Lt. Gen. Robert M. "Bob" Shea, USMC (Ret.), the President and Chief Executive Officer of AFCEA International, will be speaking on current global threats at the Wednesday, March 4th AFCEA breakfast meeting in Los Altos. When: 04 March 2020 7:00-8:30 7:00-7:30 Continental breakfast and networking:7:30-8:30 Presentation8:30- Private meetings with General Shea -- please email ron.lapedis@me.com to reserve your spot. Where: Palo Alto Courtyard by M...

Come learn about federal funding for deep tech companies! The presentation will discuss the following: 1) R&D funding opportunities for deep tech companies 2) How much funding is available, funding mechanisms, and who is eligible 3) What tech is the government investing in 4) How Eagle Point Funding makes the process easy About Eagle Point Funding Eagle Point Funding helps disruptive tech companies that want to fundraise without losing eq...

We live today in an uneven world, defined significantly by energy injustice. Moving from here to the Paris climate goals will require a ten-year, global transition towards clean energy. How can we create a just energy system in the transition? Join the Security and Sustainability Forum and Bard College in a sixty-minute session about how innovative city and state policy will be critical to ensure justice in the economic transformation needed...

Receive a GWU Professional Education Certificate Evaluating, forecasting, and positioning for financial and diplomatic opportunities, conflicts, and environmental implications in the 21st Century requires an understanding of the current geopolitics of energy and the risks, vulnerabilities and possibilities posed by shifts in energy markets and political pressures. The current struggle among Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States is one clear...

Science is foundational to life and the planet as we know it. Policymakers understand this, as do scientists. However the boundary-spanning between policymakers and scientists does not come naturally. Given the current vulnerabilities faced by places, people, ecosystems, and markets, it is essential to create more opportunities for policymakers and scientists to work effectively together. The dynamic tension created by the “pull” o...

Commercial UAV Expo Americas is North America’s leading trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS with more exhibitors than any other commercial drone event. Industries covered include Construction; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security; and Surveying & Mapping. Enter...

“Building the EMS Enterprise” Learn from subject matter experts and influencers from military, government, academia and industry who will speak to a multitude of topics around the theme of “Building the EMS Enterprise”. Whether it is from a main stage keynoter, a breakout session panelist, or an Innovation Stage message, plan to walk away equipped with the latest developments in technology and governance in pursuit of E...

Currently, community risks consider only a few parameters such as extreme weather, employment rates and business outlooks. The current practice is a singular standard ESG score for a country or region, ignoring significant sub-national spatial differences or differential importance of ESG factors in estimating the risk profile. The result are general assessments that lack the precision of more granular/investment-grade analyses. But, the world...

IDGA is proud to announce the return of our 4th Directed Energy Systems Event this June 26-28, in Washington, D.C. Over the three-day summit we will look to provide a forum to discuss the ongoing efforts to develop and deploy directed energy systems in support of U.S. national security priorities and battlefield superiority. We will also take a deep dive into policy and operational considerations for the development and employment of these nex...

Join us for this informative briefing to learn about: How attackers are targeting the Government The latest on cutting-edge cyber threat intelligence, automation of SOC operations, and the latest industry trends in cyber Incident Response New attack groups and the tools, tactics, and procedures they use against their victims, as well as campaigns they have been involved in Recommendations for improving security and steps to take today Appetiz...