Unlocking opportunity
SAME Small Business Conference
November 19-21, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ
The success of small businesses is more important than ever and we know unlocking opportunity for everyone means successful outcomes for all. That’s why AECOM is a longtime sponsor of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Small Business Conference, a market research, educational, and networking forum for the federal architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management industries. We’re looking forward to connecting with you in Phoenix at SBC Booth 1249. Also, be sure to check out the educational sessions below featuring our industry leaders.


AECOM Sessions

Wednesday, Nov. 19
Small Business Subcontracting Tips & Traps: A Large Business Perspective
AECOM Speaker: Shawn Ralston
4:30 – 5:30 pm

Thursday, Nov. 20
Operationalizing Contingency Contracting:
Enhancing Competition & Delivery in Deployed
& Austere Environments
AECOM Moderator: Matt Beverly
11:00 – 12:00 pm

Thursday, Nov. 20
SF330 Annual Update & TORN Process:
Lessons Learned
AECOM Speaker: Amy Van Kerkhove
AECOM Moderator: Tony Funkhouser
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Thursday, Nov. 20
A Unified Partnering Playbook:
All Players!
AECOM Speaker: Mike Blount
3:30 – 4:30 pm

Friday, Nov. 21
Maximizing Growth through
Targeted Subcontracting
AECOM Speaker: Shawn Ralston
9:00 – 10:00 am

Friday, Nov. 21
Powering Up Partnerships: Mastering Mentor-Protégé/Small Business Collaborations
AECOM Speaker: Mandy Singh
10:30 – 11:30 am

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