FORUM – Shaping Tomorrow - A National Security Evening

Shaping Tomorrow - A National Security Evening

Date

November 3, 2025

Time

5:30 pm

Location

McLean, VA

Address

1676 International Drive

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trailblazers in federal technology!

November 3, 2025

5:30 pm

McLean, VA

1676 International Drive

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June 25, 2025

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Event Overview

Join government leaders and industry executives for an exclusive twilight gathering in the heart of McLean, where insight meets influence and connections shape the national security landscape.

This isn't just another networking event—it's where the community defining our nation's resilience, readiness, and security comes together in an atmosphere of refined dialogue and strategic thinking.Featured ProgrammingFireside Chat: Navigating Enterprise Transformation in Federal Security

James Santo, Senior IT Consultant at Celeress (Former Chief Enterprise Services, ICE)
Lester Ingol, Chief Operating Officer at Blue Line Global (Former Assistant Administrator, Office of Business Management & Resilience, FEMA)

Keynote Address: To Be Announced

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