Event Agenda & Speakers
-- Coffee/Kickoff | 8:45 AM --
Session 1: Effective Engagement with Government vs. Industry | 9:30 AM
Engage with retired government officials on how to be more effective when networking with both government and industry. This panel will run for 45 minutes with time reserved at the end for audience members to pose questions to the panelists.
Panelists:
Brandon Jones, Javelin Digital
Jay Shell, Nutanix
Stephanie Tharp, Sigma Defense
-- Break | 10:15 AM --
Session 2: Making the Leap to VP | 10:30 AM
Skills and mindset: What do you need to master to become an industry VP? This 30-minute moderated speaking session will unpack Steve’s career trajectory from being a Navy intel officer to the private sector as a VP. He will offer personal and practical advice for those who may also have their sights set on leadership.
Steve Boraz, Leidos
-- Break | 11:00 AM --
Session 3: The Color of Money | 11:15 AM
Dive into the different buckets of money that are used in the federal contracting space. This 45-minute panel discussion is designed to answer questions around how the federal government spends its money. Come with all the questions you’ve been waiting to ask!
Panelists:
Jay Shell, Nutanix
Jerry Short, Herdt Consulting
Mark Taylor, Assistant Secretary of the Army - Army Budget Office
Lunch + Networking | 11:30 AM
Event Concludes | 12:30 PM