Upcoming Events
Join Leadership Connect and public sector experts to advance your career
December 7, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm ET
AI and Data in Procurement: Transforming Public Sector Efficiency and Transparency
December 14, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm ET
Empowering the Public Sector: Embracing Hybrid Cloud Solutions for Enhanced Efficiency and Security
Past Events
November 16, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm ET
Navigating Tribal-State-Federal Dynamics: Strengthening Relationships for Sustainable Governance
The intricate relationships between tribal nations and state and federal governments in the United States are central to understanding the nation’s history, politics, and ongoing challenges. This enlightening webinar delves into the multifaceted dynamics that define these relationships, providing valuable insights into their historical origins, contemporary issues, and potential paths forward.
Our panel of experts will engage in dynamic discussions to foster a deeper understanding of these vital relationships. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the past, present, and future of tribal, state, and federal dynamics, as we strive to build bridges of cooperation, understanding, and empowerment between these essential entities.
Join us for an enlightening conversation that transcends boundaries and builds bridges towards a more harmonious future for all.
November 8, 2023, 5:00-8:00 pm ET
Federal Community Happy Hour
Save the date: To express our sincere appreciation for all you do, Leadership Connect invites you to our upcoming Federal Community Happy Hour on November 8, from 5:30-8 PM ET. This will be taking place at our new office: 325 7th St NW, Washington DC. Let us continue to make your life easier by adding a few drinks on us. Come mix and mingle with Leadership Connect users and industry peers.
The closest metro stops are Archives-Navy Memorial, Gallery Place-Chinatown, Judiciary Square, Federal Triangle, and Metro Center .
Don’t miss a night full of networking and fun with fellow Leadership Connect Customers!
October 26, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm ET
Enhancing Security Awareness and Preparedness in the Public Sector: Strengthening Our Defenses
October 17, 2023, 5:30-8 pm ET
Technology Community Happy Hour
Save the date: To express our sincere appreciation for all you do, Leadership Connect invites you to our upcoming Technology Community Happy Hour on October 17, from 5:30-8 PM ET. This will be taking place at our new office: 325 7th St NW, Washington DC. This event is geared towards federal government employees, contractors, and public sector technology experts. Let us continue to make your life easier by adding a few drinks on us. Come mix and mingle with Leadership Connect users and industry peers.
The closest metro stops are Archives-Navy Memorial, Gallery Place-Chinatown, Judiciary Square, Federal Triangle, and Metro Center .
Don’t miss a night full of networking and fun with fellow Leadership Connect Customers!
October 19, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm ET
Safeguarding the Future: Securing Emerging Technologies in the Public Sector
September 14, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm ET
DOD Technology: Reskilling and Growing the Workforce
June 7, 2023, 5:00-8:00 PM ET
GovCon Community Happy Hour
Save the date: To express our sincere appreciation for all you do, Leadership Connect invites you to our upcoming GovCon Community Happy Hour on June 7, from 5-8 PM ET. This will be taking place at 1900 K ST NW Washington DC. Let us continue to make your life easier by adding a few drinks on us. Come mix and mingle with Leadership Connect users and industry peers.
The closest metro stops are Foggy Bottom, Farragut North, Farragut West, Dupont.
Don’t miss a night full of networking and fun with fellow Leadership Connect Customers!
June 1, 2023, 2:00-3:00 pm ET
Emphasizing Diversity and Inclusion in Workforce Modernization
A 2021 Executive Order called for the Federal Government to “be a model for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.” As Federal agencies work to introduce strategies for what this order looks like within their missions, technology leaders are calling for reformation and much needed attention on policies that impact technical talent. Since this Executive Order has launched, it has become apparent that as organizations improve upon their workforce modernization, that there needs to be an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
Tune into this panel as panelists discuss what it means to emphasize Diversity and Inclusion in workforce modernization. What does this look like? What best practices do these topic experts have to maintaining an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility while improving upon workforce modernization?
May 4, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET
Leveraging Innovation to Further Emerging Technology Within Federal Agencies
Innovation is key to success in adapting to the “new normal” brought on by COVID-19. A more virtual workforce opens opportunities for expanded recruiting, more solutions for managing, protecting, and archiving data, and overall higher efficiency. With new ways of working, new consumer behaviors and new business reorganization, there is a need for more powerful, innovative tools and technology to rapidly increase your digital capabilities.
Tune into this panel to hear from topic experts on what it looks like to leverage innovation to further emerging technology within federal agencies. How does this help with interagency relationships? Listen as these panelists dive into the best practices on furthering Emerging Technology using innovation. What approaches help with this?
April 20, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
Sustainable Procurement: Promoting Goals of The Biden Administration Executive Order
Government leaders today have a vision for the future and a unique opportunity to modernize their agencies in ways that can improve stakeholder experience, security, and operational efficiency. Despite lingering supply chain resource constraints, organizations can take the leap from transactional contract management to strategic commodity or category based sourcing. Savings and sustainability driven-the federal government has responded with an Executive Order on Improving Procurement through Sustainability.
Tune into this webinar as procurement and acquisition experts explore the best strategies for implementing President Bidens Executive Order, Section 208. They’ll be focusing on best practices for achieving sustainable procurement, what infrastructure is needed to make this EO possible, how specific agencies have reacted to the new executive requirements for sustainability, and how federal procurement has been impacted by this executive order. Listen in as our panelists reflect on the past year and how they’ve overcome barriers to implementing this Executive Order, with a focus on sustainable acquisition and procurement practices.
April 19, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm ET
Policy Community Happy Hour
Save the date: To express our sincere appreciation for all you do, Leadership Connect invites you to our upcoming Policy Community Happy Hour on April 19, from 5-8 PM ET. This will be taking place at 1900 K ST NW Washington DC. Let us continue to make your life easier by adding a few drinks on us. Come mix and mingle with Leadership Connect users and industry peers.
The closest metro stops are Foggy Bottom, Farragut North, Farragut West, Dupont.
Don’t miss a night full of networking and fun with fellow Leadership Connect Customers!
March 9, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
Representation Matters: Women Impacting and Empowering Public Policy
Tune into this panel to hear from women within this field, as they talk about the hiring process, what it took for them to get to where they are today, and what steps need to be taken to further the advancement of women in Public Policy. This webinar will discuss everything from challenges these panelists experienced to recommendations on advancement in policy. Listen as our panelists talk about the progress that has been made in the increasingly diverse policy field, and what work still needs to be done.
March 8, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm ET
Women in Policy Happy Hour
Save the Date: In honor of Women’s History Month, Leadership Connect invites you to our upcoming Women in Policy Happy Hour on March 8, from 5-8 PM ET. This will be taking place at 1900 K ST NW Washington DC. Let us continue to make your life easier by adding a few drinks on us. Come mix and mingle with Leadership Connect users and industry peers, to celebrate Women in History Month.
The closest metro stops are Foggy Bottom, Farragut North, Farragut West, Dupont.
Don’t miss a night full of networking and fun!
February 28, 2023, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Using Leadership Connect: Find sources with smart database searches
Representatives from Leadership Connect demonstrated how to use the database. The information resource is available at no cost to National Press Club members and is among the various tools available to help your reporting. This training session is part of a series of workshops intended to introduce journalists and communicators to databases and resources available in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library.
January 25, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm ET
Federal Community Happy Hour
Leadership Connect hosted a Federal Community Happy Hour on January 25, from 5-8 PM ET. This took place at 1900 K ST NW Washington DC. This event was geared towards the clients of Leadership Connect that are in the Federal Community.
January 26, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
Advancing Strategic Innovation for Interagency and Intergovernmental Affairs within 2023
During this webinar subject matter experts explore topics such as: best practices to achieve strategic innovation, best strategies to overcome current challenges going into 2023, and more.
Topic experts explore what it looks like to identify and build a strategy for government success.
November 15, 2022
NILE Awards
Each year NILE sets out to create an annual Top Lobbyist list to recognize and spotlight the top lobbyists, PAC managers/directors, and grassroots professionals. This distinction aims to be representative of the profession, not based on who you know and/or where you work. Nominations are evaluated blindly by fellow lobbyists to ensure receiving the honor of Top Lobbyist is 100% merit-based.
Leadership Connect hosted and presented the awards.
October 26, 2022, 5:00 – 8:00 pm ET
Government Affairs Happy Hour
Leadership Connect hosted a Government Affairs Happy Hour on October 26, from 5-8 PM ET. This took place at 1900 K ST NW Washington DC. This event was geared towards the clients of Leadership Connect that are in the Government Affairs Community.
October 20, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET
Cyber Security: (Professional) Networking to Reduce Risk
This webinar focused on Cyber Security partnerships across all levels of the government and with the Private Sector. Panelists shared their best practice secrets for success by building the right relationships before they are needed. These subject matter experts provided practical solutions to help you navigate the complex journey from policy to implementation and identifying the right partners.
October 19, 2022, 5:00 – 8:00 pm ET
CyberWeek Happy Hour
Leadership Connect hosted a Cyber Week Happy Hour on October 19, from 5-8 PM ET. This took place at 1900 K ST NW Washington DC. This event was geared towards federal government employees, contractors, and public sector technology experts.
October 11, 2022 – October 12, 2022
Outsell Signature Event
Thank you Outsell for inviting us to speak in the “Meet Tomorrow’s Users” breakout session at the Outsell Signature Event 2022 Program.
June 21, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET
Intergovernmental Relations: Fast Tracking Progress
As federal funding is distributed to tribal, state and local governments, government relations professionals must quickly adjust to those changes and effectively act in collaboration and cross functional policy making. This panel focused on intergovernmental relations for federal, state & local government relations professionals, and how to turn to foundations and the private sector for support.
January 19, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET
Strategic Engagement in Government Relations: New Year, New Strategies
In the world of government affairs, it’s critical to have the right relationships before you need them. Whether you’re a newcomer trying to break in, or your old contacts have moved on to bigger and better things, our panel of experts will share how they adjust to the revolving door and devise an effective strategy.