Just by the numbers, the Air Force is a huge market for IT and related technology products and services with systems integrators and major IT vendors pulling in hundreds of millions of contract awards each year. The Air Force is leading the way with artificial intelligence, cross domain systems, and autonomy initiatives as well as traditional IT needs around networks, communications, program management, and cybersecurity. But the numbers only...

Global violent extremism and near-peer threats are increasing against a backdrop of U.S. DoD political polarization in Washington, D.C. It is more vital than ever to educate our political leaders.During this roundtable, attendees will: Learn about the dependence on legacy systems and process and the need for adaptation, innovation, and institutional agilityUnderstand the need to provide our nation with a balanced portfolio of capabilities to a...

The ISR and C2 Battle Management USA conference serves as a landmark strategic forum for the Five Eyes partners, bringing more than 150 representatives from DoD, Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Joint Staff together with defense industry leaders. It is part of Defence IQ’s world-leading ISR portfolio, the overall aim of which is to deliver and to sustain a decisive information and decision-making advantage for combat forces across...

Defend. Guard. Secure. Cybersecurity is more relevant than ever. The recent high-profile ransomware attacks on the meat and fuel industries have led the Justice Department to categorize these investigations at the same level as terrorism probes. You need to plan and prepare your organization against such threats. The leading event that focuses on cybersecurity issues within the Government and Military communities. Prevent next-generation cyber...

Ever wondered how the Department of Defense (DOD) goes about buying something from start to finish? The How Washington Works® training course gives those who attend the understanding and insights into the processes that guide DOD actions and decisions for the future. The two-day course is a fast-paced overview of the three principal DOD decision-making support systems and how they are used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and US...

Ms. Brenda Pickett will provide background on the Office of Naval Research (ONR) as a buying command and how ONR fits into the overall Naval organization. In addition, she will provide insight into the best ways for small businesses to do business with ONR, review small business goals within ONR, and talk about near-term and long-term small business opportunities within ONR. Additionally, she will give examples of some small business success s...

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AFCEA NOVA Small Business BreakfastJanuary 8, 20187:30 to 9:30 AM LocationOracle AuditoriumReston, VA SpeakerMajor General Patrick C. Higby, Director, DevOps and Lethality, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Acquisition, Technology and Logistics About the ProgramMajor General Patrick Higby will share with attendees information on: Identifying current challenges facing the Air ForceDefining the types of disruptive technology...

Ms. Roxanne Banks will help explain the process behind the Government’s common use of requirements gathering, market research, business case analysis, contracting vehicle selection and the acquisition process as it supports the readiness requirements for DLA and it’s supporting customers.The Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition (J7) Directorate manages the establishment and operations of procurement policy and oversight for DLA's...

Ever wondered how the Department of Defense (DOD) goes about buying something from start to finish? The How Washington Works® training course gives those who attend the understanding and insights into the processes that guide DOD actions and decisions for the future. The two-day course is a fast-paced overview of the three principal DOD decision-making support systems and how they are used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and US...