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NCMA Nexus

February 9-12, 2025 | Long Beach, CA
Real Conversations Ignite New Ideas
Nexus 2025 is where industry and government acquisition teams will shatter the “we’ve-always-done-it-this-way” mindset. Come tackle, dismantle, and improve outdated processes and engage in open and unfiltered dialogue. Earn CPE/CLE credits while rethinking the status quo.

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Why You Should Attend Nexus

This event will dive deep into executing beyond OFPP Myth-Busting, forging future buyer-seller relationships, and conducting meaningful market research that leads to real solutions. It’s all about asking the right questions upfront, removing unnecessary processes, and translating tough conversations into actionable industry invitations on critical topics like data rights, cybersecurity, AI, compliance, and supply chain issues. Attendees will gain essential acquisition lifecycle skills, whether they’re program managers defining needs, sellers helping to refine requirements, legal teams framing key questions, or finance ensuring the right funding. Nexus drives culture change and leadership in acquisition, offering a space where all functional areas to craft innovative solutions. In-person and virtual registration will be offered.

Important Dates

Call for Session Proposals Opens:September 4, 2024
Abstracts Deadline:October 4, 2024
Conference Registration Opens:October 11, 2024
Hotel Reservations Link Opens:October 11, 2024
Notification of Acceptance:October 18, 2024
Early Bird Deadline:January 6, 2025
Hotel Reservations Deadline:January 6, 2025
Final Presentations Due:  January 6, 2025
Registration Cancellation Deadline:January 20, 2025

Explore the brief schedule overview below to assist with your travel planning and ensure a smooth and well-prepared experience.

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Event Highlights

Cove

Kick off Sunday, February 9th with our Big Game Bash! The perfect start to an action-packed day before the conference begins! Join fellow fans as we gather to celebrate the final showdown of the season. With thrilling football action, great food, and an electric atmosphere, this event is a must-attend. Whether you're here for the game, the commercials, or just the camaraderie, you'll enjoy an unforgettable experience. Start your conference weekend off right with a day full of excitement and get ready for the biggest football event of the year! See you at the party!

Nexus Emcee

Ms. Michelle Currier

Ms. Michelle Currier serves as the Chief Learning Officer for the National Contract Management Association leading education, training, and innovative practices for the Association. Prior to joining NCMA, she served as Professor of Contract Management at the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). Ms. Currier brings a wealth of real-world experience from her 43-year career, and is a Past National President of the NCMA (2001-2002) and an NCMA Fellow. 

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Long Beach Convention Center

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300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802

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