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SUMMARY:Digital Transformation: Shaping the Cities of 2030
DESCRIPTION:Join NVTC’s Digital Transformation Community of Interest for a lively panel discussion with industry thought leaders who will explore the future of smart cities in Northern Virginia. \nPanel discussions will: \n\nDescribe more efficient transportation options\, eco-friendly buildings and digital governance.\nDiscuss how citizens will equitably access all services.\nInvestigate green energy\, better communications and digital transformation.\n\nPatron Sponsor\n\n\nLocation Sponsor
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/digital-transformation-shaping-the-cities-of-2030/
LOCATION:Miles & Stockbridge\, 1751 Pinnacle Drive\, Suite 1500\, Tysons\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20240607T003000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20240607T023000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20240409T091220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T221545Z
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SUMMARY:Internships: Connecting Business with Emerging Talent
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin NVTC’s Filling the Tech Talent Gap Community of Interest and Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) to learn about resources to help your company leverage state resources to start or enhance your company’s internship program. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nThe benefits of interns as a means to fill your talent pipeline.\nHow interns can help address some of your business challenges.\nStrategies for improving your existing internship program or building one from the ground up.\nOpportunities for small to mid-sized businesses to access staffing agency services and funds to support intern wages.\nTactics to connect with schools to identify intern talent.\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\nPatron Sponsor:\n\nLocation Sponsor:
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/internships-connecting-business-with-emerging-talent/
LOCATION:GMU Fuse\, 3434 Washington Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20240517T003000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20240517T083000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
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SUMMARY:2024 Impact AI
DESCRIPTION:Attend NVTC’s annual Impact AI Summit and explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world. Join the conversation with tech innovators\, policy makers and experts to learn how businesses and government agencies are using AI to accelerate innovation\, gain competitive advantage and create operational efficiencies.   \nRegister at the Early Bird rate by April 16! \nAgenda\n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:45 AM\nRegistration and Networking\n\n\n8:45 – 9:00 AM\nWelcome Remarks\n\n\n9:00 – 10:15 AM\nResponsible AI Panel  \nSpeakers:\nVar Shankar\, Executive Director\, Responsible AI Institute \nModerator:\nShivani Desai\, Space Sector Data & AI Architect\, Northrop Grumman Corporation\n\n\n10:15 – 10:30 AM\nNetworking Break\n\n\n10:30 – 11:15 AM\nHealthcare AI Panel  \nSpeakers:\nAneesh Chopra\, President\, CareJourney\nSean Harrison\, Chief Analytics Officer\, Acentra Health \nModerator:\nMichael Uohara\, VP Health\, Booz Allen\n\n\n11:20 – 12:05 PM\nOperationalizing AI Panel  \nSpeakers:\nMartin Klein\, VP Analytics and AI\, ECS Federal\nPragyansmita Nayak\, Chief Data Officer\, Hitachi Vantara Federal\nJacob Rank\, Sr. Director Product Management\, Appian\n\n\n12:05 – 12:55 PM\nLunch\n\n\n1:00 – 1:30 PM\nKeynote Speaker\n\n\n1:35 – 2:20 PM\nEmerging Technologies Panel  \nSpeakers:\nMax Nelson\, Managing Partner FSI Ecosystem\, IBM\nEnayet Shabon\, Executive Emerging Technologies and Solutions\, Peraton \nModerator:\nRob Ruyak\, Business Development\, Sales & Partnerships\, Aerospace & Satellite Solutions\, AWS\n\n\n4:55 – 5:25 PM\nFuture of AI Panel  \nSpeakers:\nCameron Groves\, Director\, Public Sector\, Google\nJason Payne\, CTO\, Microsoft Federal \nModerator:\nDavid Gagliano\, Vice President\, Booz Allen\n\n\n3:10 – 4:30 PM\nReception\n\n\n\nSponsors\n \nRegister today!
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/digital-transformation-and-global-tech-leadership-coi-spring-social-2/
LOCATION:Inova Center for Personlized Health Conference Center\, 8100 Innovation Park Drive\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20240410T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20240410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20240329T060256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T221534Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Transformation and Global Tech Leadership COI Spring Social  
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of re-engagement and collaborative networking between the NVTC Digital Transformation and Global Tech Leadership Communities of Interest! Connect with the chairs and other professionals to share insights\, forge valuable relationships\, and help drive innovation in this ever-evolving tech world. Be prepared to contribute your ideas for future events as you’ll be engaging in discussions to shape the rest of our calendar year. \nThis event is complimentary for Members. \n \nGlobal Technology Leadership COI Sponsor
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/digital-transformation-and-global-tech-leadership-coi-spring-social/
LOCATION:Commonwealth Brewing\, 10426 Main St\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events,FCEDA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20230922T003000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20230922T020000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20230906T090303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T090303Z
UID:10004174-1695342600-1695348000@fairfaxcountyeda.org
SUMMARY:Digital Transformation: Accelerating Change through Mobility
DESCRIPTION:Join NVTC’s Digital Transformation Community of Interest as they engage in a lively panel discussion bringing together federal\, county\, and industry IT and security leaders to explore mobility’s unique role in driving digital transformation. \nDuring this session NVTC will: \n\nSpotlight two federal and county mobility programs\nDiscuss niche use cases\, success stories\, mobile security\, and mobile evolution.\n\nNVTC will kick-off the event with a networking session from 8:30-9:00 AM and segue into the panel discussion. \nPanelists\n\nRandy Cartwright\, Systems Engineer III\, Fairfax County Government\nChris Gogoel\, VP Program and Product Management\, Quokka\nTommy Walker\, Chief Field Technologist for End-User Computing\, VMware\nChris Frothingham\, Principal\, The Cadmus Group\nModerator: Aris Lambropoulos\, Chief Technologist\, Booz Allen Hamilton\n\nAgenda\n8:30 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast and Networking\n9:00 – 10:00 AM | Program \nTo complete registration\, click here.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/digital-transformation-accelerating-change-through-mobility/
LOCATION:Cadmus Offices\, 3100 Clarendon Blvd Suite 400\, Arlington\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events,FCEDA Sponsored Events,Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20230524T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20230524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20230503T065443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T065443Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Transformation Community Spring Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join NVTC’s Digital Transformation Community of Interest for a networking mixer. Come celebrate digital transformation and meet industry peers from our vibrant tech community. Light appetizers and drinks will be served. This event is open to both NVTC members and non-members.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/digital-transformation-community-spring-mixer/
LOCATION:Womble Bond Dickinson Offices\, 8350 Broad St\, Suite 1500\, Tysons\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20221109T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20221109T090000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20221102T081716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T081716Z
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SUMMARY:Engaging Students to Fill the Tech Talent Gap
DESCRIPTION:Join NVTC’s Filling the Tech Talent Gap Community of Interest for a virtual meeting on the value of keeping students in the National Capital Region after graduation and strategies to make that happen. \nThe growing School of Business at George Mason University\, part of the largest public university in the Commonwealth\, graduates over 1\,100 students per year in concentrations that prepare students for successful business and tech careers. \nWhat can local businesses do to retain highly skilled students after graduation? Two senior leaders from the School of Business will share details on the programs put in place to engage and retain students during school and post-graduation. Learn what it takes to tap into this local NextGen talent for internships\, apprenticeships\, consulting projects\, and ultimately a career and future with your company. \nWhy it matters. Retaining students in the region post-graduation goes a long way toward helping close the current tech workforce gap. Understanding the value of engaging local learners equals opportunities for students\, organizations\, and the region as a whole. \nSpeakers: \nAjay Vinze\, PhD\nDean\nSchool of Business\nGeorge Mason University \nPatrick Soleymani\, MBA\, JD\nAssociate Dean\, Outreach and Strategic Engagement\nAssociate Professor of Management\nSchool of Business\nGeorge Mason University
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/engaging-students-to-fill-the-tech-talent-gap/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20221028T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20221028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20221014T055029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T055029Z
UID:10004046-1666947600-1666954800@fairfaxcountyeda.org
SUMMARY:Digital Transformation Community Fall Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join NVTC’s Digital Transformation Community of Interest for a networking mixer. Come celebrate digital transformation and meet industry peers from our vibrant tech community. Light appetizers and drinks will be served. This event is open to both NVTC members and non-members.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/digital-transformation-community-fall-networking-mixer/
LOCATION:Caboose Commons – Fairfax\, 2918 Eskdridge Road\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events,FCEDA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20220929T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20220929T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20220825T003344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T003344Z
UID:10004015-1664438400-1664447400@fairfaxcountyeda.org
SUMMARY:Leveraging AI to Inform Business Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Join NVTC’s Digital Transformation Community of Interest for an interactive panel discussion on artificial intelligence (AI). The panelists will explain how AI is enabling business leaders to make predictions and solve real-life challenges with increasing accuracy\, as well as how it offers more transparency into ever-growing\, large datasets. They will also share best practices to address the challenges of AI and significantly increase the speed and success of digital transformation efforts. \nWhy it matters: Company leaders today need the most advanced tools to understand complicated datasets and make quick\, accurate business decisions. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nThe advantages and limitations of AI\nWhy human supervision and interaction is needed to prevent errors in decision making\nHow to leverage AI to your organization’s advantage around business decisions\n\nThis in-person event includes light refreshments and will be held at the Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP offices in Tysons. This event is open to both members and non-members. \nPanelists:\nNanda Alapati\, Partner\, Womble Bond Dickinson LLP\nJoydeep Kamdar\, Director – Field Engineering – North America (Growth\, Startups and Commercial Business)\, Databricks\nDiane R. Murphy\, Ph.D\, Director\, School of Technology and Innovation\, Marymount University\nRaju Prasannappa\, Chief\, Cloud and Managed Services Executive – Imaging\, Merative US LP\nBeju Rao\, President and CEO\, Amruta\, Inc. \nModerator:\nErika Flora\, President\, Beyond20
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/leveraging-ai-to-inform-business-decisions/
LOCATION:Womble Bond Dickinson Offices\, 8350 Broad St\, Suite 1500\, Tysons\, VA\, 22102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20220629T040000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20220629T053000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20220615T094144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T220819Z
UID:10003961-1656475200-1656480600@fairfaxcountyeda.org
SUMMARY:Operating Your Business Safely in Today’s Threat Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Corporate leaders must contend with a multitude of global risk factors\, including the pandemic\, war in Ukraine\, rising crime rates\, and supply chain issues. To operate effectively\, companies must be prepared\, protected\, and agile. \nJoin NVTC’s ‘Global Tech Leadership’ Community for a panel discussion on how to safely operate your global business in today’s threat landscape. Panelists from Global Guardian\, Hilton\, and Threat Quotient will discuss top business threats\, and how these risks have the power to disrupt travel\, damage supply chains\, and impact operations. \nWhy it matters: Attendees will learn tips to mitigate costly threat disruptions and protect their companies on a global scale. \nThis in-person event includes a networking lunch and will be held at the Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP offices in Tysons. This event is open both members and non-members.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/operating-your-business-safely-in-todays-threat-landscape/
LOCATION:Womble Bond Dickinson Offices\, 8350 Broad St\, Suite 1500\, Tysons\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events,Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20220511T233000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20220512T080000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20220413T025952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T025952Z
UID:10003918-1652311800-1652342400@fairfaxcountyeda.org
SUMMARY:2022 NVTC IMPACT AI
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 NVTC Impact AI Summit will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world in which we live and work. Learn how businesses and government agencies are successfully deploying AI to accelerate innovation\, gain competitive advantages and improve operational efficiencies. Join the conversation with tech innovators\, policy makers and thought leaders and discover how AI-driven strategies have impacted the National Capital Region. The event will be held on May 11 at the McLean Hilton from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/2022-nvtc-impact-ai/
LOCATION:Hilton McLean\, 7920 Jones Branch Dr\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events,FCEDA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20220323T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20220323T080000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20220315T065836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T220810Z
UID:10003897-1648018800-1648022400@fairfaxcountyeda.org
SUMMARY:Interns\, Apprentices\, Upskilling: Creatively Filling Your Talent Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:With over 140\,000 open jobs across Northern Virginia and recruiting challenges continuing to grow\, creatively filling your talent pipeline is more critical than ever.\nJoin the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) in partnership with the Northern Virginia Technology Council\, Filling the Tech Talent Gap Community as we unpack the benefits of hiring interns\, building apprenticeships\, and upskilling existing employees. Hear a best-practice use case from Accenture\, which committed to hiring 20 percent of its entry-level employees through apprenticeships. And\, our expert panelists will provide valuable insights\, unlock new thinking\, and deliver actionable strategies.\nKey takeaways for HR\, workforce development and C-suite leaders include hiring resources\, funding sources and upcoming fairs where the talent is delivered to you for screening and interviews.\nRegister Today!
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/interns-apprentices-upskilling-creatively-filling-your-talent-pipeline/
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20220323T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20220323T080000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20220304T042630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T042630Z
UID:10003884-1648018800-1648022400@fairfaxcountyeda.org
SUMMARY:Hire Interns\, Build Apprenticeships & Upskill Employees
DESCRIPTION:NVTC and FCEDA will host a panel discussion sharing value propositions\, best practices\, funding & resources to help you with your talent recruiting and retention challenges. This session will benefit CxO’s\, HR and division leadership. Our unemployment across the region is in the 3% range with over 100\,000 open positions\, so it’s critical to consider new strategies to meet your workforce demands.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/hire-interns-build-apprenticeships-upskill-employees/
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events,FCEDA Sponsored Events,Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20220204T040000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20220204T050000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20220124T022059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T022059Z
UID:10003807-1643947200-1643950800@fairfaxcountyeda.org
SUMMARY:2022 Virginia Data Center State of the Union
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the NVTC Data center and Cloud Community of Interest for an exclusive briefing by Buddy Rizer\, Executive Director of Loudoun County Economic Development. Rizer will provide an overview of the Commonwealth’s data center industry including key 2021 success metrics and share his thoughts on the future of our region’s data center industry. Rizer’s presentation will also cover the role and impact that tax incentives\, industry partnerships\, environmental sustainability and climate change\, and workforce development have in shaping Virginia’s data center industry and its future development.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/2022-virginia-data-center-state-of-the-union/
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20211209T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20211209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20211202T023046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T023046Z
UID:10003779-1639047600-1639054800@fairfaxcountyeda.org
SUMMARY:NVTC Tech 100 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the hottest networking event of the year!\nWe promise there is nothing virtual about this party! \nYou’re invited to celebrate the 2021 Tech 100 honorees\, a roster of cutting-edge companies\, executives\, innovators\, NextGen leaders and rising stars who are driving tech innovation\, leading economic growth\, and making a positive impact in the region. During the NVTC Tech 100 Celebration\, we will toast NVTC’s 30th anniversary and the retirement of NVTC President and CEO Emeritus Bobbie Kilberg. Join us as we party through three decades of tech innovation and impact!
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/nvtc-tech-100-celebration/
LOCATION:Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner\, 1700 Tysons Blvd\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events,Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20211022T233000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20211023T063000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20211015T045649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T045649Z
UID:10003725-1634945400-1634970600@fairfaxcountyeda.org
SUMMARY:NVTC Capital Cybersecurity Summit & Capital Cyber Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 6th annual NVTC Capital Cybersecurity Summit and Capital Cyber Awards. This year’s summit will bring together a diverse group of industry leaders to discuss the challenges\, risks and opportunities when setting and implementing federal cybersecurity policies; as well as the practicalities of defending the nation’s critical cyber infrastructure and mitigating new and emerging threats. \n  \nWinners of the 3rd annual NVTC Capital Cyber Awards will also be announced!
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/nvtc-capital-cybersecurity-summit-capital-cyber-awards/
LOCATION:Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner\, 1700 Tysons Blvd\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events,FCEDA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20210930T050000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20210930T063000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20210927T034404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T034404Z
UID:10003700-1632978000-1632983400@fairfaxcountyeda.org
SUMMARY:AI & ML: Opportunities & Challenges for Govt Contractors
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Opportunities and Challenges for Government Contractors\nPresented by the NVTC Digital Transformation Community \nAs the federal government seeks to increase their investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology\, federal agencies and industry are presented with new legal\, policy and business issues and risks to address. During this event\, we will discuss key opportunities and challenges related to the federal government’s acquisition of AI/ML technology; the role of ethics\, transparency\, and trust in government contracting for AI solutions; challenges related to government data rights and intellectual property; current AI research and development efforts\, and the role entities like the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) play in scaling and standardizing AI adoption. In addition\, we will share several best practices from the commercial technology sector. \nSpeaker:\nWill Roberts\, Acquisitions Chief\, JAIC\, Office of the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer \nRoberts is responsible for ensuring that acquisition pathways and methodologies are centered on the JAIC mission of providing AI capabilities to the warfighter and DoD workforce. The work includes creating enabling guides\, advice\, and contract vehicles to assist the DoD services in the unique nature of AI as an emerging technology and how to tailor DoD contracting to meet this need. \nModerator:\nAlexander O. Canizares\, Senior Counsel\, Perkins Coie\, LLP \nNetworking Sponsor: \nWashington Technology
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/ai-ml-opportunities-challenges-for-govt-contractors/
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20210929T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20210929T080000
DTSTAMP:20260407T030904
CREATED:20210920T054058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T054058Z
UID:10003695-1632898800-1632902400@fairfaxcountyeda.org
SUMMARY:Filling the Tech Talent Gap Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please have your Chief Human Resource Officers and Senior Leadership register to attend the next Filling the Tech Talent Gap Community of Interest meeting to hear from a nationally recognized leader in talent\, the future of work\, and economic mobility.  Economist Byron Auguste  is the CEO & Co-Founder of Opportunity@Work  – a nonprofit whose mission is to increase access to middle-wage jobs for the 70+ million U.S. workers who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs)  and do not currently have a four-year degree. Byron recently wrote an op-ed for the Washington Post on the importance of skills-based hiring that’s gaining attention from business leaders:  “The majority of Americans lack a college degree. Why do so many employers require one?”.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/filling-the-tech-talent-gap-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events
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