TECH CONNECT
GRCC's Innovation and Technology (IT) Council & GovCon Council Joint Meetup
Tech Connect brings together Northern Virginia's business and technology leaders who are ready to build real partnerships, collaborate on ideas, and grow together.
Hosted by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce's Innovation & Technology Committee, Tech Connect meets at different Reston-area restaurants, creating fresh spaces for fresh thinking -- and new opportunities for our GRCC Tech member companies.
Each meetup features a brief talk from an industry voice, followed by a relaxed, meaningful conversation designed to turn connections into collaboration.
Each meetup features a brief talk from an industry voice, followed by a relaxed, meaningful conversation designed to turn connections into collaboration.
This month's featured discussion:
Compliance in the world of AI
Why CMMC and HIPAA Guidelines Matter More than Ever Before
What you need to know, and how to stay compliant
Meet Shawn Duffy, CISSP. He has been a leader in information security and compliance since 1992. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations strengthen cybersecurity, manage risk, and meet complex regulatory requirements across both the public and private sectors. Drawing on experience with organizations including Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics, Shawn specializes in security engineering, risk and vulnerability management, penetration testing, and compliance programs. His expertise includes HIPAA compliance, CMMC, DFARS/CUI, FISMA, threat management, and security assessments, helping organizations protect sensitive data while meeting evolving cybersecurity standards.
Come for insight. Stay for the relationships.
Build partnerships that move innovation forward.
Build partnerships that move innovation forward.
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 10, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Location
The Capital Burger
11853 Market St, Reston, VA, 20190
Fees/Admission
Free to attend; pay for your own tab.
Highly encourage online registration for restaurant numbers.
Contact Information
GRCC Staff
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