This is a proposed agenda - times and topics are subject to change.

DAY ONE
7:30 - 8:25 a.m.
Registration and continental breakfast

8:30 a.m.
Review and Update: Legislative and Regulatory Highlights of Importance to Government Contracting Professionals in 2025
Analyses on the status of selected new, pending, and proposed  legislative and regulatory initiatives of importance to Government Contracting Professionals  in 2025 and in the immediate future. It is a timely analysis designed as an opportunity to catch up and look ahead for contracting practitioners. Take advantage of this direction-setting program.     
Presenters:  

9:30 a.m.
International Procurement: A Worldwide Review of Contracting,
A review of international procurement, rules and regulations impacting US federal contractors and their business.

10:30 - 10:45 a.m.  Break

10:45 a.m.
Developments in the False Claims Act, Suspension & Debarment, and Compliance
This Presentation focuses on three subjects of critical importance in Government Contract Litigation:

• The False Claims Act (Settlements and Developments); Suspension and Debarments; and Reports (that are replete with case analyses, case summaries, and statistical data of importance to Government Contract Practitioners).
• The False Claims Act Charts, for example, show breakout analyses of dollar recoveries by Agencies such as HHS (the Department of Health & Human Services) and DoD (the Department of Defense).
• Additional Reference materials include case summaries of interest from the Federal Courts-from SCOTUS (the U.S. Supreme Court) through the Federal Circuit Courts to the Federal District Courts throughout the U.S. This module has a treasure trove of information on these subject areas.

Presenters:
(TBD) Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

12:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00 p.m.
Keynote: TBA

2:00 p.m.
Developments in Data Rights & Intellectual Property: Getting Ready for What's Coming?
This session starts with a review and update on the FAR and DFARS Data Rights Clauses in Government Contracts. With the introduction to MOSA  (a Modular Open Systems Approach),  mandated by Congress as a new approach to Weapons Systems Component Contracting, we will update on  it’s progress. 

2:45 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m.
The Contract Disputes Act: Jurisdictional Issues, Performance Problems, and Termination Developments
In 2025 we saw several cases impacting the industry in the areas of Statute of Limitations, Claims Submission and the Contract Disputes Act.  We will cover a number of key cases impacting contracts and some lessons learned. 

Presenters: 
(TBD) - Pillsbury

4:00 p.m. Break

4:15 p.m.
Commercial Products and Services 

5:00 p.m.
Networking Reception
 

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DAY TWO
7:30 - 8:25 a.m.
Continental breakfast

8:30 a.m.
Artificial Intelligence (AI):  Latest on developments and movement within federal government on harnessing the power of AI. 

9:30 a.m.
Primes and Subcontract Relationships –  When relationships matter: Challenges faced in a prime/sub relationship. 

10:30 a.m.  Break

10:45 a.m.
Emerging Trends, Appropriations and Fiscal Law Updates

12:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00 p.m.  
Keynote: (TBA)

2:00 p.m.
Labor & Employment
New developments and legal decisions under the SCA (Service Contract Act); DBA (Davis-Bacon Act); and the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) of importance to Government and Construction Contracting Professionals, organizations, and employees at all levels of the organization. Subjects include Independent Contractor classifications under the FLSA; Restoring and Extending Overtime  Protections; and other developments to watch such as Artificial Intelligence and Automated Systems in the Workplace. In summary, this module provides comprehensive coverage and an update / briefing on Executive Orders, Effective Dates; and Judicial Interpretations in the Labor Standards area.

2:45 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m.
Bid Protests: 2025  Developments, Trends, and Lessons for the Legal Department and Management
A staple in the Year in Review program, Bid Protests give insights into what lies ahead for contractors when ambiguous contract language and mis-interpretations can lead to confusion and cost both the buyers and sellers money.   Annually, the GAO releases their report to Congress on protests heard by the GAO.  But beyond GAO, the session will discuss other major protests from the COFC and other jurisdictions that have an impact on contractors.   

4:00 p.m. Break

4:15 p.m.
CMMC Update and Cybersecurity 2.0
CMMC became a final rule at the start of FY25. Learn the current impact and how the government responds to industry and the challenges facing them to become certified. 

5:00 p.m.
Adjournment

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DAY THREE  (CONCURRENT SESSIONS) 
7:30 - 8:25 a.m.
Continental breakfast

(MAIN BALLROOM)
8:30 a.m.  
Supply Chain Security – Requirements and Challenges
In 2025 we will continue to have challenges in securing critical supply chains internationally and domestically.  This session will provide an update on those challenges as well as developments in rules and regulations. 

9:30 a.m. 
Update: Government Contract Costs, Cost Accounting Standards, TINA, and DCAA Activity
This session will focus on the challenges with cost accounting, TINA and DCAA activities from FY25 and what contractors can expect to be the audit focus for FY26.   

10:30 Break

10:45 AM
Grants, Cooperative Agreements and CRADAs

Noon
Adjournment


DAY THREE  (CONCURRENT SESSIONS) 

(SMALL ROOM) 
8:30 a.m.
Construction Law Updates 
 
9:30 Break

10:00 AM 
Nash & Cibinic Roundtable -A Special Roundtable Discussion – Legal Disucssion

Noon
Adjournment