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From: Thomas, John M. <john.thomas@pillsburylaw.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Subject: Fw: You're Invited: Aerospace, Defense, & Govt Services M&A
Conference
To: Jen@deeptechgtm.com <Jen@deeptechgtm.com>




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*Sent:* Thursday, September 4, 2025 8:00:39 AM
*To:* Thomas, John M. <john.thomas@pillsburylaw.com>
*Subject:* You're Invited: Aerospace, Defense, & Govt Services M&A
Conference


Pillsbury’s 25th Annual Aerospace, Defense and Government Services M&A
Conference


*Leading Strategies for Successful M&A Outcomes *Join an exclusive
gathering of industry leaders, visionaries, and decision-makers at
Pillsbury’s 25th Annual Aerospace, Defense and Government Services M&A
Conference. As the ADG sector continues to evolve amid shifting
administrative priorities and policies, forward-thinking companies and
private equity sponsors are forging new pathways to create value and build
strategic growth.


*REGISTER NOW*
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*October 9, 2025 *7:00 – 10:45am ET


*The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons*
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, VA 22102

From AI and space innovation to cyber defense and next-gen defense systems,
the sector is entering a new era defined by scale, speed, and
mission-critical technologies. And, despite some significant headwinds—from
the new SBA rules, DOGE created uncertainty, tariffs, supply chain
disruptions to the FAR Overhaul—deal momentum is rebounding.

This year’s program will feature in-depth discussions with leading
executives, PE investors, and investment banking advisors as we explore key
market trends, deal drivers, and regulatory developments shaping M&A
outcomes in the ADG sector. This is the moment where strategic foresight
becomes a competitive advantage. We look forward to seeing you at the M&A
event of the year. Attendance is invitation-only and limited to industry
executives.

*Agenda*

*8:00am | Opening Remarks **Craig Chason*
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/fmuqqybxsiqc0ja/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>,
Corporate/M&A Partner, Pillsbury

*8:10 – 8:30am | Industry Update*
*Jonathan Siegmann*
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/rg02ez0nl0c0qg/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>,
Managing Director, Aerospace & Defense, Stifel


*8:30 – 9:15am | CEO Panel **Carey Smith
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Chair, President and CEO, Parsons
*John Mengucci
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/vse2h7qix9isvhw/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>*,
President and CEO, CACI
*John Hassoun
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/hku4cagjwrcf4w/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>*,
President and CEO, VTG


*9:15 – 10:00am | Investment Banker Panel **Jean Stack
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/tekit7xop1tcerq/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>*,
Managing Director, Baird
*Kevin DeSanto
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Co-Founder and Managing Director, KippsDeSanto
*Sam Maness
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/ukk2hkl50yuousa/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>*,
Managing Director, Raymond James
*Greg Nossaman
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Co-Founder and Managing Director, G Squared Capital Partners
*Tom Peltier
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/lw0o8kiwkerng/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>*,
Managing Director, Progress Partners


*10:00 – 10:45am | Buy Side Panel **Morgan Higgins
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/jwkol4dvkfgbjca/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>*,
Partner, Blue Delta Capital Partners
*Brandon Levitan
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/isuepm3li0qcnww/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>*,
Managing Director, Madison Dearborn Partners
*Devin Talbott
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/s60iu2zheopcqvw/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>,*
Founder and CEO, Enlightenment Capital
*Marybeth Wootton
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/uk06fssg8uwfzra/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>*,
Executive Advisor, Falfurrias Capital

*Moderators*
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/fmuqqybxsiqc0ja/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>*Craig
Chason
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Corporate/M&A Partner, Pillsbury
*Ellen Grady*
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/auaf5q8rnmynnq/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>,
Corporate/M&A Partner, Pillsbury
*Matt Swartz*
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/pmem1sajoozcctw/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>,
Corporate/M&A Partner, Pillsbury
*Adam Strach*
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/nbeqnzrhdp7mqpw/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>,
Managing Director, Prosperity Partners
*Greg Wheeless*
<https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/e/dl0agvwngotepog/b5f2b846-13c6-4812-b4b4-0e0b4d17ac3a>,
Senior Vice President, Truist

**Guests from competing commercial banks, law firms and wealth managers are
not permitted to attend. Limited select service providers will be permitted
by invitation only.*




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