Federal Bridge Collective Networking Event

The Federal Bridge Collective is a purpose-driven networking event designed to connect exceptional, experienced federal talent with organizations actively hiring across government and industry.

 

Hosted by TACThe Cyber GuildU.S. Cyber Command, and DISA, this one-of-a-kind event brings together 100+ hiring organizations and 20+ sponsors across cybersecurity and technology in a dynamic exhibit hall built for meaningful conversations and real opportunities for federal talent looking for their next opportunity. 

 

The program features leadership from senior government and industry, including a keynote at 2:45 PM by LTG Paul StantonDISA Director and DCDC Commander, offering insight into what agencies like DISA and DCDC need during this critical moment in their mission and how they are approaching today’s hiring landscape.

 

At 3:30 PM, attendees will take part in a high-energy, interactive panel discussion featuring:

  • Tonya Ugoretz, Former Head of Intelligence, FBI
  • Khoi Nguyen, Command Acquisition Executive, USCYBERCOM J9
  • Steve Wallace, CTO, Defense Information Systems Agency
  • Bobbie Stempfley, Vice President & Business Unit Security Officer, Dell Technologies
  • Jack Wilmer, CEO, SixGen; Former DoD Senior Executive (Tentative)

This energizing session brings together leaders from government and industry to share lessons learned from their transitions, discuss how the landscape is changing inside their organizations, and offer actionable recommendations for the federal and cybersecurity community.

 

Our goal is simple: make great connections happen, bridging talent, mission, and opportunity in one room.

Speaker Details

Tonya Ugoretz, Former Head of Intelligence, FBI

 

Khoi Nguyen, Command Acquisition Executive, USCYBERCOM J9

 

Steve Wallace, CTO, Defense Information Systems Agency

 

Bobbie Stempfley, Vice President & Business Unit Security Officer, Dell Technologies

 

Jack Wilmer, CEO, SixGen; Former DoD Senior Executive (Tentative)

Event Topic

Cybersecurity, Defense, Technology

Relevant Audiences

All State and Local Government, All Federal Government, Army, National Guard, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, City Government, County Government, Municipalities, State Government, Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Interior, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of the Treasury, Environmental Protection Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Communications Commission, Food and Drug Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, General Services Administration, Government Accountability Office, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institute of Health, National Security Agency, Social Security Administration, U.S. Agency of International Development, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Postal Service, Veterans Affairs

Other Agency

Office of the President (includes OMB), Other Federal Agencies, Judicial Branch Agencies, Foreign Governments/Agencies
Federal Bridge Collective Networking Event
Event Type
Onsite
Event Subtype
Evening Event, Expo / Tradeshow, Job / Career Fair, Social Networking
When
Wed, Feb 04, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Registration Cost
Complimentary
Location

TheLink

7000 Columbia Gateway, Suite 150

Columbia, Maryland, US, 21046

Website
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Sponsors
Technology Advancement Center (TAC)
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