Enjoy a fun day on the links and meet new fellow PSC members at the Sunday golf tournament, which will take place at the Old White Golf Course.

A great way to meet fellow attendees! Located atop Kate's Mountain, the sporting clays course was designed by Justin Jones and John Higgins of the British School of Shooting and challenges shooters of all skill levels. 

Join PSC members and take a tour of the declassified Bunker at The Greenbrier, a must-see experience that takes you behind the scenes and walks you through a fascinating period in the resort's history. Carved deep into the mountainside beneath the resort's West Virginia Wing is an emergency Cold War fallout shelter. Once a top-secret U.S. government relocation facility for Congress, The Bunker is now open to anyone interested in reliving a legendary piece of The Greenbrier history.

A Wagner Family Wine Tasting paired with Cheeses & Charcuterie Meats. This wine tasting will feature selection of 5 wines from The Wagner Family of Wines, starting with bubbles, followed by a crisp white wine, a smooth and rich chardonnay, a light-bodied red, and finally a full-bodied red wine. To make the event even more special, The Greenbrier will have one of Wagner's representatives conduct the tasting, while we serve delicious cheeses and charcuterie meats.

This walking tour of the public lobbies describes the interior of the hotel… its décor and its development. The Greenbrier opened in 1913; served as an Army Hospital during WWII; was redecorated by Dorothy Draper in the late 1940’s. Today, it continues to be a leading historic hotel in America.

Experience the great outdoors with an  invigorating hike through The Greenbrier’s vast terrain and then reward yourself for all of the calories burned with specialty low-calorie cocktails, designed by our beverage team. Sip  them all, and then learn to make your favorite on your own.

If you are a new PSC member or if this is the first time you have attended the PSC Annual Conference, we encourage you to sign up for this complimentary networking activity. PSC President & CEO David Berteau will provide a welcome and conference overview as you mingle with other new attendees, engage with members of the PSC Board of Directors, and get to know PSC staff.

Join us outside on the Colonial Lawn and Terrace and try your hand at axe throwing! This is a fun, free, social event that will take place right before our reception begins. 

This is a roaming dinner complete with a variety of stations and buffets. There will be plenty of seating and high-top tables. We'll have plenty of seating outside to enjoy the beautiful weather!

After dinner, try your luck at the private Greenbrier casino!

Join fellow runners for a 5K through and around the beautiful grounds of the Greenbrier.

Federal contractors are grappling with a myriad of cyber disclosure and risk mitigation requirements in order to more securely support federal missions. In 2024, the federal government will adjudicate several rulemaking actions that will have significant impacts on government services companies. These companies must implement strategies to minimize vulnerabilities and maintain seamless operations, even as the cyber threat environment constantly evolves and as threat actors conduct increasingly sophisticated incursions. Following keynote remarks on the current cybersecurity threat landscape, a panel will discuss how industry is executing strategies to address cyber threats and manage federal compliance. Attendees will hear from experts on how the federal government and contractors are meeting these challenges and planning for the future. 

Federal agencies are increasingly interested in harnessing the power of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in a responsible and strategic manner. When creating a task force to tackle this issue area, DoD officials noted, “As we navigate the transformative power of generative AI, our focus remains steadfast on ensuring national security, minimizing risks, and responsibly integrating these technologies.” This sentiment also holds true among civilian agencies – and the contractors that support federal missions.   The question is how federal agencies and their industry partners can best realize this goal, as it applies to the acquisition process. 

This session will explore:  

• Use Cases and Best practices. How is GAI being used to increase efficiency and / or effectiveness in the federal acquisition process, whether on the agency side or within industry? Which best practices are worth integrating into the govcon industry over the next 12 months?
• Ethical and legal implications. What guiding principles can help industry navigate the GAI space to minimize bias and maximize positive results?  
• Statutory and regulatory trends. What are government and industry officials seeing? Impacts on tech development or application? Disclosure or other compliance requirements?  
• Workforce impacts. What, if any, impact will GAI have on government or contractor workforces?  

The 2024 PSC Annual Conference is proud to support the Jessie Rees Foundation as its conference charity. As part of our support, attendees are encouraged to participate in a hands on volunteer opportunity. You’ll be working alongside fellow attendees to create Jessie’s JoyJars, which are stuffed to the brim with new, age-appropriate, hospital-approved toys, games and activities for Courageous Kids battling cancer, aged 0 – 18 years.

How does the government benefit from its investments in business growth? While agency small business goals represent a key government priority, the government often encounters real challenges accessing the experience and solutions of companies who have emerged from small business programs. On the industry side, these companies typically face significant challenges to remain competitive in the unrestricted arena. What strategies do businesses and procuring agencies find most successful in emerging from size standards? 

A tidal wave of rulemaking activity, a shortage of “regular order” on the Hill, and key elections that could alter the federal landscape… 2024 is a year of considerable uncertainty. PSC’s President & CEO David Berteau will present data-informed analyses that can help position your company for success, despite these and other potential challenges. What are recent trends in the federal budget? In contract spending? In policies that will impact the government contracting industry? What can we expect from the U.S. Congress and executive branch agencies as our nation moves through primary and general elections? This presentation will cover all this and highlight what you can watch for so that you can plan better for the fiscal year ahead.

Join PSC members and take a tour of the declassified Bunker at The Greenbrier, a must-see experience that takes you behind the scenes and walks you through a fascinating period in the resort's history.

Carved deep into the mountainside beneath the resort's West Virginia Wing is an emergency Cold War fallout shelter. Once a top-secret U.S. government relocation facility for Congress, The Bunker is now open to anyone interested in reliving a legendary piece of The Greenbrier history.