The maritime environment is inherently complex. It involves diverse stakeholders, vessels of every shape, size, and purpose, industries that depend on the sea and its resources, port operators, customs officials, border police, immigration agents, environmental specialists, and countless others who impact the maritime domain. The development of communication and coordination protocols and a decision-making and response framework are critical t...

Hypersonic Weapons are accelerating the pace at DoD for the evaluation of potential weapon system concepts and mission sets. As DoD is preparing for $10 billion to enable fielding of Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) within the next five years, this has created a surge of a rapid R&D for Hypersonic Technologies. Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) are launched from a rocket before gliding to a target and alternatively, Hypersonic cruise missiles...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns. New Dates: 11/4-11/6/2020 The Maritime IT Summit is hosted by AFCEA Hampton Roads in conjunction with the DON IT Conference East on November 4-6, 2020. This is the fourth annual summit held at Hilton Norfolk The Main hotel near the Norfolk waterfront. Key events that are planned include the Young AFCEAN social, small business event, HackWar...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been moved to online-only due to COVID-19 concerns. New Date: 6/9/2020 The BlueTech Expo is a unique two-tier marketing and networking event for the ocean technology and science industry! Join us for this exciting event, now co-located with CHOW (Capitol Hill Ocean Week)! The event brings together companies involved in ocean science & technology with government procurement offic...

Join us for a 1-day IN-PERSON retirement benefits workshops for Federal Government Employees. Check-in at 8:30 AM, enjoy some complimentary coffee and a light snack, and then get ready to begin promptly at 9. Join local “federal benefits guru,” Ed Zurndorfer, and learn about the mechanics and intricacies of the Federal Government’s benefits package for its employees. We provide lunch, and the sessions are typically over by 4:...

Making Data Available Across Your Enterprise ArcGIS for Maritime Server provides powerful maritime web services that integrate into applications such as desktop, mobile, and cloud capabilities across the enterprise. Maritime organizations use these web services for enhanced planning and decision making. Organizations can now leverage configured charting products and near-time information using apps and dashboards to efficiently improve operat...

2 Day General Session and Exhibits + Technical Symposium with these themes that Include: UAS/sUAS DoD & Government Needs, Capabilities, Requirements and Opportunities DoD UAS Joint Program Updates, Emerging Sensor Capabilities & Testing Hands-on User Perspectives on UAS Training AI & Autonomy R&D Emerging Major UAV Program Weaponization Updates, Platforms & Payloads Counter UAS/sUAS Technologies Latest FAA Air Traffic Integ...

Rapid technological advances are changing the way maritime forces utilise and manage information. Achieving operational effectiveness and “Information Advantage” is now more vital than ever to the success of any navy. For this reason, major nations, such as the UK and US, have already established potent cyber formations, such as the US Navy’s dedicated 10th fleet. With this in mind, the two-day event will focus on the strateg...

The 7th Annual Maritime Security West is the twenty-seventh maritime security program hosted by Homeland Security Outlook since 2011. Maritime Security West furthers a commitment to address the needs of federal, state and local agencies, law enforcement, and military to counter the challenges of securing coastlines, inland waterways, ports and critical infrastructure. WHY LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH? The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Bea...

Couldn't attend our Genius Machines: West Coast Winds of Change event in person? Gain access to the recording instead! In the last five years, the tools used in defense have evolved from a staple of science fiction to a real-world magnet for large-scale investment. In San Diego, these developments are happening around the Pacific, as technology experts in the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps create new tools to secure air, land, sea and space....