In December 2020 the Secretary of Defense released a memo subject being Actions to Improve Racial and Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion in the military. Diversity and inclusion in the Department are moral imperatives - to ensure every member of the Total Force is treated with dignity and respect. Mission readiness and efficacy at strategic and tactical levels are increased when every member of the team is valued and afforded an opportunity to co...

ACI's National Technology Summit on Soldier Lethality, being held in Washington D.C. this November 9-10, brings together the collective knowledge and experiences from leading military, industry, and academia to advance discussions on the next generation of soldier lethality, current capabilities, future needs & requirements, and the way ahead strategies for U.S armed forces.

The Defense Department (DoD) is committed to becoming a digital and artificial intelligence-enabled enterprise, capable of operating at the speed and scale necessary to preserve the United States’ military advantage.  To that end, the Pentagon has created a new office to lead its artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) efforts across the enterprise – the Chief Digital and Artificial int...

Our battlefield may have been in a distant or foreign land. Starting and growing a business may feel just as distant and foreign. But, you can live the American dream of business ownership! Business Beyond the Battlefield provides collaborative, hands-on, interactive learning opportunities including inspirational keynotes, subject matter expert breakout sessions, opportunities to develop connections with experienced coaches and mentors, expert...

After two years of virtual events ComDef 2022 returns to in person with the world in a very different place. While the long-term defense planning focus will be on the aspirations of China, near term attention will rightly return to Europe to deter the expansionist efforts of Russia. The theme of Integrated Deterrence will address the collective efforts of NATO and friendly countries to preserve the peace. Norway is the partner nation and will...

Who Should Attend: Due to the sensitive nature of the material presented during this event, we are restricting attendance and imposing the Chatham House Rule. CISOs from industries such as Aerospace, Computer and Technology, Defense, Energy, Finance, Healthcare, Mining, Robotics, Telecommunications, and Transportation Military and Government employees (US, UK, and EU) whose work involves the current conflict and/or national security issues ge...

Define and establish diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility communications for your organization at Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Government. Government agencies are in varying stages of implementing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs. Whether you’re determining where to start, or how to grow your initiatives—you can take action now by learning best practices from your federal, state, and loca...

The federal government is experiencing unprecedented transformation as agencies look to defend against complex cyberattacks, all while envisioning more innovative ways to deliver services to taxpayers using modern technologies. Hear from the influential leaders and bright minds at the heart of this digital transformation August 24 at FedTalks — the largest annual gathering of C-suite leaders in the government, tech and academic communit...

Identity underpins every public sector priority today, and identity modernization unleashes the full potential of digital government. The 2022 Okta Gov Identity Summit brings together top leaders from the public sector community to address the urgency of identity modernization. They will discuss how cloud-smart identity accelerates zero trust adoption, strengthens national defense, fights fraud, and improves customer experiences. Experts will...

THE ONLY leading event for defense, aerospace and other government contractors, & industry experts working in procurement, government compliance, cost pricing, audit, and more. This in-depth conference is specifically focused on cost, pricing, audit and compliance challenges faced by government contractors. This is a unique opportunity to delve into these topics and hear from senior government officials from DCAA and DCMA to ensure that yo...