Pre-Conference Break-out Sessions: October 23, 2007 - 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Kick-off Reception: October 23, 2007 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Main Conference Day: October 24, 2007 - 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Don't miss this highly-packed, two-day conference and opportunity for networking with federal agencies, prime contractors and small businesses WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: • Learn about federal and prime contractor business opportunities • Grow your business through networking with key government and prime contractor decision makers • Expand your knowledge and expertise through the training sessions on contracting with the federal government and prime contractors • Tour Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), a high-tech applied engineering federal lab WHO SHOULD ATTEND: • Small business owners / managers that are interested in federal contracting and subcontracting opportunities representing all industries • Representatives from Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Businesses, and Woman Owned Businesses • Federal Agency and Prime Contractor representatives interested in expanding their Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Disadvantage Business Enterprises, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Business, and Woman Owned Business participation WHAT IS THE GOVLINK CONFERENCE? • GOVLINK CONFERENCE provides networking opportunities between federal agencies, prime contractors, and small businesses. • The speakers from both the government and major government prime contractors will discuss business opportunities, vendor selection criteria, and provide valuable insights on what it takes to be successful and how to avoid common mistakes.• Day one will provide the opportunity to attend one of seven pre-conference break out sessions. The conference officially begins with the kick-off reception at 5 p.m. • Day two is packed with several high-level speaker