SAVE THE DATE: Book Launch, ‘On War and Politics: The Battlefield Inside Washington’s Beltway,’ Nov. 2
The Center for Strategic and International Studies is hosting a book launch for “On War and Politics: The Battlefield Inside Washington’s Beltway,” written by Arnold Punaro, CEO of The Punaro Group, LLC. A discussion with: Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga., chairman emeritus, CSIS board of trustees; co-chairman and CEO, Nuclear Threat Initiative; former chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Sen. John
SAVE THE DATE: GMU CyberSecurity Youth Conference, Oct. 29
The George Mason University Volgenau School of Engineering will host a free CyberSecurity Youth Conference on Oct. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The event will feature guest speakers — including the Office of Science & Technology Policy Senior Policy Adviser for Tech Inclusion Ruth Farmer, Virginia Secretary of Education
SAVE THE DATE: INSA’s Beyond the Big 6: Careers in the Intelligence Community, Oct. 17
Join INSA’s Intelligence Champions Council for “Beyond the Big 6: Careers in the Intelligence Community.” This panel will explore national security enterprises outside the major intelligence agencies, with a discussion focused on how these careers contribute to national security. The Intelligence Champions Council encourages dialogue among those interested in the intelligence community at different stages
SAVE THE DATE: The Women’s Center Gala, Oct. 8, 2016
The Women’s Center will host its Reaching Forward, Giving Back 2016 Annual Gala on Oct. 8 at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. The evening will include cocktails, wine tasting, dinner, live music and dancing, plus live and silent auctions. Attain CEO Greg Baroni is serving as the event benefit chairman. Tim Hurlebaus, CGI’s Federal President, will be
SAVE THE DATE: 2016 Pratham D.C. Gala, Oct. 8, 2016
Pratham USA will host its 2016 Pratham D.C. Gala on Oct. 8 at the Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City. The event will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment and dancing. Money raised at the event goes to help underprivileged Indian youths achieve a quality education. Pratham is a nonprofit NGO dedicated to providing quality education to the millions
SAVE THE DATE: 2nd Annual ‘Virginia’s Economic Future’ Conference, Sept. 14, 2016
The Hon. Tom Davis and The Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy will host the 2nd Annual Conference on “Virginia’s Economic Future” from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 14, at George Mason University. The conference will address the topics of the state’s economic outlook, how key industries are doing, the obstacles standing in the
Event Spotlight: Mid-Atlantic Program Director Dan Kotter on the 30th Anniversary of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Program
The 30th year anniversary of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award program will be held June 15 to recognize some of area’s most innovative, financially savvy and committed business entrepreneurs. Ernst & Young LLP assurance partner and EY Entrepreneur of the Year Mid-Atlantic Program Director Dan Kotter spoke with WashingtonExec about the categories growing in popularity and competitiveness, how Mid-Atlantic region
SAVE THE DATE: 2016 Salute to Service Gala, Nov. 19
The American Red Cross in the National Capital Region will host the 2016 Salute to Service Gala from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Hilton McLean in Tysons. This year’s event is in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the U.S. entry into WWII. More than 600 people have already registered to attend. Norm
SAVE THE DATE: Salient CRGT’s Charles McGann to Speak at 4th Annual (ISC)2 CyberSecureGov Conference, May 19-20, 2016
Salient CRGT Inc. will present its 4th annual (ISC)2 CyberSecureGov Conference May 19-20 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. This two-day training event brings together luminaries from government, academia and industry to address a variety of government cyber issues. “With a unique perspective on what is at stake, cyber security professionals are being
SAVE THE DATE: Sotera Defense to Host Annual Hiring Event, June 9, 2016
Sotera Defense Solutions will host its annual hiring event for qualified cleared professionals from 2 to 7 p.m. June 9 at the Tysons Corner Marriott. During the event, Sotera will have recruiters and hiring managers onsite to discuss positions with qualified cleared professionals for the following opportunities: .NET Developer, All Source Analyst, Biometrics Engineer, Configuration
SAVE THE DATE: AFCEA Bethesda to Host 9th Annual InnovateIT Awards Luncheon, June 1, 2016
AFCEA Bethesda will host its 9th Annual InnovateIT Awards Luncheon June 1 at the Knight Conference Center at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The awards honor individuals or groups whose contributions in information technology have significance beyond their organizations. The contributions represent achievements that advance business and citizen interaction, leading to improved effectiveness, cost-savings and
American Heart Association’s 32nd Annual Golf Tournament Raises Almost $250,000
April 25th marked the American Heart Association’s 32nd Annual Golf Tournament. The tournament was a captain’s choice scramble specially dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease in women and the Go Red for Women campaign. Marty Cummings, CEO of Integrated Support Systems, Inc. served as Chairman for tournament held at Woodmont Country Club. The group of
SAVE THE DATE: Community Foundation of Northern Virginia to Host Chairman’s Breakfast, May 12, 2016
The Community Foundation of Northern Virginia will host The Chairman’s Breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. May 12 at Tegna Headquarters, 7950 Jones Branch Drive, in McLean. The theme of the event is “The Intersection of Philanthropy & Innovation: Building Community Through Venture Philanthropy.” The keynote speaker will be Melissa Bradley, Director of the Sustainable
SAVE THE DATE: American Red Cross, National Capital Region to Host 13th Annual Red Tee Golf Tournament, May 10, 2016
The American Red Cross in the National Capital Region will host its 13th Annual Red Tee Golf Tournament at The Golf Club at Lansdowne from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10. The Red Tee Golf Tournament, benefiting the American Red Cross, raises awareness, friends and funds to respond to disasters in the community and beyond, when and
SAVE THE DATE: INSA to Host Leadership Dinner, Discussion Feat. Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Marcel Lettre
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) will host a Leadership Dinner and discussion with Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, the Hon. Marcel Lettre, on May 5 at The Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City. Lettre will reflect on the current state of defense intelligence under his leadership as the fourth USD,I. The evening will include
SAVE THE DATE: NVTC to Host 2nd Annual CXO Auction, April 25, 2016
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) will host its second annual NVTC CXO Auction from 6 to 8 p.m. April 25 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. Regional and industry C-level executives will be “auctioned off” to raise money for NVTC’s Veterans Employment Initiative, which provides tools and resources to match veterans with employment opportunities in Virginia’s
SAVE THE DATE: Washington Technology to Host Power Breakfast Feat. CSRA Leadership, April 19, 2016
Washington Technology will host a power breakfast on April 19 at The Tower Club in Tysons Corner. Entitled “Insights & Opportunities: Inside CSRA,” CSRA President and CEO Larry Prior, CTO Yogesh Khanna and CTO-Civil Peter O’Donoghue will provide an “insider look” at the joining of CSC’s North American Public Sector business and SRA International and
SAVE THE DATE: American Heart Association to Host 32nd Annual Golf Tournament, April 25, 2016
The American Heart Association will host its 32nd Annual Golf Tournament from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25 at the Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md. The day includes breakfast, silent auction, exciting challenges, raffle items and post-event awards dinner. The cost to attend is $5,000 for a group of four. Integrated Support Systems Inc. CEO Marty
NVTC Announces Finalists for 2016 Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards
Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) announced March 17 the finalists for the 2016 Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards, which recognize chief financial officers and financiers for extraordinary achievement and excellence in promoting the development of the region’s technology community. In addition, the Michael G. Devine Hall of Fame Award will be presented to John May
SAVE THE DATE: AFCEA/GMU Critical Issues in C4I Symposium, May 18-19, 2016
George Mason University will host the AFCEA/GMU Critical Issues in C4I Symposium May 18-19 in an effort to bring academia, industry and government together to address important issues in C4I technology and systems R&D. Featured keynote speakers include: Google Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist Vint Cerf, “Challenges of Innovation” SyrRoc Systems President Ben Gibson, “Impact of Failure to Innovate”
SAVE THE DATE: ATARC to Host Federal Mobile Computing Summit, April 6, 2016
The Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC) will host the Federal Mobile Computing Summit April 6, 2016, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. The symposium will examine the tools and technology used by the federal government to mobilize their workforce and enhance the mission of their agency. The agenda for the day includes: Government Briefing –
Guest Column: The Top Five Reasons to Attend the First Social Innovation Summit on March 10
On March 10, industry and government leaders from the Washington, D.C. area and beyond will gather for the first Social Innovation Summit, presented by Hitachi Data Systems Federal. I invite you to join us at 7:30 a.m. at the Newseum to discuss the opportunities and challenges accompanying the data deluge that government is seeing today.
SAVE THE DATE: The Women’s Center 30th Annual Leadership Conference, April 9, 2016
The Women’s Center will host its 30th Annual Leadership Conference from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 9 at the McLean Hilton Tysons Corner. Featured speakers include United Therapeutics Corporation CEO Dr. Martine Rothblatt, Secretary of the Air Force The Hon. Deborah Lee James, Cisco Senior Vice President of Americas Sales Alison Gleeson and Microsoft Corporate
SAVE THE DATE: Easter Seals Advocacy Awards, April 19, 2016
The Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA will host the annual Advocacy Awards reception and dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. April 19, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Major Gen. Carl H. McNair, Jr. (Ret.), Gen. Mark A. Welsh and Betty Welsh, and Northrop Grumman Corporation, will be
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