2026 PreVeil Virtual CMMC Summit
Join 4,000+ Defense Contractors and learn from
the people who set the bar, met the bar, and measure the bar.
October 28, 2026 @ 11:00 am ET
Virtual
When the Department of War paused CMMC Phase 2, many companies read that as permission to stop their compliance efforts. It isn’t.
Join the PreVeil CMMC Summit to learn what’s required of you right now, what it costs, what third party assessments will actually look like going forward and what you need to do to remain competitive in the DIB.
Event Reviews
“We attended last year’s CMMC Summit looking for clarity and practical guidance on our path toward CMMC. The Summit gave us a much better understanding of the requirements and the steps ahead, while reinforcing our confidence in PreVeil as a partner in our compliance journey.”
– CMMC Lead @ Aerospace Company
“I can personally attest that the PreVeil Summit in 2025 was a powerful confirmation that we made the right decision partnering with PreVeil in 2021. The speakers and staff showed exactly why our clients trust the platform and why we continue to appreciate PreVeil’ s support year after year. “
– Cybersecurity Lead @ IT Provider
“The 2025 CMMC Summit gave me valuable insights into how PreVeil and other CMMC partners differentiate themselves while helping organizations navigate complex compliance requirements. It was a worthwhile experience that expanded my perspective on the CMMC community.”
– Manager @ MSP
Speakers
Michael Gruden
Partner
Steptoe LLP
Dr. Ron Ross
Author
NIST 800-171
Ron Ross Secure
Michael Brooks
CMMC Strategy + Engagement Director
A-LIGN
Manas Das
CEO
StrategicIT Solutions
Adam Glover
Dir. of CMMC
Insight Assurance
Dr. Rick Hansen
CEO
APS Global
Elizabeth Huy
EVP Commercial Services
Alluvionic
Jaclyn Jones
LCCA, GRC Manager
MAD Security
Christina Reynolds
Managing Director
BDO
Kevin Schaff
Chief Engineer
BTI
Robert Teague
VP, CMMC Services
Redspin
Agenda
Keynotes
| Time/Session: | Abstract: | Speakers: |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 am–11:40pm What’s paused, what’s not, and why your signature is now the certification | Get a clear read on which DFARS clauses are already in your contracts, and what an affirming official attests to in SPRS. | Michael Gruden |
| 11:45pm–12:15pm | Dr. Ron Ross | |
| 12:20pm–12:50pm What AI changes about the threat you’re defending against | Dr. Raluca Popa |
Booth Break 1
| Time/Session: | Abstract: | Session topics: |
|---|---|---|
| 12:55 pm–1:25 pm | Partner Break | Meet with our Summit partners to talk through your unique CMMC questions one-on-one with a compliance expert. |
Foundational Track: Your Roadmap to Affordable CMMC Compliance
| Time/Session: | Abstract: | Speakers: |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 pm–2:00 pm Do I Have CUI — and What Do I Do About It? | How do you tell CUI apart from federal contract information and how do you handle unmarked data? Learn the differences and leave the session with a plan for managing it. | Andy Paul Dan Ciarlette |
| 2:05 pm–2:35pm How to Make CMMC Affordable | Budget with real numbers and find out where companies overspend on CMMC. Plus, learn how you can tap the free help available through APEX, MEPs and the SBA. | Michael Barker Adam Glover |
| 2:40 pm–3:10 pm Four Paths to Compliance. Which Is Right for Your Company? | Compare four routes to achieving Level 2 on cost, speed and effort – from doing it yourself to a managed secure enclave. | Travis Sands Jaclyn Jones |
Advanced Track: How to Build, Test, and Sustain Your CMMC Compliance
| Time/Session: | Abstract: | Speakers: |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 pm–2:00 pm My SSP Is Done. Will It Hold Up? | Learn how to build an SSP with a defensible scope boundary, asset inventory and SRM. Plus learn the documentation gaps that stop assessments before they start. | Christine Reynolds Robert Teague |
| 2:05 pm–2:35pm “I Have a Policy for That.” One Control, Examined, Tested, and Interviewed | See exactly what holds SSPs back from a 110 score. We’ll do a live teardown of a customer SSP and identify the critical mistakes that hurt their score. | Michael Brooks Noël Vestal |
| 2:40 pm–3:10 pm Pass, POA&M, or Fail — and What Comes After Each | See what each CMMC assessment outcome leaves you holding, and why the list never closes — people leave, systems change, and a score that was true in October isn’t in March. | Kevin Schaff |
Primes: How to Enable your Supply Chain
| Time/Session: | Abstract: | Speakers: |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 pm–2:00 pm Am I asking my suppliers for the right things? | Primes haven’t slowed down, and not out of caution. Learn what Primes are still asking from their supply chain and what you need to request from your subs. | Dave Bullis Travis Goldbach |
| 2:05 pm–2:35pm Getting Your Subs Compliant Fast — The Sub Starter Kit | Flow-down obligations don’t come with a support team — you become one by default. Get templates, the sequence, and the free help to hand a sub so they can get started. | Elizabeth Huy |
| 2:40 pm–3:10 pm TBD | TBD |
Booth Break 2
| Time/Session: | Abstract: | Session topics: |
|---|---|---|
| 3:15 pm–3:45 pm | Partner Break | Meet with our Summit partners to talk through your unique CMMC questions one-on-one with a compliance expert. |
Conclusion
| Time/Session: | Abstract: | Session topics: |
|---|---|---|
| 3:50 pm–4:10 pm AI Accelerator | Gregg Laroche | |
| 4:10 pm–4:30 pm Closing Fireside: AI and CMMC — Separating Signal from Noise | Dr. Rick Hansen |
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October 28, 2026 @ 11 am ET
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