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TechFrederick's 2026 Leadership Conversation with Renee Wynn

On June 8, 2026, techfrederick will hold an insightful Leadership Conversation featuring Renee Wynn, the former Chief Information Officer (CIO) of NASA. This event is set to take place at New Spire Stages in Frederick, Maryland, beginning with a reception at 5:30 PM, followed by the main discussion at 6:30 PM. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a fireside chat format, which will also include a Q&A session.

Renee Wynn comes with a wealth of experience, boasting over three decades in federal leadership roles. During her time at NASA, she managed an impressive $2 billion IT portfolio, supporting a vast network of over 60,000 employees and contractors around the globe. Her pivotal contributions included the formulation of NASA's inaugural enterprise IT strategic plan, a shift towards a centralized service model, and significant enhancements in cybersecurity, markedly reducing various risks across more than 150 performance metrics.

Before her tenure at NASA, Renee held multiple leadership positions at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over 25 years, including Acting CIO and Assistant Administrator for the Office of Environmental Information. Her influence has been instrumental in shaping national strategies concerning cybersecurity, IT governance, and digital infrastructure.

Since retiring from federal service, Renee has remained influential as a strategic advisor to several organizations, including Interos and Palo Alto Networks. She is particularly passionate about advocating for diversity in cybersecurity careers, serving on the board of The Women's Center.

The Leadership Conversation is an annual event that techfrederick organizes to bring together prominent leaders to share their insights on leadership, technological innovations, and the evolving landscape in technology. This year’s discussion aims to connect the local tech community with seasoned leaders who have navigated complex and high-stakes environments.

Meghan Sweigart, the Executive Director of techfrederick, expressed the importance of this event, stating, "As Frederick’s technology ecosystem expands, events like the Leadership Conversation provide our community the chance to learn from those who have successfully managed significant technology strategies in complex settings."

Attending the event will be a diverse group, including technology professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and students—all united by their curiosity about the role technology plays in shaping society and the economy.

Tickets for the Leadership Conversation are available online, offering discounts for techfrederick members. Proudly presented by Edgewater Federal Solutions, an IT service provider in Frederick, the event promises an enriching experience for all involved.

For further details or to register, visit techfrederick.org. Join us in what promises to be an enlightening discussion with one of America's leading technology figures!

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Event Details:
Date: June 8, 2026
Time: Reception at 5:30 PM; Leadership Conversation at 6:30 PM
Location: New Spire Stages, 15 W. Patrick St, Frederick, MD
Tickets: Available online; member discounts offered