You are smart. Strong. Successful. You are WID. Come celebrate with us Thursday, June 14, at the annual Women In Defense National Conference at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. “Smart. Strong. Successful.” is this year’s theme, encouraging attendees to take a moment to celebrate our victories and prepare ourselves to do more in the future. WID’s event will offer a variety of sessions featuring powerful...

Theme : Convening Thought Leaders and Fortifying Connections The Women In Defense National Conference brings together leading change agents, innovators, and influencers from the military, defense industry, government, and academia. Past trailblazers and speakers include: The Honorable Lisa. S Disbrow, Acting Secretary of the Air Force The Honorable Katrina McFarland, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics & Technolo...

Through the HORIZONS Scholarship program, Women In Defense National has invested over $310,000 in more than 130 females to support their advancement in national security and defense careers. In the 28 years that Women In Defense has offered these scholarships, members have witnessed the tremendous impact this support has had in the lives of young women. HORIZONS scholarship winners have been able to launch their careers in government agencies...

A full day of impressive speakers, stimulating panelists, and networking with women representing the spectrum of the defense and national security arena. Representative topics: Cyber Security Realities and Information Technology Solutions Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and the Future of the Industrial Base Government and Industry Partnering for Fair Competition Sustaining Military Readiness and the Role of Women in Conflict Laws...

During the annual dinner, participants will hear from Ms. Teresa Takai, Chief Information Officer, Department of Defense