The 17th Annual AFCEA Central Maryland 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk Race for Excellence will be held on Saturday, April 27th at 9AM. A virtual option will also be available. The AFCEA Central Maryland Chapter (AFCEA-CMD) is a non-profit membership association dedicated to providing an ethical, interactive forum for sharing knowledge and building relationships across government, military, industry and academia. We accomplish our goal by promoti...

Join DOD and Industry participants at Fort Belvoir Golf Club on April 22, 2024, for a day of networking and camaraderie. Proceeds from the AFCEA Belvoir Golf Tournament will support the Chapter’s Scholarship Fund. AFCEA Belvoir’s Educational Fund awards annual merit-based scholarships to qualified students who are pursuing degrees in STEAM. The tournament is an excellent networking event and there will be fun and prizes for the gol...

This discussion aims to delve into the multifaceted landscape of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on defense strategies. Addressing both opportunities and challenges, the discourse will cover the utilization of generative AI in areas such as autonomous systems, threat detection, and decision support. The session will also examine ethical considerations, potential vulnerabilities, existing cyber policies on speed...

This conference brings together government visionaries, industry leaders, academicians, and data enthusiasts whose work transforms the landscape of data innovation. Dive deep into the data-centric world of big data, AI-driven insights, risk/compliance, mesh/fabric, and cutting-edge data technologies. This event, inspired by AFCEA TechNet, aims to foster collaboration, showcase solutions, and empower participants to harness the full potential o...

Unyielding Vigilance: Fortifying Our Military Preparedness for Contested Environments The Lexington-Concord Chapter of AFCEA is pleased to announce New Horizons 2024 to be held 11-13 March 2024 at the Newton Marriott, Newton, MA. Under the theme, “Unyielding Vigilance: Fortifying Our Military Preparedness for Contested Environments,” Government, industry partners, and domain experts will present and discuss our state of readiness,...

Join us for an engaging Fireside Chat hosted by Women in AFCEA at Fort Belvoir Golf Course with invited guest speaker Ms. Sarah Mullins on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. This in-person event promises an informal and friendly atmosphere where you can connect, learn, and be inspired. Gain valuable knowledge from influential women in the industry as they discuss their journeys, challenges, and successes. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just...

The U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Intelligence Community must preserve our nation’s competitive advantages in highly contested environments; real-time flow of information, reliable communications, and accurate data are absolutely essential to our country’s strategic efforts. Our warfighters must succeed where stable communication links are sparse, bandwidth constraints impede data flow, cyber threats loom large, and the d...

Data at the Helm: Steering the Future of National Security The need to maximize the cost effectiveness and intelligently leverage technology is imperative to ENABLING MISSION COMMAND. TechNet Fort Liberty offers an opportunity for experts and leaders from across the Army and Fort Liberty community to address various sides of the tough, controversial issues facing the FORSCOM, USSOCOM, JSOC and USASOC community. The goal of this Symposium is to...

Join Women in AFCEA for our annual Toast to Women event! Women in AFCEA leaders, VIPs, and allies will be held on Monday, February 12, following the WEST business meetings from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. This year's Toast to Women is generously sponsored by Fusion Media!Fusion Media is proud to sponsor the WEST 2024 - Women in AFCEA Toast to Women as a Platinum Sponsor. They are a San Diego based software development agency with past performance in deli...

AFCEA Lexington-Concord Chapter is proud to present the Annual State of AFLCMC event featuring Lt Gen Donna Shipton, Commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The center is responsible for total life cycle management for aircraft, engines, munitions, electronic, computer, network, cyber and agile combat support systems. The center employs more than 28,000 people and has a budget of approxim...