CMMC-PNW 2026

2-Day Conference

August 17-18, 2026 | Clearwater Casino, Suquamish, WA

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CMMC Got Paused, but Your Obligations Didn’t

On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase II and stood up a 60-day reform task force. A lot of contractors heard “suspended” and stopped. Here is what actually paused: the third-party assessment that would have started verifying your work this November. Here is what did not: the requirement to do the work. If your contracts carry the DFARS 252.204-7012 clause, you are already obligated to implement the NIST 800-171 security controls, and Level 1 self-assessments remain in force.

That distinction, doing the security work versus having someone certify you did it, is where most of the confusion in this industry lives. It is also why the pause is genuinely good news if you have not started: you got time, not a pass.

CMMC-PNW 2026 is two days of plain-English answers from people who actually know: the accreditation body, government contract attorneys, veteran assessors, regional primes, and Navy contracting officers. No vendor spin. You will leave knowing what applies to your company, what it costs, and what to do first.

A $30B Contract Vehicle Is About to Hit our Backyard

The Puget Sound region holds one of the densest concentrations of defense activity on the West Coast, from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the submarine base at Bangor to Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Over the next twelve months, that base of work is set to grow sharply. The Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program enters solicitation this year, with initial project costs estimated at up to $12.3 billion spanning marine upgrades and repairs, dry dock modernization, infrastructure improvements, and caisson projects. That work flows down to hundreds of regional subcontractors and suppliers.

To bid on it, you have to show CMMC readiness. The opportunity and the requirement are arriving on the same clock, in the same region, at the same time. CMMC-PNW 2026 is built for the DIB companies chasing that pipeline: the primes, the subs who may not yet realize the requirement reaches them, and the people turning compliance into won contracts.

Conference Details

August 17-18, 2026

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Both Days

(7AM – 8AM Check-in & Breakfast)

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Registration includes breakfast and lunch both days, plus a happy hour and dinner on Monday evening.

Happy Hour: 4:30 – 5:30 PM, Dinner: 5:30 – 7:00 PM

(sponsored by Port Madison Construction)

The Monday happy hour and dinner are there to help travelers settle in after the day’s sessions, with no obligation to stay if you have evening plans.

The Pacific Northwest’s 3rd Annual Premier Event for CMMC Compliance

CMMC-PNW 2026 is the Pacific Northwest’s most targeted event for defense contractors preparing for CMMC certification. Whether you’re just starting or preparing for Level 2 compliance, this event gives you the clarity and tools to succeed.

What You’ll Learn

A realistic first 90 days for companies who just found out they need CMMC
How to choose between a cloud enclave, on-prem enclave, or locking down your enterprise
How shrinking your CUI footprint can meaningfully reduce your compliance cost and timeline
How to recover CMMC costs through indirect cost rates, with evidence that holds up to DCAA
How to turn CMMC compliance into a competitive advantage that wins you new contracts
How to decide where to invest your CMMC dollars: buy, build, or outsource

Stay On-Site At Clearwater

CMMC-PNW 2026 is hosted at the Clearwater Casino Resort in Suquamish, WA, a waterfront resort on Puget Sound with rooms right where the conference happens. Roll out of bed and you are already there: no commute, no parking scramble, and the Monday evening reception and dinner are just an elevator ride from your room.

Rooms are still available for conference nights, but they are going fast for August 17–18. Book directly with the resort to lock in your stay – book your room here

Register for CMMC-PNW 2026

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Why Attend CMMC-PNW 2026?

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Start or Accelerate

Whether you’re new to CMMC or mid-journey, leave with a clearer path.

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A Business Advantage

Turn compliance into a reason Primes want to work with you.

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Answers You Can Use

Bring your questions. Leave with direction you can act on Monday.

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Learn from People Who've Done It

Gain knowledge from industry experts and local contractors who are on the same journey.

Who Should Attend?

CMMC-PNW 2026 is built for the people in a DIB company who have to make CMMC work: the owners who sign off, the teams who implement, and the people who turn compliance into new business. If you’re bidding on, supporting, or depending on DoD contracts, this event is for you.

This conference is ideal for:

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Defense Contractors

Owners, executives, and leadership deciding how to fund, scope, and run a CMMC program that protects revenue without breaking the budget.

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Compliance Officers

The people responsible for getting their organization assessment-ready, building the SSP, and surviving the audit.

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IT and Cybersecurity Professionals

Specialists tasked with implementing and managing security measures that align with CMMC requirements.

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MSPs AND CONSULTANTS

Service providers supporting DIB clients through scoping, remediation, and assessment prep, looking to stay current and network with peers..

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Business Development Managers

Capture and proposal leaders who want to turn CMMC compliance into a competitive edge and win work from slower competitors.

Speaker Lineup Taking Shape

Below are some of the experts joining us at CMMC-PNW 2026. We are continuing to confirm additional speakers leading up to the event, so check back for the full lineup.