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’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’s rapidly evolving business landscape—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’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 – Registration, Networking, & Hors d‘oeuvres
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Welcome Announcements, Lunch Served
12:00 PM to 12:45 PM – Candidate Introductions
12:45 PM to 1:00 PM – Break
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM – Keynote - N.J. Robinson 
2:00 PM to 2:15 PM – Break, Dessert and Coffee Served
2:15 PM to 3:00 PM – Candidate Introductions
3:00 PM to 3:15 PM – Best Support Analyst & Best Desktop Technician Award Winners Announced
3:15 PM to 3:30 PM – Closing Remarks and Prize Drawing*
*Must be present to win*

Membership

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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.