The event will feature guests discussing current and future priorities of the United States in the now contested domain of Space, given geopolitical developments and pacing adversaries. Space is no longer free from conflict and our panel of experts will delve into how the United States will protect and defend critical space systems.

Nic Chaillan, First Former Chief Software Officer for the Air Force and a distinguished figure in the AI sector, is set to deliver an insightful talk on the critical role of artificial intelligence in government operations, emphasizing the urgency of adopting AI to maintain a competitive edge, particularly in the context of global competition with countries like China. He will articulate the strategic importance of AI in national security, eco...

The SGMP National Education Conference (NEC) is an annual event featuring over 20 hours of professional development sessions, exciting keynote speakers, an industry tradeshow, networking opportunities, a fundraising silent auction, and more! Please see our website to view the agenda! The 2024 National Education Conference (NEC) will take place on May 7 – 9, 2024 at the Hilton Omaha and CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Our theme is ...

We are continuing the Small Business Workshop series with a session focused on funding. How do you secure it, take advantage and responsibly use it to make your business better positioned to advance in today's environment? Lunch is included.

The federal government is in the midst of a digital transformation that has the potential to reinvent the way agencies provide citizen services and perform their most essential functions. Guided by the top priorities of the White House, leaders across the federal government are embracing modern technologies like AI and the cloud, fortifying cybersecurity by shifting to zero-trust architectures and prioritizing user experience in digital servic...

This luncheon will provide a moderated panel of various industry experts: One from military, one from higher ed, and one from the private sector. The intent is to provide an overview of the threats that each vertical is facing, and the top threats to look out for. It will also touch on how we can collectively manage them. We also will include questions on career journeys to support the attendees with future planning.

With over 7,000 individual and corporate members, our chapter boasts the largest membership in the AFCEA International community. Our chapter is blessed with the hometown advantage of having the Pentagon in our back yard, the Nation's Capital right next door, and the backbone of the Internet at our center. This means that our Monthly luncheons, IT Days, Breakfast and special events connect you with Government speakers that provide current poli...

On Wednesday, October 30th 2024 our ninth annual luncheon will take place in Dallas, at the Frontiers Of Flight Museum. Our Guest of Honor is Captain (US Army, Retired) Florent Groberg, Medal of Honor recipient. We hope you can all join us for this great event.

The relentless growth of cyberattacks in today's digitally interconnected world has taken on new urgency for public sector officials, private sector leaders and those who operate the nation's critical infrastructure. The emergence of AI, combined with the growing resources of nation-state and criminal hackers, pose new dangers and risks that threaten not just individual privacy and corporate interests but also national security and global stab...