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Please join us for our November luncheon as we welcome Ms. Melsissa Johnson as our guest speaker. Ms. Johnson is the Acquisition Executive for USSOCOM.

Luncheon: AFCEA Hampton Roads ChapterNovember 17th, 2026 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Networking from 11:00-11:30 a.m.)Location: Hilton Main 100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Our Chapter focuses on enabling the intelligence missions of today and tomorrow through education and investment in talented people. A major part of that mission is giving back to our local community through STEM scholarships, grants, and educational support for local students, teachers, and schools. This year, our signature fundraiser returns as Play It Forward, this November, bringing together members of the defense, intelligence, military, and industry communities for an evening of networking, games, and fundraising in support of these efforts.

Panel-led discussion on what makes a good, unique subcontractor in government contracting. The panel will include subcontractor owners, operators, and a PM from a prime contractor. Discussion topics around:-Why is subcontracting important?-What makes a subcontractor excel? -How have successful subcontractors grown their business? What are common pitfalls/growth opportunities?-What do Prime contractors care about when working with subcontractors?-What exit options are available to subcontractors considering a sale?

AFCEA Bethesda's Emerging Leaders kick off another exciting program year on Thursday, November 12th, with the return of Fed Talks & Headshots. As the first installment of this year's ProDev series, Fed Talks & Headshots has been intentionally curated to suit all your professional development needs: gain valuable career insights, expand your network, get inspired, and update your professional image!Fed Talks & Headshots will feature Fed Talk speakers who will provide experiential knowledge and insight on navigating your career, pivoting from failure to opportunity, overcoming obstacles, and appreciating differences. The event will also feature an opportunity to snap new headshots - perfect for updating your LinkedIn profile, company bio, or personal branding.After the talks, enjoy an engaging networking segment dedicated to connecting with peers, industry leaders, and potential mentors in a relaxed yet buzzing atmosphere. The ProDev series is committed to encouraging vertical and horizontal professional connections to propel emerging leaders in government and industry to the next phase of their career journeys. We welcome folks from all career levels, fields, and experiences to attend this event and leave with a new professional headshot, career insights, and new or renewed professional connections.

Registration Open Soon!

Explore how defense leadership, mission systems engineers and program managers can leverage an open source ecosystem to streamline PQC implementation without sacrificing operational readiness.

Join the AFCEA Greater Monmouth Chapter on November 9, 2026, for an afternoon of insightful discussions and networking with technology leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)!Explore the future of federal health technology as our distinguished speakers share their perspectives on infrastructure and cloud modernization, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the evolving role of technology in supporting federal missions.Offsite networking opportunity to follow the event.

Join your fellow chapter members for an exciting evening of networking and Tampa Bay Lightning hockey on Thursday, November 5th! The event starts at 5:00 PM with two hours of networking on the Michelob Ultra Sky Deck, featuring an open bar and stadium food - all included with your ticket. Then, at 7:00 PM, watch the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Chicago Blackhawks. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to connect and enjoy the game!

25th Annual Tech & Cyber Expo at Nellis AFB