Are you looking for a chance to mingle with industry friends new and old, network with top executives, take part in robust conversations, and enjoy the feeling of warmer days descending on the DMV? Join us on April 24th at Buena Vida in Arlington, Virginia, as the AFCEA Bethesda Emerging Leaders present Spring Fling, the premier social networking event for government contracting professionals. There’s no better way to usher in the spring...

Artificial intelligence and employee efficiency are revolutionizing the federal government, particularly in law enforcement. From automating administrative tasks to analyzing vast datasets, improving cybersecurity, and developing predictive models, AI is redefining the landscape of law enforcement. Join our esteemed panel to learn the importance of the rapidly evolving impacts of cybersecurity, data, and AI/ML on technology.

Event is PostponedAFCEA Bethesda has postponed Health IT Summit 2025 due to the majority of speakers withdrawing their participation in the event. Federal health agencies have been instructed to pause all external communications, so in the best interest of our sponsors and attendees we have decided to postpone next week’s event until a later date in 2025. The ongoing journey to transform the U.S. public healthcare system into one that de...

AFCEA Bethesda, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, encourages dialogue and partnership between the federal government and industry to solve today’s most critical IT challenges. Through widely attended programs, AFCEA Bethesda strives to foster better inter-agency communication, share best practices, identify mission-critical issues and management approaches, and increase engagement with industry IT solutions and service providers. AFCE...

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently reorganized streamlining and bolstering technology, data, cybersecurity, AI strategy and policy functions. The aim is to make the department more agile, accountable, and strategic in its mission to strengthen the citizen care experience. To that end, Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) and senior...

In a world where geo-political pressures, market uncertainties, rising inflation, supply chain constraints, and unprecedented cybersecurity threats are intensifying, the quest for clean, reliable, and secure energy has never been more critical. These multifaceted challenges are having a global impact. This year’s Energy, Infrastructure, and Environment (EIE) Summit aims to address these pressing issues, spotlighting the collaborative eff...

AFCEA Bethesda’s Emerging Leaders kick off another exciting program year on Thursday, November 14th, with the return of Fed Talks & Headshots. As the first installment of this year's ProDev series, Fed Talks & Headshots has been intentionally curated to suit all your professional development needs: gain valuable career insights, expand your network, get inspired, and update your professional image! Fed Talks & Headshots will...

Grab your favorite sneakers and join us on October 10 to hear Shila Cooch, DOE, Mittal Desai, FERC, and Steven McAndrews, NNSA, discuss how their agencies are adopting best practices, techniques, and innovative technology to strengthen the nation’s energy infrastructure and support mission outcomes. The panel discussion will be followed by a networking reception on the terrace.

Grab your favorite sneakers and join us on October 10 to hear Shila Cooch, DOE, Mittal Desai, FERC, and Steven McAndrews, NNSA, discuss how their agencies are adopting best practices, techniques, and innovative technology to strengthen the nation’s energy infrastructure and support mission outcomes. The panel discussion will be followed by a networking reception on the terrace.