The Federal government’s diverse missions require a cornucopia of goods and services. From benches at National Parks to paint for Federal offices, GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service provides contracts and expertise to bring the best value possible to government purchasing. The last 12 months under new leadership have brought modernization and innovation into the forefront, and Alan Thomas, Commissioner of GSA’s Federal Acquisi...

The annual AFFIRM Leadership Awards Celebration is the recognition of outstanding leadership in the Federal Government since 1979. The AFFIRM Leadership Awards are among the most prestigious of the Federal community, honoring individual and team outstanding leadership from the preceding year. First awarded in 1979, award honorees join a prestigious list of agency executives and managers. Awards are for demonstrated leadership leading to succe...

AFFIRM is hosting this event to network with Government, Academic and Industry IT Professionals in a lively and informal setting. We will be inviting a Government Featured Guest who will be available for individual discussions. This event is part of an annual series of AFFIRM After Hours Networking events, offering our members and guests the chance to connect after working hours. CIOs and other IT professionals from many Federal agencies will...

AFFIRM is hosting this event to network with Government, Academic and Industry IT Professionals in a lively and informal setting. We will be inviting a Government Featured Guest who will be available for individual discussions. This event is part of an annual series of AFFIRM After Hours Networking events, offering our members and guests the chance to connect after working hours. CIOs and other IT professionals from many Federal agencies will...

Join AGA and AFFIRM in Washington for this free* educational event and listen to an insightful dialogue on the intersection of policies and management issues that impact CFOs and CIOs and how they are working together to improve efficiency and transparency, reduce risk and strengthen their workforce.*Free for individuals who work for government. Private-sector participation is available via sponsorship. Are you a small business? Contact AGA f...

Join AFFIRM at our annual Federal Career IT Day, introducing college students to careers and opportunities in Federal information technology (IT). This year, students will hear from upper-level IT executives across the federal government. Students who attend the AFFIRM Federal Career IT Day will be given a leg up on employment opportunities within the Federal workforce. Participants will hear from past attendees, get tips from those who make h...

The Administration’s top three priorities for government IT policy promise improved service delivery and citizen experience, reduced cybersecurity risks and targeting taxpayer dollars wisely. Technology Business Management or TBM is at the heart of these priorities and will serve as a tool to help drive them forward. The goal of TBM adoption in the public sector is to improve the accountability and transparency within the IT budget proce...

The AFFIRM After Hours Networking Event for April will be a special jointly hosted event with a focus on "Ensuring a Public Service Career in Information Technology." We are partnering on this event with Young AFCEA Bethesda. The event will appeal to those that are interested in a future of Information technology (IT) in the public sector (with the government or with government contractors) and also to those with more established careers that...

Plan now to attend this special AFFIRM After Hours Networking event on Capitol Hill where we will honor incoming government CIOs and information leaders who have recently been appointed, and thank a few others for their service. Please be on hand to applaud these individuals, recently appointed or leaving their positions, as they make short remarks. Then join us to mingle over light refreshments and engage in individual discussions with guests...

Join AFFIRM for on February 22 for our monthly speaker series. Each month, our speaker series brings a panel of government experts to discuss cutting-edge issues in the Federal IT community. Details will be posted as they become available. Schedule:Registration: 11:30amLuncheon: 11:50amProgram: 12:15pmAdjourn: 1:30pm Costs:Government employees: ComplimentaryAFFIRM Sustaining Partners: $70.00Industry Non-members: $110.00 Register through Eventb...