More than any other operations, homeland security missions call for coordinated and end-to-end collaboration. Success depends on preparing for the unknowable, preventing the unthinkable and planning recovery from the unimaginable. To assist in the process, AFCEA International brings together the people in charge of ensuring success--from subject matter experts to frontline responders--for three days of open discussion about the various aspects...

The 38th annual AFCEA Spring Intelligence Symposium returns to the NGA Campus East in Springfield, Virginia on March 19-20, 2019. This classified (TS/SCI) two-day flagship intelligence event is a forum for Intelligence Community professionals and an ideal venue for learning and networking. The theme for the 2019 spring symposium focuses on the shift toward peer nation-state adversaries and its current, medium- and long-term impact on intellige...

The Symposium has been rescheduled for February 6, 2019. That vital systems and processes sustaining critical urban infrastructures in the US are at great risk of repeated cyber attacks is undeniable. There is little debate that national level cyber security strategies must make this risk a top priority. Fortunately, innovative work is already underway and instructive findings are available for review and decision-making. The City of Houston,...

AFCEA International will host the second annual Cyber Education, Research, and Training Symposium (CERTS) in Augusta, Georgia, home of Fort Gordon and the Army's Cyber Center of Excellence. CERTS brings government, education, research, and industry leaders together to focus on advancing cyber workforce development, retention, and support. The event incorporates keynote presentations, panel discussions, open workshops, and extensive networking...

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and AFCEA Intelligence will present the first Augmenting Intelligence using Machines (AIM) Industry Day on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at NGA Campus East, Springfield, VA. The event is part of ODNI’s outreach in support of its recently released publication, “The AIM Initiative, A Strategy for Augmenting Intelligence Using Machines.” The AIM strategy document and a supp...

TechNet Augusta gives participants the opportunity to examine and explore the intricacies of the cyber domain. With assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and industry experts, the conference is designed to open the lines of communication and facilitate networking, education and problem solving. Leaders and operators also discuss procurement challenges the military, government and industry face during a time of uncertain budg...

Small businesses are a gold mine of innovation. Their agility enables them to turn ideas into solutions quickly, change direction at the speed of requirement evolution and tackle unique problems. This conference will highlight innovative processes, products and solutions and encourage a dialogue about how to break down barriers to collaboration. Artificial Intelligence applications, the 5G network, Agile acquisition and development, Blockchain...

Cyber operations are a challenging mission for the U.S. Defense Department and government community that builds, operates and defends networks. Cyber leaders and warriors must continually evolve to adapt to future innovations and develop and leverage cutting-edge tools and technologies. Participants will discuss requirements and solutions to ensure that the networks within DoD are adaptive, resilient and effective across a range of uses and ag...

The 2nd iteration of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)-AFCEA Foreign Naval and Maritime Threat Symposium takes place on March 1, 2018. The enduring appeal of this annual event derives from its focus and leadership engagement in a classified forum where ONI Intelligence Analysts engage with industry about Scientific and Technical Threat Analysis goals, initiatives, challenges and business opportunities. ONI’s Farragut Technical Analy...

BUILDING THE CYBER TEAM – EDUCATION, RESEARCH, TRAINING AFCEA International is pleased to host the first Cyber Education, Research, and Training Symposium (CERTS) connecting military and agency stakeholders with solution providers from academia, business and research centers. CERTS will feature keynote speakers, panels and breakout sessions promoting discussion between operators and supporting professionals. It will include information...