Upcoming Chapter Events
Below are upcoming chapter conferences, seminars, review courses, and other events. Prior chapter events can also be viewed.
For information on our event policies, see https://isaca-gwdc.org/event-policies/.
Special Meeting of the Chapter Membership
March 29, 2026
Hybrid (Zoom and The Boardroom in Arlington VA)
Earn up to 1 CPE
For GWDC Members only
Complimentary – No Registration Fee
Special Member Meeting
Bylaws Vote + 1 CPE Debate + Networking + Prizes
Join us for an engaging and high-energy afternoon of networking, chapter governance, and a live industry debate that qualifies for 1 CPE.
The revised 2026 Chapter Bylaws have been approved by ISACA Global and voted on by the Chapter Board. We now need the membership to vote to formally adopt them.
This is a special meeting — and we are making it worth your time.
What’s Included:
- Networking and community connection
- Food and light refreshments
- Two drink tickets per attendee
- Live debate session qualifying for 1 CPE
- Prizes and raffle giveaways
Registration closes on March 28 @ 5PM.
Event Details
Date and Time
The special meeting will be held on Sundary, March 29, 2026 from 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm.
Add this event to your calendar using the Add to Calendar link at the bottom of the page.
Hybrid Event
During registration you will be asked whether you plan to attend in person or virtually. Please select “in-person” only if you know you will be able to attend.
In-Person Details
The Board Room (Clarendon)
925 N. Garfield Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Parking Information
There is street parking near the restaurant. Parking is also available at the nearby Colonial Parking garage. The GWDC will not be paying for parking for this event.
Nearest Metro
The restaurant is a short walk from Clarendon Metro Station (Orange and Silver lines).
Virtual Details
The conference will be held using Zoom. Prior to the event, participants must install the Zoom app on their respective devices. Participants using the web-based Zoom or calling via the phone may not be entitled to CPE credits.
Pricing
This event is for current GWDC members only!
There is no registration fee for this event.
To become a member and take advantage of the member rate for our events, among other benefits, join ISACA and select the Greater Washington D.C. Chapter as your local chapter.
Event Policies
Cancellation and refund for advance registrations is allowed if cancellations are submitted through the registration system by the date registration closes. Refunds vary depending on the date of cancellation and cost of the event. See ISACA GWDC Event Policies for details.
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Agenda
03:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Networking
Networking, food, and drinks (two drink tickets per person)
In-person attendees will be entered into a raffle draw for prizes.
04:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Special Member Meeting: Bylaws Vote
Brief overview of the updates to the chapter bylaws and official member vote (in-person and on Zoom).
Members are encouraged to review the proposed bylaws and summary of changes prior the meeting.
Voting will be conducted via Online Survey. For in-person attendees, a QR code will be provided to enable voting via mobile devices. For zoom attendees, a survey link will be provided.
04:15 PM – 05:15 PM
Live Debate on AI Regulation: Protecting Society or Slowing Progress?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, economies, and national security. Governments around the world are proposing and implementing new regulatory frameworks — but are these measures necessary safeguards, or could they hinder innovation and competitiveness?
Join us for a lively, thought-provoking debate exploring:
- The case for regulation — risk management, accountability, transparency, and societal protection
- The case against heavy regulation — innovation, agility, global competitiveness, and unintended consequences
- What AI governance means for auditors, cybersecurity professionals, and technology leaders
Audience participation and Q&A included.
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Raffle drawings and Wrap-Up
Continued networking, raffle drawings, and prize announcements.
Why Your Attendance Matters
Our bylaws are the foundation for how the chapter operates — governance, leadership structure, member engagement, and long-term sustainability. Your vote ensures the chapter remains strong, compliant, and positioned for growth.
We have not historically had strong turnout for special meetings. This time, we are combining governance, learning, and community in one meaningful event.
Your voice. Your vote. Your chapter.
CPE Information
Earn up to 1 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit in the area of Information Technology. The ISACA® Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org
Virtual Attendees
Participants must respond to all the poll questions via the Zoom polling feature or chat log in order to receive NASBA CPE credits. The GWDC will not be responsible for the participant’s inability to respond to the polls.
In-Person Attendees
Participants must stay through the entire debate session to earn the 1 hour of CPE.
CPE Distribution and Evaluation Survey
CPEs will be distributed via e-mail along with the event evaluation survey after the completion of the event. Attendees must be present for the full event to receive full CPE credit.
Learning Objective
After attending this event, attendees will learn about current and future trends AI regulation.
CPE-Related Details
- Prerequisites: None
- Advance Preparation: None
- Program Knowledge Level: Basic
- Delivery Method: Group Internet Based and Group-Live
- Field of Study: Information Technology – Technical