NETWORKING | MATCHMAKING | EDUCATION The premier business-to-government event outside of the beltway will take place on May 2, 2024. The event will include matchmaking, educational breakout sessions, an Expo Hall, and innovative keynotes, all in one place! Participants will have the opportunity to schedule one-on-one matchmaking meetings with federal, state and local agencies, and prime contractors. They can also visit the Small Business EXPO...

The long awaited executive guidance on artificial intelligence has been released by the current administration and Federal agencies have wasted little time getting to work. With the frameworks outlined in the executive order, agencies have started implementing the guidance into their operational networks, recognizing the imperative of swiftly integrating AI-focused strategies to enhance the resilience and effectiveness of their cybersecurity m...

Join us in-person for a lively discussion about government challenges and ways that GovCon can better support them. Richard Spires, former federal CIO, Industry Expert, and Author, will talk with Moderator Kim Pack, followed by a panel discussion with current and former government executives. Following the panel discussion, we will wrap up with audience questions. Agenda: 5:30pm Networking w/ Light Fare & Refreshments 6:15pm Program Speake...

Cybersecurity has always contended with evolving threats. As the internet has become more embedded into social and economic life and smart phones, tablets and other handheld devices become ubiquitous, bad actors have devised new attacks to capitalize on new vulnerabilities. And just as agencies are implementing zero trust architecture to help with this wave, other IT developments are threatening to upend cybersecurity even more. For instance,...

The spread of 5G – fifth-generation mobile communications – across all levels of government is being accelerated by its usefulness in high-speed data transmissions and flexibility in customizing network applications. And the range of applications by government agencies made possible by 5G may only be limited by one’s imagination. Some of the innovations supported by this wireless standard were born out of necessity – at...

The Annual Leadership Awards are a highlight for WIT members and the larger DC technology community. Drawing 500+ attendees in previous years, the awards program is back in-person this year and will be honoring women who are succeeding in their careers while also mentoring the next generation of leaders. We hope to see you there! Cocktail Attire - Black Tie Optional

Just by the numbers, the Air Force is a huge market for IT and related technology products and services with systems integrators and major IT vendors pulling in hundreds of millions of contract awards each year. The Air Force is leading the way with artificial intelligence, cross domain systems, and autonomy initiatives as well as traditional IT needs around networks, communications, program management, and cybersecurity. But the numbers only...

We are looking forward to welcoming our channel partners, suppliers, industry experts and other members of our public sector IT channel community at our upcoming Government IT Sales Summit! In past years, this one-day event has brought together nearly 1,000 solutions providers, systems integrators and IT manufacturers from more than 300 companies who are looking for opportunities to build relationships, gain insights into the marketplace, and...