AQE Executive Forum at CBCF's ALC | Built to Win | September 17

AQE Solutions Presents: The Executive Forum at CBCF's ALC | September 17
About this Event

AQE Solutions Presents

The Executive Forum at CBCF's ALC.

Built to Win | From Insight to Award

The federal landscape is shifting — faster than most organizations can adapt. New frontiers in space commercialization are opening procurement pathways that didn't exist two years ago. Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of how agencies evaluate, acquire, and deploy solutions. The firms that win in this environment are the ones that see the shift before it arrives and position accordingly.

AQE Solutions invites you to two focused executive sessions during CBCF's Annual Legislative Conference week — designed for the leaders, founders, and practitioners who don't just want to understand these shifts, but who intend to act on them.

SESSION 1

Built to Win in the Space Economy: Expanding Opportunity Through Innovation, Procurement, and Partnership

The global space economy is projected to grow from $630 billion today to $1.8 trillion by 2035 — and the opportunities extend far beyond launch vehicles and satellites. This executive panel explores how procurement leaders, emerging contractors, and innovation-driven firms can position themselves to compete and win in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the federal and commercial marketplace.

Moderated by Ché Bolden

What you'll walk away with:

— A clear picture of the federal space economy procurement pipeline and where small business set-asides and partnership vehicles create real openings

— Actionable intelligence on how agencies are evaluating innovation-driven proposals — what scores and what doesn't

— Direct exposure to the teaming and joint-venture strategies that are winning contracts in space-adjacent sectors right now

— Connections with the procurement officials and industry leaders who are shaping how these dollars flow

SESSION 2

Built to Win: Creating Economic Opportunity Through Federal Procurement, Innovation, and Strategic Growth

Federal acquisition is undergoing its most significant transformation in a generation. From AI-powered market intelligence to digital procurement platforms, the tools and rules of engagement are changing fast. This session brings together senior acquisition leaders to discuss how agencies are modernizing the way they buy — and what contractors need to know to stay competitive.

Moderated by Michelle Clark

What you'll walk away with:

— Firsthand insight into how federal acquisition leaders are using AI to accelerate source selection, market research, and vendor evaluation

— A practical understanding of the digital procurement platforms and innovative contracting vehicles that are reshaping how agencies spend

— Strategies for positioning your firm as an AI-ready, digitally fluent partner — the profile agencies are actively seeking

— The competitive intelligence to anticipate procurement shifts before they reach the street — and shape your capture strategy accordingly

NETWORKING RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

Following the sessions, join us for an afternoon networking reception at The Gathering Spot — Washington's premier private membership club. Continue the conversations that matter, connect with the panelists and peers you came to meet, and leave with relationships that extend well beyond ALC week. Light refreshments will be provided.

Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SESSION 1 Built to Win in the Space Economy
Host: Ché Bolden

Info: The global space economy is projected to nearly triple — from approximately $630 billion in 2023 to $1.8 trillion by 2035 — with commercial activity accounting for roughly 78% of total value. This session brings together procurement leaders, industry experts, and GovCon strategists to map the landscape and show you exactly where the entry points are — and what it takes to compete.

What you'll walk away with:
— A clear picture of the federal space economy procurement pipeline and where small business set-asides and partnership vehicles create real openings
— Actionable intelligence on how agencies are evaluating innovation-driven proposals — what scores and what doesn't
— Direct exposure to the teaming and joint-venture strategies that are winning contracts in space-adjacent sectors right now
— Connections with the procurement officials and industry leaders who are shaping how these dollars flow

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
SESSION 2: Creating Economic Opportunity Through Federal Procurement...
Host: Michelle Clark

Info: Built to Win — Creating Economic Opportunity Through Federal Procurement, Innovation, and Strategic Growth -

This session puts you in the room with the acquisition leaders and technologists driving these changes — and gives you the strategic framework to align your business development with how agencies actually want to buy.

What you'll walk away with:
— Firsthand insight into how federal acquisition leaders are using AI to accelerate source selection, market research, and vendor evaluation
— A practical understanding of the digital procurement platforms and innovative contracting vehicles that are reshaping how agencies spend
— Strategies for positioning your firm as an AI-ready, digitally fluent partner — the profile agencies are actively seeking
— The competitive intelligence to anticipate procurement shifts before they reach the street — and shape your capture strategy accordingly

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
NETWORKING RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

Info: Following the sessions, join us for an afternoon networking reception at The Gathering Spot — Washington's premier private membership club. Continue the conversations that matter, connect with the panelists and peers you came to meet, and leave with relationships that extend well beyond ALC week. Light refreshments will be provided.