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Opportunities to connect, learn, and network

CFAW hosts events throughout the year as a way for members to connect in an inspiring environment. Meet colleagues, stay informed, and learn practical skills and tools to help you and your organization thrive.

Types of Events

Career

The Society routinely hosts mentoring sessions, career fairs, and seminars focused on topics such as salary negotiation, resume writing, and interview preparation.

Conference

CFAW's large-scale events attract interest from professionals across the globe, such as the ESG Summit, the Future of Asset Management Regulation and the Annual Dinner, our largest signature event and can’t-miss networking opportunity for investment professionals.

Member-Organized

Current members are welcome to host their own event and have CFAW market it. This is a great way to network, share something you are passionate about with others, or just have fun. These events can be professional or social. Examples include topical brown bag lunches, happy hours, exam study groups, and book clubs.

Networking

Programs & Education

The Society hosts dozens of programs each year that cover a specific investment topic or analyze current events driving market volatility. These programs sharpen the knowledge of our members, who represent a broad range of firms, market sectors, and regulatory organizations.

Social

There are networking opportunities at all CFAW events, however, we host a number of events exclusively dedicated to building your network and maintaining existing relationships. These include happy hours across the DC area, the annual Member’s Reception each fall, and the winter Holiday Party.

Training

The Society partners with industry leading professional training firms to offer one, two, and 3-day training courses to start new employees off on the right foot, broaden the skills of experienced professionals, or keep senior executives appraised of new methods and technology.

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Conference Programs & Education

CFAI-Public Asset Management: Best Practices and Innovations for the Future

March 16: 8:00 am – March 17: 5:00 pm In Person

CFAW Members to attend the upcoming conference, Public Asset Management: Best Practices and Innovations for the Future, March 16-17, 2026. Limited seats are available Join leading academics and practitioners from the…

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Upcoming Events

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Training Courses

Sharpen your skills, learn something new, gain industry experience.

The Society partners with industry leading professional training firms to offer one, two, and 3-day training courses to start new employees off on the right foot, broaden the skills of experienced professionals, or keep senior executives appraised of new methods and technology.

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Other Ways to Connect with CFAW

Become a CFAW Speaker

We are always looking for dynamic speakers to offer solution-oriented expertise on issues facing investment management proessionals and leaders.

CFAW members are not guaranteed a speaking slot, however preference is given to CFAW members over non-members and CFA charterholders over non-charterholders when selecting presenters.

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  • Connect with colleagues
  • Share your knowledge
  • Discuss big ideas

Host a Member-Organized Event

Do you have a great idea for an event or group activity to share with your CFAW colleagues?

CFAW wants to help our members connect through their own, informal, member-organized events. If you are a member and you’d like to convene fellow CFAW members for a CFA interest group, exam stufy group, book club, or spcial event, let us know!

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  • Share something you are passionate about
  • Form strong relationships with other DC professionals

Contact Us

Email
info@cfawashington.org
Address
2611 S. Clark Street
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202

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