Women in the Workforce: A Journey in STEM 2021 takes place on September 1, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner and is the second in our series. This onsite event will feature discussions about the challenges professional women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers experience, beginning in grade school and moving through college and into early careers. Among the topics to be examined are potential ways to address these...

FedID 2021 • Virtual Event Part I and II: 8/23-8/25 and 8/30-9/1 •In-Person Event: 8/26 Planning for FedID 2021 has been the most difficult we have ever encountered as we not only have COVID-19 uncertainties but also unprecedented trickle-down financial issues within several of the government’s identity programs. Nonetheless, federal agencies have maintained focus on holding the event –the identity matters the nation is f...

FedID 2021 • Virtual Event Part I and II: 8/23-8/25 and 8/30-9/1 • In-Person Event: 8/26 Planning for FedID 2021 has been the most difficult we have ever encountered as we not only have COVID-19 uncertainties but also unprecedented trickle-down financial issues within several of the government’s identity programs. Nonetheless, federal agencies have maintained focus on holding the event –the identity matters the nation is...

TechNet Augusta 2021 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...

The premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast, WEST is now in its 31st year of bringing military and industry leaders together. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, WEST is the only event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale. One recurring highlight of WEST is a town hall discussion among the Chief...

Each year, the AFCEA Bethesda Emerging Leaders (formerly Young AFCEA) Senior Government Executive Forum brings together senior and emerging government IT leaders with industry to examine innovative technologies and strategies used to create a secure, modern, and responsive enterprise. The 2021 event will focus on the theme of Embracing Change and Transformation. During the Roundtable Session, a Senior Government Executive and Emerging Governme...

Next Steps: Leveraging Data as a Strategic Asset The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that the government must be positioned to anticipate and prevent problems rather than just react to them. A comprehensive and secure data strategy has been instrumental in helping agencies to spur innovation, deliver on their mission, and better serve the public. Throughout 2020, agencies implemented Federal Data Strategy action plans with a focus on data governan...

In this 13th annual LEAPS Technology Forum, AFCEA Bethesda provides an interactive environment in which government and industry stakeholders share ideas and experiences on how law enforcement and public safety agencies can leverage digital technology to sustain rapid innovation and be better positioned to protect the nation and all of its communities. Featuring a keynote address, executive panels and interactive roundtable discussions, the LEA...

AFCEA will be holding TechNet Augusta as a series of virtual events from January till July, leading up to our regularly scheduled in-person event in August, 2021. Content and networking will focus on key Army actions necessary to successfully Converge Information Capabilities in Support of Multi-Domain Operations.

Innovative Uses of Federal Data: Challenges, Successes Data is a critical component many agencies can utilize to anticipate and analyze problems that could impede operations and delivery of government services. By applying key aspects of The Federal Data Strategy, many government agencies were positioned to better curate, use, and share operational data as agencies were asked to disperse funds for the economy and collaborate with industry to u...