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SUMMARY:April 2026 PMI-MC Monthly Chapter Event
DESCRIPTION:PMI-Montgomery County MD Chapter April 2026 Monthly In-Person/Virtual Option Event\nWednesday\,  April 1st 2026\n\n\n\nIn-Person Valid Member Price: $35\nIn-Person Non-Member/Guest Price: $58\nVirtual Member  / Non Member Price: $0.00\n\n\n\n\nTopic: The President and the General…how a strategic disagreement changed everything\nPDU: 1.75 – Power Skills\nPresenter: Mr. Jonathan Shaffner\n\n\nPresentation Abstract:\n\n\n\n\nBetween 2009 and 2011\, at the height of U.S. operations in Afghanistan\, a fundamental strategic disagreement between the President and GEN David Petraeus reshaped the trajectory of the entire conflict. What began with the post‑9/11 mission in 2001 had evolved into a complex counterinsurgency campaign\, culminating in the 2009 troop surge and the subsequent decision to begin a rapid drawdown starting in July 2011. That decision—driven by competing views on risk\, timing\, and political versus operational realities—triggered a cascading transformation of military force structure\, theater strategy\, and even the legal authorities governing U.S. operations. In this talk\, I’ll walk through that turning point from the inside\, using firsthand experience to illuminate how a single strategic divergence at the top can re‑architect an entire theater. \nFramed through a project and program management lens\, this session breaks down the drawdown as a portfolio of interdependent initiatives: base closures\, force reductions\, mission redesign\, partner‑nation transitions\, and statutory rewrites. I’ll take attendees step‑by‑step through the scope decisions\, risk calculations\, and stakeholder dynamics that defined the period from the surge (2009–2010) through the initial withdrawal phases (2011–2014). With stakeholders ranging from the President and senior military leadership to coalition partners and local populations\, the drawdown became a masterclass in navigating strategic misalignment\, managing change at scale\, and executing under shifting political and operational constraints. Participants will leave with practical insights into how major strategic pivots ripple through every layer of execution—and how disciplined project management can hold the center when everything else is in motion. \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will have the opportunity to: \n\nAnalyze how strategic misalignment at the executive level cascades into operational\, organizational\, and legal change.\n\nParticipants will learn to identify early indicators of strategic divergence among key stakeholders and assess how those disagreements can reshape scope\, priorities\, and risk across an entire portfolio of projects.\n\n\nApply project and program management principles to large‑scale\, high‑uncertainty transitions.\n\nAttendees will examine the 2009–2011 Afghanistan drawdown as a case study in managing interdependent initiatives—force structure changes\, mission redesign\, and base closures—and translate those lessons into tools for navigating complex change in their own organizations.\n\n\nStrengthen stakeholder engagement strategies for environments with competing interests\, shifting objectives\, and high political visibility.\n\nParticipants will develop approaches for balancing the needs of diverse stakeholder groups\, from senior leadership to frontline teams\, and maintaining execution integrity when the strategic “why” is evolving in real time.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Biography: \n\n\n\n\nJonathan Shaffner is a Senior Account Executive at Legion Intelligence\, a defense-focused AI company delivering secure agentic AI systems with active deployments supporting U.S. Army and Special Operations forces. He brings nearly 30 years of military and defense experience — including six combat deployments\, service as a commercial-rated rotary-wing pilot\, and graduate education at both the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) and the Marine Corps War College\, where he earned a Master’s in Military Strategy. \nA published author in the Naval Postgraduate School Culture and Conflict Review and the Small Wars Journal\, Jonathan has spent his career at the intersection of operational planning\, organizational design\, and strategic problem-solving. He holds an MBA and has led complex organizations across logistics\, aviation\, and multi-domain operations — always with an eye toward building the right teams\, processes\, and systems to drive results. \nToday\, Jonathan applies that same organizational science mindset to one of the most consequential technology transitions of our time: AI at the tactical edge. His work at Legion Intelligence focuses on translating warfighter requirements into deployable AI solutions that close decision loops faster\, in any environment. \nHe is based in the Washington\, D.C. area and is an active youth hockey and soccer coach. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat’s Amore Restaurant\, 15201 Shady Grove Rd #1\, Rockville\, MD 20850  (Downstairs Banquet Entrance) \nSpeaker will be in-person at restaurant with simulcast video option available via Zoom  \n\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n\nRegistration Check-In Opens at 5:30pm (Social Hour Begins) \nDinner Service starts at @ 6:30pm \nZoom Room Opens @ 7:15pm \nChapter Business Remarks No Earlier Than @ 7:30pm \nProgram Presentation w/ Q&A to follow – NLT 7:50pm \n\nProgram concludes No Later Than @ 9:00pm\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/april-2026-pmi-mc-monthly-chapter-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:AI In-Person Event: SCSP's 2026 AI+ Intelligence Summit
DESCRIPTION:SCSP is hosting the AI+ Intelligence Summit\, a deep dive into how U.S. and allied intelligence services can stay ahead in the AI arms race. From open-source intelligence to the future of espionage\, see how the rules of the game are being rewritten. \nKey themes we are covering are: AI for Decision Advantage\, Open Source Intelligence\, Cognitive and Information Warfare\, Techno-Economic Intelligence Requirements \nKey Questions We Are Confronting:\nHow the U.S. Intelligence Community can leverage AI and emerging technologies to gain a decisive decision-making advantage? \nHow can the U.S. IC use AI to outpace adversaries while protecting its information advantage from tech-enabled threats? \nWhy This Moment Matters?\nIntegrating AI effectively can transform overwhelming data into timely\, actionable intelligence. \nIntelligence collection is growing faster than human analysts can process\, making AI essential to decision superiority.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/ai-in-person-event-scsps-2026-ai-intelligence-summit/
LOCATION:Waldorf Astoria\, 1100 Waldorf Astoria\, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW US\, Washingtonn\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Federal Virtual Event: From FAR Overhaul to GSA: Changes in Cybersecurity Regulations Across the DoD and Federal Agencies
DESCRIPTION:Federal cybersecurity requirements are evolving rapidly—driven by major FAR updates\, maturing CMMC expectations\, and increasing alignment across civilian agencies\, including GSA. During this webcast\, our panel will break down what’s changing\, what’s coming next\, and what contractors and grant recipients should be doing now to stay ahead. \nThe speakers will provide a high-level overview of the updated FAR cybersecurity provisions and current CMMC requirements\, then shift to a practical compliance lens: how these rules are being interpreted by agencies\, incorporated into solicitations and contracts\, and assessed in real-world implementation.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/federal-virtual-event-from-far-overhaul-to-gsa-changes-in-cybersecurity-regulations-across-the-dod-and-federal-agencies/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Sister Chapter Event: PMIWDC M2D2 - Turning AI Pilots into Mission Outcomes (Practical Steps for Federal Leaders)
DESCRIPTION:M2D2 – Virtual Community Event!\n\n\nMany organizations are experimenting with AI—but far fewer are turning pilots into real\, scalable impact.\n\n\nJoin us for a virtual session on April 13\, at 12 PM\, with Toby Rao\, a transformation leader with 25+ years of experience guiding organizations through meaningful change. Toby will share six practical steps to help Federal programs move from isolated AI pilots to sustained mission outcomes\, drawing on real-world transformation work\, including a global SaaS case study across four countries.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/sister-chapter-event-pmiwdc-m2d2-turning-ai-pilots-into-mission-outcomes-practical-steps-for-federal-leaders/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:College Fair: NACAC National College Fair - Montgomery County (MD)
DESCRIPTION:The NACAC Montgomery County National College Fair is your once‑a‑year opportunity to take control of your college search with clarity\, confidence\, and momentum. Whether you’re exploring majors\, comparing campus experiences\, or trying to understand what truly makes a school the right fit\, this fair brings hundreds of colleges and universities directly to you—all in one place. With your personalized College Matchmaking™ results and a scannable registration barcode\, you’ll walk in ready to have meaningful\, efficient conversations with the schools that align with your goals\, interests\, and future ambitions. \nThis event isn’t just about collecting brochures—it’s about unlocking real insight. You’ll meet admission representatives face‑to‑face\, ask the questions that matter\, and gather the kind of firsthand information no website can match. Be bold\, explore widely\, and discover options you may never have considered. Whether you’re a student\, a parent\, or a “divide‑and‑conquer” team tackling the fair together\, you’ll leave with a clearer path\, stronger connections\, and a smarter strategy for the journey ahead. Don’t miss your chance to make this the moment your college search truly takes off.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/college-fair-nacac-national-college-fair-montgomery-county-md/
LOCATION:Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse\, 18031 Central Park Circle\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of the Box Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:Department of War Event: Modern Day Marine 2026
DESCRIPTION:*Eligible to valid Military\, DoD Civilians and other Govt Employees* \nModern Day Marine is your chance to engage with a variety of events designed to deepen your understanding of defense programs and priorities\, expand your network\, and enhance your professional development. \nPlus\, with over 300 exhibitors on-site\, you get to experience the latest defense innovations. Check out some of what you will see at this year’s show below! \nSessions on the Show Floor\nGain insights from over 50 presentations delivered by Marine Corps senior leaders\, defense officials\, industry experts\, program managers\, and others. Explore key topics shaping the Marine Corps and the broader defense industry. \nWarfighting Reception\nThis gathering brings together government officials\, industry leaders\, military representatives\, and Marine Corps personnel to network\, share insights\, and strengthen collaboration in support of security and defense. \nContracts Industry Day\nMarine Corps Enterprise-level contracting offices will host this Industry Day to strengthen engagement with industry and small businesses\, sharing acquisition forecasts\, strategies\, and upcoming opportunities in support of the Deputy Secretary of Defense’s initiative to modernize key capabilities and enhance innovation across the national security base.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/department-of-war-event-modern-day-marine-2026/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of the Box Event
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