Welcome to AIAA DEFENSE Forum 2026—the Institute’s Secret/NOFORN event covering strategic, programmatic, and technical topics and policy issues pertaining to the aerospace and national security community.Registration for the forum is open. Join leaders from the U.S. government and military, along with innovators from industry and academia as we discuss technical issues of strategic concern in the U.S. national security arena.

VIP START is a 3-day, 27-hour veteran entrepreneurship training program that is offered at NO COST to Veterans nationwide. The program is designed specifically for service-disabled and Veteran-owned small businesses interested in entering or scaling in the federal marketplace. With a curriculum created and taught by industry and subject matter experts, VIP START mitigates company risk and ensures they are procurement-ready upon graduation.

In a rapidly evolving threat landscape, leaders can’t just keep up - they must set the standard. The SANS Cybersecurity Leadership Summit is for industry leading CISOs, directors and managers looking to empower themselves with the knowledge and tools to not just participate, but to set the pace in cybersecurity leadership. This Summit provides invaluable insights from industry leaders who will share their strategies, lessons learned, and...

Join us at Databricks AI Days, a half-day, in-person event designed to give practitioners the foundational skills and hands-on experience to build and operate Analytics, AI, and Apps. We provide a clear, hands-on introduction to data and AI, with tailored content for those early in their journey.With a fantastic keynote session & deep-dive sessions with Databricks, you’ll learn how:Your entire organization can gain insights from data...

Fal.Con Gov 2026 brings government and industry cybersecurity leaders together to strengthen our nation’s cyber defense and shape an AI-powered, mission-ready future built on speed, resilience, and intelligence. In the AI era, speed is survival, and we are redefining cybersecurity to outpace today’s fastest threats. At Fal.Con Gov, learn how to supercharge your SOC and harness the power of AI. Transform into an AI-powered security...

Tennessee’s public sector is entering a new era of collaboration — one defined by shared data, collective problem-solving, and citizen-centered innovation. Across state and local agencies, leaders are working together to modernize services, strengthen digital trust, and build a more connected government. The Government Innovation Showcase is the must-attend event where this transformation takes center stage. Bringing together gover...

Concluding the four-part series, Digital Transformation for Acquisition (DxA) Moving Faster than Bullet Time will feature a fireside chat focused on accelerating acquisition through digital transformation. This session will feature Will Roper, CEO of Istari and former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SAF/AQ). Drawing on experience across government, industry, and academia, Will will share insight...

The AFCEA Pacific Northwest Chapter invites you to be a sponsor, exhibitor, or attendee at the 2nd Annual TechNet Pacific Northwest Symposium set to take place at the American Lake Conference Center - Joint Base Lewis–McChord (JBLM) North on Wednesday, March 18 - Thursday, March 19, 2026. The symposium will gather experts and practitioners from the region to discuss how we can create more effective frameworks for collaboration and innova...

Join your regional cybersecurity community for a day built on connection, learning, and real-world impact. SecureWorld brings together local leaders, national experts, and practitioners from across the industry for 15+ interactive sessions, insightful keynotes, and engaging panel discussions—all curated with guidance from regional CISOs. Earn 6-12 CPE credits, explore innovative solutions from trusted providers, meet with association cha...

Traditional IT chargeback models often create more confusion than clarity, limiting IT’s ability to demonstrate value and get funding back from the customers for their use of IT services. In this session, we’ll explore how Proven Optics helps organizations modernize their cost recovery models directly on the ServiceNow platform—bringing automation, transparency and financial accountability to IT spending. Learn how leading IT...