validation) – formerly EJCP.
Building a Strong Capability Statement: Prep for the Tri-State Mega Matchmaker
Get noticed by government buyers with a capability statement that sets your business apart. In this focused prep session, you'll learn how to craft a clear, concise, and impactful capability statement tailored for the Tri-State APEX Accelerator Mega Matchmaker. Discover what buyers look for, how to highlight your strengths, and how to position your company for meaningful connections. Whether you're new to matchmaking events or looking to refine your messaging, this session will help you show up confident and ready.