Start Date: 9/16/2026 8:00 AM EDT
End Date: 9/16/2026 12:30 PM EDT
Venue Name: GMU Mason Square - Arlington Campus
Location:
3351 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA United States 22201
Organization Name:
SECAF
Contact:
The Greg & Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting, at the George Mason University Costello College of Business and SECAF, are pleased to co-host the annual Small Business Summit, bridging government and industry for an engaging morning of insights, discussion, and networking focused on small business government contracting.
In a rapidly evolving government contracting landscape, sustainable success is anchored in a clear and steady vision—one that balances resilience, innovation, and purpose. For small businesses, growth depends not only on navigating change, but on embracing it as a constant. The true differentiator lies in defining what matters most—and allowing that focus to guide acquisition strategies through uncertainty and complexity.
As one previous attendee shared: "This event provided the most bang for the buck than any event I attended this year."
Why Attend?
- Gain practical insights you can apply immediately
- Learn how successful organizations align strategy with changing acquisition realities
- Explore purpose-driven leadership and innovative approaches to growth
- Connect with government and industry practitioners who understand today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities
Keynote Speaker:
- Olivia Trivisani Bowker, Founder & CEO, Amivero
- Brian Gay, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NR Labs
- Aarti Smith, Founder and CEO, Chainbridge Solutions
Moderated by Jon Williams, Partner, PilieroMazza PLLC
Panel 2 - Mission First: Strengthening Government-Industry Partnerships in a Changing Acquisition Environment
- Paul Courtney, Chief Procurement Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Pending)
- Reem Kodsi, Associate Director Industry and Engagement, Deputy Assistant Undersecretary of War Office of Industrial Base Growth, Department of War
- Mike Derrios, Executive Director, Greg & Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting, at the GMU Costello College of Business
Additional speakers to be announced soon!
Cost:
$125 Registration includes a full breakfast buffet with continuous coffee/tea stations, networking.
SECAF Members please check your email for a 20% discount code.
For more details about the event and to register, click the Event Registration button.
Questions? Contact us info@secaf.org
