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...

On the evening of Tuesday, November 14, 2023, W2 Communications is bringing CYBERTACOS back to Washington D.C. This is one of the largest cybersecurity networking events in the area and an amazing opportunity to connect with your peers from both industry and government. So, if eating FREE tacos, sipping on margaritas and mingling with the local cyber community sounds good to you, make sure to register to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrit...

The Annual ICIT Gala and Benefit is an intimate, invitation-only gathering of legislative, federal agency, and private sector leaders committed to national security, digital transformation, and critical infrastructure resiliency. This black-tie event will celebrate the accomplishments of the most influential members of our community as well as the efforts ICIT, a 501(c)3 cybersecurity think tank whose mission is to defend our nation's most imp...

Join Hootsuite and AWS live in Washington, D.C. for a in-person workshop for government communications professionals. From teens on TikTok to seniors scrolling Facebook, social media use in America is growing. People from all walks of life are increasingly dependent on social media as a basic utility for searching, engaging and learning. Meanwhile, a ton of differences exist in what social media platforms different generations use and what typ...

Where can you network with government and industry IT executives, meet cyber experts, and create lasting partnerships, all while enjoying a cigar and drink on the patio of Morton’s The Steakhouse? Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 19, and join us at the Morton’s in Washington, D.C. for this fall’s Cyber Smoke, our unique networking tradition and must-attend event where you can socialize with other cyber professionals f...

The AFCEA Bethesda’s Emerging Leaders program year kicks off on Thursday, October 12, with the first installment of the ProDev series "Fed Talks & Headshots." This event has been intentionally curated to suit all your professional development needs. Haven’t updated your headshot since you used that photo from your friend’s wedding three years ago? Haven’t been out networking or developing new business partners becau...

THE ARMY’S MOST POWERFUL EVENT COVERS EVERYTHING YOU NEED – ALL IN ONE PLACE. The Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. Taking place over three days, the Annual Meeting is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and se...

The AMSUS Thought Leadership Forum “Advancing Healthier Communities: Behavioral Health and Other Trends Today” is a complimentary in-person event on 5 October from 8:00am – 1:00pm at McKinsey & Company, 1200 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Seating is limited.

Registration is closed Join us on September 21 to hear Steven McAndrews, NNSA, and Mittal Desai, FERC discuss how their agencies are adopting best practices, techniques, and innovative technology to strengthen the nation’s energy infrastructure and support mission outcomes. This fireside will be followed by a networking reception at the Smoke & Mirrors rooftop bar.

From where you work has become a political hot potato. But the politicians aren’t the ones who are returning to the office and transitioning to more in-person work, you are. And we know that it hasn’t been an easy transition for some of you. A recent Federal Times survey found that half of federal employees have applied for a new job since 2021 when agencies were first formally told to initiate return-to-office plans in the wake of...