2023 Conference Agenda

Wednesday, November 15 (in-person)

Sessions will be available in-person only. Access to on-demand recordings will be available at the conclusion of the conference. Q&A will be available for each session.

Networking Breakfast
7:30 a.m. ET

Welcome Remarks
8:00 a.m. ET
David Berteau, President and CEO, PSC

Macroeconomic/DoD Topline
8:10 a.m. ET
This forecast team looks at the overall global and U.S. economic picture and develops likely scenarios for federal discretionary spending, culminating in with focus on a defense topline forecast. To develop the forecast, the team uses various economic indicators from a variety of international and US-based sources. Its DoD Topline forecast is a ten-year forecast of defense budgets involving a top down look at the DoD budget by appropriation category (e.g. RDT&E, Procurement, O&M and Milpers). The forecast includes relevant information about current DoD activities such as defense strategy and planning, an estimate of the future force structure, an investment forecast, Supplemental spending, efficiency savings, and changing acquisition practices.

Federal IT Management & Budget
8:50 a.m. ET
This team prepares an annual five-year budget forecast of the IT market for civil and defense sectors of the federal government, including an assessment of related plans, programs, and market topics that cover computers, telecommunication systems, and related products and services. The committee provides an overall analysis of the federal and IT budgets for various civil and defense agencies, looks at top-line dollars and trends, and then forecasts federal IT spending for the next five years. Included in this forecast is an assessment of the various agency Exhibit 53 submissions to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The effects of government administrative policies and procedures on the IT marketplace are determined in cooperation with government agencies, and a determination is made on essential facts and figures relating to the IT market.

Break
9:30 a.m. ET

Acquisition Trends
9:50 a.m. ET
The Acquisition Trends Team will focus on one of the most dynamic aspects of Federal business – agency acquisition patterns – what are the trends for the new administration’s Executive Orders, Best-in-Class contracts, protests, joint ventures, and small business contracting to name just a few hot topics. Understand how new policies and new acquisition initiatives will impact your bids and your business!

Industry Outlook/Panel
10:20 a.m. ET
The team focuses on the Wall Street view of the federal market with a focus on the defense industry. Interviews are conducted with equity analysts in New York, Boston and the DC area, as well as experts from financial and professional services firms. The team effort is further augmented by an industry outlook panel discussion at the conference.

Anita Antenucci, Founder and Managing Partner, 3Wire Partners
Frank Finelli, Managing Director, The Carlyle Group
Mikhail Grinberg, Partner, Renaissance Strategic Advisors
Jen Chaquette, Director, Corporate Strategy, Leidos (moderator)

Keynote
11:20 a.m. ET
The Honorable Mike McCord, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer

Lunch & Super Star Awards
11:50 a.m. ET

Breakouts 1 & 2

*12:45 PM ET*	Defense Services The DoD Services team provides an in-depth evaluation and analysis of the defense services sector to include top-level support priorities under a new administration, defense Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Knowledge Based Services (KBS) budgets, as well as major technology topics facing this changing market. The report developed by this team provides an excellent understanding of these key trend as the DoD invests in new technologies and modernization.	*12:45 PM ET*	Civilian Services Federal Civilian Agencies differ significantly in their missions, budgets, constituencies etc. However, an in-depth examination of the Civilian Agency interviews by our Civilian Agency team of volunteers uncovers important commonalities amongst the Civilian sector. Understanding these commonalities is valuable for Vision attendees because business strategies, technical solutions, and acquisition approaches utilized by one agency can be potentially applicable to other Civilian agencies. For contractors, this means there is value in knowing what these similarities and trends are in order to help the Government solve common challenges more quickly and efficiently and to assist companies in potentially supporting their business growth from one Civilian agency account to another.
*1:20 PM ET*	DoD Information Technology (IT) and Cyber This team prepares a forecast of the emerging trends and dynamics related to IT and Cyber from a DoD perspective. The team explores the latest policies, technologies, and operations affecting the Department’s ability to deliver advanced IT and Cyber solutions across the DoD enterprise. The forecast also includes a presentation of budgets aligned to IT and Cyber priorities for the Department.	*1:20 PM ET*	Commerce This team will look at topics focused on providing in-depth information on agency initiatives and opportunities. Emphasis will be on strategic plans, procurements and programs, technologies, trends and drivers, the political landscape, co-agency initiatives/roles, and outside influences.
*1:55 PM ET*	HHS This team will look at topics focused on providing in-depth information on agency initiatives and opportunities. Emphasis will be on strategic plans, procurements and programs, technologies, trends and drivers, the political landscape, co-agency initiatives/roles, and outside influences.	*1:55 PM ET*	DOS The Department of State will look at topics focused on providing in-depth information on agency initiatives and opportunities. Emphasis will be on strategic plans, procurements and programs, technologies, trends and drivers, the political landscape, co-agency initiatives/roles, and outside influences.
*2:45 PM ET*	VA This team will look at topics focused on providing in-depth information on agency initiatives and opportunities. Emphasis will be on strategic plans, procurements and programs, technologies, trends and drivers, the political landscape, co-agency initiatives/roles, and outside influences.	*2:30 PM ET*	DOJ The Department of Justice will look at topics focused on providing in-depth information on agency initiatives and opportunities. Emphasis will be on strategic plans, procurements and programs, technologies, trends and drivers, the political landscape, co-agency initiatives/roles, and outside influences.
*3:20 PM ET*	Military Health This team will look at topics focused on providing in-depth information on agency initiatives and opportunities. Emphasis will be on strategic plans, procurements and programs, technologies, trends and drivers, the political landscape, co-agency initiatives/roles, and outside influences.	*3:05 PM ET*	NASA The National Aeronautics and Space Administration presentation will focus on providing information on agency initiatives. Emphasis will be on strategic plans, procurements and programs, technologies, trends and drivers, and outside influences.
*3:55 PM ET*	Treasury This team will look at topics focused on providing in-depth information on agency initiatives and opportunities. Emphasis will be on strategic plans, procurements and programs, technologies, trends and drivers, the political landscape, co-agency initiatives/roles, and outside influences.	*3:40 PM ET*	DHS Panel w/ Government Leaders With the release of the statutorily required Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR), DHS reaffirms their five enduring missions while also adding a new mission: Combat Crimes of Exploitation and Protect Victims. Crimes of exploitation —human trafficking, labor exploitation, and child exploitation— occur at alarmingly high rates, both in the United States and abroad. Reflecting the overriding importance of supporting victims and stopping perpetrators, the Department has redoubled its efforts to combat these heinous crimes. Using updated policies, targeted operations, and by leveraging cutting-edge technology, DHS is further targeting those who seek to exploit the vulnerable while identifying and rescuing victims. In recognition that industry must work together with DHS components and other law enforcement organizations in order to accomplish this strategic objective, we’ve gathered a diverse panel to explore this topic and enhance communications between government and industry. Panelists: Eric Choy, Executive Director at CBP Office of Trade, Forced Labor Division Douglas Gilmer, Senior Law Enforcement Liaison, DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Homeland Security Investigations James Mancuso, Assistant Director for Trade Enforcement Investigations at Homeland Security Investigations John Woods, Vice President, CACI International Inc. (moderator)
*4:30PM ET***	Wrap-Up & Networking Reception	*4:30PM ET***	Wrap-Up & Networking Reception

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