The Southern Florida Digital Government Summit is an event that brings together public sector leaders and technology professionals to explore innovative solutions to solve government problems. Key themes include cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI implementation, data governance, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Attendees will benefit from expert discussions, peer networking, and insights into the future of gover...

Organizations keep deploying AI "agents" without understanding what autonomy level they're getting or what governance it warrants. Chinese state-sponsored hackers used Claude Code to automate a cyberattack campaign across 30 organizations. Replit's AI coding agent deleted a production database, then tried to cover up its mistake. These aren't anomalies. They're predictable governance failures. The Misenar 4A Model maps AI autonomy across four...

If your security operations center is overwhelmed and understaffed, you’re not alone. Many organizations are grappling with fragmented systems, alert fatigue and rising cyber risks while working with lean teams and tight budgets. Today’s AI and automation tools are built to ease the load in these situations by taking over routine tasks and enabling better decision-making. Join us for a live webinar on how AI-driven automation is tr...

When a crisis hits -- whether it’s a cyberattack, regional outage, or national emergency -- government and public safety agencies can’t afford to go dark. Yet, many public agencies are still struggling to pass CJIS compliance checks, relying on manual reporting, disconnected tools, or fragile network infrastructure that breaks exactly when they need it most. Join Government Technology and Absolute Software for a live webinar to exp...

Federal agencies have been working to meet the White House’s mandate for implementing zero trust across their networks. As agencies push forward, challenges like complexity, cost and impact on user experience require collaborative, strategic solutions. The Federal Zero Trust Forum brings together key technology leaders from across government to explore practical strategies and share lessons for advancing zero trust architecture. Attende...

Every government wants modern systems, but no one has an unlimited budget. So how do you make meaningful progress without overusing resources or stalling out? The key lies in aligning modernization initiatives with total cost of ownership (TCO) and return on investment (ROI), and knowing what to prioritize, when, and how. Join us for a practical conversation on how state and local IT leaders can make smarter decisions about modernization, infr...

When cybercriminals hold your data hostage, do you pay the ransom or call their bluff? In 2024, only 25% of organizations paid ransoms—an all-time low—yet those who did pay still only achieved 46% full data recovery. In this talk, we'll dissect the high-stakes world of ransomware negotiations, where million-dollar decisions happen under extreme pressure. Drawing from real-world negotiation transcripts and the groundbreaking Coinbas...

At a time when adversaries exploit hidden vulnerabilities and logistics chokepoints determine mission outcomes, this event will demonstrate how risk visibility becomes deterrence and preparedness becomes advantage. What you’ll learn: The “Golden Dome” paradigm: how Exiger’s AI-driven illumination is turning raw risk signals into command-level intelligence. The shift from reactive compliance to proactive defense-posture:...

AFCEA Belvoir hosts a wide range of professional, educational, and networking events designed to strengthen collaboration across government, industry, and academia. Whether you’re looking to build relationships, gain mission insight, or support STEM education, our events provide high-value opportunities to engage with the Fort Belvoir defense community and beyond. Connect with senior defense leaders, acquisition professionals, and indust...

Dinner Topic: Impact and Influence — A Follow Up Evening with Chris Brown, CEO, New Cyber Executive As cybersecurity becomes more deeply embedded in business strategy, the expectations of CISOs are rapidly evolving—from technical operator to influential executive. Chris Brown, an experienced security leader, executive coach and author will draw on key themes from the day’s sessions to explore what it truly means to lead in to...