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PRESS RELEASES
West 2012 Defense & IT Conference at the San Diego Convention Center, January 24-26 “America’s Military at the Crossroads: What’s Out and What’s In for 2012 and Beyond?” For Immediate Release January 19, 2012
The AFCEA-USNI West Conference and Expo is the largest event on the West Coast for communications, electronics, aviation, shipbuilding, intelligence, information systems, imaging, military weapon systems, and more. It will feature top military, government, and industry speakers; compelling panel sessions; and top-notch exhibits. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA/U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE DEFENSE AND IT CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO
Focusing on the Future of America’s Military For Immediate Release January 5, 2012
FAIRFAX, VA—The largest defense and IT conference and exposition on the West Coast returns to the San Diego Convention Center, January 24-26, 2012. At West 2012, senior military leaders and defense industry experts will address the theme “America’s Military at the Crossroads: What’s Out and What’s In for 2012 and Beyond?” The 21st annual conference, which is expected to draw more than 12,000 people, covers hot issues facing the military including defense budgets, cyber warfare, China, and much more. Attendees can see, touch and try out the latest communications, homeland security, biometrics and defense technologies from 400 exhibitors. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Tickets are required for meals. Click here for the full text.
TECHEXPO to hold career fair at AFCEA/USNI West 2012 Free job fair to take place January 24 in San Diego
For Immediate Release January 3, 2012
FAIRFAX, VA— AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute are pleased to announce that TECHEXPO will hold a career fair on the first day of their West Conference in San Diego, California. As demand for employees with Government and Military experience continues, the TECHEXPO hiring event at West 2012 will offer a richer experience for all attendees. Defense contractors, federal agencies, government service companies and others will interview applicants for hundreds of available positions. The job fair will take place during the first day of West 2012 on January 24, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center. Registration for the West 2012 conference and exposition and the TECHEXPO job fair is free. Click here for the full text.
Writing Competition for Cyber Conflict Case Studies For Immediate Release December 15, 2011
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AFCEA Educational Foundation’s Professional Development Center (PDC) Expands Cybersecurity Education
For Immediate Release December 1, 2011
Fairfax, VA - The AFCEA Educational Foundation’s Professional Development Center (PDC) expands its cybersecurity content for AFCEA members and customers in a new agreement with Cypherpath LLC. Cypherpath becomes a preferred provider in cybersecurity and information assurance education and will make AFCEA’s PDC the go-to provider of cybersecurity educational programs within AFCEA’s membership community. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA USSTRATCOM Cyber and Space Symposium November 15-17, Omaha, NE Conference and Expo will focus on “Space and Cyber: New Challenges, New Opportunities”
For Immediate Release November 3, 2011
Fairfax, VA – The U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Cyber and Space Symposium, “Space and Cyber: New Challenges, New Opportunities”, will be held at the CenturyLink Center Omaha November 15-17, 2011. Co-sponsored by USSTRATCOM and AFCEA International, the symposium will offer space and cyber security professionals an unparalleled opportunity for education, interactive discussion and exposure to the latest technologies.
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30th Annual MILOM Conference and Exposition Comes to Baltimore Conference will focus on “Networks…Attaining the Value”
For Immediate Release November 2, 2011
FAIRFAX, VA—The thirtieth annual MILCOM Conference and Exposition, “Networks…Attaining the Value”, will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland, November 7-10. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the IEEE Communications Society, and hosted by The Boeing Company, MILCOM is the premier international conference for military communications. It gathers the leading minds of government, military, industry and academia in an interactive forum to further explore, define and leverage the benefits networks bring to today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. MILCOM 2011 gives industry the opportunity to promote communications technologies and services to commanders from all branches of the armed forces, Department of Defense, federal government, and the heads of multi-national forces from around the globe. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA Signs MOU with U.S. Coast Guard
For Immediate Release July 14, 2011
Fairfax, VA – AFCEA International announced today that it has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Coast Guard which provides a framework for technical interchange between the two organizations. The Coast Guard, and more specifically the C4I Service Center, will leverage AFCEA resources for providing market research, identifying technology trends, and raising awareness of ongoing initiatives.
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LandWarNet 2011 Conference and Exposition Returns to the Tampa Convention Center August 23-25 Transforming Cyber While at War
For Immediate Release June 1, 2011
Fairfax, VA – LandWarNet Conference 2011 will focus on "Transforming Cyber While at War" at the Tampa Convention Center, August 23-25. This is the premier cyber/signal/command and control/communications forum to bring government and industry together to discuss commercial best business practices and government policy and implementation. AFCEA International and the U.S. Army have put together a comprehensive schedule of featured speakers, panel sessions, information exchange forums, and exhibits at this 3-day event. Click here for the full text.
INAUGURAL CULTURAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS FORUM JUNE 14-16, 2011 Conference Focuses on Africa and the role of the U.S. Africa Command in supporting African stability though enhancing partner capacity
For Immediate Release May 25, 2011 FAIRFAX, VA— Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), the inaugural Cultural and Organizational Awareness Forum, “Cooperative Engagement for Partnership Capacity: Africa as a Model for Whole of Government” will take place June 14-16, 2011 in Monterey, California. The forum will focus on Africa and the role of the U.S. Africa Command in supporting African stability though enhancing partner capacity. Click here for the full text.
CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS, COMMANDER JOINT FORCES COMMAND AND COMMANDER FLEET FORCES COMMAND KEYNOTE JOINT WARFIGHTING CONFERENCE Virginia Beach, VA Conference Focuses on Successes of Joint and Coalition Warfare
For Immediate Release May 3, 2011 FAIRFAX, VA—The largest defense conference and exposition in the Hampton Roads region returns to the Virginia Beach Convention Center, May 10-12, 2011. The Joint Warfighting Conference is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, with support from the NDIA Greater Hampton Roads Chapter and the AFCEA Hampton Roads and Tidewater Chapters. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Tickets are required for luncheons. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA ANNOUNCES THE 2011 DAVID SARNOFF AWARD WINNER ADM James G. Stavridis, USN, to receive AFCEA’s highest award
For Immediate Release April 28, 2011 FAIRFAX, VA – AFCEA International is pleased to announce that Admiral James G. Stavridis, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, has been selected as the 2011 David Sarnoff Award winner.
AFCEA established the David Sarnoff Award, its highest honor, to recognize individuals who have made lasting and significant contributions to global peace. Recipients have demonstrated a sustained and personal commitment to furthering communications, electronics, and information technologies toward achieving a more secure tomorrow. Click here for the full text.
FIFTH ANNUAL JOINT WARFIGHTING CONFERENCE AND EXPO RETURNS TO VIRGINIA BEACH Conference Focuses on Successes of Joint and Coalition Warfare For Immediate Release April 21, 2011 FAIRFAX, VA—The largest defense conference and exposition in the Hampton Roads region returns to the Virginia Beach Convention Center, May 10-12, 2011. The Joint Warfighting Conference is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, with support from the NDIA Greater Hampton Roads Chapter and the AFCEA Hampton Roads and Tidewater Chapters. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Tickets are required for luncheons. Click here for the full text. AFCEA Expands Teacher Education Scholarships Supporting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Studies For Immediate Release February 17, 2011 FAIRFAX, VA – Calling the nation’s declining numbers of science, technology, engineering and math students “one of the greatest challenges facing America,” AFCEA International and the AFCEA Educational Foundation are increasing the number of scholarships available to support those preparing to teach a STEM subject in an American middle or secondary school. The increase from 35 to 50 annual scholarships of $5,000 each comes only one year after AFCEA launched the initiative. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA’s HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE CONFIRMS ADMIRAL THAD ALLEN, USCG (RET.) AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Conference is the Premier Homeland Security IT Event in Washington, D.C. Area
For Immediate Release February 10, 2011 FAIRFAX, VA—AFCEA is pleased to announce ADM Thad Allen, USCG (Ret.) as a Keynote Speaker at AFCEA’s tenth annual Homeland Security Conference, “Working Together Today for a More Secure Tomorrow”. The conference returns to the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, Washington, D.C., February 22-24, 2011. Attendees include government and industry IT professionals, CIOs, and program managers involved in operations, policy and procurement. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA/U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE WEST 2011 CONFERENCE CONFIRMS ELIZABETH MCGRATH AND DAVID WENNERGREN AS CLOSING SPEAKERS
Conference Will Focus on the Future of Defense After the “Long War”
For Immediate Release January 20, 2011
FAIRFAX, VA—West 2011, January 25-27, 2011 at the San Diego Convention Center, is pleased to confirm Elizabeth McGrath and David Wennergren as the closing speakers on Thursday, January 27. McGrath is the Deputy Chief Management Officer, Department of Defense (DoD) and Wennergren is the Assistant Deputy Chief Management Officer, DoD.
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COMMANDER, U.S. CYBER COMMAND CONFIRMED TO KEYNOTE AFCEA HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE
Conference is the Premier Homeland Security IT Event in Washington, D.C. Area
For Immediate Release January 12, 2011
FAIRFAX, VA—AFCEA’s tenth annual Homeland Security Conference, “Working Together Today for a More Secure Tomorrow”, returns to the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, Washington, D.C., February 22-24, 2011. Attendees include government and industry IT professionals, CIOs, and program managers involved in operations, policy and procurement.
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AFCEA/U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE DEFENSE AND IT CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO
Focusing on the Future of Defense After the “Long War”
For Immediate Release January 10, 2011
FAIRFAX, VA—The largest defense and IT conference and exposition on the West Coast returns to the San Diego Convention Center, January 25-27, 2011. At West 2011, senior military leaders and defense industry experts will address the theme “After the Long War: What’s Next?” The 20th annual conference, which is expected to draw more than 12,000 people, covers hot issues facing the military including defense budgets, unmanned systems, cyber warfare, China, and much more. Attendees can see, touch and try out the latest communications, homeland security, biometrics and defense technologies from 400 exhibitors. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Tickets are required for meals. Click here for the full text.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CONFIRMED TO SPEAK AT USSTRATCOM SPACE SYMPOSIUM
Event Returns to the Qwest Center Omaha, November 2-3, 2010
October 7, 2010
Fairfax, VA – The U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Space Symposium, focusing on “Conducting Military Space Operations – Advancing from Today to Tomorrow”, will be held at the Qwest Center Omaha November 2-3, 2010. This event will offer space and defense professionals an unparalleled opportunity for education, interactive discussion and exposure to the latest space operations technologies. Co-sponsored by USSTRATCOM and AFCEA International, the symposium is expected to attract government officials, military leaders, top industry executives, exhibitors, educators and students. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE STEM TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
Thirty-Five Scholarships Awarded to Students Studying to Teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Subjects August 12, 2010 FAIRFAX, VA — The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teachers Scholarships. Funded by a $200,000 grant from AFCEA International, 35 students will receive $5,000 scholarships for the 2010-2011 school year. The students are pursuing education degrees or licensures for the purpose of teaching a STEM subject in a U.S. middle or secondary school. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES THE ELECTION OF NATALIE GIVANS AND ALFRED GRASSO AS ASSOCIATION LEADERS May 11, 2010 FAIRFAX, VA — Ms. Natalie Givans, Senior Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Mr. Alfred Grasso, President and Chief Executive Officer, The MITRE Corporation, have been elected to lead AFCEA International. Ms. Givans will serve as Chair of the Board and Mr. Grasso will serve as the Vice Chair of the Board. Click here for the full text.
FOURTH ANNUAL JOINT WARFIGHTING CONFERENCE AND EXPO RETURNS TO VIRGINIA BEACH April 28, 2010 FAIRFAX, VA—The largest defense conference and exposition in the Hampton Roads region returns to the Virginia Beach Convention Center, May 11 – 13, 2010. The Joint Warfighting Conference is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, in coordination with the U.S. Joint Forces Command and with support of the NDIA Greater Hampton Roads Chapter and the AFCEA Hampton Roads and Tidewater Chapters. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Tickets are required for luncheons. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA ANNOUNCES THE 2010 DAVID SARNOFF AWARD WINNER The Honorable John G. Grimes to receive AFCEA’s highest award April 21, 2010 FAIRFAX, VA – AFCEA International is pleased to announce that The Honorable John G. Grimes, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration (ASD NII), and Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO), has been selected as the 2010 David Sarnoff Award winner. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA LAUNCHES SCIENCE AND MATH (STEM) TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE March 30, 2010 FAIRFAX, VA— AFCEA International and The AFCEA Educational Foundation today announced a three-year initiative aimed at addressing the nation’s shortfall in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA’S HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON CRITICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ISSUES February 17, 2010 FAIRFAX, VA—AFCEA’s ninth annual Homeland Security Conference: “DHS - The 7-Year Itch - Renewing the Commitment” returns to the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, Washington, D.C., February 24-25, 2010. Attendees include government and industry IT professionals, CIOs, and program managers involved in operations, policy and procurement. Click here for the full text.
AFCEA/U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE DEFENSE AND IT CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO Focusing on the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) January 27, 2010 FAIRFAX, VA—The largest defense and IT conference and exposition on the West Coast returns to the San Diego Convention Center, February 2-4, 2010. At West 2010, senior military leaders and defense industry experts will address the theme “Smart Power: Does the QDR Get It Right?” The 19th annual conference, which is expected to draw over 10,000 people, covers hot issues facing the military including cyber challenges, piracy and North Korea. Attendees can see, touch and try out the latest communications, homeland security, biometrics and defense technologies from 400 exhibitors. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Tickets are required for meals. Click here for the full text.
West 2010 Defense & IT conference, San Diego, February 2-4 January 14, 2010 West 2010: “Smart Power: Does the QDR Get It Right?” February 2-4, 2010 San Diego Convention Center
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AFCEA International Media Point of Contacts:
Rachel Haborak (703) 631-6180
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