BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Pacific Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Pacific Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:CMMC Crossroads 2026 | Presented by KME Systems and AICISO DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by a member of the Greater Irvine Chamber.Overview\nWhat the September CMMC Update Means for DoD Contractors. The rules may be changing. Your readiness should not be.The recent CMMC assessment pause has created confusion across the defense industrial base. Many manufacturers and contractors are asking:What changed?What still applies today?How should we prepare while requirements continue to evolve?Join KME Systems and AICISO for an executive briefing designed to help defense contractors separate fact from speculation and build a practical path forward.\nAbout this eventThe Department of Defense paused CMMC assessments beginning July 13\, 2026\, for a 60-day period\, with an update anticipated in mid-September. This uncertainty has left many defense contractors and manufacturers asking an important question:What should our organization be doing right now?Join KME Systems and AICISO for an executive-level briefing designed to help defense contractors\, manufacturers\, and supply chain organizations understand the latest CMMC developments and prepare for what may come next.Our experts will discuss what the upcoming announcement could mean\, common misconceptions surrounding the pause\, and practical actions organizations can take now to reduce risk\, maintain contract readiness\, and prepare for evolving compliance requirements. The presentation will be followed by an interactive peer roundtable and Q&A.Why This Matters:During this executive briefing\, we will cover:Why the Department of Defense paused CMMC assessmentsWhat is addressed in the September updateHow the latest developments could affect contractors and defense supply chain organizationsCommon CMMC misconceptions and readiness risksPractical actions your organization can take nowBudgeting and planning considerations for compliance initiativesStrategies for building executive supportLessons learned from organizations pursuing CMMC readinessWhy attend?The assessment pause does not mean that compliance obligations have disappeared. Organizations that use this period to evaluate their readiness\, understand potential changes\, and build a practical compliance roadmap will be better positioned as assessments resume and contractual requirements continue to evolve.This event will give you an opportunity to:Gain clarity on the latest CMMC developmentsBetter understand your organization's potential compliance scopeIdentify readiness gaps and business risksLearn from compliance experts and fellow defense industry leadersDiscuss challenges and best practices with peersWalk away with practical guidance\, not a sales pitchWho should attend?This event is designed for leaders responsible for business strategy\, technology\, cybersecurity\, operations\, and compliance\, including:CEOs\, presidents\, owners\, and managing partnersCOOs and other operational leadersCIOs\, IT directors\, and IT managersCompliance managers and security leadersDoD prime contractors and subcontractorsDefense supply chain manufacturersOrganizations handling Federal Contract Information or Controlled Unclassified InformationThe discussion will be especially relevant for small and midsize contractors and manufacturers in Orange County and Riverside County that are evaluating CMMC requirements\, defining their assessment scope\, or planning their next steps. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This event is hosted by a member of the Greater Irvine Chamber.

Overview

What the September CMMC Update Means for DoD Contractors. The rules may be changing. Your readiness should not be.

The recent CMMC assessment pause has created confusion across the defense industrial base. Many manufacturers and contractors are asking:

  • What changed?
  • What still applies today?
  • How should we prepare while requirements continue to evolve?

Join KME Systems and AICISO for an executive briefing designed to help defense contractors separate fact from speculation and build a practical path forward.


About this event

The Department of Defense paused CMMC assessments beginning July 13\, 2026\, for a 60-day period\, with an update anticipated in mid-September. This uncertainty has left many defense contractors and manufacturers asking an important question:

What should our organization be doing right now?

Join KME Systems and AICISO for an executive-level briefing designed to help defense contractors\, manufacturers\, and supply chain organizations understand the latest CMMC developments and prepare for what may come next.

Our experts will discuss what the upcoming announcement could mean\, common misconceptions surrounding the pause\, and practical actions organizations can take now to reduce risk\, maintain contract readiness\, and prepare for evolving compliance requirements. The presentation will be followed by an interactive peer roundtable and Q&\;A.

Why This Matters:

During this executive briefing\, we will cover:

  • Why the Department of Defense paused CMMC assessments
  • What is addressed in the September update
  • How the latest developments could affect contractors and defense supply chain organizations
  • Common CMMC misconceptions and readiness risks
  • Practical actions your organization can take now
  • Budgeting and planning considerations for compliance initiatives
  • Strategies for building executive support
  • Lessons learned from organizations pursuing CMMC readiness

Why attend?

The assessment pause does not mean that compliance obligations have disappeared. Organizations that use this period to evaluate their readiness\, understand potential changes\, and build a practical compliance roadmap will be better positioned as assessments resume and contractual requirements continue to evolve.

This event will give you an opportunity to:

  • Gain clarity on the latest CMMC developments
  • Better understand your organization&rsquo\;s potential compliance scope
  • Identify readiness gaps and business risks
  • Learn from compliance experts and fellow defense industry leaders
  • Discuss challenges and best practices with peers
  • Walk away with practical guidance\, not a sales pitch

Who should attend?

This event is designed for leaders responsible for business strategy\, technology\, cybersecurity\, operations\, and compliance\, including:

  • CEOs\, presidents\, owners\, and managing partners
  • COOs and other operational leaders
  • CIOs\, IT directors\, and IT managers
  • Compliance managers and security leaders
  • DoD prime contractors and subcontractors
  • Defense supply chain manufacturers
  • Organizations handling Federal Contract Information or Controlled Unclassified Information

The discussion will be especially relevant for small and midsize contractors and manufacturers in Orange County and Riverside County that are evaluating CMMC requirements\, defining their assessment scope\, or planning their next steps.

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