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Sep 22, 2026 · Live virtual event

Washington D.C. Virtual Job Fair for Tech Companies

Tap into the second-most tech-dense workforce in the United States.

Why exhibit at the Washington D.C. Virtual Job Fair

Washington D.C. has the second-highest concentration of tech employment in the United States, with 9.0% of its workforce in tech occupations — only Washington state ranks higher (CompTIA State of the Tech Workforce 2026). Neighboring Virginia adds another 8.6% concentration. The DC Virtual Job Fair on Sep 22, 2026 lets your tech team reach this rare talent density in a single live event — including candidates affected by recent federal workforce changes who bring cleared, secure-systems experience to private sector roles.

The DC region tech talent pool

  • DC = 9.0% workforce in tech occupations (2nd in US — CompTIA 2026)
  • Virginia neighbor adds 8.6% — most candidates commute or remote-hybrid
  • Strong cleared engineering pipeline (Public Trust through TS/SCI)
  • Pipelines from GMU, Howard, UMD, Georgetown, AU, Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
  • Federal layoffs in 2025-2026 added experienced talent to the private market

Roles tech companies typically recruit for

  • Cloud & Platform Engineers (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)
  • Cybersecurity Analysts & Engineers
  • Data Scientists & ML Engineers
  • Software Engineers (Java, Python, .NET)
  • Site Reliability Engineers
  • Product Managers (FedTech, GovTech)

How the booth works for tech companies

  • Pre-registered DC-region tech candidates with cleared and uncleared mix
  • Filter by stack, cleared status, agency experience and current employer
  • Booth supports 1-on-1 chat, technical screening links and multi-recruiter queues
  • Resume drops with structured export ready 24h after the fair

Booth packages

Standard booth at $150, premium at $500. Includes branded virtual booth, jobs feed, 3 booth staff, live video chat, resume drops with ATS export.

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FAQ — Tech at the Washington D.C. Virtual Job Fair

Are most DC tech candidates cleared?

A meaningful share are. Candidates self-report clearance status; you filter before chat. Uncleared candidates are also common for commercial tech roles.

Can I run distributed booths with my Virginia team?

Yes. Booth staff can join from anywhere in the US. Most DC-region exhibitors split staff between DC, Northern Virginia and remote.

Do you support technical screens inline?

Yes. We integrate with HackerRank/CoderPad via shared links. Many exhibitors run a 10-min pairing exercise in-booth.

How does this compare to Indeed or LinkedIn for DC tech roles?

DC tech candidates are heavily networked and hard to reach via cold outreach. The virtual fair gives you live conversations with candidates who actively opted in to talk to employers.

Is there overlap with the government contractors fair audience?

Yes — many candidates register interest in both commercial tech and govcon. You can co-exhibit at both audiences if your team is large enough.

Ready to recruit at the Washington D.C. Virtual Job Fair?

Book your booth before Sep 22, 2026. Pre-registered candidates open booth visits 2 weeks before the event.

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