USMSM Doing Business with Government Agencies Speaker Series Session 3

USMSM Doing Business with Government Agencies Speaker Series

Session 3: Small Business Technology Transition

Presented by the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland (USMSM). Small businesses play a critical role in advancing innovation, technology, and mission capabilities across the Department of Defense. Yet moving an innovative technology from concept or prototype to an operational government capability can be challenging. Understanding the technology transition process, acquisition environment, customer requirements, partnerships, and pathways available to small businesses is essential for organizations seeking to do business with government agencies successfully. Join the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland (USMSM) for the third session of our Doing Business with Government Agencies Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Dale L. Moore, Chair of the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission, President of the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance, and Intermittent Lecturer in the Acquisition Sciences Group at the Naval Postgraduate School. This engaging session is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, government contractors, defense industry partners, technology companies, researchers, faculty, students, economic development professionals, workforce development leaders, and others interested in understanding how innovative technologies can successfully transition into government and defense applications.

What You’ll Learn

During this interactive presentation, participants will explore:

• The challenges and opportunities involved in transitioning innovative technologies to government customers
• How small businesses can navigate the Department of Defense acquisition environment?
• Key considerations for moving technologies from research and development into operational applications
• Strategies for identifying government needs and aligning innovative solutions with mission requirements
• Opportunities for small businesses to participate in the defense innovation ecosystem
• The importance of partnerships among government, industry, academia, and research organizations
• How acquisition, engineering, innovation, and technology development intersect throughout the technology lifecycle
• Strategies for building relationships and creating pathways for successful technology transition
• The role of strategic thinking, innovation, and organizational transformation in maintaining competitiveness
• Workforce and professional development opportunities associated with defense technology and acquisition

Whether you are developing a new technology, pursuing your first government opportunity, expanding an existing defense business, or supporting innovation through research and education, this session will offer valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities associated with technology transition.

Event Schedule

5:00 p.m. – Doors Open & Networking

Network with fellow business leaders, entrepreneurs, government representatives, defense professionals, faculty, students, researchers, and community partners before the presentation begins.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Featured Presentation Small Business Technology Transition

Event Details

Date: November 18, 2026

Time:
Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.
Presentation: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Location:
University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland (USMSM)
SMART Building
44219 Airport Road
California, Maryland 20619

Meet the Speaker

Dr. Dale L. Moore

Chair, Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission
President, Southern Maryland Navy Alliance
Intermittent Lecturer, Naval Postgraduate School

Dr. Dale L. Moore is the newly appointed Chair of the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission and currently serves as President of the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance. He is also an Intermittent Lecturer in the Acquisition Sciences Group within the Department of Defense Management at the Naval Postgraduate School. Dr. Moore brings more than four decades of experience across the full life cycle of Department of Defense acquisition. Throughout his career, he has led enterprise-wide strategic operations, organizational change, innovation, and transformation initiatives, with extensive experience spanning engineering, acquisition, technology development, strategic planning, and defense innovation.He chairs the Southern Maryland 2030 Workforce Board of Advisors and serves on several regional and state organizations, including the Maryland Military Installations Council, the Southern Maryland Economic Development Association, the Patuxent Partnership Board of Directors, and the St. Mary’s County Economic Development Commission. Dr. Moore is the Founder and President of The Moore Group LLC, a consulting

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