Join us for a Happy Hour Social at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse in Tyson's Corner! Come network with AFFIRM members - both government and industry -- in a relaxing environment. AFFIRM is a forum for IT professionals who serve the Federal community. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

The Federal workplace landscape is changing - are you ready it? Change can be uncomfortable, but change is also an opportunity for growth and can be our enabler to come out on the other side victorious. Join AFFIRM and our panel of former government and current industry leaders to discuss how embracing change is an opportunity to thrive in the future.

2025 Leadership Awards The AFFIRM Leadership Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments by an individual or team in providing firm direction, inspired vision and outstanding contributions within or beyond an agency or organization. The honorees' high impact achievements help the government deliver its mission more effectively and efficiently. Our Leadership Awards Celebration will be held June 26, 2025 at The Observatory at America's Square,...

As natural disasters become more frequent and complex, innovative approaches to citizen protection are critical. This panel explores the convergence of geospatial technologies, artificial intelligence, and inter-agency collaboration to transform disaster management strategies. Key discussion areas include:Advanced mapping and predictive risk assessment technologiesAI-driven early warning and response optimization systemsBreakthrough approaches...

As natural disasters become more frequent and complex, innovative approaches to citizen protection are critical. This panel explores the convergence of geospatial technologies, artificial intelligence, and inter-agency collaboration to transform disaster management strategies. Key discussion areas include:Advanced mapping and predictive risk assessment technologiesAI-driven early warning and response optimization systemsBreakthrough approaches...

AFFIRM sustaining partners are the foundation of our work, contributing to AFFIRM’s scholarship program, supporting AFFIRM’s scholarships to STEM students, and helping deliver educational forums to our government members. In appreciation of these philanthropic efforts by our Sustaining Partner (SP) companies, AFFIRM is hosting a SP only event for our SPs to meet and greet government leaders, engage with invited CIOs, and connect wi...

Great tech and strong cybersecurity enjoy bi-partisan support. As we approach the next Presidential Transition, join us for a discussion with Margie Graves, former US Deputy Federal CIO and DHS Deputy CIO, and Maria Roat, former US Deputy Federal CIO and SBA CIO. Both Margie and Maria served as Acting US Federal CIOs and are now in the private sector. They will share what we might expect in the months ahead. Bring your questions!

Please join us as government and industry participants enjoy the Westfields Golf Club on October 8, 2024. Proceeds will support AFFIRM's STEM scholarships program. The tournament is also an excellent networking opportunity for participants to renew and expand business relationships. Warm up on the driving range and putting green from 11:30- 1:00 p.m. where lunch will be provided to all on the club patio. The golf tournament will begin at 1:00...

Beyond Today’s Government: Advancing Together Breaking Barriers, Celebrating Diversity, Empowering with Purpose Federal agencies are transforming their workforces, emphasizing diversity and creating opportunities that draw upon the strengths and lived experience of all Americans. And the agencies are adopting new technologies that enhance employees’ work environments and experiences, whether it’s adapting quickly to the need...