Power Breakfast: Department of Energy - Agenda

Agenda

Times are subject to change.

8:15 AM EST

Thursday, December 01

Main Stage

Registration, Breakfast & Networking

8:55 AM EST

Thursday, December 01

Main Stage

Welcome Remarks

9:00 AM EST

Thursday, December 01

Panel

Data As A Starting Point

Amber Hart, Co-Owner/Founder, The Pulse of GovCon

Lisa Shea Mundt, Co-Owner/Founder, The Pulse of GovCon

Ross Wilkers, Senior Staff Reporter, Washington Technology

Description

The Department of Energy has a broad mission that touches on many parts of the federal government and the U.S. economy as a whole. This opening session will set the stage for understanding the department and how its spending lines up with its mission. You’ll learn how the department spends its money, where its priorities are and the opportunities in the pipeline. When you consider issues such as climate change, power grid challenges and safety of nuclear weapons and materials, few agencies have the kind of responsibilities that the Energy Department has.

Lisa Mundt and Amber Hart of the Pulse of GovCon will share their insights on the department and provide a starting point for winning new business.

 

9:30 AM EST

Thursday, December 01

Panel

The Small Business Mission

Ron Pierce, Director, Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S. Department of Energy

Nick Wakeman, Editor-in-Chief, Washington Technology

Description

Like every government agency, the Energy Department has small business goals. Ron Pierce will share how Energy meets those goals and what’s the best way to work with the department. This presentation will include insights on upcoming contracts and other initiatives where small businesses can play a role as well as advice on common pitfalls and mistakes companies make when approaching the Energy Department.

10:00 AM EST

Thursday, December 01

Panel

Industry Perspective

Aruna Mathuranayagam, Vice President / Chief Technology Officer, Leidos

Paul Vrabel, Vice President, ICF

Nick Wakeman, Editor-in-Chief, Washington Technology

Description

Executives from two major Energy Department contractors will talk about their business at the department and what they see as their customer’s greatest needs and challenges. They’ll also share their partnering strategies and where they are investing for long-term success. Key takeaways will include technology trends and the expanding role Energy will play in addressing emerging challenges such as climate change.

10:30 AM EST

Thursday, December 01

Main Stage

Closing Remarks

Nick Wakeman, Editor-in-Chief, Washington Technology