Writing to Win is an exclusive opportunity for AFCEA Corporate Members to participate in a substantive discussion about fatal flaws derailing proposal efforts. Contributing presenters and panelists are government officials experienced in identifying and shaping agency requirements and evaluating industry offers and industry executives responsible for capture and proposal activities for small and large companies winning revenue-producing contra...

Network, Explore and Be Inspired Join AFCEA and its Small Business Committee as it celebrates STEM innovation during a unique networking event at the Children's Science Center Lab, a facility that incorporates traditional museum exhibits with cutting-edge discovery experiences. Throughout this event, AFCEA will be doing what it does best: Bringing government, military and industry together to inspire innovation. Enjoy Networking in a Facility...

Defense Intelligence Information Enterprise May 19, 2015George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA The DI2E Plugfest is the annual demonstration of advancements in the DI2E. The purpose is to provide a environment of networked, interoperable and reusable components, the Plugfest eXchange, where vendors are able to deploy and show their tools to provide flexible, agile and data-driven capabilities to Warfighters. The DI2E is the Department of Defense...

Bending the Cost Curve: PlugFest PLUS In a June 13, 2014 speech at the Atlantic Council, Dr. William LaPlante, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisitions, announced that the Air Force is launching an initiative to improve acquisition processes by "Bending the Cost Curve." (Watch Video) He explained that Air Force Acquisition processes are too rigid and too slow to keep pace with emerging global technologies. The result is higher...

The Veterans In Business Conference provides education, networking and business opportunities for Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran Small Business Owners. The conference was created by civic and business leaders in Northern Virginia to provide training and exposure to veterans who wish to grow their businesses through contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Federal Government. Due to our close proximity to Washington D.C. and...