Navigating Communicating with Government Contracts
Insights. Strategies. Connections.
Hosted by AFCEA NOVA Emerging Leaders, Open to All
Professional Development Networking Event
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
DLT Solutions
2411 Dulles Corner Park #800
Herndon, VA 20171
About This Event
WHAT WE WILL DISCUSS
- Learning your audience: Understand who you are speaking to within the federal government and how to tailor your message.
- Building Relationships: Build strong, trust-based relationships within the federal government to help you win opportunities.
- Figuring Out Government Needs: Learn how to identify what the government needs and how you can better assist them.
- Real Life, Engaging Scenarios: Participate in real-life, engaging scenarios to practice these skills and apply what you learn.
Join us for an engaging discussion and networking opportunity with government contracts communication expert Nicole Vele.
Agenda
5:30 - 6:00 PM: Check-In & Networking
6:00 - 7:00 PM: Speaker Presentation
7:00 - 7:30 PM: Networking
Light snacks and drinks will be provided!
Speaker
Former Air Force JAG & Government Contracts Attorney
About AFCEA NOVA Emerging Leaders
The Emerging Leaders (40 and under) group consists of both government and industry AFCEA members.
Our purpose is to:
Promote synergy among the younger Chapter members
Foster networking and alliances
Offer opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
Support the Northern Virginia (NOVA) AFCEA Chapter
Learn more.
AFCEA NOVA Emerging Leaders | Groups | LinkedIn
Who should attend?
This event is hosted by Emerging Leaders (professionals 40 years old and under) but is open to all members of government and industry who are interested in career growth and professional development. The goal of the Emerging Leaders is to foster a community where rising and established professionals can connect, share insights, and develop together.
Looking to get involved with AFCEA NOVA Emerging Leaders? Contact el@afceanova.org.
Registration Fees
Not a AFCEA NOVA member? You can join AFCEA for $75 year! Follow this link to become a member: https://www.afcea.org/portal/imemb/newmembexp.jsp
It is not necessary to be a member of AFCEA NOVA to attend our events. But once you come to an event, we think you'll want to be!
Registration Type |
Registration Fee |
|---|---|
Emerging Leaders (40 and under) |
$25 |
AFCEA Member |
$35 |
AFCEA Non-Member |
$50 |
Government/Military* |
$0 |
Press |
Contact info@afceanova.org |
Sponsor |
Contact info@afceanova.org |
*Reserved for current government and active duty military – excludes government contractors. Must have a valid .gov or .mil email address.
AFCEA NOVA, has organized this event making a good-faith effort to meet the requirements of a “widely attended gathering,” (WAG) as defined in federal government ethics regulations applicable to executive agency employees and officials. It is recommended that federal government invitees receive written authorization from their agency designee prior to attending this event.