With the current climate in the government and GovCon space, perceived instability is at an all-time high. As the talent market shifts, we’re seeing an unprecedented number of federal employees and transitioning service members entering the private sector job market for the first time. Many are seeking their next career move with government contractors or organizations that serve the public sector. Experts will address the critical need...

The harnessing of the right cyber power is more important than ever in a domain deluged by persistent attacks and simultaneous sophisticated campaigns that threaten global political, economic and security interests. A flagship event, AFCEA's TechNet Cyber serves as a center of gravity for a whole-of-government effort to bring together the policy, strategic architecture, operations and C2 - along with the joint capabilities - needed to meet the...

In today's increasingly complex and distributed digital workforce, every organization is faced with the challenge of securing their expanding infrastructure while supporting legacy systems and edge services. Traditional network security models that rely too heavily on rule-based perimeter defenses and simple user authentication are no longer sufficient. There is where the identity and policy-based security model of CSOI (Cybersecurity Operatio...

Rapid, accurate access to real-time data is critical for decision dominance in today’s ever-evolving threat landscape. Military and government personnel need new ways of keeping pace with the digital landscape. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are critical sources for uncovering insights and staying ahead of the adversary. However, that nature of OSINT and AI means the data and the systems they stem from...

This two-day conference and exhibition brings together defence IT experts to exchange insights on evolving warfighting requirements and explore unconventional solutions. The conference provides a platform for collaboration and networking among experts from NATO, EU institutions, national representations, industry, and academia to address challenges and seize business opportunities in the rapidly changing landscape of C5ISR. Coming together in...

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has made cloud computing a cornerstone of its digital modernization strategy, aiming to achieve information overmatch and support mission success across every domain. However, delivering cloud capabilities to the tactical edge—where connectivity is often Disconnected, Denied, Intermittent and Limited (DDIL)—requires more than simply extending traditional infrastructure. It demands innovative, re...

Across DoD and federal civilian agencies, the spotlight is on cost efficiency and radical modernization. For CIOs and IT leaders, midway through a multi-year evolution towards modern cloud native practices, this is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because there’s never been more opportunity to drive change; a curse because with change comes risk. By running VMs side-by-side with containers, we’ve seen organizations achieve c...

Join us July 15-16, at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia, as we focus on the following topics, which have been chosen for their alignment with national priorities and cross-sector innovation opportunities:Advanced Communications Technology and Immersive TechnologyTrusted Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AutonomyAdvanced Computing and Human-Machine InterfacesCybersecurity and Data ManagementHeavily supported by the U.S. Department of Defens...

The 2025 Army Intelligence Industry Day brings together key leaders from Army Acquisition, Army Intelligence and Army Program Management to help industry gain insights into the technologies, capabilities and services required to support Army Intelligence in the future. The U.S. Army neither states nor implies any endorsement, association or recommendations with regard to AFCEA International or any other nonfederal entity participating in this event.