HIPE aims to do just that—exchange knowledge between stakeholders. In addition to keynote speakers, there will be opportunities for companies to sign-up for Supplier Search Interviews (SSI) directly with USAF supply chain personnel. There are also opportunities for industry to present a brief capabilities presentation as well. There will be breakout sessions from each of the 748th Supply Chain Management Group’s squadrons where representatives will be on hand to provide mission requirement information. An engineering representative will also be available to discuss technical issues/challenges. Professionals from Air Force Contracting, DLA Contracting, Small Business Office HAFB, Strategic Alternative Sourcing Program Office (SASPO), Weber State University, and State of Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity will all be on hand to answer questions as well.

Representatives from the HAFB supply chain will be discussing their current & future requirements that support sustainment capabilities for some of today’s most critical weapon platforms within the USAF. Government representatives will be conducting market research by engaging with private industry looking for ways to improve its acquisition process and gaining insight into new supply chain technologies being in today’s marketplace. Information will be presented in a variety of formats from large group speaking engagements, focused breakout sessions, and individual supplier search interviews (based upon first come/first served sign-up availability).