Today we find ourselves in an environment of uncertainty with inflation, the debt ceiling, lack of appropriation, CRs etc. Agencies are experiencing a decrease in budget while contractors and government alike are facing increased costs. With the never-ending cycle of Continuing Resolutions, agencies cannot adequately plan for customary four-year cycles. This presents an enormous challenge for both the agencies and the contractors who serve the...

As the global geopolitical and technological landscapes change and advance, the United States continues to face new and emerging threats to homeland security. The U.S. government’s Department of Homeland Security is tasked with hardening security for threats on the horizon, enabling the nation to withstand attacks and ensuring the country’s ability to rapidly recover. The scope of DHS’ mission encompasses everything from natu...

The evolution of the Mission Partner Environment as well as early engagement with Mission Partners during the cooperation phase of competition is critical in establishing a unified approach to identify, organize, and deliver Joint and Allied C2 capabilities to Combatant Commands across warfighting domains. With that said, as we plan, demonstrate, integrate, and operationalize more JADC2 capabilities over time into the warfighting domain, what...

In today’s threat landscape, cybersecurity has become an integral part of national security. The Department of Homeland Security and its newest operational component, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, are tasked with ensuring the nation’s cyber hygiene, fortifying its cyber defenses, protecting critical federal infrastructure and deflecting a growing number of cyber attacks.Join us to hear from federal and indu...

As the rapid democratization of space continues to accelerate, the United States is eyeing advanced sensors, satellite constellation expansion and cutting-edge commercial technologies for boosting ISR capabilities, increasing situational awareness and ensuring the country’s continued technological and information dominance over a growing roster of actors in space. Space has seen a significant shift in recent years from a peaceful domain...

This forum will focus on the impacts climate policy has on the progress in impelling climate action. Policy is the driver for advancing climate change science and technological diffusion, and provides the framework for implementation of effective, and equitable, responses to climate change. Speakers for this session are drawn from non-profit, industry, and government sectors. This talented group of people will provide insights on their role in...

What is Climate Change? A simple question to ask, but a complicated question to answer. This Forum session of distinguished scientist leaders helps to define a clear picture of what the U.S. and the World are dealing with in climate change. The panels will examine a variety of topics that improve understanding of climate change: What is happening to the Earth driven by climate change? How do we observe climate change? What are the human drive...

Climate change is not solely an environmental concern. Climate-related risks present numerous challenges for which the U.S. defense and national security communities must account, from a detrimental impact on military readiness and federal infrastructure to potential supply chain disruptions. Meanwhile, communities around the world face drought, flooding, and other events that deplete food and water supplies, increasing the likelihood of huma...