Save the Date: 2022 Greater Washington Region Heart Ball
The Heart of Greater Washington will host the 2022 Greater Washington Region Heart Ball live and in person on April 23 at The Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C. The Heart of Greater Washington campaign unites supporters year-round to raise awareness, action and funds to bring in support of the American Heart Association. As chair, Vishal
Save the Date: 2021 Technology Good Scout Award, Nov. 3
The National Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts of America will host the 2021 Technology Good Scout Award on Nov. 3 at Tysons Corner Marriott in McLean, Virginia. This year, the award honors Science Applications International Corp. CEO Nazzic Keene for her contributions to virtual modernization efforts for the company, its customers and IT modernization
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: Heroines of Washington Presented By Perspecta
Guests are invited to to join industry leaders from around the region for the Heroines of Washington presented by Perspecta. The event will be Nov. 14, from 6-9 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner in Vienna, Virginia. DATE: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | Time: 6 p.m. LOCATION: The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner ADDRESS: 1700 Tysons
Save the Date: Artificial Intelligence Summit
Students interested in learning more about artificial intelligence are invited to register for a Sept. 30 summit featuring speakers from Amazon Web Services, John Hopkins University, federal government and other agencies. The student-only event will be held at the Marriott Conference Center in Chantilly, Virginia, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open to eighth
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,
SAVE THE DATE: MicroStrategy World, April 18-20, 2017
MicroStrategy will host MicroStrategy World April 18-20, 2017, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland. MicroStrategy executives, partners and customers will share their stories and visions for the future of enterprise analytics and mobility. Attendees can personalize their agenda from hundreds of sessions and 20 tracks, as well as special
SAVE THE DATE: 2017 Cybersecurity Leadership Forum, April 11
On April 11, 2017, Forcepoint, powered by Raytheon, will host its annual Cybersecurity Leadership Forum in Reston, Va. Forcepoint’s team will host discussions around the current state of cybersecurity and how agencies can best prepare for future threats. Premier cybersecurity thought leaders across Defense, Intelligence, and Federal, State, and Local government, including Theresa Payton, former
SAVE THE DATE: NVTC Titans Breakfast Event Feat. CSRA’s Larry Prior, April 7, 2017
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) will host its Titan Breakfast Event featuring CSRA President and CEO Larry Prior III on April 7, 2017, at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. Prior will discuss last year’s merger between CSC and SRA International to form CSRA and how these changes allow the company to drive innovation and better
SAVE THE DATE: SECAF 9th Annual Government Contractor Awards, May 9, 2017
The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) will host its 9th Annual Government Contractor Awards Gala on May 9, 2017, at the McLean Hilton. Award winners will be selected from a group of finalists in six categories as follows: SECAF Government Contractor of the Year (less than $6 million in revenue) — Recognizes companies that
SAVE THE DATE: The She-Suite Summit, July 14, 2017
The She-Suite Summit is a one-day empowerment and advocacy experience shaping the future of women, work and well-being. The event will be held July 14, 2017, at The Ritz-Carlton in McLean. Attendees will gain influential connections, proven work/life strategies and a 90-day personal brand plan to promote themselves to the power seat of your career and
SAVE THE DATE: 33rd Annual William Oliver Baker Award Dinner, June 9, 2017
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance will host the 33rd Annual William Oliver Baker Award Dinner June 9, 2017, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Robert S. Mueller III will be honored. The event recognizes individuals for: Sustained excellence in their contribution to national security affairs over a considerable period of time or a single achievement
SAVE THE DATE: INSA Leadership Dinner Feat. FBI Director James Comey, March 29, 2017
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance will host a leadership dinner March 29 featuring FBI Director James Comey at the Hilton Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia. Comey will speak to the strategic importance of the FBI’s role within the intelligence community and his vision for the bureau in 2017 and beyond. Following dinner, Comey will participate
SAVE THE DATE: 2017 GovCon Symposium, Feb. 21, 2017
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce will host the 2017 GovCon Symposium: Post-Transition Centers of Gravity on Feb. 21, 2017, at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner. The event will focus on the new administration and its implications on the government contracting industry during the next two fiscal years. A keynote presentation will feature an interview
SAVE THE DATE: GMU Engineering Youth Conference, Feb. 19, 2017
The George Mason University Volgenau School of Engineering will host an Engineering Youth Conference Feb. 19 to encourage middle and high school students and their parents to dream big and find their own inner engineer. “The event is part of our school’s activities to promote National Engineer’s Week,” GMU’s Director of STEM Outreach Kammy Sanghera said.
SAVE THE DATE: Trending 40: Rising Stars in Federal Technology, Feb. 21, 2017
On Feb. 21, DCA Live Media will host “Trending 40: 2017,” honoring 40 rising stars in federal technology. The individuals who will be recognized at 1776 in Crystal City, Virginia, include: Shahar Abuhazira, Roboteam Austin Adams, Alfresco Chris Anthony, TeamWorx Security Julia Asoni, Attain Gabriel Borges, Zimpatica Michael Brinn, Evince Analytics Ed Caldera, FourWinds Limited Company
SAVE THE DATE: ATARC Federal Cloud & Data Center Summit, Feb. 16, 2017
The ATARC Federal Cloud & Data Center Summit will be held Feb. 16 at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington, D.C. This educational, one-day symposium will examine the cloud computing tools and technology the federal government is using to enhance the mission. Agriculture Department’s Risk Management Agency Chief Information Officer Chad Sheridan will give the opening
SAVE THE DATE: Northern Virginia Chamber to Present 25th Annual Economic Conference, Feb. 1, 2017
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce will present the 25th Annual Economic Conference Feb. 1 at the Fairview Park Marriott. Hilton President and CEO Chris Nasetta will serve as the keynote speaker at the “Mapping New Economic Opportunities: Regional, National, Global” event, and Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will be the guest speaker. Other speakers will include Transurban –
SAVE THE DATE: AFFIRM to Host ‘Empowering Women in Government IT,’ Jan. 26
The Association for Federal Information Resources Management will host its next event in its monthly speaker series from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Clyde’s of Gallery Place in Washington, D.C. The topic of the event, “Empowering Women in Government IT,” will feature the following panelists: Kay Ely, director of the Office of IT
SAVE THE DATE: Northern Virginia Chamber to Host Annual Congressional Roundtable, Dec. 12, 2016
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Congressional Roundtable from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 12 at its office in Tysons, Va. The interactive discussion will cover several issues at the intersection of federal policy and business – federal spending, energy, trade policy, the sequestration and the effect on Northern Virginia, transportation, taxation and
SAVE THE DATE: GMU Alumni Association to Host Government & GovCon Happy Hour, Dec. 7, 2016
The George Mason University Alumni Association will host a Government & Government Contracting Happy Hour from 6-8 p.m., Dec. 7, at Chef Geoff’s in Tysons Corner. The event is designed for Mason alumni working in the government and government contracting areas. Individual tickets are $15 and include two drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres. Click here to register. Questions about
SAVE THE DATE: Young AFCEA Bethesda ProDev’s ‘The Next Four Years,’ Nov. 17
The Young AFCEA Bethesda Professional Development series will present “The Next Four Years” from 6-9 p.m., Nov. 17 at MakeOffices Dupont. The event will feature a panel of industry and federal government executives who will address the presidential priorities and potential changes that might affect the business ecosystem. Confirmed panelists include: Balan Ayyar, president, Sevatec David
SAVE THE DATE: $5 Admission to Children’s Science Center, Nov. 25
The Children’s Science Center will host a $5 Family Fun Day on Nov. 25. Sponsored by Roqos, this event provides accessibility, promotes family learning and supports the center’s mission to instill a love of learning STEM in all children by providing opportunities to explore, create and be inspired. “Roqos is an ideal partner with its
SAVE THE DATE: CONNECTpreneur Winter Forum, Dec. 14
CONNECTpreneur will present its Winter Forum on Dec. 14 at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, from 7-11 a.m. The program for the morning includes networking and a plated breakfast, a fireside chat with Revolution LLC Chairman and CEO Steve Case and company showcase. There will also be a panel discussion with Conscious Venture Lab Founder
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