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VRVI Community Resource Fair, Happy Hour, and Live Music Entertainment Event 3/15/25. Moved to Alexandria, VA.
2025-03-15 16:00 - 2025-03-16 00:00 UTC | VENUE CHANGE from Fairfax to Alexandria, VA., VENUE CHANGE from Fairfax to Alexandria, VA. 400 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
VRVI will be hosting a Free Community Resource Fair, Happy Hour, and Live Music Entertainment Event.
Saturday March 15, 2025. 4 pm – Midnight.
VENUE CHANGE from Fairfax to Alexandria, VA.
New Location:
American Legion Post 24
400 Cameron St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Resource Fair Times 4-7 pm
Happy Hour 7-9 pm
Live Music 9-12 am. Midlife Crisis with Suzie and Stephen Acoustic

Featuring 12-20 non-profit organizations. Additional pending RSVP.
Live Entertainment
Appetizers served
Networking
Games, prizes, swag
Fundraising/donations encouraged

Military/First Responder service exclusivity is not required for participating organizations or attendees.

Empower HER
2025-03-16 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Stone Mill Elementary School, 14323 Stonebridge View, Drive North Potomac, MD, 20878, United States
Refund Policy
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.
About this event
✨ Join us for an inspiring and energizing event designed to help women step into their power and shape their future with confidence! ✨
💡 What’s in Store?
🔥 Vision Board Workshop – Manifest your dreams and set your goals in motion.
🎤 Empowering Talk – Hear from trailblazing women who will inspire and uplift.
😂 Stand-up Comedy – Because laughter is self-care!
💰 Financial Planning Session – Take control of your money and secure your future.
💃 Zumba Power Hour – Shake off stress and move with joy!
🍽️ Delicious Food & Refreshments Included – Because nourishment fuels empowerment!
🌸 Why Attend?
✅ Connect with like-minded women
✅ Gain practical insights to build confidence & financial independence
✅ Laugh, dance, and leave feeling empowered
✅ Enjoy a fulfilling meal while networking
🎟️ Limited spots available! Secure your seat now
📩 For inquiries, sponsorships, or collaborations, contact us at: codeherrising@gmail.com
A Portion of the Proceeds from the EmpowHER Event will go toward supporting education and training programs for individuals impacted by recent layoffs, helping them regain their footing and thrive in the tech industry.

Wicked6 Cyber Games
2025-03-28 08:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00 UTC
Code Her Rising is thrilled to partner with Wicked6 Cyber Games Tournament, a global women’s virtual cyber event designed to empower and elevate women in technology. This three-day event features an exciting lineup of industry-leading speakers, over nine Capture the Flag (CTF) games spanning Cyber, Cloud, AI, and Coding, and an intense Attack/Defend (A/D) Tournament. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional, Wicked6 offers incredible opportunities to learn, compete, and connect with like-minded women in cybersecurity. Don’t miss this chance to level up your skills, expand your network, and be part of a movement shaping the future of cyber. Join us and register today at wicked6.com!

Breaking the Glass Ceiling 2k25
2025-05-10 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
Get ready to shatter those barriers and reach new heights at Breaking the Glass Ceiling 2k25 – let’s break through together!
Ready to break the glass ceiling in tech?
Back by Popular Demand: Breaking the Glass Ceiling – Now for the Third Consecutive Time! Due to overwhelming requests, we’re thrilled to bring this groundbreaking event back once again. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring experience.
We’re excited to unveil the powerhouse panelists and guest speaker who will be sharing their stories, expertise, and advice at our event on Saturday, May 10. These remarkable women have shattered barriers and paved the way in cybersecurity, data analytics, and business – and now they’re ready to empower YOU to do the same!
Panelists:
Padma Venkatachalam
Business Intelligence Team, Montgomery County Government
A passionate data and analytics leader with 20+ years of experience, Padma is known for “leading by example” and driving innovation in both private and public sectors. Her expertise in business intelligence and AI has empowered organizations to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Uma Rajagopal
Devices Security Cybersecurity Professional, Amazon
With a stellar career in cybersecurity, Uma brings deep expertise in securing devices at one of the world’s tech giants. She is dedicated to advancing security practices and mentoring future women leaders in tech.
Ragini Dravida
Senior Program Manager, Feedai
Ragini is a dynamic program manager who excels at leading cross-functional teams and delivering innovative AI solutions. Her strategic vision and commitment to diversity have made her a role model for aspiring women in STEM.
Special Guest Speaker:
Sunita Patel Senior
Assistant General Counsel, Product Security, Micron Technology
A trailblazer at the intersection of law and technology, Sunita leads global product security initiatives and champions diversity in the legal and tech fields. Her insights on navigating complex tech landscapes are not to be missed!
Our beloved moderator: Jasmeet Kaur Senior Cyber Solutions Expert, Booz Allen Hamilton Jasmeet is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a passion for empowering others. Her expertise in cyber solutions and her engaging moderation style will ensure a lively and insightful discussion.
This is your chance to hear firsthand how these leaders overcame obstacles, what motivates them, and how you can follow in their footsteps. Plus, get your burning questions answered during the live Q&A!
Date & Time: May 10, 2025 (Sat), 2:00–5:00 PM
Location: Burke Center Library – Meeting Room 117 (Burke, VA)
Admission: FREE (Open to students and professionals in tech, STEM or business)
Register here: https://forms.gle/UsTSJbMLJhboKFMQA
Reserve your seat now before they’re gone! Join us on Saturday, May 10 for “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” – an empowering networking & Q&A event with top women tech leaders!
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Welcome to Future Tech DC: AI, Cybersecurity, and Trust
2025-05-16 18:00 UTC
The premier conference that explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and IT audit.
Join us in the heart of Washington, D.C., where innovators, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts converge to shape the future of the digital landscape. This event offers:

Insightful Sessions: Prepare for the challenges of tomorrow, by delving into the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, gaining insights into emerging technologies such as AI, and discovering strategies for IT audit and cybersecurity professionals to build trust in a digital world.
Tailored Tracks: Choose from General, Government, and Workshop sessions, including hands-on SANS demonstrations.
Networking & Professional Growth: Connect with peers, earn 8 CPE credits, and gain practical tools to secure your organization.

What’s included with the registration fee in addition to conference attendance: Breakfast, lunch, parking at GMU Arlington campus
Who Should Attend this Event? IT / Cybersecurity professional, cybersecurity student, auditor, CISO, or business or government leader
Registration closes on May 16 @ 6pm.
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ASEI Tech Connect
2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Creston) | Brews & Barrels, 625, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878, United States
Career Panel & Networking Join us for ASEI Tech Connect, an engaging career panel and networking event bringing together industry leaders.

Career Panel & Networking
Join us for ASEI Tech Connect, an engaging career panel and networking event bringing together industry leaders to discuss Technology, AI, cybersecurity, and career pathways.
This event is designed for:

Students & early-career professionals
Tech professionals & career switchers
Entrepreneurs & business owners
Anyone seeking internships, innovation, and growth in Tech

Come learn, connect, and build meaningful relationships with leaders shaping the future of technology.
🎤 Featured Speakers
Rahul Dubey
Vice President, Global Regulated Maekets Solutions – CyberArk
Jermaine M. Stanley
Founder & CEO, Stanley Consulting Group
Shanthala Somashekar
Co-Founder & CTO, Attenteo
Each speaker brings real-world insights, leadership experience, and practical guidance on navigating and thriving in today’s tech landscape.
What You’ll Gain

Insights into AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies
Guidance on career growth and leadership pathways
Advice on internships, innovation, and entrepreneurship
Opportunities to network with professionals and peers
Meaningful conversations in a relaxed, welcoming setting

Register Today!

Women’s Day 2026 – A Celebration of Courage, Hope, and Leadership
2026-03-21 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Woman’s Club of Bethesda, 5500 Sonoma Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
Overview
Join us for an inspiring Women’s Day gathering celebrating courage, hope, and leadership in our communities and beyond. This meaningful even
Women’s Day 2026 – A Celebration of Courage, Hope, and Leadership
Date & TimeMarch 21, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
LocationWoman’s Club of Bethesda
5500 Sonoma Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
Keynote SpeakersSheena Foster
President & CEO, Crittenton Services of Greater Washington
Chair, Montgomery County Commission for Women
Jasmeet Kaur
Author, Speaker & Founder, Code Her Rising
Seema Alexander
CEO, Disruptive AI | AI & Business Leader | Host, The AI CEO Podcast
Pallavi Gowda
Physician Executive | U.S. Army Veteran | Healthcare Innovation & AI Leader
Event EmceeDivya Chopra
Healthcare Technology Professional |
Panel Coordinator & SpeakersPadma Venkatachalam – Data Strategy & Analytics Leader
Shanthi Chandrasekar – Multidisciplinary Arts Educator
Shruthi Mukund – Creative Cultural Leader
Nupur Agarwal – Founder & Donor, Anna Sudha Community Kitchens
Register Today!

Trust, Privacy, and AI: Resilience and Agility in the Age of Digital Transformation
2026-03-29 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | George Mason University, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States
Join us in the heart of Washington, D.C., where innovators, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts converge to shape the future of the digital landscape. This event offers:

Insightful Sessions: Prepare for current and emerging challenges by exploring the balance of innovative emerging technologies with security and privacy in the digital age. Sessions are designed to empower auditors and cybersecurity professionals with strategies to ensure data protection and trust at every level of digital transformation.
Tailored Tracks: Choose from General, Government, and Workshop sessions, including hands-on workshops.
Networking & Professional Growth: Connect with peers, earn 7 CPE credits, and gain practical tools to secure your organization.

Who Should Attend this Event: IT / Cybersecurity professionals, cybersecurity students, auditors, CISOs, or business or government leaders
Registration closes on April 15 @ 5pm. There is no walk-up registration for this event.
Agenda
The conference will be held on April 16, 2026 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Add this event to your calendar using the Add to Calendar link at the bottom of the page.
Tailor your conference experience by choosing sessions in one of the three tracks. Please note, no advance selection is required for the General and Government Tracks. Registrants can attend the General and Government sessions on a first come basis on the day of the conference. Selections for the workshop track will be made during registration.
$139 for Members and Partner Organizations (Early-Bird)
$209 for All Other Registrants (Early-Bird)
Register Today!

AI Workshop
2026-04-18 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, 7600 Takoma Avenue #4141 Takoma Park, Maryland, 20912, United States
Overview
Join us for the AI Workshop and dive into hands-on fun with cool tech and smart ideas!
Join Our AI Workshop!
Get ready to dive into the world of artificial intelligence at our fun and interactive in-person AI Workshop. Whether you’re a newbie or a tech enthusiast, this is the perfect place to learn, experiment, and connect with like-minded folks. Don’t miss out on hands-on sessions, cool demos, and great conversations. See you there!

Agenda

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Understanding AI

Seema Alexander, Founder & CEO, Disruptive AI Hour 1 — Understanding the Moment
Why AI is bigger than a tech trend
The “Yes-And” era: optimize AND reimagine
AI fluency for non-technical leaders
Automation vs. agents vs. intelligent systems
What this means for students, small businesses, and women building in this moment Hour 2 — Interactive AI Fluency Lab
Live exercises to solve real world problems with learned AI concepts
Audience-driven experimentation
Small-group collaboration
Frameworks attendees can immediately apply
Group pitches

12:30 PM – 02:00 PM
Strategic AI Tool Exposure

Strategic AI Tool Exposure (1 Hour) Led by Marcus Finley, Chief AI Officer, Disruptive AI (or designated team member) Participants will experience powerful AI tools in real time, including:
Business productivity AI
Creative AI applications
Workflow-enhancing AI systems This is a guided demo + interactive environment. Attendees follow along on laptops.

02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Vibe Coding Intensive

PART III — Vibe Coding Intensive (2 Hours) Led by Addie Cruz, CEO of Clarity App & Vibe Coding Platform Ambassador This session demystifies building. Participants will:
Explore vibe coding platforms
Build simple, functional AI-driven outputs
Learn beginner-friendly creation techniques
Gain confidence experimenting with AI tools This is hands-on. Every attendee must bring a laptop.

CompTIA Security+ Certification Training
2026-07-17 05:30 - 22:30 UTC | Online Event
Overview
Beginner-friendly, instructor-led course covers security fundamentals, threats, vulnerabilities, security operations, and more. No coding.
Event Schedule

Date
Time

July 17
5:30 PM to 10:30 PM

July 18
5:30 PM to 10:30 PM

July 24
5:30 PM to 10:30 PM

July 25
5:30 PM to 10:30 PM

July 31
5:30 PM to 10:30 PM

August 1
5:30 PM to 10:30 PM

August 7
5:30 PM to 10:30 PM

August 8
5:30 PM to 10:30 PM

5 Day STEM CAMP in Germantown MD
2026-08-03 10:00 - 2026-08-07 15:00 UTC
Overview
Join our 5 Day STEM CAMP online from Germantown MD and dive into fun science, tech, engineering, and math!
AI • STEM • Leadership • Innovation — 5-Day Summer Camp for High School Students
STEM Summer Camp 2026
To help reduce platform fees and maximize support for student programming, payment for camp registration may be completed via Zelle or check after reserving your spot through Eventbrite.
Join us for an exciting 5-day immersive STEM & Leadership Summer Camp designed to empower high school students through hands-on learning, innovation, teamwork, and real-world technology exposure.
Students will explore cutting-edge topics including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, Neuroscience, Leadership Development, and STEM Innovation through engaging activities and interactive workshops led by industry professionals and educators.

📅 Dates: August 3rd – 7th, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Daily
📍 Location: Germantown, MD (Final location details coming soon)
Who Can Join: Open to ALL high school boys & girls
Donation : $200 per student
Please contact organizer with any additioanl queations
Once registered, you will receive payment instructions from the Code Her Rising team.
What Students Will Experience
🔹 Day 1 — Leadership & Future Careers

Confidence building
Public speaking
STEM career exploration
Team-building challenges

🔹 Day 2 — AI & Digital Innovation

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Prompt engineering
Future technology
Hands-on AI activities

🔹 Day 3 — Cybersecurity & Digital Safety

Cybersecurity fundamentals
Online safety
Ethical hacking awareness
Digital defense challenges

🔹 Day 4 — Neuroscience & Wellness

Interactive neuroscience experiments
STEM wellness activities
Brain science & innovation

🔹 Day 5 — Entrepreneurship & Demo Day

Branding & entrepreneurship
Innovation pitch showcase
Team presentations & certificates

Students Will Gain
✨ Leadership & confidence
✨ Real-world STEM skills
✨ Teamwork & collaboration
✨ Public speaking experience
✨ Hands-on technology exposure
✨ Mentorship from professionals
Camp Includes
✔ Certificate of Completion
✔ Interactive Team Challenges
✔ STEM Activities & Innovation Labs
✔ Mentorship & Networking Opportunities
Learn From Professionals

Cybersecurity Professionals
STEM Mentors
Technology Educators
Industry & Community Leaders

Contact Information
📞 240-338-8797
📧 info@codeherrising.org
codeherrising@gmail.com
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