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NCMA Bethesda Chapter

Events

Where Ideas, Opportunities, and Connections Come Together.

Education, networking, and leadership experiences that build the confidence and adaptability today's acquisition landscape demands.

Call for speakers

Interested in speaking?

Tell us your topic areas, the formats you enjoy, and the months that work for you. We build the year's program around the people and perspectives our members need most.

Share your topic areas
Professional Development & Training

You Said One Thing, They Heard Another: Whole Brain Thinking

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 5:00–5:45 PM ET

Communication is not simply what we say; it is also how others receive and interpret the message. Explore thinking preferences and their influence on collaboration.

Tickets and full details: see Eventbrite listing.

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Special Programs & Partnerships

Honoring Service. Inspiring Leadership. Continuing the Mission.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 4:30–6:30 PM ET

Open Gov Hub, Washington, DC

A Veterans Appreciation & Community Conversations Celebration, hosted by Cornerstone OnDemand in collaboration with the NCMA Bethesda Chapter.

Tickets and full details: see Eventbrite listing.

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Networking & Community Events

Better Together Mixer: A Season of Growth and Giving

Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM ET

Country Club at Woodmore, Mitchellville, MD

Close the year with the community that grows together.

Tickets and full details: see Eventbrite listing.

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Call for speakers

Share Your Expertise with NCMA Bethesda

Nearly everything this chapter runs comes from someone in this community. If you have a story from the field, a process that finally worked, or a subject you could talk about for an hour, our program committee wants to hear from you. Tell us what you would like to present and when you are available, and we will follow up to shape it together.

Speaking format(s) of interest

Speaking format(s) of interest

The subjects you could present on — acquisition policy, career paths, contract management, and anything else you know well.

About 150 words, written the way a host would read it before you take the stage.

0 of 150 words

Events, panels, classes, or podcasts — and tell us if this would be your first time presenting.

Full web address, for example https://www.linkedin.com/in/your-name/

Preferred months for participation

Preferred months for participation

Opens your email app with the request addressed to ncmabethesdachapter@gmail.com.