KippsDeSanto maintains extensive relationships in all facets of the defense and technology industries we serve, including current and former senior government officials, industry executives and technology thought leaders. Our goal is to connect leaders and decision-makers in an effort to facilitate the growth of value and attainment of strategic objectives. We regularly host private events to facilitate this networking.
KippsDeSanto events are invitation only and CXO only. Please contact Pack Fancher (pfancher@kippsdesanto.com) or Melissa Curling (mcurling@kippsdesanto.com) if you are interested in attending future events.
| Date | Event | Speakers/Headliners |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2012 | Tech-Connect by MissionLink (DoD) Mitre Conference Center, McLean |
Master of Ceremony: Nicholas Dotti, Director of CDD |
| 6/13/2012 | Exit Stage Left: Choreographing a Deal The Ritz Carlton – Tysons Corner |
Robert Kipps, Managing Director, KippsDeSanto & Co.; Mark Wishner, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Peter Russo, Jr. VP, Merrill Lynch; Joan Holtz, Partner, Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C. |
| 6/12/2012 | Tech-Connect by MissionLink (CIA) Cooley LLP |
Gus Hunt, CTO, CIA |
| 6/7/2012 | Hot Topics in M&A: Critical Deal Structuring and Tax Considerations Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C. |
Sara Zeller, Partner, Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.; Meredith Pilaro, Principal, Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.; Kevin DeSanto, Managing Director, KippsDeSanto & Co.; Jon Yim, Vice President, KippsDeSanto & Co. |
| 2/8/2012 | Tech-Connect by MissionLink UMBC Research Park |
Lonny Anderson, CIO, NSA |
| 2/2/2012 | The Community’s Got Talent The State Theater |
Dan Aykroyd (actor / comedian / musician), General James Clapper (Director of National Intelligence), Tom Ferguson, Ron Burgess, Charlie Holland, Scott Large |
| 10/11/2011 | Insider Perspectives The University Club of Washington, DC |
Mark Warner, United States Senator from the Commonwealth of Virginia |
| 6/17/2011 | Tech-Connect by MissionLink Reston Town Center |
Gus Hunt, CTO, CIA |
| 3/24/2011 | National Security Perspectives III Congressional Country Club |
Gen. Keith Alexander, Commander, USCYBERCOM & Director, National Security Agency |
| 3/2/2011 | Federal Healthcare IT Perspectives KippsDeSanto & Co. |
George Peach Taylor, Jr., M.D., MPH, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Health Affairs; Joanne Rohde, CEO & Founder, Axial Exchange Inc. |
| 9/23/2010 | American Security Challenge Crystal Gateway Marriott |
Tom Ridge, President & CEO, Ridge Global, former US Secretary of Homeland Security |
| 9/22/2010 | CyberCom & C4ISR The Ritz Carlton – Tysons Corner |
Ken Krieg, former USD for AT&L; Maj. Gen. Zann Vautrinot, J5, USCYBERCOM; Lt. Gen. David Deptula, Head of ISR, USAF |
| 5/4/2010 | National Security Briefing Metropolitan Club |
Gen. James Jones, National Security Advisor |
| 4/6/2010 | Cyber Security & Intelligence Perspectives The Ritz Carlton – Tysons Corner |
Alan Wade, former CIO, Central Intelligence Agency; William Crowell, former Deputy Director, National Security Agency |
| 11/11/2009 | National Security Perspectives II Congressional Country Club |
Gen. Keith Alexander, Director, National Security Agency |
| 10/21/2009 | Corporate Growth – Navigating Today’s Turbulent MarketsThe Tower Club | George Wilson, Stanley Associates; Wayne Wilkinson, President, Data Technologies & Analytics |
| 9/17/2009 | Cyber Security Event The Ritz Carlton – Tysons Corner |
Jerry Archer, CISO INTUIT; Al Tarasiuk, CIO, CIA; Wayne Jackson, Chairman, JackBe |
| 8/12/2009 | Unmanned Systems Perspectives Clyde’s – Washington, DC |
Maj. Gen. Blair Hansen, Director of ISR Capabilities; Hon. James Finley, former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense; Hon. Claude Bolton Jr. DSC (Major General, USAF, retired) |
| 7/23/2009 | A Conversation with Stan Soloway on Federal Insourcing KippsDeSanto & Co. |
Stan Soloway, President & CEO of Professional Services Council |
| 3/25/2009 | M&A – What’s the Big Deal? The Tower Club |
Doug Layman, Founder & President, Kadix Systems |
| 11/11/2008 | National Security Perspectives I Congressional Country Club |
William Crowell, former Deputy Director, National Security Agency; Michael Jackson, former Deputy Secretary, Dept. of Homeland Security; Jose Rodriguez, Jr., former Director, CIA, National Clandestine Service |
| 9/18/2008 | Fast Growing Government Contractors The Tower Club |
Jodi Johnson, Founder & CEO, Oberon Associates Inc.; David Young, Founder & President, Oberon Associates Inc. |
| 6/26/2008 | CEO Success Stories: Maximizing the Value of Your Business The Tower Club |
Richard Helms, CEO, Abraxas Corporation; Leonard Moodispaw, former CEO, Essex Corporation |
| 12/4/2007 | CEO Success Stories: Maximizing the Value of Your Business The Tower Club |
Joe Kampf, CEO, Covant Management; Shiv Krishnan, CEO, INDUS Corporation |