Small Business Event - Veterans International Small Business Opportunities Conference (VISBOC)

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP), is organizing the 3rd Annual Veterans International Small Business Opportunities Conference (VISBOC) aimed at supporting Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Scheduled for October 27, 2016, the event will feature panels including representatives from federal agencies engaged in international work, a Veterans resource panel, and a panel of Veteran Owned Small Businesses, alongside several notable speakers such as the Deputy Director of USAID and officials from the Small Business Administration. Large contractors partnering with USAID will also participate by hosting exhibit tables to connect with Veteran Owned Small Businesses interested in potential subcontracting opportunities. The conference is designed to facilitate networking and provide valuable information about federal contracting and international business opportunities for veterans. Located in Arlington, Virginia, this event falls under NAICS code 541611 and is managed by USAID’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. For registration and agenda details, participants are directed to PTAP’s website, with specific points of contact provided for both registration and content-related inquiries. The program manager overseeing the event is David A. Canada, who can be reached via email or phone for further assistance.