July Newsletter: Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

There are many valuable government contracting events in the DC metro area, from networking happy hours to training seminars to opportunity overviews. We narrowed down two that we think you should attend in the upcoming weeks.

FCW Cybersecurity Summit
When: August 9, 2017
Where: W Hotel | Washington D.C.
Cost: $199
The focus of the FCW Cybersecurity Summit is for Federal IT leaders across government to come together and discuss the key issues agencies need to address in the coming years, and the technologies and strategies that will be critical to those efforts. Some of the questions posed at the conference include: How can agencies leverage cyber intelligence to take a more proactive approach to identifying and mitigating threats? What steps can they take to reduce the risk of employees inadvertently exposing data—as well as the risk of the malicious insider threat? What is the future of two-factor authentication?

Cyber Smoke and AFFIRM After Hours IT Networking Event
When: August 10, 2017
Where: Morton’s Steakhouse – Washington, DC
Cost: FREE
Cyber Smoke and AFFIRM After Hours IT Networking events are a special networking tradition. You’ll have the opportunity to catch up with old colleagues and friends, while building new relationships. This must-attend event will be hosted at Morton’s Steakhouse on Connecticut Avenue.

SECAF Summer Social
When: August 30, 2017
Where: Arlington, VA
Cost: Members-Only: $35
The members-only SECAF Summer Social event is an opportunity for networking in a relaxed setting. At the event, witness the Current Board Chairman pass the gavel to the incoming Chair, Kathy Albarado. Bring plenty of cards for connections as SECAF launches their new program year.