Event Details
DATE:
Thursday, March 5, 2026
TIME:
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
LOCATION:
Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
1st Floor Carahcafe
11493 Sunset Hills Rd
Reston, VA 20190
Event Overview
AFCEA DC Emerging Leaders are hosting an inaugural Professional Development Day. This event consists of two moderated panels and a moderated speaker, with time set aside to network with colleagues and panelists.
Engage with retired government officials and industry professionals to gain insight into:
- Optimizing Engagement: Best practices for high-impact networking with Government and Industry.
- Executive Career Pathing: Strategies for personal branding and positioning for executive leadership.
- Acquisition Intelligence: The intricacies of federal procurement regulations and the strategic application of various funding streams.
Agenda
Coffee/Kickoff | 8:45 AM
Session 1: Effective Engagement with Government vs. Industry | 9:30 AM
Break | 10:15 AM
Session 2: Making the Leap to VP | 10:30 AM
Break | 11:00 AM
Session 3: The Color of Money | 11:15 AM
Lunch | 11:30 AM
Event Concludes | 12:30 PM
