25 Years Strong: Better Contracting, Better Outcomes
Join us for NCMA's 25th World Congress! Over the past 25 years, World Congress has united buyers and sellers, proving the impact of collaborative problem-solving. This year, the event will bring together the entire contract management community, setting the stage for 25 more years of improved contracting and outcomes.
Important Dates for World Congress 2024
Early Bird Deadline: | May 31, 2024 |
Hotel Reservations Deadline: | June 26, 2024 |
Final Presentations Due: | June 30, 2024 |
Registration Cancellation Deadline: | July 12, 2024 |
Event Highlights
The MoPOP Event
We are excited to announce that our Tuesday Evening Networking Event will be held at Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP). Set amid the backdrop of the Space Needle, the MoPOP is a leading-edge non-profit Museum designed by internationally acclaimed architect Frank O. Gehry. Their mission is to make creative expression a life changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities. Hop on a brief monorail ride and come experience an exciting collection of exhibitions that feature rich pop culture content, unparalleled technology, and a variety of unique spaces to choose from for a truly memorable occasion.
Check out their current exhibits!
Mr. William (Will) Roberts, Esq.
Mr. William (Will) Roe Roberts is the Vice President at ASI Government, LLC and Director of Emerging Technology at ASI Education. While you might know him from the ASI Education YouTube channel, he was most previously the Director of Acquisitions for the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), Office of the Department of Defense. Will was responsible for ensuring that acquisition pathways and methodologies are centered on the JAIC mission of providing AI capabilities to the warfighter and DoD workforce. Originally determined to privately practice within the Tampa Florida area, he was later exposed to Federal Contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation….and the rest is history. Within his position in ASI Government, Will continues his passion to help federal acquisition professionals modernize their thinking and “reskill” their talents in order to buy and deliver emerging technologies for their missions.
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.