Tuesday, February 24, 2026
NSITE & Advocate Sessions at NIB Headquarters
Guest Arrival and Registration Opens
NAEPB Board Meeting
The NAEPB Board of Directors will have their quarterly board of directors meeting. The meeting is open to the public. There will not be a virtual option for this meeting.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Registration Opens
Breakfast
Public Policy Office Hours/Q&A Session
Capitol Hill Day
Office Hours (NIB Staff)
Networking Lunch
Distribution Forum
- Consolidated Buys, Tom Merion and Mark Lee, Global Supply Initiatives, Tyler Sykes ETS (Essentially the Same), David Barrett 51.542 Best Practices, Shelly Foust, Distribution Policy, Speaker TBD
Employee of the Year Orientation
Welcome Reception
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Breakfast
Office Hours (NIB Staff)
General Session
Employee of the Year Outing
Networking Lunch
Expo, AccessTech, and Smart Office
Friday, February 27, 2026
Breakfast
NIB Board Meeting
Office Hours (NIB Staff)
Employee of the Year Demo Session
Employee of the Year Demo Session
Networking Lunch
Penetrating New Markets
Gain valuable insights from industry experts Lindsay and Brandon Hively of the Edwards Sales Company, and Beverly Kuykendall of Noble Concepts. This session will delve into their experiences in driving market growth, particularly in the Tactical and Medical sectors. Discover the strategies they employed to successfully engage with commercial companies and understand the requirements for re-shoring manufacturing. Learn how to position your organization for success in these emerging markets.
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Power in Partnership: Unlocking Opportunities Through Mentor-Protégé Collaboration
Discover the dynamic potential of strategic partnerships in our upcoming session. Learn how the Mentor-Protégé Program, inspired by SBA’s successful model, can drive growth and create opportunities across various industries. Ralph Wahlberg, a leading figure in SourceAmerica’s Mentor-Protégé Program, will share his extensive knowledge and valuable lessons from his experience in fostering effective mentor-protégé relationships. Gain firsthand insights from potential mentors on what makes these collaborations successful and how to establish a strong foundation for enduring partnerships.
From Procurement to Delivery: Building Resilient Supply Chains for the Federal Market
Discover actionable strategies to strengthen your organization’s growth and resilience within the federal marketplace. This session will examine how NPAs can leverage industry data to forecast sales, enhance domestic sourcing, and align with shifting federal priorities. Participants will also gain valuable insights into understanding customer needs and optimizing product flow—from procurement to end-user delivery.
