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Concurrent Education Sessions #1: Practical Solutions to Military Air Show Contracting Challenges

Monday, December 8th 2025 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

For many military event organizers, one of the biggest challenges to putting on a quality air show/open house is navigating contracting-related challenges and processes. The government contracting process was not developed with air shows in mind and that can sometimes cause frustration and inefficiencies as all involved try to adjust, adapt and flex to get the job done. In this session, you’ll hear from subject matter experts who are familiar with both air shows and the challenges of using the military contracting system to help you plan your event. You’ll learn about the most common challenges and some of the tactics and work-arounds developed to conquer them while staying within rules, regulations and policy.