You are invited to attend the 2020 West Coast Defense Contracting Summit, scheduled for December 16-17, 2020 in San Diego, CA. In its 4th year, the Summit brings together Members of Congress, Pentagon Officials, Military Base Commanders, Contracting Officers, Contracting Experts, and Business Leaders nationwide. Almost 300 prime contractors, subcontractors, military officials, contracting officials, financing experts, and defense agencies from throughout the country registered for the 2019 West Coast Small Business Defense Contracting Summit in San Diego, California.

The 2020 West Coast Defense Contracting Summit will provide defense contractors, subcontractors, and small businesses nationwide with the latest information on:

• Historic Defense Budget Spending - FY2021 & 2022
• West Coast Military Bases - Mission, Operations and Contracting Priorities - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force
• Military Construction, Base Operations Support (BOS), and Facility Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Opportunities
• Military Installation Assured Energy Supply Contracts - Public-Private Partnerships
• Major Combat Systems - Supply Chain Opportunities
• Federal Rapid Innovation Programs and SBIR/STTR Funding
• Subcontracting Opportunities with Prime Defense Contractors
• Teaming, Joint-Venture & Mentor-Protege Arrangements
• Government Small Business Contracting Resources
• Government Contract Financing
  

This 2-Day Summit will consist of General Session Presentations; Contracting Presentations from Senior Military Contracting Officials and Contracting Experts; the latest details on new Contracting Opportunities; a Networking Lunch with Exhibitors; a Small Business Resources Session; Matchmaking Sessions with Prime Contractors and Government Agencies; and an invitation-only VIP Reception for VIP Business Attendees, Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, and Special Guests. The Summit will also provide an excellent opportunity for companies to explore teaming arrangements and there will be plenty of networking opportunities.

Matchmaking Sessions: The Matchmaking Session is an opportunity to participate in one-on-one meetings with representatives from various government agencies, contracting services, and prime contractors with the purpose to facilitate targeted information exchange and match needs with resources and solutions. A list of matchmaking table hosts will be provided prior to each event via email to only registered attendees. Session sign-up is available ON-SITE only at each Summit near the registration table. Matchmaking Session sign-up is first come, first serve. Meetings are not scheduled in advance due to no-shows, last minute changes, etc. Inquire about hosting opportunities via email, Lindsey.Farmer@usdlf.org.

Lodging
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
1 Park Boulevard
San Diego, California 92101
Phone: (619) 564-3333
Special Rate Details: $175 USD (Plus New Urban Destination Charge OPTIONAL for Purchase)
Group Name: WCDCS20
Cut Off Date: November 20, 2020
Reservations: 1 (800) HILTONS
On-Site Garage Self-Parking: $30 ($10 OFF the Regular Rate of $40)
WCDCS 2020 Reservation Link

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If your company will be sending more than one representative, please consider participating as a Summit Sponsor. Sponsorship packages start at $1,495 with multiple VIP Passes. For more details on Sponsorship & Exhibiting Opportunities, please visit our website at www.usdlf.org. Select discounts may be available on Sponsorship Packages valid towards new registrations.

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