Wisconsin Procurement Institute

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-08, 2026-09-15 - 2026-09-16, 2026-11-17 - 2026-11-18 | WI
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
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GOBC Volk Field
2026-07-16 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Volk Field Air National Guard Base, 100 Independence Drive, Building 475, Camp Douglas, WI, 54618, United States
Registration is now OPEN!
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.

Cyber Thursday: A Guide to Strong Supporting Documentation
2026-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
Strong supporting documentation is what separates a passing CMMC assessment from a failed one. Assessors do not award credit for controls they cannot verify on paper. This Cyber Thursday session walks contractors through the documentation that underpins a CMMC Level 2 assessment, including the System Security Plan (SSP), policies and procedures, the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), evidence artifacts, and the assessment objective mappings that tie everything together.
This session covers what each document should contain, how a C3PAO assessor uses documentation during an assessment, common reasons documentation is rejected, and how to organize an evidence package that withstands assessor scrutiny. Contractors preparing for a CMMC assessment, developing their first SSP, or refining existing documentation will leave with a clearer understanding of what “assessment ready” documentation looks like and where gaps commonly occur.
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.

NDIA 18th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS)
2026-08-11 - 2026-08-13 | Novi Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI, 48374, United States
The NDIA Michigan Chapter presents the 18th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS)!
GVSETS provides the opportunity for the Ground Systems community to network and share technical research and innovations while discussing capability gaps and modernization needs. With global threats becoming more aggressive and complex, our nation must implement solutions to ensure our Warfighters have the right tools and solutions for current and future conflicts. The NDIA Michigan Chapter is dedicated to enhancing and modernizing warfighter capabilities, while helping find solutions for these gaps and needs.
For more information, click here.

Cyber Thursday: Determining Your Real CMMC Compliance Responsibilities
2026-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
Not every Defense contractor handling federal information needs CMMC Level 2—and not every contractor who believes they are exempt actually is. This Cyber Thursday session helps Defense contractors determine their real CMMC compliance responsibilities by walking through the questions that define scope: what type of information flows through a contract (FCI vs. CUI), which cybersecurity clauses appear in the solicitation, where data is stored and processed, and how flow down requirements from prime contractors can change a contractor’s obligations.
This session will cover how to read contracts for cybersecurity requirements, how to identify CUI when it is not explicitly marked, the differences between CMMC Levels 1, 2, and 3, and common scoping mistakes that cause contractors to over invest, under invest, or miss CMMC requirements entirely. Contractors who are uncertain whether CMMC applies to them, who have been told it does and want confirmation, or who are trying to right size their scope before pursuing CMMC will leave with a clearer understanding of their actual obligations.
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.

MxD Summit 2026
2026-10-20 - 2026-10-22 | WI
Save the Date: October 20-22, 2026
This year’s theme: Ready Now: Manufacturing at Mission Speed.
We’re bringing together government leaders, industry executives, manufacturers, and technology providers for three days focused on what matters most: deploying proven manufacturing capabilities that strengthen the U.S. industrial base today.
Registration opens this summer.

What to Expect
The U.S. industrial base must deliver scalable manufacturing capabilities today, not tomorrow. This year’s “Ready Now” summit tackles the barriers head-on with programming designed around critical tracks like deployment and scale, workforce and capacity, technology maturity and readiness, supply chain resilience and more. Be a part of the hands-on problem-solving and high-energy collaborations that drive real outcomes.
Who Should Attend
Government leaders | Industry executives | Manufacturing practitioners | Technology providers | Supply chain managers | Workforce development leaders | Investors and financial partners
If you’re working to strengthen the industrial base and accelerate manufacturing readiness, this summit is for you.
You’ll Walk Away With

Actionable solutions to immediate manufacturing challenges
Critical connections across government, industry, and technology providers
Proven strategies from peers who’ve successfully scaled mature technologies
Insight from U.S. Department of War decision-makers and industry leaders shaping the future of manufacturing

Get Involved
Interested in supporting via a sponsorship or speaking opportunity? Contact Melanie Mann, MxD Programs Manager at melanie.mann@mxdusa.org or (312) 281-6875.
To learn more, click here.

Women's Business Conference
2026-11-04 07:30 - 16:00 | 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.
