OSW Agenda 2025_Draft_20250908.pdf

This document is an agenda for the Ocean State Workshop hosted by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Rhode Island chapter on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Newport Officers' Club. The full-day event focuses on maritime defense and readiness, featuring presentations from naval and industry experts on topics such as "USW & Great Power Conflict - The Uncommanded Sea" by Dr. Erik Sand from the US Naval War College, and multiple sessions on Wartime Readiness Planning (WARP) from perspectives including command leadership and organizational challenges. The agenda includes networking opportunities, an industry panel, collaborative training exercise breakout groups, and concludes with NUWC Small Business Office announcements and a social event. Key speakers include CAPT Kevin Behm, Ms. Aimee Racine, Mr. Andrew Nagelhout, and Ms. Maria Gregory from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT).