What to expect
Espresso Labs is hosting an evening of drinks, music and conversation at Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar during CS5 East. The host says the venue is a one minute walk from the Gaylord. The focus is how AI is changing CMMC compliance for defense contractors and their partners, discussed in a social setting instead of a formal session.
- Live dueling pianos
- Drinks, networking and conversation with cybersecurity, compliance and federal contracting professionals
- A raffle with prizes
- A possible performance by the Espresso Labs CEO, a pianist, who may take requests
Who should attend
The event suits founders and teams that sell to the Department of Defense or work in the defense supply chain, where CMMC requirements apply. It also suits cybersecurity and compliance vendors, and anyone attending CS5 East who wants to meet people in federal contracting. No speakers or timed agenda are published, so treat it as a networking event.
Venue and access
Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar, 172 Fleet St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, at National Harbor. The event runs from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Eastern time on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
How to register
Admission is free, but you need to register on the Luma event page. Registration was open at the time of writing and did not require host approval.