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Our Mission

Formed in 2005, the GBEF is a prestigious network of experienced, senior professionals who specialize in innovative technology applications to vital government missions. The GBEF agenda is unique to the sector. It kicks off the year with the government technology sector’s premier annual summit: EDGE in Las Vegas.

It spotlights the U.S. Government’s critical security infrastructure during the EDGE Security Summit each July in San Diego. It integrates quarterly meetings through our EDGE Series events and informal activities throughout the year.

Our Purpose

A 20-year record of building trusted relationships among leaders whose missions and business interests directly intersect economic and national security interests of the United States.

A disciplined annual calendar of substantive, interactive, multimedia and multi-venue programs and conferences.

The focus is on U.S. Federal government missions, and the dependence of these on American state and local jurisdictions, US partner nations, and critical industry sectors.

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What We Offer

GBEF membership is offered at two levels: Industry and Government membership. Space is limited and sells out each year.

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Who Are Our Members?

Industry Leaders. Corporate Executives. Government Executives. Membership is concentrated in the U.S. Capital Region, but our reach is global and deliberately includes leaders from U.S. state and local jurisdictions as well as select NATO nations.

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