9:00 AM - Grand Ballroom

Opening Keynote

• Congressman Welcome
• Defending Tomorrow: Speed, Scale, and Superiority (Aaron Stark)
• Fireside Chat: The Strategic Edge of Frontier Tech (Mercato Partners & JP Morgan)

10:45 AM - Executive Room 100

SASPO: Mission, Structure, and SPoE SAR Pilot Program Overview

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Office (SASPO). We will cover the SASPO's mission requirements, its organizational structure, and key contact information. Additionally, the session will offer an overview of the Single Point of Entry (SPoE) Source Approval Request (SAR) Pilot Program.

10:45 AM - Meeting Room 101

419 Supply Chain Management Squadron

Overview of the 419 Supply Chain Management Squadron’s organization, mission requirements, budget projections, and key NSN-specific challenges and opportunities.

10:45 AM - Meeting Room 201

Small Business CMMC Level of Effort

Adversaries are increasingly targeting the United States’ military and industrial advantages by exploiting interconnected information systems. In response, the federal government has emphasized protecting sensitive data, such as Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), across its supply chain. Contractors handling this data must implement baseline cybersecurity measures within their IT systems and comply with DFARS 252.204-7021, which enforces Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. Achieving compliance can be complex for organizations of any size. Adam Austin of Totem Tech will share insights on challenges small businesses face, including costs, timelines, and starting points, drawing from real-world experience and offering practical resources for navigating compliance.

11:30 AM - Grand Ballroom

Lunch Keynote

Intro to 748th, 848th, and 638th Supply Chain Management Mission - Workload & Requirements

1:00 PM - Executive Room 100

Incentivizing Growth: Maximizing State & Local Resources in a Rapidly Changing Environment

As the aerospace and defense industry navigates a rapidly changing global landscape, strategic partnerships between government and private industry are critical to overcoming risk and increasing supply chain capacity. In this breakout session, top state and local government leaders will discuss the robust financial and strategic incentives available to A&D businesses looking to expand, innovate, and solidify their operations in Utah. Join our expert panel to explore how resources from the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) and the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), combined with strong municipal partnerships, can provide your business with a vital competitive edge.

1:00 PM - Meeting Room 101

Review of Winning Proposals

Focuses on how to tell the difference between compliant proposals and winning proposals. Participants will review side-by-side examples of strong and weak proposal responses, learn how evaluators score them, and practice revising language to clearly communicate value and differentiation. We’ll also cover a simple review process and scoring checklist that improves proposal quality without adding work.

1:00 PM - Meeting Room 201

The Do’s and Don'ts of Putting Together a Cost or Price Proposal for a Government Bid

The do’s and don’ts of putting together a cost or price proposal for a government bid.