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8(a) National Security Showcase
This event is gratis, but advanced registration is required. Closed to the press.
Register Now!Join hundreds of IC colleagues at INSA's inaugural 8(a) National Security Showcase, June 8-9 from 2:00-5:00 pm ET. This two-day virtual event will see two dozen innovative 8(a) companies presenting brief capability overviews to prime contractors, venture capitalists, and acquisition and small business leads of IC and DoD agencies.
How It Works
Each day, 12 companies will present brief (10 minute) capability overviews, leaving time for a Q&A session with our panel of experts. Audience members will be encouraged to provide feedback throughout the program. At the conclusion of day 2, we will hold a 45-minute virtual networking reception with all registered attendees, presenters and panelists!
Tuesday, June 8
2:00-3:30 pm ET | Data Science and Data Analytics/Management
Presenting Companies:
- Bestica, Inc.
- BluePath Labs
- Blue Sky Innovative Solutions, LLC
- Breakforth Solutions, Inc.
- Def-Logix
- Wovenware
Expert Evaluators:
- E. Don Desanto, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Intelligence and Systems, BAE System
- R. Dennis Gibbs, Sr. Director, Office of the CTO, GDIT
- Scott Jackson, Director, Ofc of Small Business Programs, NSA
- Kevin Meiners, Former DDNI for Enterprise Capacity
- Karen Mumford, Director, Ofc of Small Business Programs, DIA
3:30-5:00 pm | Data Science and Data Analytics/Management
Presenting Companies:
- ITConcepts, Inc
- JCTM, LLC
- Nyla Technology Solutions
- Square Peg Technologies
- TDX International
- Tigua-JTEK
- Cinteot, Inc.
Expert Evaluators:
- Tony Frazier, Exec. VP, Global Field Operations, Maxar
- The Hon. Sue Gordon, Former PDDNI
- Bob Lawton, Chief, Mission Capabilities, STG, ODNI
- Vimesh Patel, Chief Technology Advisor, Public Sector, World Wide Technology
- Mary Quinn, Specialist Leader, Deloitte
Wednesday, June 9
2:00-3:00 pm | Business Operations & Cyber
Presenting Companies:
- RiverTech
- Teamworx Security
- Xenia Systems, LLC
- Blue Clarity
- NetSecurity Corporation
Expert Evaluators:
- Scott Brunstetter, Acquisition Program Manager for S&T, ODNI
- Harry Coker, Jr., Former Executive Director, NSA
- Dale Rainey, Director, Ofc of Small Business Programs, NGA
- Mary Quinn, Specialist Leader, Deloitte
- Howard Weitzner, Managing Director, Accenture
3:00-4:30 pm | Advanced Technologies
Presenting Companies:
- Adaptive Tactics, LLC
- INA Solutions, Inc.
- Spathe Systems
- Steel Point Solutions
- Technology and Communications Systems, Inc.
- zSofTech Solutions, LLC
Expert Evaluators:
- LTG Robert P. Ashley, Jr., U.S. Army (ret.) Sr. Advisor, Clarifai and Former Director, DIA
- John Fant, VP, Space & Intelligence, Peraton
- Ken McCoy, Chief of Future Capabilities and Innovation Office, S&T, DIA
- Robert Shelton, CTO, National Intelligence Division, Microsoft
- Melissa Sutherland, Sr. VP, DMI - Digital, Booz Allen Hamilton
All registrants will receive a digital directory outlining the capabilities of all 73 showcase applicants (the two dozen presenting companies will be highlighted in this handy guide). This all-in-one resource will provide attendees with brief product/services descriptions and contact information to inspire future business relationships.
Event Details
Date & Time
Tuesday - Wednesday, June 8-9, 2021
2:00 - 5:00 pm ET
This is a virtual event!
Platform: Zoom
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Sponsorship Opportunities
To learn about available sponsorship opportunities, contact Jeff Lavine at [email protected]
Sponsors
Available Sponsorships
Sold Sponsorships
Supporting Sponsor ($4,500)
- Sponsor logo will appear in Digital Directory
- Sponsor will receive company-branded marketing email or social media graphic for distribution to relevant stakeholders (suppliers, partners, etc.)
- Company logo placement on event marketing materials, website, email promotions, and a social media post thanking your organization for its support of the program
- Opportunity to have one staff member submit a Your IC profile to be posted on INSA's website
Small-Business Sponsor ($1,000)
- Sponsor logo will appear in Digital Directory
- Sponsor will receive company-branded marketing email or social media graphic for distribution to relevant stakeholders (suppliers, partners, etc.)
- Company logo placement on event marketing materials, website, email promotions, and a social media post thanking your organization for its support of the program
- Opportunity to have one staff member submit a Your IC profile to be posted on INSA's website
Platinum Sponsor (SOLD)
- Limited speaking opportunity during program
- Opportunity to participate in podcast interview focused on importance of diversity and/or minority-owned businesses to the U.S. national security mission
- Sponsor will be recognized during March 9 webinar focusing on 8(a) success stories in the IC
- Sponsor logo to appear in Digital Directory
- Sponsor will receive company-branded marketing email or social media graphic for distribution to relevant stakeholders (suppliers, partners, etc.)
- Company logo placement on event marketing materials, website, email promotions, and a social media post thanking your organization for its support of the program
- Opportunity to have one staff member submit a Your IC profile to be posted on INSA's website
Registration Sponsor (SOLD)
- Company logo placement on registration pages and confirmation messages
- Sponsor will be recognized during March 9 webinar focusing on 8(a) success stories in the IC
- Sponsor logo will appear in Digital Directory
- Sponsor will receive company-branded marketing email or social media graphic for distribution to relevant stakeholders (suppliers, partners, etc.)
- Company logo placement on event marketing materials, website, email promotions, and a social media post thanking your organization for its support of the program
- Opportunity to have one staff member submit a Your IC profile to be posted on INSA's website
Pre-Event Webinar Sponsor (SOLD)
- Opportunity to introduce moderator
- Opportunity to submit one piece of company-branded thought leadership (PDF or a video no longer than 30 seconds) to be available/shown during the webinar
- Sponsor logo will appear in Digital Directory
- Sponsor will receive company-branded marketing email or social media graphic for distribution to relevant stakeholders (suppliers, partners, etc.)
- Company logo placement on event marketing materials, website, email promotions, and a social media post thanking your organization for its support of the program
- Opportunity to have one staff member submit a Your IC profile to be posted on INSA's website
- Start
- Jun 08, 2021 14:00
- End
- Jun 09, 2021 17:00