BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//HDI Capital Area//Silkstart Technology Inc.// BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:US/Eastern BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260308T020000 TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261101T020000 TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capital Area Annual Awards and Team Building Luncheon DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241206T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241206T153000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241029T135631 UID:6720e98f1995c705b1dd41dd DESCRIPTION: Celebrate &\; Inspire: HDI Annual Awards &\; Team Building Luncheon! Location Martin's Crosswinds 7400 Greenway Center Drive Greenbelt\, MD 20770-3053 Phone: (301) 474-8500 About the Program It&rsquo\;s time to celebrate! The HDI Capital Area Chapter cordially invites you to our Annual Awards Luncheon\, a prestigious event where IT Service and Support Managers recognize their outstanding team members for their exceptional achievements and contributions throughout the year. This event\, which has become a tradition in the Washington\, D.C. area\, is an occasion that brings teams together to celebrate excellence and inspire future accomplishments. During the luncheon\, we will enjoy an inspirational keynote presentation\, a three-course meal\, and award presentations to the Best Support Analyst and Best Support Technician nominees. It's a time for networking\, sharing success stories\, and fostering a sense of motivation and unity among attendees. This event serves as a platform to honor support professionals who have made a significant impact in their respective roles\, leaving a lasting legacy for others to aspire to. It will conclude with the announcement of the winners for Best Support Analyst and Support Technician awards. The winners will go on to the regional competition\, with the Regional Winner being sponsored by Robert Half Technology to attend the HDI Annual conference in Las Vegas\, Nevada. Registration Cost Seating is limited\, so be sure to register EARLY to reserve your seats! Registration is only $39.00 per person for members and $59 per person for non-members and includes hors d'oeuvres\, cocktails\, a three course buffet-style meal\, coffee\, hot tea\, iced tea\, and soda. Registration closes Thursday\, December 5th at 5:00 PM. Team Discounts Register 5 team members and receive the 6th registration free by entering the promo code: sixthfree. About the Keynote Leading for Impact: 7 Behaviors of Transformational Leadership Good leadership is not enough in today&rsquo\;s rapidly evolving business landscape&mdash\;organizations need transformational leaders who can drive change and foster top-tier talent. This motivational presentation introduces a powerful framework of seven essential behaviors that define high-impact leadership. Tailored for team members and leaders alike\, it focuses on seven transformative behaviors that can be applied immediately to build stronger\, more cohesive teams. Attendees will walk away inspired and equipped with practical tools to elevate their leadership effectiveness\, no matter their position within the organizational hierarchy. About the Speaker Inspiring\, Motivational\, Insightful\, and Wow are some of the descriptive words used to describe N.J. Robinson&rsquo\;s engaging presentations. With over 20 years of experience in the technology and leadership space\, retired veteran N.J. Robinson is an accomplished and dynamic speaker and IT Leader. As the President of Hi-Tech Leadership LLC\, a leadership development firm\, N.J. is passionate about transforming Technical Experts into Expert leaders. His energetic presentations and workshops engage audiences with valuable insights and practical tools on leadership\, employee experience\, strategy\, and effective communication. He is a member of the HDI Conference Advisory Board and an active volunteer with Merit America and StreetWise Partners\, where he provides career mentorship to underserved individuals in the Washington\, D.C. area\, guiding them toward professional success. N.J. holds an M.B.A. from the George Washington University and maintains PMP\, Security+\, and ITIL certifications. A dedicated fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe\, N.J. is also a proud husband to his high-school sweetheart\, and together\, they have four incredible sons. Agenda 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM &ndash\; Registration\, Networking\, &\; Hors d&lsquo\;oeuvres 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM &ndash\; Welcome Announcements\, Lunch Served 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM &ndash\; Candidate Introductions 12:45 PM to 1:00 PM &ndash\; Break 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM &ndash\; Keynote - N.J. Robinson 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM &ndash\; Break\, Dessert and Coffee Served 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM &ndash\; Candidate Introductions 3:00 PM to 3:15 PM &ndash\; Best Support Analyst &\; Best Desktop Technician Award Winners Announced 3:15 PM to 3:30 PM &ndash\; Closing Remarks and Prize Drawing* *Must be present to win* Membership Interested in becoming an HDI member\, Click here. Click to learn about "What's the ROI on an HDI membership?" Vendor Sponsors Platinum Sponsor: The MIL Corporation Gold Sponsor: Splashtop Silver Sponsor: Symphony AI Bronze Sponsors: InvGate\, VersaTech Web Sponsor: ASPG Sponsor HDI Capital Area HDI Capital Area Local Chapter provides a unique opportunity for our sponsors. We hold several meetings per year both virtual and in-person in the DC Metro area. Our members and attendees are over 90% managers and above. This means the decision makers are in the room with you. Sponsoring our chapter will provide your company or organization exposure to federal\, state\, and local government agencies\, healthcare\, higher education\, large IT systems integrators\, commercial companies\, schools\, and small businesses. You will have the opportunity to network and dine with the decision makers at every meeting. In addition\, your company will reach our members and attendees through advertising on our newsletters and meeting announcements. The opportunities are endless. For more information\, click here or email sponsorship@hdicapitalarea.com. LOCATION:7400 Greenway Center Dr\, Greenbelt\, MD 20770\, USA PRIORITY:5 URL:https://www.hdicapitalarea.com:443/events/capital-area-annual-awards- and-team-building-luncheon END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR