Save the Date: GMU, DAU’s Annual Government Contracting Conference, Oct. 6
George Mason University and the Defense Acquisition University will host their second annual Government Contracting Conference on Oct. 6. Held over three different dates, the event will follow the theme of government contracting in a changed world, according to the conference’s website. Speakers will consider various aspects of government contracting in the era of COVID-19
Know Star Chief Technology Officers in Government? Nominate Them for Chief Officer Awards
We want to highlight and honor the top chief technology officers in government — and we need your help to do so! Held June 10, 2020, as a virtual event, the Chief Officer Awards will recognize the most impactful and innovative executives in government and industry sitting in the C-suite. The goal is to showcase
Save the Date: CALIBRE Golf Classic, Sept. 16
CALIBRE Systems Inc. will host its 31st annual Golf Classic on Sept. 16 at 1157 Golf Club in Dulles, Virginia. The event is a fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops, a publicly funded nonprofit that builds and donates homes adapted to suit the needs of severely injured post 9/11 veterans. The Golf Classic was originally
Webinar: COVID 19 – How to Keep Working and Not Lose Your Shirt, March 26
A free webinar on March 26 will highlight how government contracting companies can drive value to their business and their teams in the middle of a pandemic. On Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. in a webinar titled “COVID 19 – How to Keep Working and Not Lose Your Shirt!” DHG’s Gary McDonald and Miller
Forum Offers Opportunity for Women in Sales Leadership to Grow Careers, Networks
The Institute for Excellence in Sales holds a Women in Sales Leadership Forum to help women successfully move into sales leadership roles, and its director, Gina Stracuzzi, is no stranger to the field herself. Stracuzzi has more than 20 years of experience providing strategic business development, sales training, marketing communication and branding advice to startups
Save the Date: Raise the Region Gala, Oct. 4
Six hundred business, philanthropic and community leaders will convene Oct. 4 to celebrate the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and to raise funds to build a better community for everyone. The Raise the Region Gala will also honor retired Maj. Gen. Carl H. McNair, Jr. with the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s 2019 Community Leadership Award. Held
Save the Date: An Evening to Benefit The Women’s Center, Oct. 12
An evening of fine dining, dancing and an auction to benefit The Women’s Center will be held Oct. 12. The gala, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner, Virginia from 6:30-11 p.m., will also feature the dance band DC Fusion, This year’s event is co-chaired by Toni Townes-Whitley, president of the U.S. regulated
Save the Date: 39th Annual Kidney Ball, Nov. 23; Red Hat’s Paul Smith Named Chair
One in nine adults suffer from chronic kidney disease and one in three are at risk — and it’s the mission of the National Kidney Foundation to spread awareness and defeat every type of kidney disease. The Kidney Masquerade Ball is the foundation’s largest black-tie affair with all proceed supporting research, patient services, and education
Save the Date: Women’s Center Gala, Oct. 12
The Women’s Center is hosting its annual gala Oct. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. Themed “It Starts with Us,” the event will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing, a live band and a silent auction. The gala supports The Women’s Center, which provides affordable mental health care, domestic violence
Save the Date: GMU 2019 Government Contracting Conference, Oct. 3
The George Mason Center for Government Contracting is slated to host the 2019 Government Contracting Conference on Oct. 3. Held 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center in downtown Washington, the event will focus on confronting the challenges facing today’s government contracting community. The conference plans to highlight several major
Save the Date: Kevin Phillips Speaks at NVTC TITANS, Sept 13
On Sept. 13, ManTech International President and CEO Kevin Phillips will speak for the Northern Virginia Technology Council on the topics of data privacy and intellectual property. A leader of almost 8,000 employees worldwide, Phillips will also discuss progress and work to be done around security clearance reform. After his formal remarks, which will range
Save the Date: Intelligence and National Security Summit, Sept. 4
On Sept. 4-5, the sixth annual Intelligence & National Security Summit will be held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at the National Harbor, Maryland. Organized by AFCEA International and the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, the summit brings senior intelligence community leaders together to discuss collaborative solutions to critical intelligence and national
Save the Date: INSA Mid-Career Reboot, July 22
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance and the United States Geospatial-Intelligence Foundation will host a “Mid-Career Reboot” on July 22 for professionals considering job pivots. The event takes place 7:30-10 a.m. in the INSA Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia, and is tailored to those seeking new skills and opportunities in the intelligence community. Event highlights include speeches
Save the Date: .conf19, Oct.21-24
Splunk’s annual education and thought leadership event for security and IT professionals will be hosted this year in Las Vegas, Oct. 21-24. At this year’s .conf19, the FBI, Sandia National Laboratories and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will present on how their IT investments strengthen their federal mission. The FBI will discuss how its incident response/forensics
WashingtonExec Members, Speakers, Supporters Flock to Congressional Country Club for 8th Annual Appreciation Event
Time flies when you make connections and build relationships. On May 30, WashingtonExec celebrated eight years in business, hosting an event that brought together executives, council members, past speakers and long-time supporters. This year’s event was sponsored by Sunny Bajaj, CEO of DMI and an early supporter of WashingtonExec. The agenda for the annual member,
Dr. Padhu Seshaiyer to Accept STEM Champion Award
Local STEM advocate Dr. Padhu Seshaiyer will accept the 2019 STEM Champion award at this year’s K-12 STEM Symposium later this month. Padhu was chosen by the WashingtonExec STEM Council for his professional success in the field of mathematics, along with his work nurturing and inspiring young minds through service, mentorship and outreach. He will be honored March
March 30 K-12 STEM Symposium to Feature Astronauts, Engineers and Educators
WashingtonExec’s K-12 STEM Symposium is just around the corner — this year, themed The Power of Curiosity. Presented March 30 by Riverside Research, a nonprofit R&D organization for the Defense Department and the intelligence community, the event aims to better link what’s learned in the classroom with today’s science and technology capabilities. The symposium launched in 2013 to ignite
2019 K-12 STEM Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Astronaut Sandy Magnus on her STEM to Space Journey
Astronaut and fan favorite Sandra Magnus will return to WashingtonExec’s K-12 STEM Symposium next month to speak about how passion and curiosity jumpstarted her STEM career. Magnus spoke most recently at the 2016 STEM Symposium, highlighting how her interests in physics and electrical engineering led her to become an astronaut. Born in a small Illinois town,
Save the Date: Greater Washington Region Heart Ball, Feb. 23
Mark your calendars for an evening of having fun for a good cause: The American Heart Association’s annual black-tie fundraiser Heart Ball is just around the corner and will feature a performance by comedian and “Late Night” host Seth Myers. Held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Feb. 23, the ball will bring together 500 of
This Year’s Heart Ball to Feature ‘Late Night’ Host Seth Myers
Get ready for an evening of doing good while looking good: The American Heart Association is once again convening over 500 of the region’s most prominent physicians and corporate, health care and community leaders to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke at its annual black-tie event, the Greater Washington Region Heart Ball. The gala starts 6:30
Save the Date: NoVA Maker Faire, June 2
Billed as the “greatest show and tell on Earth,” the NoVa Maker Faire will take place June 2, 2019, on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. The family-friendly showcase of innovation and creativity brings together everybody from tech enthusiasts and engineers to wood- and metal workers, auto hackers, artists and other craftspeople
Submit Nominations for 2019 Pinnacle Awards Highlighting Innovation and Excellence
*Updated: Sept. 17, 2019 It’s that time of the year: WashingtonExec is looking for nominations for the Pinnacle Awards, which recognize successful executives and businesses saving money and spurring innovation for federal clients across the region. In its sophomore year, the awards will culminate in an Oct. 31 ceremony and luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, where the
K-12 STEM Symposium Awards: Have You Sent in Your Nomination Yet?
There’s still time to submit nominations for awards to be presented at the March 30 K-12 STEM Symposium. Winners are selected by the WashingtonExec STEM Council for not only having achieved great levels of success in the STEM fields but also for having a sense of responsibility to nurture and inspire younger minds through service,
Save the Date: Mac Curtis to Give Talk at Washington Technology’s Power Breakfast, Feb. 22
Government contracting executives and business development experts will gather in Tysons Corner later this month to discuss strategies for winning new business. The Washington Technology Power Breakfast takes place Feb. 22 at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner. Mac Curtis, president and CEO of Perspecta, is set to give a fireside chat presentation. Brad Antle,
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