The Federal government is the largest employer in the world with a workforce of more than 2 million strong, dedicated to improving the lives of the American people. The talent recruitment effort is ongoing year to year, nationwide, with 22% of all federal employees in Washington, DC and the other 80% around the United States and across the world. In this post-pandemic world, much has changed. Companies are downsizing, and you may be concerned...

AFFIRM sustaining partners are the foundation of our work, contributing to AFFIRM’s scholarship program, supporting AFFIRM’s scholarships to STEM students, and helping deliver educational forums to our government members. In appreciation of these philanthropic efforts by our Sustaining Partners companies, AFFIRM is hosting a networking event to meet the 2022-2023 government leadership, engage with invited Federal CIOs, and meet you...

AFFIRM After Hours is a unique networking tradition and must-attend event where government, industry, and academia network to collaborate and innovate. Join us for a special fireside chat, followed by refreshments.

5:00 PM Doors Open and Cash-Only Bar Service Open 5:30 - 6:15 PM Welcome & Fireside Chat - IT Modernization Michael Gardner, Chief Information Security Officer (Acting), Federal Student Aid an Office of the U.S. Department of Education (Invited) Russell Haj Ramos, Chief Information Security Officer (Acting), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Invited) Ron Thompson, CDO and Deputy Digital Transformation Officer, NASA (Invited...

As we return to the workplace, there are changes aplenty, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the value of personal engagement. Month by month, the AFFIRM community welcomes you for camaraderie, cocktails, and conversation as government and industry gather. Registration is complimentary and required to attend the event. Event Details 5:00 PM Doors Open 5:30 - 6:15 PM Welcome & Fireside Chat Gerald Caron III, Chief Information Office...