Sponsorship Opportunities

Maximize your organization’s participation and visibility at this year’s Women In Defense National Conference through a sponsorship package. For more information or to purchase a sponsorsh…

Presentation Materials

Presentation materials from the 2018 Women In Defense National Conference are linked below. Morning keynote address by Kristen Baldwin, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Systems Engin…

Attendee Information

ATTIRE Appropriate dress for the conference is business attire for civilians and Class A uniform or uniform of the day for military personnel.  ID BADGE During registration and check-in, each at…

Lodging

Washington Marriott Wardman Park 2660 Woodley Road NW Washington, DC 20008 A limited number of rooms will be available at the conference rate of $239/night. Reservations must be made by May 23, …

Career Expo and Display Opportunities

Career Expo WID is pleased to announce its second Career Expo, held during the 2018 Women In Defense National Conference. Intended to expose attendees to the wide range of defense and national securi…

2018 Women In Defense National Conference

6/14/2018 - 6/14/2018

You are smart. Strong. Successful. You are WID. Come celebrate with us Thursday, June 14, at the annual Women In Defense National Conference at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. …

Women In Defense Virtual Leadership Symposium

9/10/2020 - 10/9/2020

The Women in Defense Virtual Leadership Symposium has ended. However, the virtual platform, including the Expo Hall, will remain open until Friday, October 9, 2020 to registered attendees where atten…

FAQs

What is the WID Virtual Leadership Symposium? The Leadership Symposium is a virtual conference for industry, government, academia, students, and young professionals working and interested in National …

Platform Instructions

Platform Instructions…

Industry Expo and Display Opportunities

Industry Career Expo and Sponsorship Opportunities Women in Defense Virtual Leadership Symposium provides access to a wide range of defense and national security organizations. Participating organiz…

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WID Conference Program Advertising Don’t miss out on an opportunity to secure exclusive digital advertising space in our Women In Defense Virtual Leadership Symposium Program! Gain company…

Attendee Information

ATTIRE Appropriate dress for the conference is business attire for civilians and Service Charlie / Service Khaki / Class B Service uniform or equivalent for military personnel.  ID BADGE During …

Women In Defense 2022 National Conference

9/27/2022 - 9/27/2022

Women In Defense 2022 National Conference Join WID as we convene to discuss Pivots and Prospects: Success in the New Normal. The nation’s leading women and men in defense will gather to discuss …

Accommodations

Renaissance Capital View Hotel 2800 South Potomac Ave. Arlington, VA 22202 A limited number of rooms will be available at the conference rate of $239/night. Reservations must be made by Monday, Septem…

Who Attends

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Media Guidelines

The 2022 WID National Conference is open to the press. For media questions, contact Scott Rekdal, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, at srekdal@NDIA.org. Eligible media are those jour…

Health and Safety FAQ

Safety protocol will follow NDIA/WID’s meeting guidelines which will meet or exceed state guidelines.  Will proof of vaccination be required? At present, all attendees will be req…

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities Coming Soon! Maximize your organization’s participation and visibility at the Women Inspired to SErve Conference through a sponsorship package! Sponsorships start at $2…

Career Expo Display Opportunities

WISE's Career Expo provides displayers and attendees with opportunities to interact with a wide range of defense and national security students and attendees. Some organizations will actively see…

2023 Women In Defense National Conference

9/26/2023 - 9/26/2023

Women In Defense 2023 National Conference Join WID as we convene to discuss Tools and Ideas for Asymmetric Advantage. The nation’s leading women and men in defense will gather to share ideas on …

Workshop Descriptions

Morning Breakout Career Progression & Promotion: An Industry Perspective Ukraine--Status of Conflict and the way forward Building Trust through Effective Communication Brand Mastery -- Ignite you…

Building Trust through Effective Communication

Join Dr. Laura Lindenfeld, Dean of the School of Communication & Journalism and Executive Director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University to hone your communic…

You, Discovered! Resumes Revealing the Best You

Make no mistake – your resume is an advertising document and the product it is selling is YOU! Resumes speak for you when you aren’t in the room to speak for yourself. Are you successfully…

Master Your Military Transition

Transitioning from military to civilian life can be an overwhelming experience. This workshop will provide a framework for approaching your military transition and building a successful post-military …