The MAVRIC conference is the first in the DC region that brings together the governmental decision-makers, the corporate and independent developers, and the researchers pushing the boundaries of the possible in AR, VR, and MR. Based at the University of Maryland, the MAVRIC conference aims to bring to light the innovators and cutting edge research going on in Immersive Media (a catch-all for AR/VR/MR/360 Video) and specifically focus on the pr...

Quantum cryptography aims to achieve information security by making use of fundamental physical principles, such as the phenomenon of quantum entanglement. QCrypt 2016 is a weeklong conference where more than 250 researchers from around the world will discuss all aspects of quantum cryptography, ranging from basic scientific research, to its practical consequences for the future of cybersecurity. QCrypt 2016 is hosted by the Joint Center for Q...

The emergence of quantum technologies is a critical game-changer that offers new opportunities and challenges for cyber technologies and security. Keynote speaker Michele Mosca will explain the basic ideas behind quantum cryptography and some of the novel applications it enables. He will discuss its impact on the foundations of quantum information science and technology, and its direct, practical applications to society.

So you’ve just applied for a federal job; now what? Join us as we discuss how to prepare for a federal interview and what to expect from the security clearance process. Presented by the Partnership for Public Service. Click here to register.

The University of Maryland is hosting an intensive three-day workshop featuring talks, panels and hands-on tutorials on the latest advances in GPU computing, with a focus on applications in medical informatics, engineering simulations, astronomy, Big Data, and geosciences. The summit will feature experts from UMD and NVIDIA, with additional participation from the Army Research Lab, DARPA, Naval Research Lab, FDA, NASA, National Institutes of H...

BREAKFAST SERIES: DRIVING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Digital Technologies, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Mobile and Social Platforms are dramatically changing the business landscape around us. However, the ability to innovate and harness these new technologies requires vision and strong leadership. DIGITS, the Center for Digital Innovation Technology and Strategy at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland and Smartronix invite...

Scientists, scholars and others interested in the latest advances in document analysis and recognition are encouraged to attend an international conference in Washington, D.C. next month. The 12th International Conference on Document Analysis and Recognition (ICDAR) -- set for Aug. 26 through Aug. 28 at the Omni Shoreham hotel -- features hundreds of oral and poster presentations on timely and relevant topics like analyzing and restoring degra...

UMUC'S CYBERSECURITY SCHOLARSHIP GALA RETURNS Building upon the success of the 2011 scholarship gala, UMUC is pleased to present its second cybersecurity scholarship gala—An Evening in Cyberspace: Supporting Tomorrow's Cybersecurity Leaders. Join us for this special black-tie event to support the next generation of cybersecurity students. The evening will feature a reception, dinner, keynote and entertainment. UMUC IS CHANGING THE CYBERS...