Breakfast with HHS! The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has a difficult mission – as the Department CIO has often simplified it: they are here to save lives. Promoting well-being and “fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services” has never been more promising… or more complex. […]

The InnovateIT Awards Join AFCEA Bethesda on June 22nd for a luncheon honoring our 2023 InnovateIT award recipients! AFCEA Bethesda’s InnovateIT Awards program recognizes individuals and agencies in the federal civilian space that have demonstrated an ability to drive tangible results through their leadership skills and innovative thinking. This year, we have chosen six individuals […]

Join us on September 21 to hear Steven McAndrews, NNSA, and Mittal Desai, FERC discuss how their agencies are adopting best practices, techniques, and innovative technology to strengthen the nation’s energy infrastructure and support mission outcomes. This fireside will be followed by a networking reception at the Smoke & Mirrors rooftop bar.

The AFCEA Bethesda’s Emerging Leaders program year kicks off on Thursday, October 12, with the first installment of the ProDev series "Fed Talks & Headshots." This event has been intentionally curated to suit all your professional development needs. Haven’t updated your headshot since you used that photo from your friend’s wedding three years ago? Haven’t been out networking or developing new business […]

Transforming the U.S. healthcare system into one that delivers quality care, world-class results, and improved customer experiences (CX) for millions of people is an ongoing journey for the nation and the federal agencies, which are a large component of that system. The pandemic exposed deep cracks in the healthcare system that forced federal agencies and […]

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components, including the Secret Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Travel Security Administration (TSA), and the Coast Guard, along with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), uphold law enforcement nationwide. Our public leaders work tirelessly to safeguard against cyber threats, which is crucial as our data […]

At the end of fiscal year 2023, the Office of Management and Budget released guidance to agencies on implementing the 21st Century Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which was signed into law four years ago. The "Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience" Memorandum provides agencies with a digital framework, actions, and standards to fulfill the […]

The AFCEA Bethesda Emerging Leaders are returning with Mentor Match Night for its second installation. We are excited to continue cultivating and growing all leaders' potential to excel and provide industry and government with innovative insights and ideas regardless of their age, experience, or title. The Emerging Leaders' ProDev: Mentor Match Night is being curated […]

FROM BETHESDA WITH LOVE: AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE AND ESPIONAGE Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Attend the most thrilling gala of the year! Join us for AFCEA Bethesda's Inaugural Summer Gala.