Frequently Asked Questions
1. When and where is SBTW23?
Monday, June 19, 2023
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna StBaltimore, MD 21202
United States
2. When do I have to register for SBTW23?
Please register AND make all your breakout session selections by 5pm ET Friday, June 2, 2023. After that time:
- No new registrations are accepted
- Breakout session selections are locked and cannot be modified
3. Is SBTW23 in person or virtual?
This year we are meeting in person. There is no streaming or virtual attendance available.
4. How much does SBTW23 cost?
Event registration is $550. This fee does not include cost for lodging, transportation, or others. Conference registration includes the following: Registration fees and two lunches (Wednesday and Thursday)
5. Who can attend SBTW23?
SBTW23 is restricted to government employees, including:
- DoD Small Business Professionals
- DoD Program Managers
- DoD Contracting Professionals
- DoD Acquisition Professionals
- Life Cycle Logistics Professionals
- Business-Financial Management Professionals
- Engineering and Technical Management Professionals
- APEX Accelerator Professionals (formerly PTAC)
- SBA Procurement Center Representatives
- SBA Commercial Market Representatives
- SBA Business Opportunity Specialists
- GSA Acquisition Professionals
- MBDA Business Center Professionals
- Acquisition Professionals from other Federal Agencies
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Small Business Professionals
5. Is there an approval or encouragement memo available?
View the OSBP Director Endorsement Letter from Farooq A. Mitha, Director, Office of Small Business Programs, Department of Defense
View the Endorsement Memo from The Honorable William A. LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
6. Will I earn Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) for attending SBTW23?
Yes, CLPs will be awarded for attending SBTW23. One (1) CLP is acquired for each hour of plenary or breakout session attendance, with up to 16.0 total CLPs available. A certificate will be emailed to all paid attendees after SBTW23 concludes.
7. I need to complete an SF-182. Who is the vendor for SBTW23?
Davis Management Group, Inc.
950 N Washington Street
Suite 223
Alexandria, VA 22314
SBTW23@thedavismanagementgroup.com
(866) 532-4178
DUNS: 828688718
Cage Code: 680R3
Unique Entity ID: FDPJG7CAAC49
Add Merchant number 8999 to travel card to process conference registration
8. I need an invoice for SBTW23. What do I do?
To request an invoice for SBTW23, please contact the SBTW23 Help Desk:
- Email: SBTW23@thedavismanagementgroup.com (with the subject line "Invoice Request")
- Phone: (866) 532-4178 (M-F, 9a-5p ET)
9. Will a cardholder be able to pay for the SBTW23 conference registration fee on my behalf?
Yes, a cardholder is able to pay on behalf of the attendee. Please do the following:
- Start the registration process. During "Step 2 - Personal Information", be sure to include the cardholder's email address in the "CC Email Address" field.
- Proceed all the way through to the payment page, and exit out of the registration browser.
- An email will be generated to both the attendee and the cardholder with a link to the payment page. The cardholder can use this link to pay and complete the registration.
10. Can I register multiple attendees for the SBTW23 conference?
To register 10 attendees or less
- Identify a group leader for your group
- Group leader collects all pertinent information from all members of your group
- Group leader starts the registration process and enter information for the first attendee and make breakout session selections
- During "Step 4 - Additional People", click the button "Add Another Person" to repeat the registration process for the rest of the attendees
- Once all members have been added, proceed to the payment page to complete the registration process
To register 11 attendees or more
- Please contact the SBTW23 Help Desk for assistance:
- Email: SBTW23@thedavismanagementgroup.com (with the subject line "Group Registration Request")
- Phone: (866) 532-4178 (M-F, 9a-5p ET)
11. Is there a group discount for the SBTW23 conference registration?
No, there is no discount offered for the registration. Each attendee must pay the $550 registration fee.
12. Can I cancel my conference registration for SBTW23?
- Cancellation requests received by 5pm ET June 2, 2023 will receive a refund, less a $75 cancellation fee.
- No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received after 5pm ET June 2, 2023 or for no shows.
- To request a cancellation, please contact the SBTW23 Help Desk:
- Email: SBTW23@thedavismanagementgroup.com (with the subject line "Cancellation Request")
- Phone: (866) 532-4178 (M-F, 9a-5p ET)
13. Can I transfer my conference registration for SBTW23 to an associate?
- Substitutions may be made by 5pm ET June 2, 2023 at no additional cost.
- To request a registration transfer, please contact the SBTW23 Help Desk:
- Email: SBTW23@thedavismanagementgroup.com (with the subject line "Transfer Request")
- Phone: (866) 532-4178 (M-F, 9a-5p ET)
14. Where can I find my SBTW23 conference registration confirmation or receipt? How do I print it?
Registration Confirmation
Once payment has been submitted and the attendee (or cardholder) clicks "Submit", a confirmation email is sent to the email address provided by the attendee with registration details and payment confirmation*:
- Subject Line: Small Business Training Week 2023 Registration Confirmation
- Sender: SBTW23@thedavismanagementgroup.com
*Please check your Junk/Spam folder if you do not see this email in your Inbox.
To view or print the confirmation
- Go to the registration confirmation email at any time; or
- Log back into your registration profile here
15. What is the hashtag for this event? How can I share it on my social media?
#SBTW23
Use the hashtag #SBTW23 when posting before, during, and after the event! We encourage you to share your experience and connect with others on social media.
16. How do I print out the agenda?
You can print the full agenda here.
17. How do you access the session presentations?
Presentation will be posted on the agenda page of the meeting website and mobile app
18. Where can I find the Vanguard Awards program booklet?
The Vanguard Awards booklet is available here.