TPP Defense Summit NOVEMBER 19th, 2025 | 8 am – 4:45 pm   

Registration here: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/tpp-2025-defense-summit/ 

Note: Some of our speakers have had to decline and we are reaching out to other speakers. We will make a decision by Monday, October 27, whether to go forward or reschedule. 

 

Please download the Sponsorship Opportunities form for the TPP Defense Summit. Link found here: https://paxpartnership.org/membership/sponsorship-opportunities/ 

We thank our early Defense Summit sponsors: Diamond sponsor, Northrop Grumman Corporation | Silver Sponsors, Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and CDW-G. 

  

The TPP Newsletter is archived on our website  

here: https://paxpartnership.org/newsletter/. 

  

TPP HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! Contact Michelle Reloba for more information: michelle.reloba@paxpartnership.org 

Tech Bridge–NAVAL X: https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/tech-bridges/southern-maryland-tech-bridge and https://techport.center/ 

  

Acquisition Research Program invites you to submit a research paper or panel proposal for the “Accelerating Warfighting Capabilities”, NPS 23rd Annual Acquisition Research Symposium & Innovation Summit. 

This event intends to inform acquisition policy and modernization efforts.  

This dual event will explore and promote innovative ways to enhance readiness, deter  

adversaries, and increase warfighting capabilities by reviving our defense industrial base, reforming our acquisition process, and rapidly fielding emerging technologies.   

CALL FOR PAPER AND PANEL PROPOSALS - DUE 18 NOVEMBER 2025 

The Summit welcome papers and panels proposals that address these areas of concern, as well as any other topics related to accelerating warfighting capabilities in procurement, acquisition, requirements, test and evaluation, maritime dominance, space systems acquisition, contracting and commercial solutions, research and development, program management, acquisition workforce, industrial base and supply chain, emerging technologies, risk-taking and innovation, and technology transition, and readiness.  

Visit the symposium website for topic suggestions and submission guidelines. 

Saturday, October 25, 2025 |10:00-2:00  STEAM Festival at St. Mary's Fairgrounds! 

 

October 29, | 11 am -2 pm Building Careers:  Apprenticeship Fair 2025 

Jobseeker Registration:   https://tccsmd.news/JobseekerRegistOct29 

Organization/Business Registration:    

https://tccsmd.news/ApprenticshipOrgsRegistOct29 

Venue: Waldorf West Charles County Public Library - Waldorf West, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf 

  

St. Mary’s College of Maryland ( SMCM) https://www.smcm.edu/ The National Public Honors College.    

Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Je5H45l/Subscribe 

Events here: https://www.smcm.edu/democracy/events/ 

  

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Information, news, and events: register:  https://www.csmd.edu/news/index.html 

Registration is Ongoing for Community Education Courses at 

www.csmd.edu/CommunityEducation 

NEWS: CSM and Towson University (TU) have partnered to increase educational pathways for students in our region. On September 29, 2025, Yolanda Wilson, Ed.D., College of Southern Maryland President, and Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D., Towson University President, signed a General Admissions and Reverse Transfer Agreement that creates a seamless transition for students enrolled at CSM with guaranteed admission to TU upon completing an associate degree. 

Workforce Development information: https://csmd.augusoft.net/info/landing/Workforce-Development 

 

The January 2026 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair (SMCSEF) will be at the USMSM SMART Building and is open to St. Mary’s County residents. It is the perfect venue for students to share their talents in experimental methodologies, engineering design and testing, and other scientific projects. 

Home - St Mary's Science Fair (smcsef.org), the SMCSEF website, contains links to General Information, Science and Engineering Categories, and Judging Information. 

Please check the website for ways to partner with SMCSEF, including sponsoring awards and scholarships, advertising opportunities, and volunteering as board members, judges, and project mentors. Contact Mark Ragland, SMCSEF President, at smcsefpresident@protonmail.com  for additional information. Please send advertisement artwork and sponsorship questions directly to Samantha Nelson at smnelson@smcps.org 

NEWS: Congratulations to the Grand Award Winners of the 2025 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair! Téa Combs, Thomas Fucito, Collin Haycraft, Rishi Sheth, and Stephen Krasznay   

 

Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP) - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning information: https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/appr/ 

 

DON’T MISS! Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 5 pm - 8:30pm- Southern Maryland Navy Alliance (SMNA)Annual Membership meeting and Dinner with guest speaker Vice Admiral  John “Doc” Dougherty, IV, Commanding Officer, Naval Air Systems Command

5:00 pm Cocktails 6:00 pm Dinner

Civilians: Business Attire |Military: Service Dress Blue or as Prescribed by NAVAIR Commander 

Venue: USMSM SMART BUILDING, 44219 Airport Rd, California, MD.

Seats for nonmembers are $110, and sponsorships/memberships are still available.  

RSVP REQUIRED NO LATER THAN October 24, 2025

Registration here: https://sites.google.com/view/somd-navy-alliance-dinner/rsvp  For further information, contact Bonnie Abell at bsa20650@gmail.com

 

November 6, 2025 – Adapting Leadership for Veterans Success meeting to be held at ASEC in Lexington Park, MD. This event is free for HRASM chapter members and $10 for non-members. Join Mike Nally, former US Army Ranger, as he helps us learn how to recognize and reset preconceived notions about veterans, apply adaptive leadership to build trust and address gaps, and access practical resources to bridge military-civilian differences for improved onboarding, engagement, and retention. This event is sponsored by NFP, and there will be recertification credits available for those participants holding the SHRM and HRCI credentials. To learn more and register, visit: https://hrasmonline.shrm.org/events/2025/11/adapting-leadership-veterans-success

 

Thursday, November 6 | 11:30 am – 12:45 pm (ET) AFCEA Southern Maryland Webinar, What Keeps You Up at Night? Part 13, an incredibly interactive event 

Join meeting here: 

https://sabresystems.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/sabresystems/meeting/download/99491df9442d4b5c952c581c76f42e71?MTID=m6c55caf435484eb17c4556f987a0c201 

Meeting number (access code): 2313 112 4052 

Meeting password: pgPmaEEx987 (74762339 when dialing from a video system) 

Join by phone +1-415-655-0003 US Toll  

  

November 17-18, 2025 The DTEVV Workshop at the USMSM SMART Building. 

This event will map out the priority research and workforce challenges that need to be addressed to advance the DTEVV of autonomous technologies. 

You must be registered to attend. Registration closes November 10, 2025. More information and to register here: https://matrix.umd.edu/events/dtevv-workshop 

  

Pax River Naval Museum (PRNAM) Join today:  https://www.paxmuseum.com/membership 

Event Calendar: https://www.paxmuseum.com/events-calendar 

• Flight Simulators open Tuesday to Sunday 12-4 pm, and 10-4 pm on Saturdays. 
• The museum is seeking adults (18+) interested in supervising the simulators on weekends. Email dan.dickey@paxmuseum.org for more information! 

·        Saturday, October 25th from 1 - 3 p.m. Trunk or Treat - Kids in costume get in free with a paid adult admission. If you’re interested in decorating a trunk and giving out candy, please sign up using the link below! Register your trunk HERE!

 

Register for Defend The Airport and advance Rail Cybersecurity Through Collaboration 

We invite you to join us February 10–11, 2026 at The Link in Columbia, Maryland for a powerful two-day event focused on protecting one of our nation’s most critical transportation lifelines. Defend The Railroad 2026 is a mission-driven initiative led by TAC, uniting industry, government, and cybersecurity leaders to strengthen the security of our rail systems. This year, we’re proud to partner with Cylus, Amtrak, the Association of American Railroads (AAR), and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) to build a collaborative defense against rising digital threats.  Together, we’re shaping the future of transportation security. 

Register now: https://thetac.tech/register-for-defend-the-railroad-cyber-security-collaborative/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--6Au-RonXTA_XVYO0LwzSThT7MQciNaZqF_lIFOIjzDX99IJkWkmGv9-hyrdxBvGypkmGgkEfHZrkzxB2EY669XvP_LkENYQUdoyxDVRlFIcWN-Ow&_hsmi=384446724&utm_content=384446724&utm_source=hs_email

 

Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region, stay informed here: https://www.sbdchelp.com. Check out their NO-Cost online Training & Workshops! https://www.marylandsbdc.org/training 

July small business courses found here:  

https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1 

  

Greenwell Foundation is seeking Nature Volunteers to provide support for PreK to 1st grade environmental education field trips, guided hikes and kayaking programs, tabling at outreach events, and more! Learn more and apply here. 

        

TEDCO Leading innovation to market- find funding/explore resources https://www.tedcomd.com/ 

Newsletter Link: https://www.tedcomd.com/subscribe-tedcos-newsletters  

Events calendar: https://www.tedcomd.com/events 

  

Leonardtown Rotary's Flags for Heroes and Scholarship for Heroes  

fundraiser to support scholarships for first responders and military or their dependents attending CSM. The Club's Flags for Heroes display will be in place throughout November. To submit the name of your Hero for a flag to be posted in this year's display at no cost, please email the name and relevant details to leonardtownrotary@gmail.com 

To explore corporate sponsorship opportunities, go to Leonardtown (St. Mary's County) or visit 

 

 

Dec 3, 2025  State of the Ports -Explore the future of Maryland’s global gateways at State of the Ports 2025 on Dec 3. Hear from business leaders, gain exclusive insights into the Port of Baltimore & BWI Airport, and enjoy a Global Flavor Showcase celebrating international culture. #SOP2025 #WTCISOP2025 #MarylandTrade #GlobalConnections 

https://wtci.org/events/state-of-the-ports/