The National Small Business Conference is the premier government contracting event for small businesses. The conference offers educational sessions, matchmaking, networking and resources for all small businesses including aspiring, current and graduate 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, VOSB, SDB, WOSB, DBE, and teaming partnerships. The event attracts hundreds of federal agencies, large business primes, and corporate companies to provide multiple opportun...

As adversaries harness AI to deploy polymorphic malware, agentic automation, and high-speed deception, defenders must respond with intelligent, explainable, and resilient threat intelligence systems. The CTI market—projected to grow from $14.1 billion in 2025 to $29.5 billion by 2029—is rapidly transitioning toward consolidated, cloud-native XDR platforms and autonomous detection pipelines. Simultaneously, ethical AI, regulatory co...

One of the most challenging aspects of launching a cybersecurity program in OT/ICS is getting started. And once you get started, prioritization of your team's limited resources continues to be a challenge. These are the primary reasons why SANS has developed "The Five ICS Cybersecurity Critical Controls." Join Justin Searle, one of the leading experts in the industry and one of our Senior Instructors at SANS, for the first in a series of webca...

State and local government IT leaders face a growing disconnect: Public expectations for always-on digital services continue to rise, even as budgets shrink, legacy systems age and staffing remain constrained. Too often, technology investments are judged by cost alone without fully accounting for downtime, staff burnout, service disruptions and the long-term impact on public trust. Increasingly, agencies are turning to AI-powered operations an...

Join us in January for our Small Business Breakfast: Driving Innovation Through Small Business: Air Force Acquisition Perspectives 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 mea...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Industry Day Forum will be hosted by Office of Acquisition and Grants Management (OAGM) in-person at CMS Baltimore. The format will include briefings from various CMS components, executive leaders, and industry leaders.From the CMS website: Office of Acquisition and Grants Management (OAGM) Functional Statement: Serves as the Agency's Head of the Contracting Activity. Plans, organizes, coo...

This quarterly meeting aims to provide an update on the ongoing efforts of DoD to improve Innovation and Experimentation for CBRN defense technologies. Press: This event is not open to the press.

Today’s AI and automation tools are built to lighten the load for security operations centers, especially those struggling with limited resources and staff. Are you ready to move from concept to execution? We’re picking up where we left on our last conversation about reshaping SOCs in the public sector. This time, our experts will discuss taking the next step: How to deploy AI in your environment. This session will offer real-world...

Do you possess an active TS/SCI, CI Poly or Full Scope Poly Security Clearance & looking for your next Cleared Career Opportunity?With the government fully back open, cleared hiring across the defense community is ramping up quickly. Programs are restarting, requisitions are opening, and teams are actively looking to bring on highly cleared talent. Now is the time to get ahead of the surge — not wait for it.Join us for a reStart Virt...

Join 300+ intelligence, defense, and national security professionals for a Leadership Dinner with Gen. Shawn Bratton, USSF, Vice Chief of Space Operations (invited), on Thursday, January 22 from 5:30-9:30 pm at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. Gen Bratton will deliver keynote remarks followed by a moderated Q&A focused on key priorities, including:Emerging threats in the space domainResources required to ensure space superiorityAcquisition...