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Join us for our Quarterly Social and Networking event. We will also hold elections for the 2025-2026 year!

Come join us for a Brown Bag Lunch and Learn! What is Quantum Computing and why is everyone talking about it? Dr. Meier will give a brief Introduction to Quantum Computing and how it might impact you. This will be followed by questions and answers.This is a free event. Feel free to come, bring your lunch and learn about Quantum Computing.

Join us on Monday, September 29 at the beautiful Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA for a day of fun and networking to raise funds for scholarships and teacher grants that make a direct impact in the classroom.

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Join us for our monthly Coffee & Community, where professionals from the Charlottesville area come together to explore the intersection of technology, federal government initiatives, and academia. Designed to foster collaboration and innovation, these informal gatherings provide a platform for members of the intelligence community, academia, and industry experts to exchange ideas, discuss emerging trends, and build valuable connections. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this is your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and stay informed about the latest developments shaping our shared mission.Richmond C&C - 2nd Friday every month - 0800 - 0900 - Grit Coffee Scott's Addition @ 1621 Roseneath Rd, Richmond, VA Charlottesville C&C - 4th Friday every month - 0800 - 0900 - The Hub at Town Center Three - UVA Research Park @ 994 Research Park Blvd, Charlottesville, VASee you there!

Please join us on Friday, September 26, 2025 for the AFCEA Central Maryland - Fall Golf Tournament to benefit the STEM Scholarships AFCEA Central Maryland grants each and every year.Check-In/Registration & Breakfast: 7:00am - 8:30am Announcements: 8:45amTournament: 9:00am - 2:00pmRefreshments, Awards and Raffles: Following TournamentWe will have a great day of golf at the beautiful Compass Pointe Golf Courses in Pasadena, MD (www.compasspointegolf.com). The event will include a 4-person Captain's Choice/Scramble, a light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments and awards following the tournament. Highlights for the day are:Breakfast - Before the TournamentLunch - At the turn, provided by Glory Days GrillUnlimited Beer, Sodas, Sports Drinks and Water - All Day Long!Refreshments, Raffles and Awards - After the TournamentParadise PackageClosest to the Pin and Longest Drive CompetitionsCircle of Money

Explore how today's Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) evade detection and how defenders can turn the network into their advantage.

Cyber Security

Gain an understanding of the key challenges facing national security and law enforcement professionals and how data analytics can help address them - bridging strategic frameworks with real-world applications to enhance intelligence, operational effectiveness and strategic response.

"We Should Sell This!" - Navigating Innovation & SBIRsYour team strikes gold (again!) with a brilliant innovation, and the familiar chorus begins: "This is amazing, we should sell it!" Sound familiar? For teams navigating the demanding government services and intelligence community, transforming these bright ideas into viable products can be a thrilling but complex journey.Join AFCEA Central Maryland in September for "Navigating Innovation & SBIRs," a practical and engaging session designed to help you cut through the noise. You'll discover:From Cool Idea to Real Asset: How to determine if your innovation has true market value and strategically protect your intellectual property.Counting the Costs (Realistically!): Methods to assess the full investment required to scale your idea into a market-ready product, considering lifecycle costs.Productization Pathways & Smart Pivots: Key strategies for turning concepts into sellable products, and exploring alternatives like IP licensing or "Platform as a Service" when full productization isn't the best route.SBIRs Unpacked: A clear-eyed view of the SBIR/STTR program - its role in R&D funding versus common misconceptions, and how to integrate it effectively into your commercialization strategy.The Government Customer Check: Critical insights into whether the government can, and is likely to, procure your new product.Move from "what if?" to "what's next?" This AFCEA After Hours event will provide actionable insights to confidently guide your innovations from concept to market success in the government space.