Joint Forces Forum
May 6-7, 2026 | Potomac, MD
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What to expect inside
A Powerful Networking Forum
The Joint Forces Forum, held during the final two days of VIP Corporate Training, is a curated corporate connection forum that brings Certified Veteran’s Business Enterprises® together with corporate decision-makers and industry leaders.
Designed to support purposeful engagement, the Joint Forces Forum facilitates meaningful business relationships and creates pathways to corporate opportunities.
AT A GLANCE
The JFF Experience
DAY 1
- Evening welcome reception
- High-touch networking designed to spark meaningful connections
DAY 2
- Keynote breakfast to start the day
- Executive-level corporate panels with live Q&A
- Private sector insights focused on market readiness and executive alignment
- Strategic roundtable networking centered on partnership exploration
- Closing reception honoring VIP Corporate Training graduates
Thank You to NaVOBA's
Founding Circle Partners
more than a
Sponsorship
Position your brand with NaVOBA to gain high-impact visibility and exclusive recognition. Beyond a sponsorship, it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact on Certified Veteran's Business Enterprises®.
FAQs
When and where will Joint Forces Forum take place?
Joint Forces Forum will be held May 5–6, 2026, at the William F. Bolger Center in Potomac, MD. You can register here.
Do I have to be a Certified Veteran's Business Enterprise® to register?
No, the Joint Forces Forum is open to all interested attendees.
Do I have to attend VIP Corporate Training?
No, attendance at VIP Corporate Training is not required to participate in the Joint Forces Forum (JFF).
However, JFF is designed to align with VIP Corporate Training—taking the skills and insights from the two-day program and providing a curated networking experience with corporations and corporate allies.
While VIP graduates are a key focus of JFF, the Forum itself is a limited, high-impact event (capped at 150 attendees) that anyone interested in connecting with veteran-owned businesses and corporate decision-makers can learn about.
Is there a dress code for this event?
The Joint Forces Forum is business professional. Attendees are encouraged to dress in attire suitable for corporate networking, panels, and award ceremonies.
How can I sponsor Joint Forces Forum 2026?
Any corporation can attend the Forum for $299, whether they are a Corporate Ally or not. Sponsors receive complimentary admission and two free registrations. Veteran-owned businesses can also attend: $199 for non-certified companies, or $99 for Certified Veteran's Business Enterprises® that did not participate in VIP Corporate Training.
For sponsorship inquiries and next steps, please contact Mimi Lohm, Vice President of Corporate Relations, at mimi.lohm@navoba.org
The Annual Joint Forces Forum is Almost Here!
Join us on May 6th to connect, showcase and engage with leading corporations and Certified Veteran's Business Enterprises. Don't miss this opportunity to network and make meaningful connections.
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