DoW Procurement, Compliance & Innovation

The 2nd Annual Government Contracting Forum on DoW Procurement, Compliance & Innovation is organized by the American Conference Institute (ACI), a C5 Group company.

This advanced-level conference focuses on Department of War contracting and subcontracting, including changing procurement expectations, compliance requirements, acquisition strategy, contract lifecycle management, supply chain resilience, cybersecurity, AI and technology adoption, and subcontractor risk.

The main conference will take place December 8–9, 2026 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland. Attendees may participate in person or via livestream. Two virtual pre-conference workshops will also be held on November 30 and December 1, 2026.

The program is designed for senior government decision-makers, acquisition executives, industry leaders, and professionals responsible for government contracts, procurement, pricing, supply chain, legal, compliance, cybersecurity, and defense-sector operations. The faculty includes senior executives, in-house counsel, contracts and procurement leaders, government officials, and private-practice professionals.

The conference is focused on the defense industrial base and government contracting community, with representation from defense, aerospace, national security, technology, engineering and professional services organizations, as well as law firms and government.

Key topics include FY 2027 defense procurement priorities, FAR and DFARS changes, tariffs and supply chain disruption, the Buy American Act, bid and termination risks, AI and contract lifecycle technology, Section 847 requirements, procurement fraud, CMMC and cybersecurity compliance, Controlled Unclassified Information, contracting models, and subcontractor compliance.

Attendees will gain practical guidance for adapting to evolving procurement and acquisition expectations, strengthening contract performance and supply chain resilience, and managing legal, compliance and cybersecurity risks. Sessions also address AI-enabled workflows, contract lifecycle management, commercial and non-traditional acquisition pathways, Section 847 readiness, CMMC compliance, CUI protection, and subcontractor oversight.

The faculty includes government procurement and cybersecurity officials, chief legal officers and general counsel, contracts and pricing executives, supply chain leaders, defense and intelligence executives, compliance professionals, cybersecurity and emerging-technology counsel, and government contracts attorneys and advisors.

Organizations represented on the faculty include the United States Department of War, Ingalls Shipbuilding (a Division of HII), Forterra, PCSI, Leidos, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Noble, Threat Tec, ICF, CACI, Professional Services Council, Arcfield, Honeywell Aerospace, Delaware Nation Investments, Elevated Technologies, Aleut Federal, Everforth ECS Federal, Parsons, GKN Aerospace, Cassidy Law PLLC, Blank Rome LLP, Mayer Brown, Ward & Berry PLLC, Wiley Rein LLP, and BRG.

The program includes networking breakfasts, networking breaks, a networking luncheon, a cocktail reception, and a Contracting Café with smaller-group discussions. The Contracting Café is designed for benchmarking and discussion on supply chain disruption, AI and technology adoption, subcontractor pain points, and evolving contracting mechanisms.

Yes. Teams from the same organization or firm that register together in one transaction receive a 10% conference discount for 4–8 attendees and a 15% conference discount for 9–12 attendees. Groups of 12 or more should call 888-224-2480 for details.

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American Conference Institute has arranged a limited number of rooms at a negotiated rate at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745-1135. The guest room block cut-off date is November 24, 2026; after that date, or once the block fills, availability and the negotiated rate are not guaranteed. Delegates should contact the hotel directly and quote “ACI / American Conference Institute.”

CLE accreditation is available for this program, with accreditation sought in jurisdictions requested by registrants that have continuing education requirements. ACI states that the activity is approved for CLE credit by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board and the State Bar of California; accreditation varies by state. The virtual pre-conference workshops also include additional CLE credit hours.