New forces and trends are constantly reshaping law enforcement and public safety. Agencies must prevent crime, protect communities and businesses from cyber threats, and prepare for and respond to natural disasters. New tools and advanced technologies are needed to equip law enforcement and public safety personnel to identify and swiftly respond to incidents and emergencies. As a result, this year's Law Enforcement and Public Safety (LEAPS) Te...

Transforming the U.S. healthcare system into one that delivers quality care, world-class results, and improved customer experiences (CX) for millions of people is an ongoing journey for the nation and the federal agencies, which are a large component of that system. The pandemic exposed deep cracks in the healthcare system that forced federal agencies and stakeholders in every part of the ecosystem to implement new technologies and protocols,...

The AFCEA Bethesda’s Emerging Leaders program year kicks off on Thursday, October 12, with the first installment of the ProDev series "Fed Talks & Headshots." This event has been intentionally curated to suit all your professional development needs. Haven’t updated your headshot since you used that photo from your friend’s wedding three years ago? Haven’t been out networking or developing new business partners becau...

With the emergence of 5G wireless communications, Internet Protocol Version Six (IPV6), and the Internet of Things (IoT), law enforcement and public safety officers are presented with evolving opportunities and challenges. The volume, variety, and velocity of Big Data has continued to grow over the last 10 years. Law enforcement and public safety officers are benefiting from enhanced, reliable communications systems such as FirstNet. There con...

Reflecting on Cross Agency Challenges and Opportunities A Fireside Chat with Deputy Federal CIO Maria Roat AFCEA Bethesda’s Engage & Connect Series brings government and industry together. To that end, we are excited to have Maria Roat, Deputy Federal CIO, join us at a fireside chat to reflect on and share observations about her distinguished career in federal service. Ms. Roat will retire from her position on March 31st after servi...

The exclusive Engage & Connect Series will bring together government and industry three times during the program year to hear keynote remarks from an agency leader on the topic of cybersecurity, modernization or data analytics, followed by a cocktail networking reception.

The exclusive Engage & Connect Series will bring together government and industry three times during the program year to hear keynote remarks from an agency leader on the topic of cybersecurity, modernization or data analytics, followed by a cocktail networking reception.

The new generation of automation capabilities—driven by DevOps, AI, robotic process automation and related technologies—is expected to play a major role in IT modernization efforts across government in the coming years, with agencies and their industry partners ramping up efforts to train and recruit subject matter experts. That is why this panel on automation is the first installment of the Young AFCEA Bethesda Professional develo...

Industry Buzz Words are being widely discussed throughout the Government and Industry today. This is our Theme for the 11th Annual Senior Government Executive Dinner; Featuring the InnovateIT Awards. The President’s Management Agenda offers a bold vision – one of continual change, in response to changing requirements. On Thursday, July 19 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. the Young AFCEA Bethesda Chapter brings together senior...