Clearance Job

Connect 2026 Reston

Oct 15 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Oct 16 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Carahsoft Office Reston
Reston, VA (map)

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ClearanceJobs Connect brings together leading recruiters in the national security space for a jam-packed day of networking, learning, and connecting with other professionals working to fill the jobs that safeguard our nation.

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What is ClearanceJobs Connect?

ClearanceJobs Connect is a full day of in-person strategic and innovative sessions by leaders in the national security community and defense industry. Expand your cleared recruiting skills, create meaningful connections, learn from experts, and have fun!

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Talent acquisition professionals hiring for the national security community with a focus on recruiting cleared professionals.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

ClearanceJobs Connect is the ONLY event focused on security cleared recruiting, and features government speakers from DOHA and DCSA. You will learn the latest security clearance policies, the most innovative cleared recruiting ideas, and an opportunity to network with fellow secret squirrel recruiters.

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ClearanceJobs Connect 2026 will help you toward recertification!
By attending ClearanceJobs Connect earn

7  SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
4 NCMS ISP Credits 

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Agenda

8:00-9:00

Registration + Coffee + Breakfast

Location: Grand Ballroom

Sponsored By: Peratgon Maximus
9:00-9:35

Kick-Off Keynote: Aisha Bowe

NASA Rocket Scientist turned Entrepreneur & Motivational Speaker

Aisha Bowe

Aisha Bowe

Former NASA Rocket Scientist & STEMBoard CEO

Sponsored By: ISN Corporation
9:35-10:00

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Art Zeile

Art Zeile

CEO, DHI Group Inc.  - Dice.com and ClearanceJobs.com
10:00-10:40

Mark + Chuck

TBD

10:40-11:00

Break

11:05-11:35

Leadership + Pivots

Candice Frost

Candice Frost

Sr. Account Executive, Nightwing
11:35-12:05

TBD

12:05-1:00

Lunch

4:00-4:15

TBD

4:15-5:00

ClearanceJobs + Cocktails

Let all of your cleared hiring and workforce insights culminate as you ruminate with your colleagues and new cleared collaborators for our open bar happy hour. Snacks, security clearance insights, conversation, and cocktails.

                     

Sponsored By: Xcelerate
1:00-1:45

TBD

1:45-2:15

TBD

2:15-2:45

Break

2:45-3:15

TBD

3:15-4:00

TBD

1:00-1:45

From Adversity to Advantage: How Your Biggest Struggle Can Be Your Biggest Advantage

Liz Schweigert

Liz Schweigert

Senior Technology Executive, NVIDIA

Jon Rosenwasser

Jon Rosenwasser

Founder and CEO of Four Corners Analysis

Peter Kant

Peter Kant

Chairman and CEO, Enabled Intelligence, Inc
1:45-2:15

Recruiting the Intelligence Community: What Every Talent Leader Should Know

Mike Mears

Mike Mears

Former Chief of Human Capital, CIA

2:15-2:45

Break

2:45-3:15

Recruiting Tactics 2026

Tommy Weinert

Tommy Weinert

Founder, Mount Indie

3:15-4:00

Live Recording: The Unredacted Podcast

9:00-9:30

TBD

9:30-10:00

TBD

10:00-10:30

TBD

10:30-11:00

Break

11:00-11:30

TBD

11:30-12:00

TBD

12:00-1:00

Lunch

1:00-2:00

TBD

2:00-3:00

TBD

10:00-10:30

TBD

Location: Lake Ann

10:30-11:00

Break

11:00-11:30

TBD

11:30-12:00

TBD

Location: Lake Ann

Brandon Billings

Brandon Billings

Senior Client Success Partner, ClearanceJobs
12:00-1:00

Lunch

1:00-2:00

Candidate Engagement 2026

Tips and Tricks & Product Feedback

Location: Lake Ann

Brent Lamphier

Brent Lamphier

Client Sucess Manager at ClearanceJobs
2:00-3:00

Advanced AI in recruiting

Location: Lake Ann

Chelsea Bright

Chelsea Bright

Client Sucess Manager at ClearanceJobs

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ClearanceJobs Connect FAQs

Registration is currently limited to 200 attendees and priority will be given to current ClearanceJobs customers and invited guests.

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We remain committed to keeping costs low and offering this year's two-day conference for just $399 to attend. Individuals interested in attending just the second-day security briefing may attend for $199. 
Uh, of course – and cocktails! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are all included with your registration. And a special networking happy hour from 4:30 -5:30 you won’t want to miss!
Due to limited registration, we’re asking those who RSVP to commit to the full day where possible. Life happens, but this is a day of networking you won’t want to miss.
We will not be offering a virtual option, in order to maximize participation and engagement on site. But highlights of sessions will be made available after the event.
If you find you are unable to attend, please email editor@clearancejobs.com. Cancellations closer than 48 hours to the event that aren't due to illness are NOT eligible for a refund. 

There are two parking garages that we suggest using. 

1) Park directly at the Hyatt Regency. 

2) Park at the nearby Reston Town Center. 

 No parking validation. 

Casual/Business Casual - wear what you feel comfortable in for a day of learning and networking. Pants required; Zoom shirt optional. :)

We are happy to provide discounted room rates at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, VA where ClearanceJobs Connect is held. 

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Find additional cleared recruiting resources covering security-cleared compensation, virtual onboarding, teleworking, recruitment marketing, security clearance process, and interview questions. Access now! 
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