Harnessing 5G Capabilities for The Future Joint Force Fifth generation mobile networks, or 5G, promises low latency, higher speeds and ubiquitous connectivity of people and systems across the defense and military enterprise. According to the Defense Department 5G Strategy, “those nations that master advanced communications technologies and ubiquitous connectivity will have a long-term economic and military advantage.” The military...

AFCEA DC’s overarching theme for our 2020-2021 Virtual Event Series, "A Common Defense: Modern. Innovative. Joint," is in alignment with the 60th annual NDAA, which features 5G, or fifth generation networking, as a fundamental element. Fifth generation wireless technologies have the potential to revolutionize and transform DoD operations, particularly around the development of military smart bases. After Hurricane Michael severely damage...

The Department of Defense (DoD) operates one of the world’s largest and most complex set of networks. An ever-increasing number of users and endpoint devices connect to these defense networks, multiplying points of entry and attack. As a result, the DoD is reassessing the current method of perimeter security, considering new methods such as “zero trust.” Rooted in the principle of “never trust, always verify,” a z...

SIGNAL Webinar Series - Sponsored by SafeNet Assured Technologies Core data center functionality is moving to the field as part of battlefield multi-domain transformation. It is becoming commonplace for command posts, mobile command centers, and even mobile platforms: vehicles, ships, and planes to contain micro data centers that provide new capabilities and services at the cyber-edge to the warfighter. What still needs to be addressed is how...

The November 2017 Mobile Summit will allow Government and Industry partners to discuss the challenges and successes of enabling wireless broadband mobility capabilities on Air Force Bases, Posts, Camps and Stations, to include continuity of operations and disaster recovery.

Young AFCEA Washington, DC is proud to host the Tech Talk Series for the 2016 - 2017 year. The Tech Talk Series offers an intimate and engaging environment for the brightest minds in industry and government to come together and discuss some of the most transformational technologies and business challenges we are currently facing. This series will generate discussions and ideas to continue to evolve the partnership between industry and governme...

STRENGTHENING OPERATIONAL IMPACT For the eighth year, AFCEA Bethesda is gathering the law enforcement IT community, plus expanding the scope this year to include first responders. The Law Enforcement and Public Safety Technology Forum will bring together more than 400 executives, IT professionals and operators from across federal, state and local law enforcement, homeland security and public safety agencies with alignment around three focus ar...

To build on the success of the July 2015 DOD CIO Mobility Industry Day, AFCEA Washington, DC is continuing the dialogue on how government can capitalize on commercial innovation and will include industry’s response to the DOD CIO, other civilian agency and military services organization plans. The 5th Annual Mobile Technology Summit to be held January 21, 2016 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center presents best of...

AFCEA Washington, DC invites you to attend the 4th Annual Mobile Technology Summit at the Capital Hilton on November 19, 2014. The Mobile Summit presents best of breed mobile solutions from industry and government which solve real-world, tactical and in-garrison challenges. The AFCEA Washington, DC Mobile Technology Summit began in 2012 and has since grown to be a marquee industry day of continuing education and networking. The event joins tho...

3rd Annual Cross-Agency Defense & Security - MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES SYMPOSIUM Beyond PIM: The Business Case for 'Mobile' as the Next Platform: for Innovation, Transformation, Productivity & meeting the Mission The Defense & Security MOBILE Symposium, hosted by AFCEA DC, will focus on the potential that mobile and wireless technologies offer for meeting the operational mission of the military, security community & DHS, as well as f...