Leadership Connect

Join Leadership Connect for America at 250 Celebration Happy Hour: Then, Now, Next, an evening bringing together the DC community to connect, reflect, and look ahead as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary.

This gathering offers a moment to consider the country’s journey, where it stands today, and what lies ahead. Bringing together professionals from across government, industry, and the broader policy community, the evening is designed to spark thoughtful conversation in a relaxed, social setting.

Whether you are reconnecting with colleagues or meeting new faces, this happy hour creates space for meaningful dialogue, fresh perspectives, and shared reflection on the ideas shaping the next chapter.

Enjoy cocktails and light bites while engaging with peers for an evening centered on community, conversation, and looking forward.

• The federal and state policy trends gaining momentum—and those losing steam
• Regulatory developments with the greatest impact on stakeholders
• Practical approaches to recalibrating strategies and sustaining momentum through year-end

Join Leadership Connect for a GovCon Community Happy Hour, bringing together professionals from across the government contracting space for an evening of connection, conversation, and community.

This informal gathering offers a chance to step away from the day-to-day and engage with peers across government, industry, and the broader GovCon ecosystem. Whether you are looking to reconnect with colleagues or expand your network, the evening is designed to foster meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting.

From acquisition and partnerships to the evolving priorities shaping the federal marketplace, this happy hour provides a space to exchange perspectives and build relationships with others navigating the GovCon landscape.

Enjoy cocktails and light bites while connecting with fellow professionals for an evening focused on networking, insight, and community.

Agencies across government are experimenting with emerging technologies to drive efficiency, security, and mission success. Yet while pilot programs often show promise, turning innovation into lasting, enterprise-wide impact is far more difficult. Challenges around funding, workforce readiness, and governance can stall progress before solutions reach their full potential.

This webinar will spotlight lessons from agencies that have successfully scaled new technologies beyond the pilot stage. Participants will gain insights into:

• Proven approaches to securing funding and building stakeholder support

• How to equip the workforce with the skills to sustain innovation

• Governance models that enable responsible, large-scale adoption

Join us to explore practical strategies for moving from proof of concept to real-world results—and making emerging technology work for government at scale.

Across the country, states and municipalities are serving as laboratories of innovation—testing bold new approaches to improve how government works. From applying AI to enhance services, to modernizing digital delivery, to reimagining public safety, local leaders are often first movers in driving meaningful change.

This webinar will showcase real-world case studies of state and local governments pioneering new solutions to pressing challenges. Participants will gain insights into:

• How local innovations are setting the stage for broader adoption

• Lessons for scaling successful models across states and at the national level

• Practical strategies for fostering innovation within government systems

Join us to explore how local leadership is shaping the future of government innovation—and what it means for national impact.

• - Effective strategies for reskilling and upskilling employees
• - Approaches to workforce planning in an AI-driven landscape
• - Tactics for retaining top talent while fostering innovation and adaptability