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Small Business Breakfast

May 19, 2026

Reston, VA

AFCEA Northern Virginia (NOVA) Chapter
May Small Business Breakfast May 19, 2026, 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!
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The AFCEA NOVA GAME Committee is bringing the GovCon community together for an intimate morning of structured mentorship and real conversation.

This isn't a typical networking breakfast. It's a room full of people — from government, military, and industry — who are ready to go deeper than a business card exchange.

Attendees will hear from lightning round speakers, then gather in small, facilitated mentor circles designed to spark honest conversation across career stages, sectors, and experience levels.

The goal is simple: walk out with a connection worth continuing.

Who Should Attend: This event is for the full GovCon community — no matter where you are in your journey. Whether you're an emerging professional, a mid-career practitioner, a senior leader, or a government or military professional engaging with industry — there's a seat at the table for you.

The GovCon Advancement Mentoring & Engagement (GAME) Committee serves as a dynamic forum uniting government, military, and industry professionals across the GovCon ecosystem. Our purpose is to build bridges between experience and opportunity—connecting senior and emerging leaders in STEM, leadership, and federal service through intentional mentorship, engagement, and collaboration.

GAME fosters an inclusive, cross-generational community where members can learn, lead, and give back—strengthening the workforce that powers innovation and national security.

All proceeds from GAME events — after costs — support STEM scholarships and educational grants.

Come unwind with AFCEA NOVA for a fun evening of networking with government and industry peers. 
The AFCEA NOVA Innovation Showcase is dedicated to advancing innovation and technology across the military and defense agencies. Bringing together top leaders from DOD military branches and 4th estate agencies, this event will showcase the latest advancements in IT and defense innovation. Attendees will gain critical insights into emerging technologies and modernization efforts, while fostering new partnerships and collaborations. Additionally, we will host a Government Innovation Exchange, providing an opportunity for large and small businesses to connect directly with government personnel. Sponsoring Innovation IT Day offers a unique opportunity to connect with key decision-makers and demonstrate your commitment to supporting the future of defense technology.
With over 7,000 individual and corporate members, our chapter boasts the largest membership in the AFCEA International community. Our chapter is blessed with the hometown advantage of having the Pentagon in our back yard, the Nation's Capital right next door, and the backbone of the Internet at our center.  This means that our Monthly luncheons, IT Days, Breakfast and special events connect you with Government speakers that provide current policy and future program technology content with relevant business connections to meet your bottom-line goals.

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