Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Women's Business Conference
2026-11-04 07:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Pablo Center at the Confluence, 128 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
Reserve Your Spot at This Year’s Women’s Business Conference – We Can’t Wait to See You!
Attend this phenomenal event featuring respected speakers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries!
Designed to inspire and connect you with other empowering women, this event will provide you with the resources you are looking for to start, improve, or expand your business. At this full-day conference, you’ll learn from established members of the business community in Western Wisconsin, talk to business assistance providers, and network with other women in business.
75+ businesses display their services and products in the exhibitor/vendor hall
15 educational sessions and roundtables cover a wide range of topics
Join hundreds of women in business at this popular annual event hosted by the Women’s Business Center, a program of the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency.
To learn more, click here.

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2026-09-15 - 2026-09-16, 2026-07-07 - 2026-07-08, 2026-03-10 - 2026-03-11
The TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free and is being held at DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio.
When:
January-13/14
March-10/11
May 12/13 (In-Person)
July 7/8
September 15/16
November 17/18 (In-Person)
Note: The May and November sessions are in-person only, all others are held virtually. All of these seminars are two days.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscO-hrz4pGoYhHo4SavHYNqzKAMv1llQ
For more information, click here.

Save the Date: GOBC Volk Field
2026-07-16 | Volk Field Air National Guard Base, 100 Independence Drive, Building 475, Camp Douglas, WI, 54618, United States
Save the Date for GOBC Volk Field (2026) in Camp Douglas, WI. This will be the 20th Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) in the State of Wisconsin.
Additional details will be posted to the conference webpage: www.wigobc.org.

Save the Date: GOBC Truax Field
2026-06-16 | Truax Field Air National Guard Base, 3200 Pierstorff St, Building 500, Madison, 53704, United States
Save the Date for GOBC Truax Field (2026) in Madison, WI. This will be the 20th Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) in the State of Wisconsin.
Additional details will be posted to the conference webpage: www.wigobc.org.

DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-03
Please join us for the Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition in June 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. This event is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency.
This two-day event will bring together Government and Industry leaders to discuss current and future challenges. Hear directly from leading Industry Executives, DoD Senior officials, as well as multiple General/Flag officers.
We will also be facilitating Small Business Matchmaking, breakout sessions for a variety of topics, and creating networking opportunities.
No matter if you are a small business looking to begin a working relationship with DLA or an established large business that wants to strengthen the relationship you have already developed, we look forward to your participation at this event. DLA welcomes new businesses that want to join the team and those businesses that have been working with us for years.
Join us and learn more about DLA, and how we can partner together to continually improve Warfighter Support!
To learn more, click here.

Cyber Thursday: CMMC: Control Set Series: 3.4 Configuration Management
2026-05-28 11:00 - 12:00
Speaker: Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
For the full schedule of the Cyber Thursday webinars, please click here.

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-13 | DLA Land and Maritime – Columbus, OH, 3990 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43218-3990, United States
The TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free and is being held at DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio.
For more information, click here.

Great Lakes Fusion Energy Mixer 2026
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:30 | Findorff, 300 South Bedford Street, Madison, 53703, United States
The Great Lakes region can realize big opportunities as fusion energy progresses. Learn more at this premier Fusion Energy Week event.
Join us for excellent networking and learn about the fusion energy in Wisconsin.
Welcome
Emerging Energy Champion Award presentation
Awardees understand the energy needs of the future, have the courage to take a stand on fusion technology, and see the opportunity to leverage our region’s top-ranked fusion energy research to build a global hub with significant opportunities for our manufacturing base and thousands of good paying jobs.
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Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit 2026
2026-05-05 09:00 - 16:15 | Discovery Building, 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, 53715, United States
The Great Lakes region can realize big opportunities as fusion energy progresses. Learn more at this premier Fusion Energy Week event.

Fusion energy promises to be a reality in the next decade. To leverage the enormous potential this new industry will create, the Great Lakes region needs to begin preparing now. Learn more at this premier Fusion Energy Week event.
During an informative, highly interactive day you’ll enjoy sessions about business opportunities in and adjacent to this emerging industry and excellent networking.
TIME: 9am – 4pm
AGENDA includes: Exciting and informative keynote speakers; tours of fusion labs and experiments; networking lunch with researchers, industry experts and others; discussions about the global fusion industry’s potential and timeline and how to best position Wisconsin in it; selfies with a surprise guest.
This event is being organized by 5 Lakes Institute in partnership with the UW-Madison College of Engineering and fusion energy community.
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Cyber Thursday: CMMC: Control Set Series: 3.3 Audit and Accountability
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:00
This session reviews the Audit and Accountability requirements within CMMC practice group 3.3. It explains the purpose of audit logs, logging practices, and the need to track system activity to support security investigations. The webinar describes what types of events should be recorded, how logs support accountability, and the importance of protecting audit information. It also addresses frequent difficulties organizations face in establishing and maintaining reliable audit processes.
Speaker: Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
For the full schedule of the Cyber Thursday webinars, please click here.

Navigating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) - TKO Webinar
2026-04-24 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for a comprehensive webinar designed to help defense contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers understand and prepare for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. CMMC is a Department of Defense (DoD) program created to protect sensitive unclassified information shared within the defense industrial base (DIB). Compliance is becoming a mandatory condition for new and existing contracts, making it critical for your business’s future.
In this webinar, our experts will cover:
CMMC Fundamentals: An overview of the CMMC 2.0 framework, including its three tiered-levels—Foundational (Level 1), Advanced (Level 2), and Expert (Level 3)—and the types of data (Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information) that determine your required level.
The Final Rule and Key Timelines: We will break down the latest updates to the CMMC program, including the final rules published in the Federal Register, and discuss the phased rollout and effective dates for new contract clauses.
Preparing for Certification: Learn how to scope your environment, conduct a gap analysis, and implement the necessary cybersecurity controls based on NIST standards. We will also discuss the different assessment requirements, including self-assessments and third-party certifications.
Mitigating Risks: Gain insights into how CMMC affects cyber insurance and learn strategies to avoid legal risks, such as False Claims Act violations. We’ll provide guidance on how to develop a CMMC compliance roadmap to ensure your business is prepared.
This is a must-attend event for any organization in the DIB that wants to remain competitive and secure its place in the defense supply chain. This session is free.
Registration Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/mgGlUPmBS6C1prFrA99YUA
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Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit
2026-04-07 - 2026-04-08 | Fox Cities Exhibition Center, 213 S. Nicolet Road, Appleton, WI, 54914
The Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit is where the state’s cyber strategy takes shape.
For more than a decade, Wisconsin has led with a proactive, collaborative approach to protecting its digital infrastructure. This Summit offers focused, practical content built around real incidents, lessons learned, and proven solutions. Attendees hear directly from state leadership, military and emergency management partners, CIOs, CISOs, and industry experts on the issues most critical to Wisconsin’s cybersecurity posture. This summit equips leaders at every level to work smarter, respond faster, and defend the systems residents depend on every day. Protecting Wisconsin isn’t just IT work; it’s public service. Join the partners across the state who are making security stronger, safer, and more resilient!
Participants gain:

Actionable tactics to reduce cyber risk
Case studies and best practices from Wisconsin agencies and local governments
Threat intelligence from public and private sector experts
Networking with security peers and regional partners
Tools to better protect communities, services, and critical systems

DLA Packaging Program - Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Webinar
2026-03-27 11:00 - 14:00
This TKO webinar is a course that teaches vendors the necessary steps to print and apply labels while using the correct packaging, marking, and pallets in accordance with contract requirements for material shipped to the Defense Logistics Agency. This session is free.
To learn more, click here.

Cyber Thursday: CMMC: Control Set Series: 3.2 Awareness and Training
2026-03-26 11:00 - 12:00
This session covers the Awareness and Training requirements in CMMC practice group 3.2. It explains what organizations need to do to ensure personnel understand cybersecurity risks, policies, and responsibilities. The session outlines the elements of an effective cybersecurity training program and the importance of ongoing education. It also highlights common gaps in training programs and practical considerations for documenting and maintaining required records.
Speaker: Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
For the full schedule of the Cyber Thursday webinars, please click here.

Manitowoc County Business Expo
2026-03-25 13:00 - 17:00 | UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus, 705 Viebahn St., Manitowoc, 54220, United States
Join us at the Manitowoc County Business Expo, where local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community members will converge in a dynamic environment to showcase innovation, foster partnerships, and ignite growth. Explore our exhibitors and events designed to inspire and empower.
Whether you’re an innovative startup or an established business, this is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure, interact with potential customers, and build valuable connections within the community. This is an event you don’t want to miss.
The Manitowoc County Business Expo is the perfect opportunity to…

Increase brand awareness and business credibility.
Showcase existing and/or new products/services.
Sell products/services – “cash and carry” is allowed and encouraged.
Make key business contacts and “seal the deal”. (People like doing business with people they know!)
Network with attendees throughout the county and beyond.
Promote employment opportunities and fundraising campaigns.

To learn more, click here.

Satellite Office: Manitowoc – hosted by Progress Lakeshore
2026-03-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Progress Lakeshore, 202 N 8th St Ste 101, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Progress Lakeshore offices in Manitowoc, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Manitowoc, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

13th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 8: Introduction and FAR Parts 42-53
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:30
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, “13th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 8: Introduction and FAR Parts 42-53.” This session is part of the 13th annual FAR Evening Sessions.
The FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam.
Speakers:

Daryl Zahn, Senior Manager, Contracts and Compliance, Leonardo DRS
Ben Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit.
To view the full schedule of FAR Evening sessions, please click here.

Satellite Office: Green Bay – hosted by the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Startup Hub
2026-03-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College – Startup Hub, 2701 Larsen Road, Green Bay, WI, 54303, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Startup Hub in Green Bay, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Green Bay at NWTC’s Startup Hub, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Satellite Office: Superior – hosted by the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior
2026-03-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior, 1401 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI, 54880, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Small Business Development Center at UW – Superior in Superior, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Superior, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

13th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 7: Introduction and FAR Parts 34-41
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:30
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, “13th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 1: Introduction and FAR Parts 34-41.” This session is part of the 13th annual FAR Evening Sessions.
The FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam.
Speakers:

Daryl Zahn, Senior Manager, Contracts and Compliance, Leonardo DRS
Ben Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit.
To view the full schedule of FAR Evening sessions, please click here.

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Government Property Programs
2026-03-17 12:30 - 13:00
FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS [FMI] is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by, settle in and take in the conversation.
What’s this I hear about government property for sale, or even free? Learn about the government’s property disposition process and programs that support select small businesses. In most cases, the government cannot just “throw out” property. There is a process to be followed.
Presented by Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
For the list of Federal Market Insights webinar, please click here.

Satellite Office: Fond Du Lac – hosted by Envision Greater Fond du Lac
2026-03-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Envision Greater Fond du Lac, 23 S Main St Ste 101, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in Envision in Fond du Lac, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Fond du Lac, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

13th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 6: Introduction and FAR Parts 30-33
2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:30
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, “13th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 6: Introduction and FAR Parts 30-33.” This session is part of the 13th annual FAR Evening Sessions.
The FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam.
Speakers:

Daryl Zahn, Senior Manager, Contracts and Compliance, Leonardo DRS
Ben Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit.
To view the full schedule of FAR Evening sessions, please click here.

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Federal Contracts for Real Estate and Leasing Opportunities
2026-03-10 12:30 - 13:00
FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS [FMI] is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by, settle in and take in the conversation.
Who may benefit from bidding on solicitations. (including landscaping, janitorial and maintenance contractors) – moving services, IT, security, parking and more.
Presented by Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
For the list of Federal Market Insights webinar, please click here.

Satellite Office: Oshkosh – hosted by the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
2026-03-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation, 111 N. Main Street, Ste 204, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location at the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation in Oshkosh, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Oshkosh, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

13th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 5: Introduction and FAR Parts 19-29
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:30
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, “13th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 5: Introduction and FAR Parts 19-29.” This session is part of the 13th annual FAR Evening Sessions.
The FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam.
Speakers:

Daryl Zahn, Senior Manager, Contracts and Compliance, Leonardo DRS
Ben Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit.
To view the full schedule of FAR Evening sessions, please click here.

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Issues Related to Debarment
2026-03-03 12:30 - 13:00
FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS [FMI] is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by, settle in and take in the conversation.
What should you do if you learn that one of your subcontractors/suppliers has been debarred is proposed for debarment? We will discuss the following FAR concepts and how they apply to the issue.
Presented by Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
For the list of Federal Market Insights webinar, please click here.
