Technet Mid America

The 2026 AFCEA TechNet Mid-America Conference is the region’s most vital intersection of military strategy and emerging technology. By fostering a high-impact environment for education and workforce evolution, the conference offers a unique collaborative platform where industry visionaries and defense leaders unite to solve the most significant challenges facing the modern warfighter. TechNet Mid-America delivers unmatched value through its sharp focus on cyber/IT innovation and global transportation logistics.

A Hub for Strategic Collaboration

Hosted by the Scott-St. Louis Chapter of AFCEA International, the conference attracts a specialized cohort of over 500+ professionals. The event serves as a critical nexus for government, military, industry, and academia to accelerate the sharing of new concepts. In an era of rapid digital transformation, TechNet Mid-America is designed to spark the "next generation" of solutions that ensure mission success across both domestic and global theaters.

Specialized Focus Areas

The Summit’s curriculum is meticulously curated to address the pinnacle of modern technical requirements, including:

• Command & Control: Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2)

• Infrastructure: Hybrid/multi-cloud architectures & edge computing

• Security & Data: Zero Trust frameworks, encryption, and modernized records management

• Intelligence: Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation

• Logistics: Blockchain applications and global supply chain management systems

Empowering the Digital Workforce

Central to the conference mission is the development of digital talent. By connecting seasoned military and industry experts with rising technical leaders, TechNet Mid-America ensures a more resilient workforce capable of leveraging blockchain and AI to protect national interests and optimize military logistics.

“This conference is the premier venue for addressing how government and industry work together to leverage emerging technology. There is no better place to spark the solutions required to tackle our most significant military challenges.”