DEF CON is one of the world’s longest running and largest hacker conventions. Government security researchers, cyber staff, developers, IT employees, and law enforcement join black and white hat hackers at this conference to better understand the significant vulnerabilities facing public and private sector technology, systems, and products.

EANGUS (Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the principles of providing an adequate national defense and promoting the status, welfare, and professionalism of the men and women of the Army and Air National Guard by supporting legislation that provides adequate staffing, pay, benefits, entitlements, equipment, and installations for the National Guard.

The EANGUS Annual Meeting is a unique opportunity to showcase your products and services to our National Guard Members. We are expecting 1,200+ attendees consisting of EANGUS members, National Guard Leadership, State Association Senior Enlisted Leaders, representation from the Joint Service, and product end-users. This is a perfect meeting to talk to the Soldiers who use your equipment. Showcase and reach end-users, policy makers and purchasing agents in the Guard community.

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 budgets and runaway technology advances.

 The NGAUS General Conference is the Association’s annual business meeting. Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia gather to network, set their legislative agenda and hear from America’s civilian and military leaders. Family members, industry representatives and local officials also attend. 

Recent speakers include congressional leaders, cabinet-level secretaries, Army and Air Force secretaries and chiefs, and other senior Pentagon officials.

NGAUS will hold a trade show in conjunction with the conference featuring products and services from more than 300 companies or organizations.

Primary social events include the Governor’s Reception, Hospitality Night and the States Dinner. Other events include golf tournaments, a Fun Run, mixers and luncheons.

AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference provides first-class professional military development, facilitates sharing of emerging requirements and technologies, and helps fuel connections that advance the cause of air and space power. 

Packed with informative sessions, thought-provoking speakers, training opportunities and networking events, NAHRO events facilitate collaboration and learning among housing and community development professionals.

Conferences are open to NASCIO members only.

To ensure members can connect and collaborate at in-person events, organizations are limited in how many representatives they may send. There is no limit for virtual events.

The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference showcases the best thinking in higher education IT! 

With the best presenters, the best content, and the best networking, the premier higher ed IT event brings together professionals and technology providers from around the world to discuss their discoveries, grow professionally, and explore solutions to continuing challenges.

TechNet Indo-Pacific is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and AFCEA Hawaii. It is the largest event in the Pacific Rim focusing on regional defense issues. Keynote speakers, panel moderators and panelists will discuss defense policies and challenges in the Indo- Pacific region and their relevance to both industry and government. Industry exhibitors will demonstrate products and solutions to meet the services' requirements and needs.

ACCELERATING INNOVATION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY

Colocated: SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference, Resilience Week Summit & Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo

Nov 17-20, 2025 | Washington, DC
Gaylord National Harbor