Networking and Engagement

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR  

Sunday, July 25 | 12:00 pm–2:00 pm MDT| Virtual Only 

Come with an updated résumé and prepare to find new opportunities in the field of contract management. The career fair is open and free to all contract management professionals that are interested—World Congress registration not required. Participate with your laptop or tablet, and upload an updated résumé and meet with hiring organizations such as CGI Federal, Deltek, Ivalua, Inc, U.S. Space Force, Unison and more!

NEWCOMERS RECEPTION 

Sunday, July 25 | 4:00 pm–5:00 pm MDT | In-Person Only

New to World Congress? Meet other first-time attendees and NCMA staff. Afterward, head over to the opening reception as a group!  
 

NCMA CELEBRATES OPENING RECEPTION

Sunday, July 25 | 5:00 pm–7:00 pm MDT| In-Person and Virtual

This year, we’re combining our opening reception with NCMA Celebrates! The theme is Space. Whether you come as an astronaut, alien, or a gleaming galaxy, show off your creativity and mingle with peers and exhibitors over a cocktail and music from a local Colorado band. Virtual attendees can attend by watching a live stream of the band and join virtual reception tables to network with other virtual attendees. 

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS RECEPTION 

Monday, July 26 | 4:00 pm–5:00 pm MDT  | In-Person Only

Attendees under 35 years of age are invited to attend this event to engage with other young professionals and grow a strong peer and professional network within the community. 

DINE-AROUNDS 

Monday, July 26 | 6:30 pm MDT | Various Restaurants (In-Person Only)

NCMA has organized dine-around groups for dinner on Monday, July 26, at various restaurants in Denver, Stanley Marketplace, and at the Gaylord. Each of the dinner groups have room for 6–10 people and will be hosted by someone from NCMA HQ or the NCMA Denver Chapter, but please be aware everyone is responsible for their own tab and transportation. Groups going off property will meet in the Gaylord Rockies lobby at 5:40pm for a 6:30pm reservation. Groups meeting on property will meet at the restaurant at 6:30pm. Sign up here. 

POOL PARTY 

Tuesday, July 27 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm MDT | In-Person Only

Come join your fellow attendees at the Arapahoe pool to cool down, relax, and take in the breathtaking Rocky Mountain view.