Save the Date: Conversation with Former CIA Head John Brennan, May 16
Join current senior national security and intelligence analysts for an engaging conversation with former CIA Director John Brennan at the International Spy Museum. This event is part of the museum’s luncheon series and takes place noon until 2 p.m. on May 16. Brennan’s 25-year long career with the spy agency included working as a South
IRS Brings Back Annual Industry Day
In an interview with “Government Matters,” Harrison Smith, deputy chief procurement officer at the Internal Revenue Service, affirmed the success of the year’s industry day. This event was an opportunity for the IRS to exhibit its long-term goals and strategic plans with individuals from various sectors, fostering public-private relationships. In addition to industry day, the
This Weekend: Women’s Center Leadership Conference
The Women’s Center is holding its 31st annual leadership conference April 22, at the McLean Hilton. Featured speakers include Arati Prabhakar, former director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; the inventor of GloveStix, Krista Woods; and Maj. Gen. Kimberly Crider of the U.S. Air Force Reserves. This year, the event has a new feature,
WashingtonExec EA Council Kicks Off its Sixth Year
Thank you to our members who made it out for our kickoff event with speaker Jerry Calhoun, SVP of Human Capital at Vencore, earlier this month. Calhoun highlighted how performance reviews and clear communication are two important ways to continuously link job roles to the mission. “I think doing regular performance reviews is really important because
Securiport Shares Strategic Border Security Solutions at the 2017 World Border Security Congress
Securiport, the global leader in intelligent immigration controls and civil aviation security solutions, was pleased to present at this year’s exclusive World Border Security Congress in Casablanca, Morocco. The World Border Security Congress is a multidisciplinary meeting of the world’s senior policy makers, practitioners and players. Securiport proudly joined this year’s forum where key attendees
Sid Fuchs, President and CEO of MacB, To Be Keynote Speaker at Florida GovCon Summit
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a leading National Security company delivering advanced engineering services, cybersecurity and product solutions, announced today that MacB President and CEO Sid E. Fuchs has been selected as a keynote speaker at the 2017 Florida GovCon Summit, which will be held on Wednesday, March 29 and Thursday, March 30 from 8 a.m. to
Win a Meeting with C-Level Execs- or Hamilton Tickets!- at NVTC’s 2017 CXO Auction
On April 20, 2017, at The Ritz Carlton in Tyson’s Corner, the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) will host its annual CXO Auction, an exciting event during which regional and industry C-level executives will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Winning bidders are guaranteed a one-on-one meeting with their auctioned executive within 12 months,
WashingtonExec Hosts Inaugural Winery Event
In an effort to foster a tighter community within WashingtonExec members and their families, WashingtonExec on July 17 hosted its first-ever family outing at the Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, Virginia. The event offered plenty of family-friendly activities, including face painting and an on-site photographer. Rep. Barbara Comstock, R-Va., also gave a brief speech. “The Winery at
WashingtonExec Kicks off New Group: The NextGen GovCon Leaders, Jonathan Moneymaker of Altamira Named Chairman
Companies come and go, but the people never leave. Many at the executive level in the government and government contracting space have worked in same industry for 20, 30 and 40 years- building a large and purposeful network of professional relationship along the way. However, many professionals don’t start building a network of trusted peers
SAVE THE DATE: SAP NS2 3rd Annual Solutions Summit 2014, Oct. 30
SAP NS2 will host its third annual Solution Summit 2014 on from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 30, at the Fairview Park Marriott, in Falls Church, Va. The conference, entitled “Decoding the New Era of U.S. Nation Security”, will address current and emerging threats to U.S. national security and homeland security, along with technology
SAVE THE DATE: HumanTouch to Host iGovApps Working Session July 10
Government and industry COOs, CIOs, CTOs and CFOs hoping to improve operational efficiency within their organizations should consider attending HumanTouch’s Open House JAM Session this coming Thursday from noon until 3 p.m. to learn how to build and deploy Government Applications. The interactive session will provide insight into HumanTouch’s FedRAMP compliant Platform as a Service
SAVE THE DATE: The Northern Virginia Family Service to Present the 2014 Road to Independence Gala on May 9th
The Northern Virginia Family Service will present the 2014 Road to Independence Gala on May 9 at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner. The gala acknowledges generous donors and supporters dedicated to giving back to the community. Those recognized at the event include a community champion and a Legends of Northern Virginia honoree.Lauren Peterson, principal of
Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program Connects College Students with Career Opportunities
College and University students majoring in science, engineering, technology and math (STEM) related fields have a free resource for finding paid internships, as do companies who wish to hire them. Now in its second year, the expanded Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program (CSIIP) offers a no-cost, centralized, online application system that allows Virginia undergraduate college
Novetta to Present on Crossroads of Biometrics and Big Data at the Biometrics Big Data Symposium
Novetta Solutions, a leader in the development and implementation of biometric, big data and cyber security solutions, today announced its role in the Biometrics Big Data Symposium as a Platinum Sponsor. The event will take place on December 12 and 13, 2013 at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge in Arlington, VA. Joy Smith will moderate the Symposium, which
First High Tech Executive Forum Draws Industry Leaders and Innovators for Networking & Cocktails
The first ever High Tech Executive Forum brought together senior level executives for an evening of networking, discussion, and cocktails at Passion Fish in Reston, Va on Oct. 23, 2013. “We are so pleased to host our first High Tech Executive Forum cocktail party at PassionFish in Reston,” said Shannon Jameson, Business Development Executive at
Robert Liberatore Hosts 2nd Pre-Gala Reception; Leading Up to Choral Arts Gala
Following George Wilson’s pre-gala reception, Robert Liberatore of Spring Valley D.C. hosted a gathering of over 75 Choral Arts supporters, new and long-standing, including the Gala’s Honorary Patrons Ambassador of Italy and his wife Laura Denise Bisogniero. In attendance at both events were Diane Schaefer, Choral Arts Board Chair and Senior Vice President /Financial Advisor
Choral Arts Board Member George Wilson Hosts Pre-Gala Reception; Leading Up to Gala in December
Leading up to the Choral Arts Gala on December 16th 2013, the Choral Arts Society hosts multiple pre-gala receptions. The first of took place at the Old Town Alexandria, Va. home of Choral Arts board member George Wilson and his wife Ashley last month. Attendees of the reception included business leaders, technology executives and social
Giant Oak LLC’s President and CEO Gary Shiffman to Speak at King’s College London Event Oct. 10th
Gary Shiffman, President and CEO of Giant Oak, LLC and Georgetown University Professor, is scheduled to speak at an event at King’s College London this week, Thursday, October 10, 2013. He will be discussing economic perspectives on sub-state violence. The Center for Security Studies professor conducts research at Georgetown McDonough School of Business and the
Logistics Applications CEO Al Edmonds Chairs 2013 Kidney Ball and Talks About the Mission of Kidney Foundation
Next month, the National Kidney Foundation will host the 33rd Annual Kidney Ball. The event will be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, November 16, 2013. The D.C. area has the highest prevalence of kidney disease in the U.S. The black-tie event is looking to raise $1 million for research,
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Speaks at NVTC Titans Breakfast, Introduced by Greg Baroni
Last week, the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) hosted its latest Titans Series breakfast with U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia as keynote speaker. Greg Baroni, Chairman and CEO of Attain, LLC, introduced Justice Scalia at the packed Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner. In his introduction, Baroni highlighted Justice Scalia’s many accolades and achievements
2013 Wolf Trap Ball Surpasses $1.25 Million Fundraising Goal
The 2013 Wolf Trap Ball took place on Saturday, September 21, at the Filene Center stage at Wolf Trap Park in Vienna, Va. The French Embassy and the National Park Service partnered with the Wolf Trap Foundation to present the event. The black-tie ball was co-chaired by Sean O’Keefe of EADS North America and Wolf
CEO of Sally Ride Science Sheryle Bolton to Lead 2013 STEM Council Meeting
Sheryle Bolton, CEO of Sally Ride Science, will join business and policy leaders for the 2013 STEM Council Meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, in Washington, D.C. They will discuss and present best practices in STEM education, with a focus on STEM careers. The council meeting will feature a live-streamed Town Hall Conference Call that
Women in Technology (WIT) Host Event on Reducing the Gender Gap on Corporate Boards
Last night, Women in Technology (WIT) hosted an event entitled, “No One Path: Champions for Change: Reducing the Gender Gap on Corporate Boards.” The night brought together some of the most accomplished female technology leaders for a night of story sharing and advice on how to serve as a transformational force in the industry. The
2013 Federal Forum Recap: The Future of Federal Networks
The 2013 Federal Forum recently wrapped up its second annual event on the future of Federal networks. The event featured Keynote Presentations on Data Center Networking and Networking in the era of virtualization and cloud computing. “We created opportunities to collaborate on the problems and challenges that relate to how politics impact the environment, budgeting, continuing
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