Thank you, Charlottesville!
December 3, 2024 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
On Tuesday, December 3, INSA held its inaugural Common Threads Charlottesville program at the beautiful Boar's Head Resort, bringing together over 250 intelligence and national security professionals for an afternoon of career development, high-impact networking, and substantive discussions about the future of this burgeoning national security hub.
The event began with Career Conversations, held in partnership with ClearanceJobs, where public and private sector organizations engaged with top talent to discuss regional career opportunities and workforce needs.
The formal program began with a well-attended welcome reception that provided an exceptional forum for networking and relationship-building. INSA Chairwoman Tish Long welcomed attendees and introduced video messages from Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, who expressed their enthusiastic support for the growing intelligence community presence in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
The keynote address was delivered by Lori Wade, IC Chief Data Officer, who outlined the strategic priorities of the IC Data Strategy and highlighted the newly established National Security Data and Policy Institute, a collaboration between ODNI and the University of Virginia. Ms. Wade emphasized the importance of partnerships between the IC and academia in addressing challenges related to data science, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. During a lively Q&A session, she addressed questions on the responsible application of AI, strategies for prioritizing data management, and the ethical considerations of emerging technologies.
The program continued with a panel discussion moderated by VADM Robert D. Sharp (Ret.), featuring LTG Anthony Hale, Deputy Chief of Staff, G2, USA, Elizabeth Mitchell, Chief of NGA-Charlottesville, Kim King, Career Services Manager, DIA, and Dr. Lori McMahon, VP for Research, UVA.
Speakers discussed the IC's growth in the region and the anticipated impact of the Intelligence and National Security Innovation Acceleration Campus (INSIAC), in advancing their respective missions. The evening concluded with a dessert networking reception, offering attendees an opportunity to continue building connections and reflect on the program's key themes.
Thank You To Our Supporting Partners!
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Patriot
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$12,500
Member Price
$15,500
Non-Member Price
- Ten gratis registrations
- Opportunity to introduce speaker at keynote session
- On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
Current Sponsors
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Eagle
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$12,500
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$15,500
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- Ten gratis registrations
- Opportunity to introduce panel at unclassified event
- On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
- Prominent company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
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Registration
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$10,000
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$13,500
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- Six gratis registrations
- Company logo placement on registration pages and confirmation messages
- Dedicated company branded signage at registration
- Company branded floor clings or equivalent at event venue
- On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
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Welcome Reception
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$13,500
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- Six gratis registrations
- Dedicated company branded signage in Welcome Reception
- Dedicated company branded cocktail napkins at the reception
- On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
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Dessert
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$6,500
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$10,000
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- Five gratis registrations
- Dedicated company branded signage at Dessert Reception
- Dedicated company branded napkins at reception
- Company logo will appear in Commemorative Program
- On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
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Enduring Memories
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$6,500
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$10,000
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- Five gratis registrations
- Company mentioned as sponsor on official Flickr photo album with all post event photos
- Dedicated social media posts with select event photos, thanking the company and linking to the Flickr album
- On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
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First Impression
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$6,500
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$10,000
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- Five gratis registration
- Company branded signage upon entrance
- Company branded floor clings or equivalent at event venue
- On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
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Lasting Impression
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$6,500
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$10,000
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- Five gratis registrations
- Company branded signage upon exit
- Company branded floor clings or equivalent at event venue
- On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
Current Sponsors
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Digital Recap
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$5,000
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$9,500
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- Four gratis registrations
- Company logo included in post event recap
- Company logo included in post-event survey to all attendees including opportunity to provide 50-word message about sponsor company
- On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
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Community Champion
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$2,500
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$5,000
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- Three gratis registrations
- On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, and email promotions
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IC Innovator - Small Business
Unlimited
$1,500
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Must be an INSA Small Business member in good standing- Three gratis registrations
- On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
- Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
Current Sponsors
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