Nachos and Networking

200 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest,Washington DC 20001

19 May, 2022

Description

Bring together young professionals from all interest areas & mentors in the GovCon space to encourage careers & connections. What is the purpose of the event? The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Tysons Chapter is partnering with Defense Entrepreneurs Forum (DEF) DC Agora to bring together young professionals from all interest areas and mentors in the GovCon space to encourage careers and connection to the GovCon community. We are hosting an amazing panel from government, academia, and industry to discuss career opportunities and contracting hot topics. The purpose of this event is to do outreach to a broader audience, showcase more professional organizations in the DMV area, and provide mentorship opportunities for those entering the market. Agenda: • 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Registration • 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM - Keynote Speaker and Q&A (potential for hybrid) • 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM - Panel and Q&A (potential for hybrid) • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Mingle & Network Speakers: • Keynote Speaker: Brigadier General Christine A. Beeler (Commanding General of the US Army Contracting Command) • Panelists: o Moderator: Akinwande Oshodi – President, The Avery Group, LLC o Jamaal “Jay” Sampson - Account Director, Federal Sales (Defense & Intelligence, WeWork) o Trish Martinelli – Regional Director, At Large, National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) o Alissa Bookwalter – Chief of Staff, ADCP, Kessel Run o Adam McNair – President & COO, Highlight Technologies Cost for Event: Free for members and non-members. Guest Policy: Speakers & Attendees can bring guests