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SMART PROC GovCon Draws 75+ Speakers to Frederick, Nov. 18-19

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SMART PROC GovCon Draws 75+ Speakers to Frederick, Nov. 18-19

Frederick – – November 05, 2026 -- The 21st Annual SMART PROC GovCon Procurement Conference & Expo will bring more than 75 confirmed speakers, 14 breakout sessions and over 25 exhibitors and sponsors to the Frederick Event Center in Maryland on November 18–19, giving small businesses direct access to federal and state procurement officials.

VA and defense officials open the program with a healthcare infrastructure discussion

The conference opens with a fireside chat between Richard F. Topping, Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Sean O'Keefe, Deputy Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness. They will discuss healthcare infrastructure and the continuum of care for servicemembers and veterans. The agenda includes two keynote plenary sessions.