Welcome to the Industrial Representatives Association


Upcoming events

    • 6 Oct 2026
    • 8 Oct 2026
    • Waters Edge Event Center
    • 9 Oct 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • Ruggles Golf Course, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

    Chemical Corps Regimental Association (CCRA) Annual Golf Tournament

    Friday, October 9th, 2026

    Ruggles Golf Course - Aberdeen, MD

    ccragolf.com


    • 12 Oct 2026
    • 14 Oct 2026
    • Washington, DC

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    The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier land power exposition and professional development forum in North America—and the must-attend event for anyone involved in the defense sector. With over 44,000 attendees, 750+ exhibits, and representation from 92 countries, this three-day event is where the global defense community converges to shape the future of national security.

    Held in the heart of the nation’s capital, the AUSA Annual Meeting is more than just a trade show—it’s a strategic platform that connects military leaders, industry innovators, policymakers, and international delegations. Attendees gain exclusive insights into U.S. Army priorities, explore cutting-edge technologies, and engage in high-impact networking with key decision-makers.

    The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier land power exposition and professional development forum in North America—and the must-attend event for anyone involved in the defense sector. With over 44,000 attendees, 750+ exhibits, and representation from 92 countries, this three-day event is where the global defense community converges to shape the future of national security.

    Held in the heart of the nation’s capital, the AUSA Annual Meeting is more than just a trade show—it’s a strategic platform that connects military leaders, industry innovators, policymakers, and international delegations. Attendees gain exclusive insights into U.S. Army priorities, explore cutting-edge technologies, and engage in high-impact networking with key decision-makers.

    • 20 Oct 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Waters Edge Facility
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    NEW DATE - 10/20/2026 - 11:30AM-1:00PM

    Please join us in welcoming Beth Ferry,Director of the U.S. Army Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center to speak at the October 2026 IRA monthly meeting. 

    As a component of Army Futures Command’s Combat Capabilities Development Command, the C5ISR Center provides research, development, engineering and analytical expertise, expediting the delivery of near-, mid- and far-term C5ISR capabilities that allow Soldiers to be more lethal on the battlefield. The area Ferry is leading is delivering game changing communications, networking, and cyber technologies to the Army while also streamlining and synchronizing lab- and field-based experimentation and life-cycle engineering, allowing stakeholders to make informed decisions that best support Army modernization priorities. 

     C5ISR Center




    • 29 Oct 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • CONVERGE Center, 1201 Technology Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001

    GovCon Roundtable: A Conversation with the MD Dept. of Commerce, Hosted by AFCEA Aberdeen & Harford County Economic Development | AFCEA Aberdeen Chapter

    GovCon Roundtable: A B2G Conversation with the Maryland Department of Commerce

    Hosted by AFCEA Aberdeen & Harford County Economic Development


    ... an interactive roundtable discussing the current landscape of the government contracting industry. This session will bring together industry leaders and state and county officials to address critical topics, including workforce development, security clearances, contracting opportunities, and regulatory compliance. 



    • 29 Oct 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • CONVERGE Center, 1201 Technology Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001

    GovCon Roundtable: A B2G Conversation with the Maryland Department of Commerce

    Hosted by AFCEA Aberdeen & Harford County Economic Development

    Please join us on Thursday, October 29th, for an interactive roundtable discussing the current landscape of the government contracting industry. This session will bring together industry leaders and state and county officials to address critical topics, including workforce development, security clearances, contracting opportunities, and regulatory compliance. 

    Location: Converge Center, 1201 Technology Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001

    Date: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

    Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Arrival & check-in begins at 11:15 AM)

    Logistics -

    Parking: Free parking is available in the lot directly outside the venue.

    Lunch: A boxed lunch will be provided. 

    Register for FREE at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4umvYM1JsUmIUWTfAnai6Fj3umNZA8lNkB7ZtQ4QuotUM0IwSFNUTDVJME84T0RQUERLRVczMjBKOS4u&route=shorturl


    • 12 Nov 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 5 Bel Air South Pkwy, Bel Air South, Maryland, US, 21015

    NMTC Bytes & Brews & Birdies 

    https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nmtc-bytes-and-brews-and-birdies 

    NMTC Bytes & Brews & Birdies brings together technology professionals, community leaders, and STEM supporters for a relaxed day of conversation, collaboration, and friendly competition ⛳ . Your registration helps strengthen connections among industry, academia, and government across Northeastern Maryland.


    By taking part, you support workforce development, STEM scholarships, and real opportunities for local students. Join us to share ideas, grow your network, and invest in the region’s technical talent.

    • 9 Apr 2027
    • 11 Apr 2027

Past events

29 Sep 2026 AOC APG Lunch & Learn: PNT Testing for Defense Applications
26 Sep 2026 APG STEM Day
25 Sep 2026 Maryland Italian Festival
24 Sep 2026 Army Alliance Annual Golf Tournament
23 Sep 2026 AUSA Aberdeen Chapter Luncheon
19 Sep 2026 Fisher House Gala: Midnight in the Emerald City
17 Sep 2026 SOLD OUT: 2026 TAPS Golf Outing Fundraiser
16 Sep 2026 CANCELLED: AUSA Retiree Appreciation Golf Scramble
10 Sep 2026 SAME Chesapeake Happy Hour at Hopkins Brewery
10 Sep 2026 CECOM Relinquishment of Command Ceremony
7 Sep 2026 Labor Day
3 Sep 2026 2026 IRA Crab Feast
25 Aug 2026 C5ISR Center Industry Expo 2026
17 Aug 2026 AFCEA TechNet Augusta
16 Jul 2026 CBRNE Industry Group July Meeting
15 Jul 2026 AOC APG Lunch & Learn: Radar for Detection of Small Arms Fire & Shooter Geolocation
1 Jul 2026 IRA Summer Beach Party
30 Jun 2026 NMTC: AI for Every Industry & Entrepreneurs
28 Jun 2026 Play with Purpose - Cornhole Tournament
24 Jun 2026 Harford County Young Professionals: Meet & Connect
18 Jun 2026 CBRNE IG Membership Engagement Exhibition (E2)
16 Jun 2026 AUSA Monthly Professional Development Luncheon
9 Jun 2026 CPE ISW Change of Charter
9 Jun 2026 Level Up Harford: Planning for Business Continuity
9 Jun 2026 NDIA DVC Aerospace Conference: Advancing the Future Battlespace: Unmanned Aerial Systems and Counter-UAV Technologies UAV and C-UAV Technologies
3 Jun 2026 Activation and Assumption of Charter Ceremony for PM RCI
3 Jun 2026 AOC-APG Lunch & Learn – EW Environmental Generation Engineering
2 Jun 2026 TechNet Cyber 2026
1 Jun 2026 Army Alliance Annual Meeting
28 May 2026 NMTC Biotech Talk - Future of Medicine & Human Health
28 May 2026 May IRA Monthly Meeting - Mr. Garrett Shoemaker guest speaker
21 May 2026 AUSA APG Annual Golf Outing
20 May 2026 Harford County Good Scout Award Dinner
19 May 2026 CANCELLED: AUSA Monthly Professional Development Luncheon
19 May 2026 Harford County Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation Luncheon
18 May 2026 SOF Week
17 May 2026 Taste of Harford 2026
14 May 2026 Level Up Harford: Hiring Your First Employee
12 May 2026 CBRNE Industry Group Annual Dinner
12 May 2026 CWMD MCDC General Membership Meeting
7 May 2026 Army Alliance 1st Annual Golf Tournament
30 Apr 2026 NMTC World of Wine (Rescheduled Date)
22 Apr 2026 2026 APG APBI Social
22 Apr 2026 Meet The Primes - Presented by Spettro
21 Apr 2026 APG APBI 2026
16 Apr 2026 AOC APG Lunch & Learn - An Odyssey Transformed
16 Apr 2026 CBRNE Industry Group Meeting (MD)
15 Apr 2026 AUSA Monthly Professional Development Luncheon
14 Apr 2026 Level Up Harford Business Workshop Series: Labor & Employment Law Updates
8 Apr 2026 AFCEA Aberdeen Annual Golf Tournament (Rescheduled from 2025)
7 Apr 2026 April IRA Monthly Meeting - Danielle Moyer guest speaker
31 Mar 2026 Harford County Economic Insight Breakfast, Presented by APGFCU
26 Mar 2026 2026 Women's Recognition Program
24 Mar 2026 AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition
19 Mar 2026 AUSA/NDIA Joint Luncheon - COL Daiyaan
19 Mar 2026 CBRNE Industry Group Meeting (VA)
17 Mar 2026 AOC APG: 3 Part Seminar Series - Propagation Modeling, Digital Engineering, & Mission Engineering
12 Mar 2026 Level Up Harford Business Workshop Series: Marketing that Moves the Needle
12 Mar 2026 Army Alliance Annual Luncheon Meeting
11 Mar 2026 11th March 2026, IRA Members Lunch - Mr. Dan Duvak, Director, Engineering and Systems Integration Directorate
10 Mar 2026 Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium (Defense Strategies Institute)
5 Mar 2026 CWMD Alliance Industry Day
26 Feb 2026 NMTC Visionary Awards Gala
25 Feb 2026 Cyberbiosecurity Summit
11 Feb 2026 AOC APG Lunch & Learn - Tomorrow's Threat: How Do We Stop the Attack Nobody Knows About?
11 Feb 2026 AUSA Presents LTG David J. Francis, T2COM for a Free breakfast series
10 Feb 2026 FEB 10 2026 Luncheon
13 Jan 2026 January IRA Luncheon
4 Sep 2025 IRA Crab Feast Social
15 Aug 2025 IRA Monthly Luncheon
10 Jul 2025 July Social
8 Jul 2025 July IRA EXCOM Meeting

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