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After the Midterms: 2027 Government Market Outlook

2:30 PM EST

30 MINS
2:30 PM EST 30 MINS

Registration & Networking

3 PM EST

10 MINS
3 PM EST 10 MINS

Welcome Remarks

3:10 PM EST

30 MINS
3:10 PM EST 30 MINS

The 2027 Government Market: What to Watch

Mike Hettinger
Mike Hettinger
President and Founding Principal
Hettinger Strategy Group LLC
Aaron Heffron
Aaron Heffron
President of Research and Forecasting
GovExec
Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec

Which government priorities will continue after the midterms, and where could the outlook change? GovExec leaders will examine the implications for federal and defense spending, the decisions still in play, and the developments GovCon must watch. Hear recommendations on where to focus your business’s attention and investment in 2027.

Mike Hettinger
Mike Hettinger
President and Founding Principal
Hettinger Strategy Group LLC
Aaron Heffron
Aaron Heffron
President of Research and Forecasting
GovExec
Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec

Which government priorities will continue after the midterms, and where could the outlook change? GovExec leaders will examine the implications for federal and defense spending, the decisions still in play, and the developments GovCon must watch. Hear recommendations on where to focus your business’s attention and investment in 2027.

Which government priorities will continue after the midterms, and where could the outlook change? GovExec leaders will examine the implications for federal and defense spending, the decisions still in play, and the developments GovCon must watch. Hear recommendations on where to focus your business’s attention and investment in 2027.

Mike Hettinger
Mike Hettinger
President and Founding Principal
Hettinger Strategy Group LLC
Aaron Heffron
Aaron Heffron
President of Research and Forecasting
GovExec
Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec

Which government priorities will continue after the midterms, and where could the outlook change? GovExec leaders will examine the implications for federal and defense spending, the decisions still in play, and the developments GovCon must watch. Hear recommendations on where to focus your business’s attention and investment in 2027.

3:40 PM EST

20 MINS
3:40 PM EST 20 MINS

What’s Changing in Federal Acquisition

Changes to federal purchasing can affect which opportunities contractors pursue and how they reach agency buyers. Explore the trajectory of acquisition reform, its implications on business, and where contractors may need to adjust their approach.

Changes to federal purchasing can affect which opportunities contractors pursue and how they reach agency buyers. Explore the trajectory of acquisition reform, its implications on business, and where contractors may need to adjust their approach.

Changes to federal purchasing can affect which opportunities contractors pursue and how they reach agency buyers. Explore the trajectory of acquisition reform, its implications on business, and where contractors may need to adjust their approach.

Changes to federal purchasing can affect which opportunities contractors pursue and how they reach agency buyers. Explore the trajectory of acquisition reform, its implications on business, and where contractors may need to adjust their approach.

4 PM EST

30 MINS
4 PM EST 30 MINS

Inside the New Congress: What It Means for Government & Industry

Rep. James Walkinshaw
Rep. James Walkinshaw
Congressman (VA-11)
United States Congress
Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec

Rep. James Walkinshaw joins GovExec Editor-in-Chief Frank Konkel to discuss what the election could mean for the next Congress and its relationship with the administration. Hear a congressional perspective on the funding decisions ahead, potential areas of agreement and friction, and the implications for agencies and contractors.

Rep. James Walkinshaw
Rep. James Walkinshaw
Congressman (VA-11)
United States Congress
Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec

Rep. James Walkinshaw joins GovExec Editor-in-Chief Frank Konkel to discuss what the election could mean for the next Congress and its relationship with the administration. Hear a congressional perspective on the funding decisions ahead, potential areas of agreement and friction, and the implications for agencies and contractors.

Rep. James Walkinshaw joins GovExec Editor-in-Chief Frank Konkel to discuss what the election could mean for the next Congress and its relationship with the administration. Hear a congressional perspective on the funding decisions ahead, potential areas of agreement and friction, and the implications for agencies and contractors.

Rep. James Walkinshaw
Rep. James Walkinshaw
Congressman (VA-11)
United States Congress
Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec

Rep. James Walkinshaw joins GovExec Editor-in-Chief Frank Konkel to discuss what the election could mean for the next Congress and its relationship with the administration. Hear a congressional perspective on the funding decisions ahead, potential areas of agreement and friction, and the implications for agencies and contractors.

4:30 PM EST

30 MINS
4:30 PM EST 30 MINS

The 2027 Government Contracting Landscape

Ira Entis
Ira Entis
Growth & Strategy Lead
Accenture Federal Services

Where are industry leaders focusing their efforts for 2027? Hear how they’re adapting their growth strategies to meet the new market, identifying opportunities, and building relationships with government buyers. Expect a candid conversation about what’s working, what they’re reconsidering, and how they’re deciding where to invest next.

Ira Entis
Ira Entis
Growth & Strategy Lead
Accenture Federal Services

Where are industry leaders focusing their efforts for 2027? Hear how they’re adapting their growth strategies to meet the new market, identifying opportunities, and building relationships with government buyers. Expect a candid conversation about what’s working, what they’re reconsidering, and how they’re deciding where to invest next.

Where are industry leaders focusing their efforts for 2027? Hear how they’re adapting their growth strategies to meet the new market, identifying opportunities, and building relationships with government buyers. Expect a candid conversation about what’s working, what they’re reconsidering, and how they’re deciding where to invest next.

Ira Entis
Ira Entis
Growth & Strategy Lead
Accenture Federal Services

Where are industry leaders focusing their efforts for 2027? Hear how they’re adapting their growth strategies to meet the new market, identifying opportunities, and building relationships with government buyers. Expect a candid conversation about what’s working, what they’re reconsidering, and how they’re deciding where to invest next.

5 PM EST

1 HR
5 PM EST 1 HR

Wrap-up, Cocktails & Networking