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 Partner (SP) companies, AFFIRM is hosting a SP only event for our SPs to meet and greet government leaders, engage with invited CIOs, and connect wi...

Agenda 5:00 PM | Doors Open and Bar Service Open 5:30 - 6:15 PM | Welcome & Fireside Chat Sheena Burrell, Chief Information Officer, Information Services, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Gerald Caron, Chief Information Officer, U.S. International Trade Administration (invited) Meredith Egwuatu, Director, AT&T Tom Ragland, Vice President of Homeland Security, Dell Technologies Moderator: John Hewitt Jones, Managing Edi...

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...

The AFFIRM Leadership Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments by an individual or team in providing firm direction, inspired vision, and outstanding contributions within or beyond an agency or organization. Their high impact achievements help government to be more effective and efficient in delivering its mission.

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...

The AFFIRM Leadership Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments by an individual or team in providing firm direction, inspired vision, and outstanding contributions within or beyond an agency or organization. Their high impact achievements help government to be more effective and efficient in delivering its mission. 2021 Honorees Award for Transformational Technology - Erica Jaume, Technology Accelerator Program Manager, U.S. Department of...

The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act was passed at the end of 2018 with overwhelming support. The Act calls upon government to deliver the kind of customer service that citizens have come to expect from the private sector. Critical government services such as healthcare, housing, tax advice, driver’s licenses will be available digitally to reduce the taxpayer burden and improve Federal websites using modern technology such...

This After Hours event is primarily networking-focused event facilitating one-on-one conversations. In addition, there will be a brief 15-20 minute program in the middle of the event (around 7 pm) that will provide our featured guest with seven to ten minutes to share some of their success stories and advice to the next generation of IT professionals and change agents and answer questions. This event is targeted for people developing their IT...

AFFIRM 2019 Annual Leadership Awards CelebrationCelebrating 40 years of government community excellence. AFFIRM’s 40th Annual Leadership Awards recognizes exemplary performance in government and industry for both individuals and teams. This year, the awards will be presented at a gala celebration at the lovely St. Regis Hotel in downtown Washington.

The Association for Federal Information Resources Management announced the government and industry leaders selected to receive the AFFIRM Leadership Awards. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of this government / industry non-profit focused on improving technology’s impact on citizen’s lives, the awards celebrate the achievements of America’s best. The AFFIRM Leadership Awards are among the most prestigious of the Federal c...