Save the Date: McAleese Defense Programs Conference, March 4
The 11th annual McAleese Defense Programs Conference is set for March 4 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The event runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is structured for defense investors, senior industry management, Defense Department officials and congressional staff. A full agenda is forthcoming and will include appearances or presentations
Save the Date: DCA Live Red Hot Entrepreneurs, Feb. 26
DCA Live will celebrate more than two dozen successful entrepreneurs at DCA Live’s Red Hot Entrepreneurs event on Feb. 26. Casepoint CEO Haresh Bhungalia is among the honorees. The group of founders and CEOs will be recognized for their work in creating value and propelling the D.C. technology community. The event features an open bar,
April Symposium to Gather 4,000 GEOINT Professionals
One of the year’s largest geospatial intelligence gatherings is happening this spring in Tampa, Florida, and will convene 4,000 professionals across defense, intelligence and homeland security communities. Hosted April 26-29 by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, the 2020 GEOINT Symposium offers keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout tracks as a way for attendees to learn
Fed 100 Winners Announced
The Federal 100 Awards have been announced ahead of the March 19 gala at the Grand Hyatt Washington and honor government and industry leaders who played a key role in how the federal government acquires, develops and manages IT. Presented by FCW and parent company 1105 Media, the winners were selected by a panel of
Save the Date: Titans Breakfast with Nazzic Keene, March 6
Nazzic Keene, CEO of SAIC, will be the featured speaker at Northern Virginia Technology Council’s Titans Breakfast on March 6. The event runs from 7 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. Keene has 30 years of experience in information systems and technology services with more than two decades in executive management. She
Save the Date: NVTC Foundation CXO Auction, Feb. 19
Get ready to bid on your favorite C-suite executives. The annual NVTC Foundation CXO Auction will be Feb. 19. The event auctions nearly 40 leaders to raise money for Northern Virginia Technology Council’s Veterans Employment Initiative, which provides tools and resources to match veterans with employment opportunities in Virginia’s technology community. At the event, attendees
Save the Date: Greater Washington Region Heart Ball, Feb. 22
Get ready to open your heart — and your wallet: The Greater Washington Region Heart Ball to raise funds for the American Heart Association is just a month away. The event, held Feb. 22 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C., begins 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Dinner, dancing, fundraising and a live auction
Leukemia Ball Set for March 21
Leukemia Ball Co-Chair Kimberly Russo is looking forward to an even bigger event this year as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society prepares for its 33rd annual signature fundraising event on March 21. The ball will be at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. The entertainment lineup features headline comedian John Mulaney, local music legends The
After 3 Decades of Helping Children, Fight Night Finale Promises to ‘Go Out with a Bang’
Fight For Children President and CEO Keith Gordon promises the organization’s upcoming gala and networking event will “go out with a bang” as it concludes 30 years of a special night to raise funds to secure a brighter future for children in low-income communities. After a more than two-decade career in which he held leadership
Save the Date: Women’s Center Gala, Oct. 12
The Women’s Center is hosting its annual “It Starts With Us” gala later next month. The event, which is expected to draw more than 400 guests, will be Oct. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton in McLean, Virginia. The event features a silent auction and wine tasting followed by a three-course
GMU Conference Aims to Become Go-To Event for GovCon Community
George Mason University Center for Government Contracting and Defense Acquisition University are co-hosting a first-time conference geared toward the government contracting community. “The $500 billion-plus government contracting community provides 40% of the GDP to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, but there is no major conference that addresses the business, policy and regulatory issues facing that
Riverside Research Sponsors Drone Summit
Riverside Research’s sponsorship of this year’s Unmanned Systems Academic Summit is allowing 50 students to join the fleet of industry, academic and government professionals in attendance. The high-tech research and development not-for-profit is a sponsor for the event The Ohio State University and Sinclair College National Unmanned Aerial Systems Training and Certification Center co-hosted Sept.
Save the Date: Knowst Memorial Golf Tournament, Sept. 23
A memorial golf tournament to raise funds for the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation will take place Sept. 23 at the Evergreen Country Club near Haymarket, Virginia. The Knowst Memorial Golf Tournament will commemorate the 10-year anniversary of “Knowst,” an incident in December 2009 in which seven CIA officers were killed and six others injured during
Save the Date: EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, June 13
Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year U.S. Awards gala is set for June 13 at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. The Entrepreneur of the Year program was founded by EY to recognize those who create products and services that keep the worldwide economy moving forward. It now includes programs in upward of 145 cities and
Save the Date: EagleForce Warrior Gala, June 8
A gala to benefit the EagleForce Warrior Foundation that supports veterans and their families will be held Saturday, June 8, at The Fairmont, D.C. EagleForce provides aviation and ground transportation for wounded sailors, soldiers, airmen, Marines, National Guardsmen, Reservists, Coast Guardsmen and their families as they transition to and from their initial critical care in
Amazon’s Alexa to Co-Host Red Cross Fundraiser
Two years ago, Doug VanDyke co-hosted the American Red Cross’ Salute to Service gala with author and thought leader Rebecca Shambaugh. “This year, an 8-foot-tall Amazon Alexa robot will be hosting the event with me,” said VanDyke, director of civilian government nonprofits for Amazon Web Services. “I thought Rebecca and I did a really nice
Kidney Ball Promises All-Star Performances
Manish Agarwal is on a mission — a mission to ensure others avoid a life-threatening reality he faced five years ago. Agarwal, chairman of the board for the National Kidney Foundation’s National Capital Area and a member of the national board, calls kidney issues “an urgent public health challenge.” He is among the reported 30
OGSystems Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
OGSystems is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies between $75 million and $300 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with Chief Growth Officer
Axiologic Solutions Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
Axiologic Solutions LLC is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies up to $25 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec dialogued with Managing Partners Tom Stauber
T-Rex Solutions Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
T-Rex Solutions is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies between $75 million and $300 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with Kelly Ralston, vice
LGS Innovations Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
LGS Innovations is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies greater than $300 million The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with CEO Kevin Kelly about the
Atlas Research Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
Atlas Research is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies between $25 million and $75 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with President and CEO
Berico Technologies Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
Berico Technologies is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the Contractor of the Year category for companies up to $25 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with CEO Marybeth Wootton about Berico’s
Evans Incorporated Named Finalist in 2018 GovCon Awards
Evans Incorporated is among the finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council’s annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in the contractor of the year category for companies up to $25 million. The winners will be announced at an awards program Nov. 5. WashingtonExec spoke with Founder and CEO Sue Evans
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