Loading Events

Events

Women in Cybersecurity leadership Discussion & Virtual Wine TAsting

Kick off 2021 with an event sure to launch a wave of positivity! Join our Women in Cybersecurity virtual discussion and wine tasting on Wednesday, January 28th and participate in an interactive conversation with this experienced panel of leaders:

• Mona Guirguis, Assistant Director, Information Systems, LA Dept. of Water & Power
• Tye Hayes, CIO (Interim), City of Atlanta
• Renee Wynn, Former CIO, NASA

Moderated by Ellen Sundra, SVP, Global Systems Engineering and Enablement at Forescout Technologies, the discussion topics will focus on a variety of leadership areas, including:

• Lessons gained after a cybersecurity breach
• Forming and scaling teams amidst societal changes
• Educational tracks for advancing and expanding women in cybersecurity
• Positional and personal power, and embracing your leadership potential
• Influencers and mentors – the trailblazers of today and tomorrow

After the discussion concludes, a wine steward from Ponzi Vineyards will share the history of this female owned Oregon winery and walk us through a sensory examination of their “Together” Women Supporting Women wine labels (ponzivineyards.com/Shop/Together).

GIVING BACK: Ponzi Vineyards will donate proceeds from the wine sales to various non-profit organizations dedicated to the advocacy of anti-discriminatory legislation and to the protection of all human rights, in particular to those of women of minority.

Register Now

Event Date January, 29

Event Time 10:00am - 11:30am

Featured News

April 18, 2025

FCEDA’s Karen Smaw Selected by the U.S. Black Chambers of Commerce to the Power 50: Women of Influence

Karen Smaw and USBC CEO, Ron Busby;  Photo credit: US Black Chambers of Commerce Celebrating her extraordinary achievement in growing and shaping the small business ecosystem in Fairfax County, the U.S. Black Chambers of Commerce has chosen FCEDA’s Director, Diversity Business Investment and Entrepreneurship Karen Smaw for inclusion in the 2025 Power 50 Women of Influence Class. Her visionary leadership and transformational impact in helping to grow small businesses and cultivating start-ups has transformed Fairfax County. Each year, the USBC proudly…
Read More
April 15, 2025

Building a Quantum Future Starts in Fairfax NOVA

As we celebrate World Quantum Day, Fairfax NOVA stands at the forefront of quantum innovation. Home to the annual Quantum World Congress, we have become a global hub for quantum technology, bringing together visionaries, researchers, and industry leaders to shape the future. In 2024, the Quantum World Congress in Tysons attracted over 1,000 participants from 30 countries, featuring groundbreaking advancements in quantum computing and its integration with AI. This convergence of technologies is set to revolutionize fields like space commercialization,…
Read More
April 11, 2025

Make a Fresh Start: Bring Your Valuable Skills and Experience to a New and Promising Career

As federal workforce restructuring continues to impact our community, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is stepping up with targeted resources and events designed specifically for displaced federal employees. Your years of public service have equipped you with the experience and valuable skills that are in high demand across our diverse business ecosystem and we want to keep you here. George Mason STAR-TIDES Resource Fair for Federal Workers and Contractors Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. George Mason…
Read More