The upcoming July 26 AFCEA Small Business Innovation Summit follows on the heels of the AFCEA
Innovation Shark Tank, where small contractors competed for the right to
present at the Innovation Summit. The three winners from these events are on
the agenda of the Summit.
The Small
Business Innovation Summit will address cutting edge technologies where small
contractors can play a big role: AI, Zero Trust Networks, Agile DevOps,
Blockchain, the Space Revolution, and 5G. The presenters on these panels are
among the most experienced techies from industry and government.
There will
also be panels on OTAs (contracts for Research and Development) and a panel for
communicating your company’s unique value. The communication panel is moderated
by my friend, the wise and wonderful Sarah Djamshidi, a true veteran of the
small business IT trenches. I have been invited to participate on this panel.
This Small
Business Innovation Summit can help a small business identify growth areas and
map out a go-to-market strategy. It affords you the opportunity to network with
peers and to meet market influencers.
I look
forward to each speaking engagement and try to prepare my remarks based on the expected
audience.
There are
many issues facing small businesses in this market and any time I get to help
companies make small (or large) strategy adjustments, I feel like I am doing my
part.
AFCEA
conferences are my favorites, especially those focused on small business. They
always have an engaged audience, eager to brain-pick, network and absorb info
from some great presenters.
I will also
be attending the Market Connections Federal Contractor Study overview on July
17; speaking at the Government Blockchain Association event July 19; and on
August 28 I will be speaking at 930Gov, the best end-of-FY conference now in year 6!
Each of
these events affords opportunities for any contractor, especially for small
contractors.
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