The Future of Our Region as a Global Center for Big Data As global market forecasts for Big Data technology and services continue to grow, Northern Virginia and the Potomac Region are well positioned to compete for market share and opportunity. Our region is distinguished by our concentration of data analytics businesses and workers, the capacity of our schools in training future data scientists and analysts, our Big Data-related university re...

The stakes are rising for mobile-optimized workforces and applications facing more complex and persistent threats to confidential information and communications. Mobile calls, messaging, contacts, storage and scores of apps increasingly hold organizations' most sensitive data - frequently targeted by diverse threats spanning nation states, industrial espionage and cyber criminals. At a time when compromised devices and communications can have...

The Role of the Business Community in Building the STEM Pipeline Join NVTC for an event that will provide NVTC members with the tools to inspire the region's youth to explore STEM education, strengthening the regional workforce as a result. Through networking and expert keynote speakers, attendees will hear best practices that will address the following: What is the role of businesses and their employees in supporting STEM education? What is t...

Our region has produced its share of successful exits representing a well-deserved reward for years of hard work and entrepreneurial skill. Presented by NVTC's Small Business and Entrepreneur Committee, this event will help you get to know several very successful companies and grow a realistic vision for what you could achieve with your company. Come learn about the practical aspects of different types and sizes of exits from top industry expe...

Federal Budget Update: A Look at the Budget's Impact on the Contractor Community Now that a budget has been approved with no risk of a government shutdown this year, the committee will take a look at the winners and losers and discuss how well contractors will fare in 2014.

Presented by the NVTC Technology Innovations Committee and Capital Business, the weekly business publication of The Washington Post, Destination Innovation highlights technology advancements emerging from our region through an exhibition, networking, industry speakers and innovation pitches. This year, a brand new element has been added to the presentation portion of the event. 29 companies will compete for online votes on the Capital Business...

Join NVTC on Tuesday, March 25, for a Titans breakfast featuring Phebe Novakovic, Chairman and CEO of General Dynamics. Speaker: Phebe Novakovic, Chairman and CEO, General Dynamics -

Give your company the edge by learning to recruit, onboard, train and retain the best employees available on the job market: America's veterans, one of the most sought after talent pools in the country. NVTC is offering a training event designed to recapitalize your company's workforce with America's veterans, transitioning military, and serving National Guard and Reservists. Who should attend? Human resource professionals Recruiters Hiring ma...

Creating an Effective Advisory Board Join the NVTC Small Business and Entrepreneur Committee to discuss the process and importance of aligning your company with an effective and motivated advisory board to help weather the storms and exceed your goals. An expert panel will discuss: How to select who you need to get your business where you want it to be while enabling you to develop exceptional leadership skills How to compensate your advisors...

Titans Breakfast Series Event featuring Linda Hudson Join NVTC on Thursday, January 30, for a Titans breakfast featuring Linda Hudson, President & CEO of BAE Systems Inc. BAE Systems is a global provider of defense, aerospace and security products and is one of the world's largest defense contractors. Hudson, the "the first lady of defense" (as named by the London Sunday Times), leads BAE's 40,000 employees in 5 different countries. She ha...