General Sessions

General Sessions are presented by leading speakers from government and industry and are a core component of our VETS26 Conference educational content. General Sessions provide updates, trend analysis, and insights on the newest issues, hottest trends, and provide guidance to build your small business around the most sought after skills and core competencies.

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Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026	Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CDT	Unlocking Opportunity: SBA Policy, Procurement, and Capital for Veteran Entrepreneurs Speaker(s): Scott Jensen Kevin Barber Ryan Lambert Thomas Kimsey FA5 Regulations, Policies, and Mandates Location: Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Room Level: 3 Session Code: GS101	Location: Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Room Level: 3 Session Code: GS101	2026060209:0009:45 000	TUE, JUN 2	39907133-523F-F111-810A-9277AA7E1B58 FA09B09A-2D3F-F111-810A-9277AA7E1B58 534F3969-801C-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026	Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT	Commercial Diversification & Best Practices Speaker(s): Scott Thompson Matthew Pavelek Jennifer Powell John Woodside FA2 Commercial Diversification and Growth Location: Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Room Level: 3 Session Code: GS102	Location: Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Room Level: 3 Session Code: GS102	2026060213:0014:00 000	TUE, JUN 2	39907133-523F-F111-810A-9277AA7E1B58 36907133-523F-F111-810A-9277AA7E1B58 534F3969-801C-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026	Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT	State of the OSDBU Leadership Panel Speaker(s): Dwight Deneal Chanel Bankston-Carter James Mismash Shannon Jackson Lydia Taylor FA5 Regulations, Policies, and Mandates Location: Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Room Level: 3 Session Code: GS103	Location: Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Room Level: 3 Session Code: GS103	2026060214:0015:00 000	TUE, JUN 2	39907133-523F-F111-810A-9277AA7E1B58 FA09B09A-2D3F-F111-810A-9277AA7E1B58 534F3969-801C-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628
Wednesday, Jun 03, 2026	Wednesday, Jun 03, 2026 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CDT	VA Acquisition Leadership Panel Discussion Speaker(s): Phillip Christy Christopher Parker Curtis Jordan Scott Semple FA5 Regulations, Policies, and Mandates Location: Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Room Level: 3 Session Code: GS104	Location: Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Room Level: 3 Session Code: GS104	2026060309:0009:45 000	WED, JUN 3	39907133-523F-F111-810A-9277AA7E1B58 FA09B09A-2D3F-F111-810A-9277AA7E1B58 534F3969-801C-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628
Wednesday, Jun 03, 2026	Wednesday, Jun 03, 2026 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM CDT	The Future of Federal Acquisition: Enterprise Strategy, Transformation, and Industry Opportunity Speaker(s): Larry Allen Laura Stanton Joshua Frank FA5 Regulations, Policies, and Mandates Location: Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Room Level: 3 Session Code: GS105	Location: Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Room Level: 3 Session Code: GS105	2026060309:4510:30 000	WED, JUN 3	39907133-523F-F111-810A-9277AA7E1B58 FA09B09A-2D3F-F111-810A-9277AA7E1B58 534F3969-801C-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628
Wednesday, Jun 03, 2026	Wednesday, Jun 03, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CDT	What Large Contractors Expect from Small Business Partners Speaker(s): Amy Bennett David Canada Rita Brooks Lisa Jackson FA4 Advanced Business and Procurement Strategies Location: Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Room Level: 3 Session Code: GS106	Location: Celestin Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Room Level: 3 Session Code: GS106	2026060312:0012:45 000	WED, JUN 3	39907133-523F-F111-810A-9277AA7E1B58 37907133-523F-F111-810A-9277AA7E1B58 534F3969-801C-F111-8105-ED7CCB3A2628

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