Top 5 Government Contracting Events in October 2018
There are tons of valuable government contracting events in the DC metro area, from networking happy hours to training seminars to opportunity overviews. We’ve narrowed down the top 5 events that you should attend in the upcoming weeks.
While you’re here, check out Red Team’s event calendar for upcoming government contracting events that we are hosting.
Event #1: 2018 AUSA Annual Meeting
Date: October 8-10, 2018
Cost: FREE (AUSA Members)
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC
The Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) 2018 Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. The annual meeting is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of Army organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. In addition to the expansive show floor filled with 700+ exhibitors, attendees have access to:
- Informative and relevant presentations on the state of the Army
- Panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects
- A variety of valuable networking events, including ticketed dinners and receptions
- A hands-on opportunity to specify and see the latest technology in action
Event #2: Free Breakfast Seminar: Fundamentals for Developing Capture Strategy – Hosted by Red Team Consulting & McGriff Insurance Services
Date: October 9, 2018
Cost: FREE
Location: McGriff Offices in McLean, VA
Today federal contractors are pursuing more opportunities with fewer resources in an increasingly competitive environment. In order to maintain a competitive advantage, companies should properly train their staff on how to effectively plan, pursue, and win new government contracts. This interactive breakfast seminar will give attendees the training and tools to effectively design and execute a streamlined capture strategy. What will you expect to get out of this 60-minute breakfast seminar?
This breakfast seminar will give you firsthand knowledge of capture best practices in our industry. During the seminar, the presenter will discuss the most critical tasks to perform and demonstrate how to incorporate the right capture strategy to increase your likelihood of winning an opportunity. Specific discussion topics include:
- Guidance developing a capture strategy that allows you to embrace and execute your strategic goals.
- An easy-to-follow approach focusing on building client relationships, targeted outreach techniques, and effective engagement strategies with your customer.
- An in-depth understanding of capture management basics.
Event #3: AFCEA Bethesda October Breakfast: Systems Modernization
Date: October 10, 2018
Cost: $70 (Member) | $80 (Non-Member)
Location: Bethesda North Marriott in Bethesda, MD
Modernization doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Instead, agencies are forced to make countless decisions about how to proceed—evaluating each system in the current environment for how it fits into the vision of the future enterprise and how to get it there. The key question seems simple: Build, rebuild, or fix? But that question raises other questions about evolving requirements, capability gaps, acquisition and funding strategies, and a host of other issues.
This event, the second in AFCEA Bethesda’s three-part Modernization Sprint, will look at the factors that agencies should consider as they begin modernizing their systems and related components. Other potential topics to be addressed include:
- The impact of GSA’s EIS contract on modernization strategies
- The chicken-or-egg dilemma: Modernize the infrastructure first or the systems?
- Where to go beyond the end-of-life of software
Event #4: Imagine Nation ELC 2018
Date: October 14-17, 2018
Cost:$1,895 (Member Price) | $2,495.00 (Non-Member Price)
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA
A supercharged experience designed to spark the imagination, inspire bold thinking and fresh ideas, foster collaboration and dialogue, and spotlight the newest and most relevant technology. Imagine Nation ELC is a diverse ecosystem of forward-thinking agencies and companies focused on improving mission delivery. A ‘safe haven’ on neutral ground where government and industry can work together as true partners.
The event includes three exciting and engaging days, exploring and developing innovative ideas and practical approaches fueled by bold thinking and creative energy: Attendees can look forward to:
- Collaborating and bringing forward new innovations that drive further advances in IT modernization, designing the blueprint for tomorrow’s workforce, creating new business models that take advantage of emerging technologies and fortifying our nation’s data networks to achieve enterprise resilience.
- Exploring actionable approaches for leadership excellence in the midst of exponential change, technical training that improves the way we work, and collaboration opportunities for meaningful exchange with peers.
Event #5: AFFIRM After Hours IT Networking Event: FY19 IT Modernization Priorities
Date: October 18, 2018
Cost: FREE
Location: The City Club in Washington, DC
This month’s AFFIRM After Hours IT Networking event will be held on Thursday, October 18. Attending will give you the opportunity to catch up with old colleagues and friends, while building new relationships. This is a must-attend industry event!
