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Join govmates at the Womble Bond Dickinson office in Huntsville, AL on February 24th for a govcon exclusive networking event.
Date: 2.24.2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM CT
Tickets: $25.00
Attendees: Government Contractors only
(Service providers – if you’d like to attend we may have sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact matchmaker@govmates.com for more information)
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rocket-city-rendezvous-tickets-1787741024529
Date And Time
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm UTC
5:00pm - 7:00pm UTC
Location
200 Davis Circle, Huntsville, AL 2832 people viewed this event.
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Join us for matchmaking at the BioMaP-Consortium General Membership Meeting in Arlington, VA. In order to participate, you must be registered for the General Membership Meeting. Register here: https://cvent.me/k8DGok
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Date And Time
Thursday, February 26, 2026
11:00am - 1:00pm ET
11:00am - 1:00pm ET
Location
Crystal Gateway Marriott - 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 3481 people viewed this event.
ATI Education: Cracking the OTA Code: Proven Strategies to Win Your First (or Next) Award”
Focus: Practical, step-by-step guidance for identifying OTA opportunities, crafting competitive proposals, and positioning your business for selection.
Key Takeaways:
· Where to find OTA solicitations and consortium opportunities
· How to interpret technical requirements for non-traditional awards
· Common mistakes in OTA proposal submissions (and how to avoid them)
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h5C9QWD6TSaUZ9WjcAR6ag
Date And Time
Tuesday, March 03, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
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Virtual 1500 people viewed this event.
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Save the date for Virtual SECAF Matchmaking.
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Date And Time
Thursday, March 05, 2026
1:00pm - 3:00pm ET
1:00pm - 3:00pm ET
Location
Virtual 3482 people viewed this event.
Scaling in the OTA Space: Growth Paths for Small and Nontraditional Contractors
Focus: Moving from single-project wins to sustained growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Leveraging OTA work for follow-on production contracts
- Building past performance credibility for federal bids
- Funding growth—cash flow strategies for fast-moving OTA awards
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nznpst0QRja45qN26_z_qQ
Date And Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- UTC
- UTC
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Virtual 1499 people viewed this event.
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Save the Date for SOF Week Industry Matchmaking in Tampa, FL.
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Date And Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
9:30am - 11:30am ET
9:30am - 11:30am ET
Location
Marriott Water Street - Level 2 - Grand Ballroom 2330 people viewed this event.
govmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our fifth annual Prime Another Day networking event with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, June 3rd
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Tysons, VA
Register: TBD
Cost: $25
Date And Time
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
Location
Tysons, VA 2440 people viewed this event.
Maximizing Consortia Membership Benefits
ATI offers a suite of member benefits as part of a consortia membership. In this webinar we will discuss how to best utilize these benefits including:
- Which consortia do I join?
- How do I collaborate?
- What are the tools at my disposal and how do I use them?
- What sort of collaboration opportunities are there?
…and more!
Join us on June 9th to learn how being a part of the ATI ecosystem benefits your company!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D5sZwnJeRxmWnk55ig6i1Q
Date And Time
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
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- UTC
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Virtual 3482 people viewed this event.
Mastering the OTA Pitch: Communicating Innovation to Federal Decision Makers
As the expert in your field, you hold the keys to strategic innovation. Join ATI and govmates as we explore the art of crafting winning technical and business narratives that resonate with program managers and evaluators.
Key Takeaways of this discussion include:
- Understanding your audience: technical vs. mission priorities
- Using plain language to convey complex capabilities
- Presenting differentiators that make evaluators take notice
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9nziLY43QzOllrP3VG-NKg
Date And Time
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
Location
Virtual 3484 people viewed this event.
The OTA Advantage: Turning Flexibility Into Competitive Edge
OTAs stand proudly by their characteristics of speed and flexibility. Join govmates and ATI as we talk about how to leverage the unique benefits of OTAs—speed, flexibility, and innovation—to outmaneuver traditional contractors.
Key Takeaways of this discussion will include:
- Mapping your solutions to rapid prototyping needs
- Understanding and using OTA contracting flexibilities
- Strategies to quickly pivot and adapt to changing requirements
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CJ6DWLHVSXqwwO2e2vltxw
Date And Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
12:00pm - 1:00pm UTC
Location
Virtual 2333 people viewed this event.
govmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our Fifth Annual Fiscal Year End Fiesta networking event with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, September 30th
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Womble Bond Dickinson Office, 8350 Broad Street #Ste 1500 Tysons, VA 22102
Cost: $25
Register Here: TBD
Date And Time
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
Location
Virtual 2334 people viewed this event.
govmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our fourth annual Holiday Bash, an evening of networking with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, December 2nd
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Tysons, VA
Cost: $25
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Wednesday, December 02, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
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Matchmaking Events
govmates provides both virtual and in-person matchmaking sessions that are focused on results.
Our matchmaking platform enables government agencies and large primes to connect 1×1 with non-traditional defense contractors in support of small business outreach, market research, sources sought and supplier diversity initiatives. We’ve incorporated elements of human-centered design to build a platform that meets your outreach needs in both a virtual and physical environment.
What govmates can do for your matchmaking event
Custom Conference Matchmaking Website
Project Management of Matchmaking Process
Detailed Profiles of Small Business Participants
Marketing and Social Media Promotion of Conference
Formulaic and Methodical Matchmaking Using Relevance Scoring
Scheduling Tool to Efficiently Calendar Meetings
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govmates will be joined by BOOST LLC to provide training and education throughout the EDGE Conference in Dallas, Texas. Topics of discussion include an Advanced GovCon Workshop on Prime and Subcontracting Benefits, Expanding Your Reach to identify and connect with your ideal audience, and Preparing for Growth after your next contract win, as well as a separate discussion about Success in GovCon, What You Need and How to Get There.
Date And Time
Thursday, March 23, 2023
1:00pm - 8:00pm UTC
1:00pm - 8:00pm UTC
Location
Dallas, TX
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18920 people viewed this event.
Join ATI and govmates for an Exclusive ATI Member Training and Education on the topic of R&D Tax Credits right in time for tax season.
Date And Time
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm UTC
1:00pm - 2:00pm UTC
Location
Virtual
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19195 people viewed this event.
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Join us for matchmaking at the Global SOF Foundation Special Air Warfare Symposium — February 28 – March 2, 2023.
To be eligible to participate in matchmaking at this event, please register for the Symposium at https://saws.gsofsymposium.org/
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Date And Time
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
3:00pm - 5:00pm CT
3:00pm - 5:00pm CT
Location
Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Join Wolf Den, Deep Water Point, and govmates for an evening of Wine Tasting & Greek bites along with some GovCon talk and networking. Thanks to our sponsors JP Morgan Chase and Holland & Knight!
Date And Time
Thursday, February 23, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm UTC
5:00pm - 8:00pm UTC
Location
McLean, VARegistration End Date
2023-02-22
Registrations have closed
18922 people viewed this event.
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Invite-only matchmaking sessions with Amentum.
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Date And Time
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm ET
12:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Location
Virtual
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18803 people viewed this event.
Join ATI and govmates for a Training and Education event on the topic of OTAs and success stories from Tom Marlow of Dark Wolf.
Date And Time
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
11:00am - 12:00pm ET
11:00am - 12:00pm ET
Location
VirtualRegistration End Date
2023-02-21
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19524 people viewed this event.
Join ATI and govmates for an Exclusive ATI Member Training and Education on the topic of private capital and funding for dual-use technologies.
Date And Time
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm UTC
1:00pm - 2:00pm UTC
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
20024 people viewed this event.
Join ATI and govmates for an Exclusive ATI Member Training and Education on the topic of SBIRs and STTRs.
This training will cover:
-Recent changes to the SBIR/STTR programs as per the most current congressional vdecision
-How to best incorporate SBIR/STTR opportunities into your capture plan
-Experience discussions from an industry and former government lens
Date And Time
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Location
Virtual
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Join govmates and ATI for an informative hour on the benefits of OTs, the Consortium Model, and to hear from a special guest on their specific experience with the consortium model and how it helped them to find success.
For registration information, please contact ati@govmates.com
Date And Time
Thursday, October 27, 2022
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
20982 people viewed this event.
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For ATI Consortia Members only! Join us for in-person matchmaking on Monday, October 10 in Washington, DC (during AUSA Week).
Register here: https://govmates.com/event/ati-consortia-matchmaking-ausa-week/
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Date And Time
Monday, October 10, 2022
2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
Location
Marriott Marquis - Liberty Salons MNOP (Convention Center) Washington, DC
Registrations have closed
21062 people viewed this event.
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Ready to do business with NASA? This event will bring together federal contractors, universities, and agency experts to discuss opportunities for the region to work with NASA.
NASA is coordinating with Congressman Cartwright’s office, the Keystone Space Collaborative, and the Northeast Pennsylvania PTAC to promote the event and encourage regional companies to participate. Keystone and NEPA will host a complementary event at the same venue, allowing for additional networking opportunities.
Register for the event: Eventbrite
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Date And Time
Friday, September 23, 2022
2:15pm - 4:00pm ET
2:15pm - 4:00pm ET
Location
The DeNaples Center - University of Scranton 900 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA 18510
Registrations have closed
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Celebrate the end of the federal fiscal year with tacos, beer and networking!
Get ready to mingle with large system integrators, primes, mid-tiers and small businesses. We’re helping everyone get a head start in building their teams for the next year by collecting requirements from the attending large organizations, and matching up our small business members. Our goal is for you to connect with other organizations where your capabilities align with their teaming and procurement needs.
Government contractors only (sorry, service providers).
Register here: https://mxmerchant.com/mxcustomer/d/2f5ffa4d-6522-4a80-a4b1-19fb47a0c1b9/v3
Date And Time
Thursday, September 15, 2022
5:00pm - 8:00pm ET
5:00pm - 8:00pm ET
Location
Arlington, VA
Registrations have closed
21358 people viewed this event.
Are you an ATI Consortia Member? Join us for a discussion on safeguarding and protecting your Intellectual Property. This discussion will include:
– The importance of developing comprehensive IP strategies.
– Common IP issues for startups receiving federal R&D funding.
– Examples and considerations for protecting and sharing data with teammates.
– An active Q&A session to answer your burning questions.
Want to attend? Email ati@govmates.com and we’ll share the registration link.
Date And Time
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
21925 people viewed this event.
Are you an ATI Consortia Member? Join us for a discussion on best practices for subcontracting on federal projects (flow down clauses, key terms, pass through claims, liquidating agreements, etc.),
Want to attend? Email ati@govmates.com and we’ll share the registration link.
Date And Time
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Location
Virtual
Registrations have closed
21647 people viewed this event.
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More information coming soon.
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Date And Time
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
9:00am - 12:00pm CT
9:00am - 12:00pm CT
Location
Virtual#NotYourMothersMatchmaking
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