Summit Agenda

Morning
8:00 AM	Doors Open Parking Information
8:00 AM – 10:15 AM11:15 AM – 1:30 PM	Matchmaking Registration
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM	Breakfast & Opening Remarks Welcome Remarks Jawauna Greene, Assistant Secretary for Strategy and Public Affairs, Maryland Department of Transportation Video Presentation from Governor Wes Moore Introduction Remarks Jawauna Greene, Assistant Secretary for Strategy and Public Affairs, Maryland Department of Transportation Performance by Jayla Elise — “The Heart Of Maryland” Keynote Speakers Jay A. Perman, MD – Chancellor, University System of Maryland Atif T. Chaudhry – Secretary, Maryland Department of General Services Y. Maria Martinez – Special Secretary, Small, Minority, & Women Business Affairs, Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility Samantha J. Biddle – Acting Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation
9:40 AM – 10:40 AM	Track A MDOT: Way More Than Roads, Bridges, and Buses Speakers: Joy Abrams – Director of Procurement, MDOT Jeff Davis – Director of Procurement, Maryland Transportation Authority Dan Guthrie – Acting Director of Procurement, Maryland Aviation Administration Kerrie Koopman – Deputy Director of Procurement, State Highway Administration Trisha O’Neal – Acting Director of Procurement, Maryland Port Administration Mallela Ralliford – Director of Procurement, Motor Vehicle Administration Jamaal Turner – Director of Procurement, Maryland Transit Administration
9:40 AM – 10:25 AM	Track B Getting Started with the State: Getting Registered and Getting on eMMA Presenter: Eduardo Hayden – Small Business Outreach Manager, DoSEM Track C Mastering the Numbers: Strategies for Successful Small Business Financial Management Presenter: Steven Johnson – VP, Business Development & Brand Strategy, DETV Marketing Group Track D TEDCO’s Role in Driving Innovation in Maryland Presenter: Mindy Lehman – Chief Government Program Development, Affairs & Policy Officer, TEDCO
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM	Matchmaking Morning Session
10:35 AM – 11:20 AM	Track B Panel: The Maryland Procurement Playbook – Insights from Procurement Professionals Speakers: Thomas P. Hickey – Associate Vice Chancellor for Procurement and Real Property Initiatives, University System of Maryland Nichelle Johnson – MBE Ombudsman, DoSEM Valerie Radomsky – Chief Procurement Officer, MDOT Jamie Tomaszewski – Senior Procurement Director, DGS Moderator: Kareen Davis – Senior Procurement Director, DGS Track C Panel: Maryland Grown Success Stories – Unlocking the Keys to Small Business Growth Speakers: Tiffany West-Harvey, Founder and Owner, Becoming A Young CEO Jermaine Stanley, Founder and CEO, Stanley Consulting Group DaJuan Pitts, Founder, Clean Moves Courtney Urquhart, CMP, Founder and CEO, 360° Color Moderator: Mykia Bennett, Community Engagement and Events Manager, Maryland Department of Transportation Track D Fireside Chat: The Outlook and Challenges for Businesses in Maryland Speakers: Mary D. Kane – President & CEO, MD Chamber of Commerce Kelly Schulz – CEO, MD Tech Council Moderator: Mindy Lehman – TEDCO

Lunch & Keynote
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM	Lunch & Keynote Program
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Honor Guard & Opening Remarks Maryland Transportation Authority Police Honor Guard Introduction Remarks: Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle, Maryland Department of Transportation Keynote Remarks: Lt. Governor Aruna K. Miller, State of Maryland
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM	Lunch Break
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM	Remarks & Keynotes Remarks: Jawauna Greene, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Strategy, MDOT Keynote Speakers: Tom Sadowski – Executive Director, Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) Ashli Johnson & Drew Baker – Co-Founders, Old Westminster Winery & Burnt Hill Farm David Thomas – Executive Chef/Partner, H3irloom Food Group Tonya Thomas – Executive Pastry Chef/Partner, H3irloom Food Group

Afternoon
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM	Track A Maryland Department of General Services – Maryland’s Champion for Smart Procurement Speakers: Charles Bailey – Procurement Officer Supervisor, DGS Michael Cavanaugh – Procurement Officer, DGS Kareen Davis – Senior Procurement Director, DGS Courtney League – Assistant Secretary, Office of Design, Construction and Energy, DGS Sean Stinnett – Liaison and Compliance Supervisor, DGS Jamie Tomaszewski – Senior Procurement Director, DGS Georgina Usher – Procurement Manager, DGS Jason Valuntis – Associate Director, DGS
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM	Track B Identifying Opportunities: Navigating the Maryland Procurement System – Where UNSPSC Codes Meet Data Mining Presenter: Eduardo Hayden – Small Business Outreach Manager, DoSEM Track C AI Unleashed: Streamlining Your Business for Maximum Efficiency Presenter: Will Holmes – Founder and CEO, Will Holmes Consulting Track D Panel: A Cybersecurity CEO Shares Hidden Resources for Growing Your Maryland Small Business Presenter: Tina Williams-Koroma – CEO, TCecure, LLC & CyDeploy, Inc.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM	Matchmaking Afternoon Session
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM	Track B Introducing DoSEM: Your Advocate for Economic Mobility Presenter: Eduardo Hayden – Small Business Outreach Manager, DoSEM Track C Thriving Minds: The Essential Role of Mental Health in a Productive Workforce Presenter: Dr. Angela I. Gustus – CEO and Co-Owner, The CMAG Group Track D Cannabis: Maryland’s Newest Technology Sector Speakers: Tabatha Robinson – Director, Maryland Cannabis Administration Colin Fraser – Founder/Owner, Upling LLC

Late Afternoon
2:25 PM – 3:25 PM	Track A Open Session: University System of Maryland – 12 Institutions, 3 Regional Centers, 172,000 Students, Unlimited Opportunity Speakers: Ron Eshleman – Associate Director, University of Maryland, Baltimore Rex Fitch – Director, Construction & Facilities Procurement, University of Maryland College Park Anthony Harmon – Manager of Business Inclusion and Supplier Diversity, University of Maryland College Park Thomas P. Hickey – Associate Vice Chancellor for Procurement and Real Property Initiatives, USM Arnold Jolivet – Supplier Diversity Program Manager, University of Maryland, Baltimore Michael Lacey – Associate Director, Construction and Facilities Strategic Acquisition, University of Maryland, Baltimore Tiffany Morand – Director of Strategic Sourcing, University of Maryland College Park Tamara Petronka – Executive Director, Maryland Enterprise Education Consortium (MEEC) Kimberly Watson – AVP for Procurement & Business Services, University of Maryland College Park
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM	Pitch Session
3:05 PM – 3:50 PM	Track B Navigating DBE Regulation Changes – DBE Certification Process: What’s New and What Stays the Same Speakers: Jaclyn Hartman – Assistant Secretary for Transportation Investments, MDOT Sharon Pinder – President & CEO, Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Carla Nelson Chambers – Managing Principal, The Nelson Ideation Group Y. Maria Martinez – Special Secretary, Small, Minority, & Women Business Affairs Moderator: Lyn Farrow – Director of External Affairs, MDOT

Presented by the Maryland Department of General Services, the Maryland Department of Transportation and the University System of Maryland