
EVENT OVERVIEW
Department of War (DoW) Mentor Protégé Program Summit 2026
Date
April 7th, 2026 @ 1pm
Location
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, Virginia
Registration is Now Open – Click Here!

Deana P. Herbert, President & COO of Thomas & Herbert Consulting LLC at the Department of Defense (DoD) Mentor Protégé Program Summit 2025 will be speaking at this sold out conference on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1 PM at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.
The presentation will be on Creating Value Add: How Protégés Should Market Themselves to Large Businesses. Ms. Herbert will present a successful model for helping participants stand out in today’s competitive federal contracting environment. This requires more than just showcasing capability; it also requires a clear demonstration of the unique value you bring to potential partners. Participants in this session (particularly protégés) will learn how to effectively market themselves to large businesses seeking innovative, reliable, and agile teammates.
