We're back and kicking off the new FISCAL YEAR in a proactive way! From emerging technologies and acquisition challenges to budget priorities and key contract opportunities on the horizon, this event will bring together government, top technology executives, subject matter experts, and business leaders from across the CMS community to have candid, open discussions that will identify real solutions and opportunities to drive results and better support the important set of missions driven by CMS and the contractor community. AGENDA: 12:55PM - 1:30PM : Event Check-In 1:30PM - 4:30PM : Welcome and Panel Discussions Panel #1: ACQUISITION, BUDGET & CONTRACT TRENDS (sponsored by FHAS) - Moderator: Greg Stegman - Vice President, Federal Markets, FHAS - Tonya Anderson - Contracting Officer, Division of Medicare and Medicaid Information Technology Support Contracts (DMITSC), Information Technology Contracts Group (ITCG), Office of Acquisition and Grants Management (OAGM), CMS - Melissa Ramos - Customer Service Director, Federal Acquisition Service, GSA Panel #2: TOP INITIATIVES in 2027 (sponsored by Metric5) - Moderator: Marissa Parisi - Director of Account Management - Health - Tiffany Dschaak - Vice President of Product and Bid Development, Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC - Kaajal Singh - Director, Health Strategy, Guidehouse Panel #3: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES and PROCESSES (sponsored by Tria Federal) - Moderator: Sean Vineyard - Senior Vice President of Growth Operations, Tria Federal - Sylvia Long , PhD, CPH - Social Scientist | Consultant | Solutionist (former NIH Social Scientist, CMS, Dept of Labor) - Tiffany Swygert - Acting Deputy Director, Office of Information Technology, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Panel #4: WHAT DOES CMS look like MOVING FORWARD (sponsored by RELI Group) - Moderator: Kathy McCracken - Client Relationship Executive, RELI Group - Shawnte Garrett Singletary - Director, Division of Security & Privacy Compliance (DSPC), ISPG/OIT, CMS - Adrienne Holsey - Director, Division of Fee for Service Contracts, OAGM/CMS - Mackenzie Wartenberger - Principal Security Architect, Aquia 4:45PM - 6:30PM : Offsite Networking Happy Hour Cogent People, 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 320, Columbia, MD 21044 ------ GIVING BACK: As a bonus, a portion of the sponsorship dollars and ticket sales generated from this event will be donated to Athletes Serving Athletes DISCLAIMER: Please carefully review your order before confirming your purchase. All sales are considered final. We do not offer refunds for cancellations. Please note that photographs and video footage will be taken during this event and may be used for marketing and promotional purposes on our website and/or in social media. By attending this event, you consent to the use of any images taken during this event. Thank you! Interested in sponsoring ? Contact Amanda Schrauben at amanda@shelleysevents.com