Held in the spring, the annual AFCEA DC The 11th Annual Military Information Technology Leadership Awards recognizes individuals globally whose contributions to their fellow Warfighters through the use of information technology. A total of 14 awards are presented, one enlisted and one officer from each of the Armed Services and four services members who were in joint billets. The recipients of this award take a day to be recognized by their pe...

AFCEA Washington DC invites you to attend the 3rd Annual Internet of Things Tech Summit on April 24, 2018. This event will feature keynotes from government leaders, government-led discussion panels, and a technologies expo. Each year, the Summit brings together more than 300 thought leaders from multiple federal agencies, military, academia and industry to discuss IoT challenges and successes. Past IoT Tech Summit highlights can be seen here ...

Join AFCEA Washington, DC for the 42nd annual Winter Gala, the must-attend social event of the year for senior leaders from the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, Armed Services, intelligence agencies and industry. Tickets are now available for this elegant, widely-attended black-tie affair returning to the National Museum of Women in the Arts. About the Gala The AFCEA Washington, DC Winter Gala started in 1975 with th...

Young AFCEA Bethesda’s 2017 Spring Fling is the premier networking event of the season. Last year, this event brought together more than 200 attendees including established leaders and emerging talent in government and industry. Enjoy an evening of conversation and make new connections in a casual environment during this year's Spring Fling networking event, with a special focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)...

Spring 2015 Class March 24-26, 2015 plus 1/2 day April 14, May 12 and June 2 George Mason University, Arlington Campus, Founders Hall "Building Government Acumen - Competing for the Future” is the latest offering from the George Mason University School of Business Executive Education program and is designed to give mid-level and rising executives the leadership skills, the expertise and the tools they need to be successful in the governm...

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an executive with an established company, the media – and your interactions with them – can be critical to your success in the government, healthcare and cybersecurity marketplaces. MASTERING THE 3 "M"s: MEDIA, MESSAGING AND METHODS is a half-day executive session on making the most of your media opportunities, including an overview of the media today, tips on making interviews more productiv...

Since 2010, federal initiatives to make computing more efficient and less expensive by reducing the size of government data centers have not reached the goal set by the Office of Management and Budget. Currently, the House and Senate are actively working to transition the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative (FDCCI) from initiative to law. Agencies will face challenges to adhere to this Congressional oversight, including exploring new...

No matter your political leaning, Edward Snowden is the face of the 21st century spy. Armed with a USB drive loaded with dozens of classified NSA documents, Snowden moved onto the world stage and initiated what is now thought to be the largest data leak in U.S. history. The lessons are many, but the challenge of locking down sensitive information while sharing it with those with a need to know continues across government.This afternoon session...

Looking to Step Up Your Agency's Cybersecurity Game?Register now for Cyber Playbook 2013: Tools and Strategies for Protecting Your Agency, scheduled for November 21 at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC.Featuring Keynote Speaker- Eric O'Neill- Former FBI Operative and Counterintelligence ExpertAn accomplished security expert, O'Neill lectures internationally on national security, cybersecurity, fraud, and detection. He offers pr...

A Guide to the New Government Ready or not, the federal government is poised to go mobile and reap the benefits that it offers, including improved citizen interaction, increased cost savings and greater flexibility and efficiencies. Agency leaders are now grappling with the very real challenges that the introduction and institution of mobile technology creates, such as how to lock down devices and networks, the testing and management of mobile...