DoW Western Regional Council for Small Business Education & Advocacy

DoW Western Regional Council for Small Business Education and Advocacy

TRAINING AGENDA

Monday, 17 August 2026 8:00AM – 12:45AM

San Diego Convention Center – Rm 1 111 W Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101

(Note: Water and refreshments will NOT be provided. Please plan accordingly)

0800 – REGISTRATION/NETWORKING

0845 – CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS

• Aaron Parra, Chairperson, US Space Force / Space Systems Command OSBP

o Pledge of Allegiance

o Around-the-Room Introductions

o Regional Council Update

o Upcoming Events and Announcements

o Remarks from Mr. James Mismash (pre-recorded)

0915 – KEYNOTE SPEAKER

• Mr. Andrew Magliochetti, Director, Dept of Navy OSBP

0945– OVERVIEW OF THE DOW MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM

• Ms. Yolanda Felder, Director, DAF/USSF OSBP

1015 – SBLO UPDATE

• Ms. Amber Hanlon, SBLO, Collins Aerospace

1100 – BREAK/NETWORKING

1115 – RAPID INNOVATION ACCELERATOR

• Mr. David Knafo, Director, RIA

1130 – SBA UPDATE

• Ms. Janice Nietes, Commercial Market Representative

1200 – DCMA PRENSENTATION

• Ms. Luz Maria Vasquez, Director, DCMA Specialized Support Group

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1230 – CLOSING REMARKS