Power Breakfast: Doing Business with DHS 2025 - Agenda
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Doing Business with DHS Agenda

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7:30 AM EDT Friday, October 24

Pick up your badge and enjoy networking with your peers!

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8:30 AM EDT Friday, October 24

Welcome to the Washington Technology 'Doing Business with DHS Power Breakfast.

Welcome to the Washington Technology 'Doing Business with DHS Power Breakfast.

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8:35 AM EDT Friday, October 24

Washington Technology will kick off day by introducing our 1st speaker and setting the stage for today’s discussions.

Washington Technology will kick off day by introducing our 1st speaker and setting the stage for today’s discussions.

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8:40 AM EDT Friday, October 24

An overview of DHS’s evolving acquisition strategy amidst mission shifts. The keynote will highlight how procurement modernization, consolidation under GSA contracts, and new mission priorities like immigration enforcement are reshaping opportunities for industry. Attendees will gain high-level insight into the department’s vision and the critical role procurement plays in mission success.

An overview of DHS’s evolving acquisition strategy amidst mission shifts. The keynote will highlight how procurement modernization, consolidation under GSA contracts, and new mission priorities like immigration enforcement are reshaping opportunities for industry. Attendees will gain high-level insight into the department’s vision and the critical role procurement plays in mission success.

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8:55 AM EDT Friday, October 24

As the VA continues to modernize its supply chain, data-driven decision-making & emerging technologies are playing a critical role in improving efficiency & reliability. This session will provide an inside look at how the VA is harnessing data analytics, automation, & AI to enhance supply chain operations. Speakers will discuss ongoing initiatives to improve inventory management, demand forecasting, & vendor collaboration.

As the VA continues to modernize its supply chain, data-driven decision-making & emerging technologies are playing a critical role in improving efficiency & reliability. This session will provide an inside look at how the VA is harnessing data analytics, automation, & AI to enhance supply chain operations. Speakers will discuss ongoing initiatives to improve inventory management, demand forecasting, & vendor collaboration.

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9:25 AM EDT Friday, October 24

Small and disadvantaged businesses play a critical role in helping DHS meet its mission. In this one-on-one conversation, attendees will hear from the acting head of DHS’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization about current priorities, upcoming opportunities, and how DHS is working to make its acquisition processes more inclusive and accessible. Learn what’s ahead for small business partnerships and how to better position your company in this evolving environment.

Small and disadvantaged businesses play a critical role in helping DHS meet its mission. In this one-on-one conversation, attendees will hear from the acting head of DHS’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization about current priorities, upcoming opportunities, and how DHS is working to make its acquisition processes more inclusive and accessible. Learn what’s ahead for small business partnerships and how to better position your company in this evolving environment.

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9:55 AM EDT Friday, October 24

Protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure and digital networks is a top priority for DHS. This panel will highlight DHS’s approach to strengthening cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience amid growing threats. Panelists will discuss strategies for implementing Zero Trust security, modernizing legacy systems, and enhancing coordination across DHS components. Attendees will learn about emerging challenges and how public-private partnerships are helping safeguard homeland security operations.

Protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure and digital networks is a top priority for DHS. This panel will highlight DHS’s approach to strengthening cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience amid growing threats. Panelists will discuss strategies for implementing Zero Trust security, modernizing legacy systems, and enhancing coordination across DHS components. Attendees will learn about emerging challenges and how public-private partnerships are helping safeguard homeland security operations.

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10:25 AM EDT Friday, October 24

Thank you for joining the Washington Technology 'Doing Business with DHS Power Breakfast!

Thank you for joining the Washington Technology 'Doing Business with DHS Power Breakfast!

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