Location: Washington D.C.
The annual Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) presents a unique opportunity to build your government business network and gain insights into government priorities and future opportunities. The Forum’s briefings, discussions, and networking opportunities will facilitate your access to the industrial, political, federal, and Department of Defense experts and insiders necessary for developing a strong strategic position in the government marketplace.
Hosted by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Board of Directors, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter.
Accommodations
A room block for WFCF with special event rate has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill hotel. Those registering for the event should contact Michael Steger at MichaelS@wispro.org to request room block information. We encourage you to make reservations promptly to ensure availability.
Schedule [Eastern Time]
| November 18, 2024 Husch Blackwell – 1801 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC | ||
| 2:00 PM | WPI Board meeting [closed to members only] | |
| 3:00 PM | Post-election briefing and discussion followed by reception and networking | |
| 5:30 PM | End of Day One | |
| November 19, 2024 location TBD | ||
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Panels, speakers – industry and agency representatives | |
| November 20, 2024 location TBD | ||
| 8:00 AM – 12 NOON | Panels, Speakers – industry and agency representatives | |
| 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Hill Visits | |
Confirmed Speakers & Supporting Organizations
Mr. Joe Barto, Founder and President of TMG, Inc., Program Lead for the Defense Industrial Base Talent Pipeline Program — BIO
Mr. Shannon Jackson, Executive Director (SES), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — LinkedIn
Mr. Winston Chang, Global Public Sector CTO, Snowflake — LinkedIn
Ms. Angela Ambrose, Vice President of Government Operations, Oshkosh Corporation — BIO
Mr. Justin Fanelli, Acting CTO, Department of the Navy — LinkedIn — Bio
Mr. Brian Waagner, Partner, Husch Blackwell, LLP — BIO
Mr. Jeff Shen, President, Red Team Consulting — LinkedIn
Mr. Daniel Chenok, Executive Director, IBM Center for The Business of Government — LinkedIn
Mr. Tony Ambegaoker, Chief Information Officer, Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc. — LinkedIn
Mr. Farooq A. Mitha, Director, Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) — BIO
Mr. Khalil Mack, Deputy Director, Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) / Director, APEX Accelerators — BIO
Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Business Development Representative
SAIC, Representative
Contact for Questions: Aina Vilumsons, WPI President – Executive Director at ainav@wispro.org with questions.
WPI Board of Directors
Sean Ketter, Oshkosh Corporation
Jean Marie Thiel, Belonger Corporation
Todd Bentley, Bentley World-Packaging
V. David Zvenyach, TandemGov
Nathaniel Millsap, Fincantieri Marinette Marine
Baly Ambegaoker, TIDL Federal
Barb LaMue, New North
James Schutt, Schutt Industries
Jim Segelstrom, McNally Industries
Paul C. Darley, WS Darley & Company
Michael Ward, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC)
Brian Waagner, Husch Blackwell
Sara Redford, WPS Health Solutions
Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
