AFCEA NOVA Luncheon

Name: AFCEA NOVA Luncheon
Start: 2026-11-20T11:30
End: 2026-11-20T13:30
Location: Carahsoft Technology, Training Center Room 2E, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190

Organized by AFCEA NOVA

The November luncheon from the Northern Virginia chapter of AFCEA opens with a half hour of networking, followed by a keynote session. Theresa Terry, Director of DAF Enterprise Program Support, is the invited speaker, and Rebecca Garcia of Gigamon moderates. Tickets for industry attendees start at $85 for members, and government and military attendees get in free.

What to expect

AFCEA NOVA's November 2026 luncheon is billed as a widely attended gathering that welcomes federal government invitees. It starts with a half hour of networking, followed by a keynote with a moderated conversation. The organizer has not posted a specific talk title, so expect the discussion to follow the speaker's work at the Department of the Air Force.

Agenda and speakers

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM: Networking
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM: Keynote

The keynote speaker is Theresa Terry, a director in the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force (the event page gives two versions of her title). The moderator is Rebecca Garcia, Senior Regional Sales Director covering the US Air Force, TRANSCOM and STRATCOM at Gigamon.

Who should attend

The luncheon suits government contractors, technology vendors and founders who want to understand Air Force priorities and meet people in the Northern Virginia defense market. You do not need to be an AFCEA member to attend. Federal invitees are advised to get written approval from their agency designee first.

Venue and access

The luncheon is held in Training Center Room 2E at Carahsoft Technology, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190. The event page does not include parking details.

How to register

AFCEA members: $85 in advance, $95 onsite
Non members: $95 in advance, $105 onsite
Government and active duty military: free with a valid .gov or .mil email, which excludes government contractors

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be an AFCEA member?

No. The organizer states that AFCEA NOVA membership is not required to attend.

Is it free for government employees?

Current government employees and active duty military register at no cost with a valid .gov or .mil email. Government contractors do not qualify for this rate.

Does the price change at the door?

Yes. Onsite tickets cost $10 more than advance tickets for both members and non members.

Who is speaking?

Theresa Terry of the Department of the Air Force gives the keynote, with Rebecca Garcia of Gigamon moderating.

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