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title: January Monthly Insights Newsletter | Top 5 GovCon Events
description: In this edition of Red Team Consulting & Berenzweig Leonard's Monthly Insights newsletter, we share with you the top 5 GovCon events to attend.
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# [January Monthly Insights Newsletter | Top 5 GovCon Events](https://hub.redteamconsulting.com/red-team-blog-posts/2018/01/18/top-5-govcon-events-january)

 Written by [Red Team Expert](https://hub.redteamconsulting.com/red-team-blog-posts/author/red-team-expert) | Jan 18, 2018 4:15:28 PM

## Top 5 GovCon Events

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There are tons of valuable government contracting events in the DC metro area, from networking happy hours to training seminars to opportunity overviews. We narrowed down the top 5 that we think you should attend in the upcoming weeks.

1. [BD + Capture 101 Training, Presented by Red Team Consulting](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bd-capture-101-training-hosted-by-red-team-consulting-tickets-36442736205)  
   **When:** January 26  
   **Where:** CTAC office, Falls Church, VA  
   **Cost:** $295  
    This interactive BD + Capture 101 Training will give attendees firsthand knowledge and tools to effectively design and execute business development and capture strategies in the federal market. During the training, the presenter will discuss the most critical tasks to perform and demonstrate how to incorporate industry best practices to increase your likelihood of wining an opportunity.  
   ****Note: This is event will be presented by Red Team VP, Jeff Shen.***
2. [PSC 2018 Strategic Planning Forum](https://www.pscouncil.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display?EventKey=1802FSPF&WebsiteKey=502af8cb-491d-4e9b-b350-c7e3ff5bb9ee)  
   **When:** February 5  
   **Where:** NRECA Conference Center, Arlington, VA  
   **Cost:** $125 (*Member Price*); $175 (*Non-Member Price*)  
    Attend the 13th Annual Federal Strategic Planning Forum to hear from the highly popular panel of industry strategists who will be offering their views on how to hone your corporate strategy during a period of uncertainty. Topics discussed will include an executive level discussion on the major challenges facing the industry and the longer-term market impact on defense, services, and technology companies.
3. [AFFIRM After Hours IT Networking Event](https://affirm.org/programs/2017/9/9/tentative-affirm-after-hours-it-networking-event-pllf4-a9fbr-pjlfl-2dwfm-apwca)  
   **When:** February 15  
   **Where:** TBD  
   **Cost:** FREE  
    This month’s AFFIRM After Hours IT Networking event will be held on Thursday, February 15. Attending will give you the opportunity to catch up with old colleagues and friends, while building new relationships. This is a must-attend industry event!
4. [GovCon CXO Forum: The Keys to Growing a Small Business in the Federal Market, Hosted by SECAF ](http://www.secaf.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?eventid=52&date=2/15/2018)  
   **When:** February 15  
   **Where:** Maggiano’s Little Italy, Tysons Corner, VA  
   **Cost:** FREE for SECAF Members  
    On February 15, set aside a lunch hour to learn how thousands of small businesses have found success in federal contracting despite the market headwinds. Over lunch you’ll discuss the landscape of federal small business contracting and share the four key areas successful small businesses must address in laying a solid foundation for growth.
5. [8th Annual Cybersecurity Technology Summit](https://www.afcea.org/calendar/eventdet.jsp?event_id=43432)  
   **When:** February 27  
   **Where:** Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA  
   **Cost:** $315 (Member Price); $375 (Non-Member Price)  
    In its eighth year running, the Cybersecurity Technology Summit will once again provide attendees with insights into emerging innovations from the government and private sectors, education about acquisition policies and regulations, and the latest updates from government leaders about current and emerging cyber efforts.

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