Learn and network while exploring and experiencing the latest platforms, leading-edge technologies and state-of-the-art networking capabilities that support the Sea Services' operations. The Western Conference and Exposition (WEST) is the premier Sea Services event on the West Coast. Senior leaders from government, military, industry and academia will convene to discuss emerging systems, platforms, technologies and networks that will impact al...

TechNet Augusta 2023 gives participants the opportunity to examine and explore the intricacies of the cyber domain. With assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and industry experts, the conference is designed to open the lines of communication and facilitate networking, education and problem solving. Leaders and operators also discuss the procurement challenges the military, government and industry face during a time of uncer...

The U.S. military has moved to an interconnected battlefield in which data can move seamlessly between air, land, maritime, space and cyber in real time. Modern battlefield networks are increasingly tasked with not only the transport of voice but also large and varied data types, including still images, video, sensor data, maps, situational awareness data and inventory information. In addition to transporting the raw data itself, these network...

The premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast, WEST is now in its 33rd year of bringing military and industry leaders together. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, WEST is the only event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale. One recurring highlight of WEST is a town hall discussion among the Chief...

If you're interested in modernizing your software stack to containerize applications and orchestrate them with Kubernetes out to the tactical edge, you are not alone. In this exclusive RGS webinar for the AFCEA community, open source government technology experts will help you understand what you need and how to choose the right Kubernetes management platform for your agency. This webinar will cover: Docker and Kubernetes concepts and architec...

The cyberspace battlefield has changed. No longer an arena where adversaries launch a single distributed denial of service attack, lob a virus or infiltrate a network, it is now a state of persistent barrages and simultaneous campaigns. Attacks against high-value targets still occur, but they are accompanied by a torrent of continuous assaults on political, economic and security interests. Reflecting this altered, enlarged, and pan-organizatio...

Women in the Workforce: A Journey in STEM 2021 takes place on September 1, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner and is the second in our series. This onsite event will feature discussions about the challenges professional women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers experience, beginning in grade school and moving through college and into early careers. Among the topics to be examined are potential ways to address these...

Information Technology modernization has been a consistent goal for organizations across the Department of Defense. And when it comes to logistics, there is a huge opportunity to streamline and increase efficiency. The process to acquire, administrate, and manage materiel (military materials and equipment) has left them with multiple legacy systems and outdated infrastructure. These legacy systems are an example of the condition of many Defens...

Some technology will change the world, but all technology will have an impact. Learn details about the technologies that experts have identified as essential for federal, corporate and military decision makers to understand now in preparation for the future. This discussion will be focused on technologies highlighted in the 2021 AFCEA Technology Vectors report, an annual project authored by the AFCEA Technology Committee and The TechCast Proje...

With the recent cybersecurity threats and attacks, including breached content, the shutdown and lock outs of systems and the recurrence of ransomware, the reality of the need for zero-trust and cybersecure systems is evident. The White House responded with a new Cybersecurity Executive Order that lays out and defines stringent mandates to update policies and procedures across government entities for adopting cybersecurity best practices. These...