Subject: April 15 | CS5 West 2026 (San Diego)– CMMC Executive Leadership Summit

Dear Defense Industry Leader,

CMMC enforcement is underway. Certification requirements are already appearing in contracts under the United States Department of Defense, and third-party assessments accelerate in 2026.

On April 15, join Prime and Subcontractor executives at CS5 West 2026 for a focused, full-day CMMC Executive Leadership Summit built for C-suite and senior leaders responsible for DoD revenue, compliance strategy, budgets, and enterprise risk.

You’ll gain:

• Clear executive guidance on leading CMMC
• Peer insights on costs, timelines, and risk
• Access to certified suppliers, C3PAOs, and ecosystem experts
• Practical strategies to turn compliance into competitive advantage

This is a strategic leadership forum—not a technical workshop.

Secure your seat. Lead with confidence.

Learn more and Register Now

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Subject: April 15 | CS5 West 2026 Executive Leadership Summit – A Full Day for Defense Primes & Subs

Dear Defense Industry Leaders,

CMMC enforcement is no longer theoretical. Phase 1 began November 10, 2025—and DoD contracts are already incorporating certification requirements. Self-assessments are underway now. Mandatory third-party C3PAO assessments accelerate in November 2026.

The market is shifting.

Late movers are facing contract delays, limited C3PAO availability, unhappy customers, and shrinking pipeline opportunities. When rules change, new winners emerge—and others fall behind.

On April 15, join fellow Prime and Subcontractor executives for a full-day CMMC Executive Leadership Summit at CS5 West 2026—built exclusively for C-suite and senior leaders accountable for:

• DoD revenue
• CMMC compliance strategy
• Budget approvals
• Enterprise risk
• Competitive positioning

This is not a technical workshop. It is a strategic, peer-level leadership forum. Register Now!  

Why This Summit Matters—Right Now

Under the direction of the United States Department of Defense, CMMC requirements are now embedded in contracts across the Defense Industrial Base. As enforcement progresses toward mandatory third-party assessments, executive accountability increases.

April 15 is your opportunity to step away from daily operations and spend a focused, full day with peers and industry leaders addressing the business realities of CMMC.

Leaders who act now will secure assessment capacity, stabilize supply chains, and strengthen competitive advantage.

What You’ll Gain During This Full-Day Summit

• Leadership tools to guide your organization and suppliers through CMMC while maximizing ROI
• Candid peer discussions on real costs, timelines, budgets, and risk decisions
• Proven frameworks from Defense suppliers already succeeding under CMMC
• Direct insights from policymakers, C3PAOs, and ecosystem leaders

Core Executive Topics

• CMMC Leadership Essentials – Strategic clarity without technical overwhelm
• Governance, Risk & Cyber Accountability – What executives must own
• Defense Supplier (OSC) Panel – Lessons learned from certified suppliers
• Supply-Chain Flow-Down & CUI Management – Managing subcontractor obligations
• Budgeting & Implementation Roadmaps – Real-world cost models (cloud, hybrid, on-prem)
• CMMC Ecosystem Panel – C3PAOs, MSPs, MSSPs, trainers, and consultants answer leadership-level questions
• Turning Certification into ROI – Differentiation, customer trust, revenue growth
• High-Level Architectures for CUI Protection – Executive-level strategy on secure environments

Premium Executive Access Includes

• Full CS5 Conference Access – Two additional days of technical and strategic sessions
• Private Executive Reception & Happy Hour – Closed-door networking with senior DIB leaders and assessors
• 1:1 CS5 Expert Consultations – Confidential, scheduled discussions tailored to your organization
• Post-Event Expert Access – Continued strategic engagement after the summit

This Summit Is Ideal If You:

• Lead a Prime or Subcontractor organization dependent on DoD revenue
• Own decisions impacting CMMC budget, timelines, and enterprise risk
• Want to proactively convert compliance requirements into measurable business advantage

April 15 is more than a conference date—it is a strategic inflection point for defense leadership.

Join your peers. Secure your seat. Lead the next phase of CMMC with confidence.

Register Now!