Annual Review™ 2026 is Centre Law & Consulting’s flagship conference, bringing together contract managers, procurement professionals, counsel, and business executives from across the country to discuss the latest developments in government contracting. This premier networking and learning event offers a full day of engaging speakers, insightful topics, and valuable networking opportunities.
The conference covers a range of critical topics, including market forecasts, compliance with GSA and VA schedules, executive orders affecting federal acquisition regulations, and strategies for navigating contract terminations. Sessions are led by industry experts and government officials, providing attendees with up-to-date information and practical insights.
In addition to informative sessions, the event features notable speakers such as Nicholas West, Deputy Director at the Office of GSA Acquisition Policy, and John Tenaglia, Principal Director of Defense Pricing and Contracting. Attendees will have opportunities to engage with these experts and peers during networking breaks and a cocktail reception, fostering connections and discussions on pressing industry issues.
This conference is ideal for professionals involved in federal contracting, including contract managers, procurement officers, legal counsel, and business executives. Attending Annual Review™ 2026 will equip participants with the knowledge and connections necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of government contracting effectively.
Speakers(10)
Barbara Kinosky
Managing Partner at Centre Law & Consulting
Barbara Kinosky, Esq., is the Managing Partner of Centre Law and a highly experienced professional with over thirty years of representing clients in various federal government contracting issues, disputes, and protests. Barbara has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to federal government contracting and was voted into the American Bar Foundation as a Fellow, an honor limited to the top 1% of licensed attorneys.
Brandon Graves
Partner at Centre Law & Consulting
Brandon Graves is a partner at Centre Law, where he focuses on bid protests, internal investigations, compliance programs, and regulatory inquiries. He works with clients on GSA, cybersecurity, privacy, data rights, and other technology-related matters. He advises clients on a broad range of issues, including data breaches, regulatory compliance, contracting, licensing, insurance, and the development of security and privacy programs.
Dilyn Loveless
Partner at Centre Law & Consulting
Ms. Dilyn Loveless is a preeminent legal expert with over 20 years of distinguished service in national security, high-stakes government investigations, and international trade compliance. Recognized with civilian service medals by two U.S. Presidents, Ms. Loveless made history as the first female CIA case officer deployed with Joint Special Operations Command during the Global War on Terror. Her profound expertise encompasses guiding clients through complex federal investigations, navigating intricate regulatory landscapes, and achieving strategic resolutions in pivotal areas such as export controls and compliance.
James Payne
Of Counsel at Centre Law & Consulting
Professor James Payne is Of Counsel to the international trade practice at Centre. James focuses on export controls relevant to technology, CFIUS, ITAR and EAR classification, Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) provisions, disclosures, deemed exports, and customs law. James counsels clients on export control compliance programs, encryption, classification, government contracts, and foreign direct investment projects.
John Tenaglia
Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy at Department of Defense
Mr. Tenaglia serves as the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP) within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), U.S. Department of Defense. He is responsible for all pricing, contracting, and acquisition policy matters that govern over $450 billion in annual contract obligations across the Department of Defense.
Kevin Plexico
Senior Vice President of Information Solutions at Deltek
Kevin Plexico is Senior Vice President, Information Solutions, at Deltek, and a recognized expert in the public sector market. Kevin will discuss spending trends in key federal markets and his initial assessment of the impact of the Administration’s contract spending and policy changes.
Nicholas West
Deputy Director, Office of GSA Acquisition Policy, Integrity and Workforce at General Services Administration
Nicholas West is currently Deputy Director, Office of GSA Acquisition Policy, Integrity and Workforce at General Services Administration. With an MBA from American University and experience gained from prior roles at GSA, Mr. West maintains a robust skill set including Government Contracting, Contract Negotiation, Program Management, Negotiation, Source Selection and more.
Sudarsanan Sivakumar
Law Clerk at Centre Law & Consulting
Sudar is a dual licensed attorney (New York and India) specializing in export controls in Centre’s International Trade practice and Trade Agreements/Buy American Act matters in Centre’s Government Contracts practice. He has counseled clients regarding the interpretation of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ECCN Government and self-classifications, the interpretation of Department of Treasury OFAC sanctions, restrictions, embargoes, and denied entities and persons, the classification and export of Core Flight Systems (cFS) related to space technology, flight software, computer chips, lasers, and more.
Theresa Kinney
Senior Deputy Program Director/Manager at NASA SEWP Program Office
Theresa Kinney, Senior Deputy Program Director/Manager at NASA SEWP Program Office, leads the strategic direction, operations, and planning for SEWP, a premier Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) offering cutting-edge Information Technology & Communication and Audio-Visual Technology solutions to Federal Agencies. With over 20 years of experience at NASA, Ms. Kinney serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the SEWP Program and holds key roles in ACT/IAC, NCMA, and ATARC and received the Federal 100 award in 2022.
Timothy J. Turner
Partner at Centre Law & Consulting
Mr. Turner is a Partner in Centre Law’s government contracts and labor and employment groups and runs a comprehensive practice focused on litigation, regulatory compliance, and enforcement defense involving federal contractors. With extensive experience representing clients before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA), the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Mr. Turner advises contractors of all sizes—from small, disadvantaged businesses to large defense contractors.
Event Details
- Date
- February 25, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Tysons, United States
- Conference Center & Social Lounge at 1750 Tysons Blvd, Second Floor
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Contract managers, procurement professionals, legal counsel, business executives involved in federal contracting.