The US Department of State (DoS) Office of Small and Disadvantage Business Utilization (OSDBU) will host a virtual matchmaking event

On December 6, 2023, the US Department of State (DoS) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will host a virtual matchmaking event, facilitated by the Small Business Association for International Companies (SBAIC). The event will be broken down into two parts with a series of speakers and panels comprised of DoS staff and large business representatives discussing small business utilization and contracting, followed by a matchmaking and networking session. The purpose of the event is to allow small businesses to network with organizations who are currently doing business with DoS or are DoS staff. The event will include a timely discussion on current trends and opportunities at DoS, regulatory updates, access to federal agencies and prime contractors, and the opportunity to meet with DoS and prime acquisition representatives. Please find a breakdown of the event below: 9:00 - 9:40 AM: Welcome Remarks 9:40 - 10:20 AM: Acquisition Representatives Panel 10:20 - 10:50 AM: Subcontracting Information Session 10:50 - 11:00 AM: Break 11:00 - 11:30 AM: Large Business Panel 11:30 - 11:40 AM: Industry Liaison 101 11:40 - 11:50 AM: Role of a PCR 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM: Matchmaking Prep 12:00 - 2:00 PM: Matchmaking Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. No additions will be accepted once the registration limit is hit. To register for this valuable event, please use the link below: https://members.sbaic.org/events/Details/sbaic-department-of-state-osdbu-annual-subcontracting-event-981279?sourceTypeId=Hub