The SAME Small Business Conference for DOD Engineering, Construction and Environmental Programs (SBC) provides business leaders an opportunity to identify key contracting partners, learn of upcoming projects and opportunities, and generate new business.

For the 2011 SBC, SAME is developing a high-quality, informative program that is sure to attract attention—and attendance—from the industry’s most influential decision makers. Included in the program will be military and industry experts as well as leaders from other federal agencies, who will share invaluable insight on doing business in the Department of Defense (DOD) market and with the federal government. Training sessions and panel discussions will address the business practices for working successfully with the uniformed services and DOD agencies as well as how to navigate the maze of federal contracting.

Proposed Schedule of Events

Monday, November 28

8:00 am – 5:00 pmExhibitor Setup
4:00 – 5:30 pmSpeed Networking Session (Reservation Required)
4:00 – 5:30 pmSBA Information Session
6:00 – 7:30 pmIce Breaker Reception for All Attendees in Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, November 29

7:00 – 8:00 amContinental Breakfast
8:00 – 9:30 amOpening Plenary Session
10:00 – 11:30 amArmy Small Business and Contracting Chiefs Plenary Session
11:30 am – 7:00 pmExhibit Hall Open
11:30 am – 1:00 pmBuffet Luncheon in Exhibit Hall
11:30 am – 1:00 pmSAME Small Business Council Luncheon Meeting (by invitation)
1:00 – 2:30 pmUSACE Division Small Business Opportunity Briefings (NAD, SAD, MVD, GL&ORD)
3:30 – 5:00 pmUSACE Division Small Business Opportunity Briefings (SWD, SPD, NPD, POD)
5:00 – 7:00 pmReception in Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, November 30

8:00 am – 1:30 pmExhibit Hall Open
8:00 – 9:30 amContinental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:00 – 9:30 amNavy, Air Force & National Guard Business Opportunity Briefings
9:30 – 10:30 amNetworking Break in Exhibit Hall
10:30 – 11:30 amBreakout Sessions
  • Large Business - Small Business Speed Networking
  • Army and Air Force Center and Agency Briefings
  • Overseas Business Opportunities
11:30 am – 1:00 pmLunch in Exhibit Hall
11:30 am – 1:00 pmSmall Business Awards Luncheon (Reservation Required)
1:30 – 4:00 pmExhibit Hall Tear Down
1:30 – 2:30 pmBreakout Sessions
  • Large Business - Small Business Speed Networking Session 2
  • Tips on Competing for NAVFAC and AFCEE Small Business Contracts
3:00 – 4:00 pmBreakout Sessions
  • Special Programs – Disabled Veterans, Women Owned, and 8(a) Moderator
  • Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships

Thursday, December 1

8:00 am – 3:00 pmSAME Board of Direction Meeting