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About World Congress
What is World Congress?
World Congress is an annual conference hosted by the National Contract Management
Association. It’s hailed as a must-attend event because it’s the most comprehensive
conference for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals. With
22 educational tracks, content is offered for professionals at every stage of their careers—
and with over 1,500 attendees, there are vast networking opportunities.
When?
July 29–August 1, 2012
Where?
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street ★ Boston, Massachusetts
Earn up to 20 continuous learning
points (CLPs)/ continuing professional
education (CPE) hours by attending
World Congress!
What’s Happening?
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Over 120 Educational Sessions,
More than 80 Exhibits,
12 Networking and Social Events,
A FREE Contract Management Career Fair,
Onsite Certification Exams, and
Three Post-Conference Seminars.
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This year’s event was absolutely
exceptional…the variety of attendees,
the ‘spot on’ topics, and the knowledgeable
and enthusiastic speakers make this event!
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Keynote Speakers
Dov Seidman
NEW SPEAKER JUST ADDED!
Founder, Chairman, and CEO of LRN;
Author of HOW: Why HOW We Do Anything Means Everything
Tom Ridge
Former Governor of Pennsylvania and
First Secretary of Homeland Security
“The key to America’s future is maintaining the peace and prosperity we enjoy in our communities. Tom Ridge’s expertise as an innovative governor and national leader for our
country is invaluable.” —Senator John McCain. During the most challenging time in recent American history, the
Honorable Tom Ridge was entrusted with the task of protecting the nation as the first secretary of the Department
of Homeland Security. In his time serving as the country’s primary liaison in the international fight against terrorism, Ridge led the newly created agency under incredible time and security constraints, integrating thousands
of personnel, coordinating nearly two dozen agencies, and establishing a culture of innovation that continues to
keep America secure. A decorated Vietnam veteran, former congressman, and former governor of Pennsylvania,
Tom Ridge draws from every aspect of his remarkable career to enlighten audiences on the state of the globe.
From the professional to the personal, Ridge offers key strategies for mission success and how to establish the
vision to get there.
Robert Fogarty
Founder of Dear World
Robert Fogarty founded Dear World, a photo project that unites people through pictures in his
distinct message-on-skin style. Its precursor, Dear New Orleans, became an alternative platform
for people to express their love for one of the planet’s most beloved cities. Before launching Dear
World, Fogarty noticed that the simple portraits could be a vehicle for shared communication regardless of race, religion, or language. His work is now seen over two million times per month. He has photographed
Soledad O’Brien, Drew Brees, Chris Paul, Susan Sarandon, Rahm Emmanuel, and thousands of others. He has also
been featured in the Washington Post and INC. He has spoken at and photographed the Harvard Social Enterprise
Conference, Chicago Ideas Week, and TEDx Silicon Valley; and photographed the Clinton Global Initiative.
Les Brown
Bestselling Author and Master Motivator
As a renowned professional speaker, author, and television personality, Les Brown has risen
to national prominence by delivering a high-energy message that tells people how to shake
off mediocrity and live up to their greatness. It is a message Les Brown has learned from his
own life and one he is helping others apply to their lives. Born a twin in low-income Liberty
City in Miami, Florida, Les and his twin brother, Wes, were adopted when they were six weeks old by Mamie Brown.
Mrs. Brown was a single woman who had very little education or financial means, but a very big heart. As a child,
Les’s inattention to school work, his restless energy, and the failure of others to recognize his true potential resulted in him being mislabeled a slow learner. The label and the stigma stayed with him, damaging his self-esteem
to such an extent that it took years to overcome.
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Speakers
John J. Young Jr.
Former Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and
Logistics (AT&L)
John J. Young Jr. has almost 20 years of senior-level legislative and executive branch experience working in defense research, technology development, and procurement programs.
His education and industry background as an aerospace engineer, as well as his service on Capitol Hill and in the
Pentagon, provide a unique set of skills and experiences on managing complex development and procurement
programs. In 2009, Young completed service as the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology, and logistics,
overseeing over $200 billion of DOD research, development, procurement, and logistics programs. He previously served
for two years as the director of defense research and engineering, leading the unprecedented Mine Resistant Ambush
Protected (MRAP) Vehicle program. He was the assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development, and acquisition for five years, completing unprecedented deals such as the swap of DDG-51 and LPD-17 work between shipyards.
Prior to his Pentagon tenure, he served for 10 years as a senior professional staff member with the U.S. Senate Defense
Appropriations Subcommittee, reviewing Defense Department budget requests for research, development, test, and
evaluation; aircraft procurement; and environmental programs. Young is currently the vice president for business development at E6 Partners, LLC, and also advises clients through his own company, JY Strategies, LLC.
Maj. Gen. Wendy M. Masiello
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Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting, Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, U.S. Air Force
As deputy assistant secretary of contracting, Maj. Gen. Masiello is responsible for all aspects
of contracting relating to the acquisition of weapon systems, logistics, operational, and
contingency support for the Air Force. She has held a variety of systems acquisition roles including principal
contracting officer for surveillance and reconnaissance systems, weapon systems, and test ranges. She was an
assistant professor at the Air Force Institute of Technology and executive director for the National Reconnaissance
Office Inspector General. She has also served several staff tours including deputy director of plans and programs,
and director of contracting at two systems acquisition centers. Masiello commanded an air base wing, and
from July 2005 through January 2006, she deployed to Iraq as principal assistant for contracting forces in Iraq/
Afghanistan. Her responsibilities included contracting and acquisition support to forces in both countries, security
transition support in Afghanistan, and humanitarian relief following the Pakistani earthquake. Prior to her current
assignment, she was program executive officer for combat and mission support.
Shay Assad
Director, Defense Pricing,
Department of Defense
Dr. Steven Kelman, Fellow
Weatherhead Professor of Public
Management, Harvard University’s John
F. Kennedy School of Government
Stan Z. Soloway
President, Professional Services Council
Steve Schooner, CPCM, Fellow
Co-Director of the Government
Procurement Law Program,
George Washington University
To see the most current list of confirmed speakers,
visit www.ncmahq.org/boston2012/speakers.
Agenda
SATURDAY ★ JULY 28
7:00am–1:00pm 1:00pm–4:00pm 4:00pm–7:30pm
Annual NCMA World Congress Golf Tournament†‡
NEW! NCMA Community Outreach Project†
NCMA Leadership Summit 2012†‡
SUNDAY ★ JULY 29
11:00am–3:00pm 4:00pm–5:00pm 5:00pm–6:30pm 5:30pm–6:30pm 6:30pm–7:30pm FREE Contract Management Career Fair†
Opening Keynote Presentation: Tom Ridge
Exhibit Hall Ribbon-Cutting and Opening Reception
Virtual Chapter Meet-Up
NEW! New Professionals Networking Reception
MONDAY ★ JULY 30
7:00am–8:00am 8:00am–9:00am
9:00am–10:30am 10:30am–11:15am 10:45am–11:15am 11:15am–12:30pm 12:30pm–2:30pm
2:30pm–3:45pm 4:00pm–5:15pm 6:30pm–10:30pm Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Keynote Presentation: Dov Seidman
General Session Panel
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by
New NCMA Member Orientation
22 Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Lunch and Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
22 Concurrent Breakout Sessions
22 Concurrent Breakout Sessions
2012 World Congress Gala‡ Sponsored by
TUESDAY ★ JULY 31
7:00am–8:00am 8:00am–9:00am 9:00am–10:30am 10:30am–11:15am 11:15am–12:30pm 12:30pm–2:30pm 2:30pm–3:45pm 4:00pm–5:15pm 5:30pm–7:00pm 7:30pm
Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Keynote Presentation
General Session Panel
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by
22 Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Lunch and Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
22 Concurrent Breakout Sessions
22 Concurrent Breakout Sessions
NCMA Women’s Forum Reception
NCMA Baseball Outing: Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park‡
WEDNESDAY ★ AUGUST 1
8:00am–9:00am 9:00am–9:30am 9:45am–10:45am 10:45am–12:00pm 1:00pm–5:00pm
Plated Breakfast and Awards Presentation
Keynote Presentation: Robert Fogarty
Keynote Presentation: Les Brown
Closing General Session Panel
NCMA Certification Exams†‡
THURSDAY ★ AUGUST 2
8:30am–4:30pm Post-Conference Seminars†‡
† Indicates a pre- or post-conference event.
‡ Indicates a special event requiring a separate registration fee.
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Track Sessions
Find Training on the Topics Critical to Your Career
World Congress 2012 offers you exposure to over 120 breakout sessions through 22 educational tracks! With a
wide variety of topics, you are sure to find training in your specific areas of interest. Choose to follow the breakouts of one specific track or bounce around throughout the conference. Either way, you’ll have the opportunity to
go beyond the typical breakout format of instruction to application—sessions will provide ample time for presenters to answer your specific questions!
This year’s track sessions include:
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Effective cost accounting under federal contracts, as well as best practices for financial management in a project
environment.
ACQUISITION STRATEGY, PLANNING, AND SOURCING
Hear about best practices and challenges in the critical upfront work conducted before a solicitation, proposal,
or negotiation to prepare for effective acquisitions.
BUSINESS AND PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT I & II
How organizations effectively identify, assess, and compete for business opportunities and manage the proposal
processes.
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CASE STUDIES: LESSONS LEARNED IN THE REAL WORLD
Valuable perspectives and lessons learned from those who have gone through the acquisition process.
Cases involve a variety of industries (IT, services, systems); customers; suppliers; and contract types.
CCCM UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE (UCC) REVIEW
This exam preparatory session is designed to serve as a study session in preparation for the Certified Commercial
Contracts Manager exam.
CFCM FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) REVIEW
Building on our popular “basics” track from last year, this track reviews the important fundamentals of federal
acquisition, and is useful in helping CFCM candidates outline their personal courses of study or as a last-minute
refresher for taking the exam on site.
COMMERCIAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS
Learn how the latest UCC changes will affect your company and how to enforce commercial contract terms
and remedies. Achieve success by overcoming economic, technological, political, and cultural challenges.
CONTRACT LAW AND COMPLIANCE I & II
Laws and regulations governing federal acquisition and effective management systems for buying agencies
and contracting organizations.
Track Sessions
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION AND NEGOTIATION SKILLS
Fundamental skills needed to be an effective negotiator, including understanding the parties’ respective
motivations, as well as the complex processes involved in federal acquisition.
CONTRACT PERFORMANCE AND ADMINISTRATION I & II
Key issues in successful contract performance and oversight, as well as remedies for performance failures.
COST ESTIMATING AND PRICING
Techniques for developing effective cost estimates and setting prices, as well as negotiating fair prices.
CPCM CONTRACT MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (CMBOK) REVIEW
This exam preparatory session is designed to serve as a study session in preparation for the Certified Professional
Contracts Manager exam.
HUMAN CAPITAL AND CAREER MANAGEMENT
Workforce challenges and solutions for federal agencies, as well as career skills to help individuals navigate
their professional careers.
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
With decentralized organizations, personnel turnover, and the ever-increasing loss of senior personnel to
retirement, learn how to train your team to share corporate best practices throughout the enterprise.
NEW PROFESSIONALS
Gain a thorough understanding of the exciting challenges of an early-career contracting professional
and how they can accelerate their immersion into the career field.
PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The necessary elements for a successful COR program, as well as the project management technique and earned
value management. Learn how to communicate objective progress to stakeholders and how to keep the team
focused on achieving progress.
SUBCONTRACTING
Challenges associated with the interpretations of federal laws that provide guidance to contractors on their
subcontracting compliance responsibilities, including critical issues like flowdowns and passthroughs.
TECHNOLOGY
Learn how new tools like social media, automation of contract writing, and electronic procurement are
accelerating the development of innovative contract models.
VETERANS OPPORTUNITIES
This track highlights initiatives to assist America’s veterans and their families in pursuing careers in contract
management. Those who are interested in pursuing these opportunities, and those who are able to offer more
opportunities, are encouraged to attend.
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How to Register
Register for World Congress 2012 Today!
NCMA Member Investment
$975 on or before June 8, 2012
$1,075 after June 8, 2012
Nonmember Investment
$1,100* on or before June 8, 2012
$1,200* after June 8, 2012
*Nonmembers receive a complimentary one-year NCMA membership with registration payment.
Discounted group, one-day, and student rates are also available! To learn
about these options, visit www.ncmahq.org/boston2012/registration.
Registering for World Congress is quick and easy! Simply choose one of these three easy
ways to register!
1. Online
www.ncmahq.org/
boston2012/registration
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2. Fax it in**
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Attn: NCMA Registration
3. Mail it in**
Attn: NCMA Registration
P.O. Box 783
Elk Grove Village, IL 60009
** To register using this method, you must complete and submit the enclosed form.
Lodging
Book Your Room Today!
Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton Street ★ Boston, Massachusetts
$209 single/double per night, for reservations made by June 25, 2012.
Marriott Copley Place Hotel
110 Huntington Avenue ★ Boston, Massachusetts
$219 single/double per night, for reservations made by July 6, 2012.
There are also a limited number of government rooms available at both properties for $183
single/double per night. To qualify, you must present a current government ID at check-in.
To make your reservations now, visit www.ncmahq.org/boston2012/reservations.
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Training and Events
Continue Your Training Post-Conference and Earn an Additional
7 CPE Hours!
POST-CONFERENCE SEMINARS
Thursday, August 2 ★ Check-in: 7:30am–8:30am ★ Seminar: 8:30am–4:30pm
NCMA Member Investment
$295 Conference Attendee
$325 Seminar Only
Nonmember Investment
$345 Conference Attendee
$395 Seminar Only
Choose from:
★ NEW! The COR Member of the Acquisition Team: The Contracting Officer
Representative’s Guide to Performance and Quality
★ 100 Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting
★ Contract Types
To learn more, visit www.ncmahq.org/boston2012/seminars.
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Earn Your NCMA Certification at World Congress!
NCMA CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Wednesday, August 1 ★ Check-in: 12:30pm–12:45pm ★ Exam: 1:00pm–5:00pm
NCMA will be offering CPCM, CFCM, and CCCM certification exams following the conference on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. To participate, you must submit your application
and have all fees paid by July 13, 2012.
NCMA Member Investment
$50 Examination Fee
Nonmember Investment
$90 Examination Fee
To learn more or to register, visit www.ncmahq.org/boston2012/exams.
Training and Events
Take Your Career to the Next Level!
FREE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CAREER FAIR
Sunday, July 29 ★ 11:00am–3:00pm
(Open to the Public)
Last year’s exhibitors included:
★ Air Force Civilian Service
★ BAE Systems, Inc.
★ CACI
★ Central Intelligence Agency
★ Department of Veterans Affairs,
Office of Acquisition and Logistics
★ General Services Administration
★ NITAAC
★ U.S. Agency for International
Development
★ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
★ and more!
To learn more about this year’s event, visit www.ncmahq.org/boston2012/careerfair.
Celebrate Contract Management
Week 2012!
What is Contract Management Week? Contract
Management Week is a time dedicated to continued
professional development, organizational focus, and
personal recognition for the practice and practitioners
of contract management. To learn more about CM
Week, including how to participate with your chapter,
visit www.ncmahq.org/boston2012/cmweek.
“
The networking
opportunities offered
at World Congress
have been key to my
career development.
No other event can
touch the networking
opportunities you
provide!
”
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Training and Events
Expand Your Network… Attending the educational sessions is only a part of the experience
offered at NCMA’s World Congress 2012! Attendees have several opportunities to meet and
learn from their peers in a more casual environment through the events listed below!
Annual NCMA World Congress Golf Tournament
Saturday, July 28 ★ 7:00am–1:00pm ★ Price: $150/person
11th Annual NCMA Leadership Summit
11TH ANNUAL
Saturday, July 28 ★ Sheraton Boston Hotel
JULY 28, 2012
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
4:00pm–7:30pm ★ Price: $25/person
Calling all chapter leaders! Join us for Leadership Summit, held in conjunction with
World Congress 2012! Come meet and learn from your peers, network with national
leaders, and obtain chapter management advice! Learn more about Leadership Summit
at www.ncmahq.org/boston2012/leadershipsummit. (If you only wish to attend
Leadership Summit, you are not required to register for World Congress.)
NEW! NCMA Community Outreach Project
Sunday, July 29 ★ 1:00pm–4:00pm
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Exhibit Hall Ribbon-Cutting and Opening Reception
Sunday, July 29 ★ 5:00pm–6:30pm
Virtual Chapter Meet-Up
Sunday, July 29 ★ 5:30pm–6:30pm
NEW! New Professionals
Networking Reception
Sunday, July 29 ★ 6:30pm–7:30pm
You asked us, How can I meet and network
with other young professionals before World
Congress begins? Here’s the answer! Join us
Sunday evening to mingle with other young
professionals just like you.
Training and Events
NCMA World Congress Gala Sponsored by
Monday, July 30 ★ 6:00pm–10:30pm ★ John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Price: $85/person, $150/couple
Take in the character of this unique venue, enjoy live entertainment, dancing, and awards
presentation along with heavy hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dessert. This event sells out
annually because spots are limited—be sure to purchase your tickets early! Cocktail attire
is suggested.
Women’s Forum Reception
Tuesday, July 31 ★ 5:30pm–7:00pm
NEW! NCMA Baseball Outing
Tuesday, July 31 ★ Fenway Park ★ 7:30pm ★ Sections 35-41 ★ Price: $55/person
Is experiencing a baseball game at Fenway on your lifelong to-do list? If so, join us for a
night of networking and fun at Fenway Park as we watch the Boston Red Sox face off
against the Detroit Tigers!
To learn more about these events, visit www.ncmahq.org/boston2012/events.
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World Congress is the best
conference I have EVER
attended throughout my
entire career—please keep
doing what you’re doing!
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Sponsors and Exhibitors
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Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
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Sponsors and Exhibitors
Bronze Sponsors
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Media Sponsor
Exhibitors
★ AcqCenter
★ Institute for Supply Management
★ Catapult Consultants, LLC
★ Lockheed Martin Corporation
★ Central Intelligence Agency
★ NASA SEWP
★ CNI
★ Society of Corporate Compliance
and Ethics
★ Compusearch
★ Defense Acquisition University
★ EarthBalance
★ Federal Times
★ General Services Administration
★ Thomson Reuters
★ University of Maryland University
College
★ Villanova University Online
★ YRCI
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