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POSTPONED: 2025 Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF)

October 27, 2025 - October 29, 2025


Hosted by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Board of Directors, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter

The Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) was developed to facilitate communication, collaboration, information sharing and opportunity for the federal contractors in our state.

Gain insights and understanding of future spending plans, current priorities, current funding processes and obstacles, network and learn from Federal Government officials and experienced federal contractors and resources.

DUE TO THE CONTINUING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, WFCF IS BEING RESCHEDULED. THANK YOU.

Details, event updates, and speakers will be posted to this page.

LODGING

Contact AinaV@wispro.org for information on staying with the guaranteed room block rate at the Kimpton George Hotel. Rooms at the block rate are available for the nights of Oct. 26-Oct. 29, Sunday through Wednesday.

Location: Washington, D.C.
Dates: October 27 – 29, 2025

Contact for Questions: Aina Vilumsons, WPI President – Executive Director at ainav@wispro.org with questions.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27

Hosted by Husch Blackwell
1801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
  1:30 PM WPI Board meeting [closed to members only]
        3:00 PM Direct Insights from Washington DC by Husch Blackwell with attendee discussions followed by reception and networking
  4:30 PM Networking Reception hosted by Husch Blackwell
  6:00 PM End of Day One             

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28

Location: to be announced
  8:00 AM Program Open
  5:00 PM End of Day Two

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29

Location: to be announced
  8:00 AM Program Open
  1:00 PM Hill and Agency Visits
  7:00 PM End of Day Three

– Presented in partnership with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter


 

WPI Board of Directors:

  • Sean Ketter, Oshkosh Corporation
  • V. David Zvenyach, TandemGov
  • Jean Marie Thiel, Belonger Corporation
  • Todd Bentley, Bentley World-Packaging
  • Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
  • Nathaniel Millsap, Fincantieri Marinette Marine
  • Baly Ambegaoker, Breakthrough Technologies for Mission Success (BTMS)
  • Brian Waagner, Husch Blackwell
  • William Hughes, Husch Blackwell (member emeritus)
  • Barb LaMue, New North
  • James Schutt, Schutt Industries
  • Sara Redford, WPS Health Solutions
  • Paul C. Darley, WS Darley & Company
  • Michael Ward, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
  • Jim Segelstrom, McNally Industries

 

 

Details

Start:
October 27, 2025
End:
October 29, 2025
Event Categories:
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Organizer

Aina Vilumsons
Phone:
414-270-3600
Email:
ainav@wispro.org

Venue

Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC United States + Google Map