Vanguard 250 DOD Forum
Defense Reimagined: DOD Priorities in a New Era of Innovation
The 2025 OrangeSlices Vanguard DOD Forum offers a front-line view into shifting priorities. Join us for a high-impact half-day focused on real opportunities for growth in FY26 and beyond. Topics include:
- Emerging DOD priorities and strategic shifts under new leadership
- Digital disruptors accelerating mission outcomes
- Acquisition pathways including Tradewinds ACC/APG, DLA JETS, GSA OASIS+, OTAs, CSOs, and SBIRs
- Positioning your company and communicating value in a changing market
- Why the old BD roadmap no longer applies
Don’t miss our rapid-fire session, “How to Procure through Tradewinds,” featuring Ryan Connell, Acquisitions Strategic Operations Chief at CDAO, DOD, and Rajiv Gidadhubli, Chief AI Transformation Officer at Alpha Omega. Get a direct look at how Tradewinds is streamlining acquisition—and what it means for companies looking to deliver innovative AI solutions at speed.
Ryan Connell,
Acquisitions Strategic Operations Chief at CDAO, DOD
Rajiv Gidadhubli,
Chief AI Transformation Officer at Alpha Omega
Don’t miss our rapid-fire session, “How to Procure through Tradewinds,” featuring Ryan Connell, Acquisitions Strategic Operations Chief at CDAO, DOD, and Rajiv Gidadhubli, Chief AI Transformation Officer at Alpha Omega. Get a direct look at how Tradewinds is streamlining acquisition—and what it means for companies looking to deliver innovative AI solutions at speed.
Ryan Connell,
Acquisitions Strategic Operations Chief at CDAO, DOD
Rajiv Gidadhubli,
Chief AI Transformation Officer at Alpha Omega