Join Mta for the
2nd annual
GovCon CEO Summit

Arlington, VA
April 7-8, 2026

MTA's GOVCON CEO SUMMIT

2 Power Packed Days!
Exclusively for Founders and Chief Executive Officers of middle-market government contractors with 130 to 500 employees.

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DAY ONE EXPECTATIONS

Join us for the GovCon CEO Summit hosted by Mid-Tier Advocacy exclusively for Founders and Chief Executive Officers of middle market government contractors with 130 to 500 employees.

Invite-Only for CEO and/or Founders (no exceptions or substitutes)
Optimized CEO networking for dealmaking

Deep and impactful content that helps:

Boost your revenue and profit
Maximize your multiple
Promote your wealth

DAY TWO EXPECTATIONS

Engage your congressional members and key committee staffers to help advance greater
opportunities for middle market government contractors.

Open to anyone in the government contracting industry.
Hear from key members of Congress and key congressional staffers
Influence legislation to sustain and enhance the mid-tier GovCon ecosystem

THE DETAILS

Exclusively for Founders and Chief Executive Officers of middle-market government contractors with 130 to 500 employees.

Day one

Army Navy Country Club
Arlington, VA

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

$365 $ 285

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration and networking | Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Panel Presentations - Including Multiple Networking Opportunities

12:00 PM - 1:00 | Lunch with GSA Guest Panel Discussion

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM FAST-Growth Award Presentation

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM FAST-Growth Award Reception - ANCC Rooftop

DAY TWO

GovCon CEO Congressional Engagement Capitol Hill

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

$300 $ 240

Agenda Forthcoming

Please See Details Below*

SCHEDULE

DAY ONE
Army Navy Country Club
Arlington, VA

1700 Army Navy Dr
Arlington, VA 22202

Summit Theme
Comprehensive Strategies for a
Profitable Exit and Wealth Preservation

SUMMIT GOALS
Equip CEOs with strategies to maximize valuation Manage wealth, and achieve legacy goals. Cover the latest topics in business growth, M&A, legal complexities, and post-exit planning. Foster networking and learning among peers and industry leaders.

Introductory Remarks 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Panel One | "Current State of the Middle Market" 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

What were 2025 impacts to growth and exit multiples and what are the forecasts and growth opportunities for 2026?
Speakers: Kevin Plexico, SVP - Deltek | Christine Williamson, Partner - CohnReznick, LLP | Speakers' BIO

Panel Two | "Growth Levers" 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

What are the methods for growing your business through IP expansion, M&A deals, BD optimization, diversification, new market entry?
Speakers: Ryan Rohr, CSO - TRSS | Oliver Sadorra, CGO - Dark Wolf |Speaker's BIO

Networking Break 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Panel Three | "Setting up for a Successful Exit" 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

What are the methods and timelines for maximizing your corporate multiple?
Speakers: Jeffrey Cook, CFO, Advisor, Board Member | Eric Junker, CFO - Sayres Defense | Dan Muse, CFO - SPA |Speakers' BIO

Panel Four | "Maximizing Your Wealth Along the Way" 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

How can you maximize your personal wealth prior to and after you exit?
Speakers: David Hyams, Strategic Legal Advisor - Longship Legal | Michael Ottomanelli, CRPC™, SVP - Merrill Lynch | Tom Springer, Managing Partner, SD Capital |Speakers' BIO

Panel Five | "CEO Roundtable with GSA Leadership" 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Speakers: Jeff Koses, Senior Procurement Executive - Office of Government-wide Policy | Mark Lee, AC - Office of Policy & Compliance - FSA |Speaker's BIO

Special Event | "Fast-Growth Award Presentation" 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Special Event | "CEO Networking Social" 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Day two
Capitol Hill

On the hill Theme
Voices for Growth:
Engaging Congress on Mid-Tier GovCon

DAY TWO GOALS
Connect with congressional members and influential committee staff to drive expanded opportunities for middle-market government contractors. This event is open to all professionals in the government contracting industry. Gain insights from key congressional leaders and staff, and play a role in shaping legislation that supports and strengthens the mid-tier GovCon ecosystem.

Agenda Forthcoming

* Because Day Two takes place on Capitol Hill, the schedule will be finalized closer to the event date. Meetings with congressional members often require flexibility and may be adjusted based on availability or last-minute commitments. We will provide the detailed agenda as soon as those appointments are confirmed.