# Event Details - **Event Name**: CMMC Ready: The Small Business Defense Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready to level up your small business defense game at the CMMC Ready Summit - it's time to protect and thrive!About this EventCMMC Ready: The Small Business Defense SummitWednesday, September 16, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 300, Columbia, MD 21046CMMC certification is now required in DoD contracts. Is your business ready?The Department of Defense is actively including CMMC requirements in contracts throughout 2026. If your company handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), you need a third-party assessment from a C3PAO and preparation starts now.CMMC Ready is a one-day working summit specifically built for small and mid-size defense contractors who need real, actionable guidance — not sales pitches. Hosted by TandT LLC, a certified C3PAO, RPO, and CMMC training provider, this event gives you direct access to the people who assess, implement, and certify.What You’ll Walk Away With:A clear understanding of what CMMC assessors actually look forPractical steps to scope your environment and build your SSPTechnical guidance on M365 GCC High implementationAwareness of False Claims Act risks in CMMC self-attestationConnections with compliance experts, government officials, and fellow contractorsA personalized action plan for your compliance journeyWho Should Attend:• CEOs, Owners, and Executives of small defense contractors• IT Directors and CISOs responsible for CMMC compliance• Compliance Managers and Security Officers• MSPs/MSSPs serving the Defense Industrial Base• Anyone with DFARS 7012 or FAR 52.204-21 in their contractsPricing:• Early Bird: $149 (through June 30)• Standard: $249 (July 1 – September 10)• At-Door: $349 (subject to availability)• Team Pack: $199/person (3+ from same organization)• Government & Active Military: FREE (email contact@tandtllc.com with .gov/.mil email)About the Host:TandT LLC is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) operating as a Registered Provider Organization (RPO), and developer of CenVerity, a CMMC compliance SaaS platform. We don’t just talk about CMMC we assess it, implement it, and build tools for it. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/cmmc-ready-the-small-business-defense-summit/100001983164353968 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-09-16T12:00:00Z - Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes - Location: 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 374.25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046 - **lat**: 39.1841341 - **long**: -76.801638 - **full address**: 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CMMC Ready: The Small Business Defense Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c8d5dcd1565cd0e17319e3ac8ea0c13c01c35f6618ad996cb004400351950dcf-rimg-w1200-h600-dc091c37-gmir.jpg?v=1771416967 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CMMC Ready: The Small Business Defense Summit being held? - **A:** CMMC Ready: The Small Business Defense Summit takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for CMMC Ready: The Small Business Defense Summit? - **A:** CMMC Ready: The Small Business Defense Summit is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing CMMC Ready: The Small Business Defense Summit? - **A:** CMMC Ready: The Small Business Defense Summit is organized by TandT LLC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CMMC Ready: The Small Business Defense Summit is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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