2nd Annual CMMC Accelerate

Join us for the 2nd Annual CMMC Accelerate on March 13, 2025, at Carahsoft Headquarters in Reston, VA—now with a virtual attendance option!

This exclusive half-day event, hosted by Carahsoft, AWS, Summit 7, and Hypori, is designed to help Defense Industrial Base (DIB) subcontractors navigate the evolving CMMC landscape with confidence.

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Event Schedule:  

8:30 – 9:00 am – Check-in, Networking & Tabletop Vendor Booths

     Coffee and continental breakfast  

9:00-9:10 am - Opening Remarks - Where is CMMC now?

     Speakers:  Craig Abod, Carahsoft, Jacob Horne, Summit 7 and Wayne Lewandowski, Hypori  

‍9:10-9:45 am - Keynote CMMC Review

    Speaker:  Jacob Horne, Summit 7

9:45-10:15 am - Industry Insights – Challenges & Strategies  

   Speaker: Cole French Kratos Defense  

10:15-10:45 am – CMMC Budgeting and Lessons Learned from Audits

   Speaker: Scott Edwards, Summit 7  

10:45 –11:00 am - Break  

11:00 – 11:45 am – Real-World Implementation Examples Roundtable

   Speakers: Matt Stern, Hypori; Scott Edwards, Summit 7; Matt Ramsey, BlueHalo; Jeffrey Smedley, Consultant   

   Moderator: Travis Goldbach, AWS  

11:45 –12:00 pm – Wrap Up & Q&A  

12:00 – 12:30 pm – Networking, Tabletop Vendor Booths & Boxed Lunch

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Why Attend? 

This year, we're expanding with a virtual option and interactive vendor booths, offering even more opportunities to gain insights and build strategic connections.  

The event will kick off with an engaging keynote fireside chat featuring industry leaders who will provide strategic insights into the current state and future direction of CMMC compliance. From there, sessions will cover key challenges, cost-effective strategies, and real-world insights for achieving CMMC compliance. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge from experts representing leading organizations, including Summit 7, Kratos Defense, BlueHalo, and many more.

Secure your spot today- register here.