Welcome
Lincoln Hall Auditorium

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Speakers:
VADM Peter Garvin, USN
President
National Defense University

Opening Remarks
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Speaker: Katie Arrington
Performing the Duties of the Chief Information Officer
Department of Defense

Opening Keynote - A Call to Action
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Speaker: LTG Paul Stanton, USA
Commander, Joint Forces Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network
Director, Defense Information Systems Agency

To invest in the future, a commitment to bolstering education, training, and research initiatives within the cyber domain is paramount. This will require a emphasize for a collaborative and innovative approach to addressing the evolving cyber threat landscape. This keynote seeks to inspire the Department of Defense to remain at the forefront of cyber defense by focusing on the future of the cyber workforce and embracing innovative solutions.

Networking Break
Lincoln Hall South Atrium

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Advancing Cyber Operations: the Future Cyber Workforce
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Speaker: Ashley Manning
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy

The Department of Defense prioritizes strengthening its cyber workforce to maintain technological dominance and national security.  As such, highly skilled cyber professionals are crucial for modern military operations and strategically investing in their recruitment, training, and retention is a vital requirement for U.S. national security.  As the department shifts to a warfighter-centric approach that emphasizes the importance of a lethal, accountable, and meritocratic workforce, this keynote highlights some of the broad investments and opportunities for the DoD cyber workforce to maintain a competitive edge and safeguard against evolving cyber threats.

Lunch and Networking
Lincoln Hall South Atrium/Cafeteria

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Keynote - Forging the Future of Cyber Warfare: Building a Resilient Workforce
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Speaker: Gen Timothy Haugh, USAF
Commander, U.S. Cyber Command
Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service

The rise of cyber threats and the impact of emerging technologies, the Department of Defense plays a critical role in safeguarding national security. This keynote will highlight the increasing complexity and sophistication of cyber threats. To win in this battlespace, the necessity of a highly skilled and adaptable cyber workforce to counter these threats is more important than ever.

Networking Break
Lincoln Hall South Atrium

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Panel - Leveraging Industry, A Critical Partnership
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Presentation: Cyber Leader Development Program

Moderator: Matt Isnor, Program Lead, Cyberspace Workforce Development, Office of the DoD CIO
Panelists:
Brian Correia, Director of Business Development, GIAC
Tara Dean, Senior Director of Business Development, CompTIA
Bri Frost, Director of Security Curriculum and Research, Pluralsight
Sharon Hamilton, PhD, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Norwich University
Dan Magnotta, Federal Business Development Manager, Hack The Box

Industry plays a crucial role in supporting the development of the Department of Defense's cyber workforce.  By working closely with industry, the Department of Defense can leverage the expertise, resources, and innovation of the private sector to build a more effective and resilient cyber workforce.

Investing in the Future
Lincoln Hall Auditorium

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Presentation: Investing in the Future

Speaker: Dr. Diba Hadi
Principal Director of the Cyber Academic Engagement Office
Office of the DoD CIO

In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 1531, the Department of Defense, Office of the Chief Information Officer has established the Cyber Academic Engagement Office to serve as the consolidated focal point for cyber-related activities carried out between the Department of Defense and academia stakeholders. This presentation will provide an overview of this new office and showcase the path forward with key academic partners.

Growing the Next Generation of Cyber Talent
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Speaker: Patrick Johnson
Director Workforce Innovation Division
Office of the DoD CIO

The increasing prevalence of cyber threats highlights the critical need for the Department of Defense to have a capable and ready cyber workforce.  Developing such a workforce involves a multi-disciplinary approach across policy, program development, strategy, data analytics, and data science that will drive innovation and development across the cyber workforce. 

This presentation will provide information on the future of the Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Framework, Department of Defense 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Management and Qualification Program, Development Programs, and the Cyber Excepted Service.

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

From Individual Skills to Joint Requirements:  The Digital University DCWF Training Advantage
Lincoln Hall Auditorium

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Presentation: Digital University

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Speaker: CMSgt Diane Schaefer, USAF
Career Field Manager, Warfighter Communications
Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, A2/6C

As the Department of Defense continues to refine its approach to workforce development under the DCWF, ensuring a scalable, data-driven, and mission-aligned training platform is critical.  Digital University (DU), developed by the Department of the Air Force, has evolved into a robust, enterprise-ready solution that streamlines cyber and digital training for military personnel.

This session will explore DU’s capabilities in mapping Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Tasks (KSATs) to work roles, its current adoption across the Joint Force, and its integration into service-level training and readiness systems.  Through a walk-through demonstration, we will highlight how DU enables targeted, role-specific training while providing actionable data for force management.  The goal of this discussion is to present a unified solution that meets DoD-wide training needs, ensuring an agile, proficient, and mission-ready cyber workforce.

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Day Two Welcome
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Speaker: LTG Susan Lawrence, USA (Ret.)
President and Chief Executive Officer
AFCEA International

Panel - Implementation of DoD 8140: Deploying an Agile, Capable, and Ready Cyber Workforce
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Moderator: Mark Gorak, Principal Director for Resources & Analysis, Office of the DoD CIO
Panelists:
Jing Deng, Chief Human Capital Officer for Intelligence & Cyber, Workforce Director, U.S. Marine Corps
Leonel Garciga, Chief Information Officer, Department of the Army
Venice Goodwine, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Air Force 
Jane Rathbun, Chief Information Officer, Department of the Navy

The increasing prevalence of cyber threats highlights the critical need for the Department of Defense to have a capable and ready cyber workforce. The Department's approach features the implementation of a holistic talent management strategy codified in the Department of Defense 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program, showcasing an agile and responsive framework that will drive innovation and development across the cyber workforce. Service CIOs will provide insights on their implementation and future initiatives. 

Networking Break
Lincoln Hall South Atrium

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Challenging the Norm - Cyber Talent Acquisition
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Speaker: Brynt Parmeter
DoD Chief Talent Management Officer

CTMO oversees the use of enabling technology, practices for developing and tracking talent and encouraging movement of talent across components, agencies, and non-governmental entities, which will help promote flexible career pathways and increase retention. This presentation will provide an overview on key initiatives to innovate how the department identifies, recruits, and cultivates world-class cyber talent. 

Advancing C4/Cyber to Enable the Joint Force
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Speaker: LTG David "Todd" Isaacson, USA
Director, Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4)/Cyber, Chief Information Officer, J6
Joint Chiefs of Staff

The Joint Staff J6 provides expertise in support of the Chairman’s core responsibilities and in advancing C4/Cyber across all domains to enable a globally integrated Combined/Joint Force.  To ensure global C4 dominance, a ready and skilled cyber workforce is the foundation to support Combined/Joint force operations. 

Lunch and Networking
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Service Cyber Workforce Discussions - Closed session/government only
Lincoln Hall, Third Floor

Opportunity for Service program leads to interact and discuss service-related cyber workforce issues, programs, and initiatives.  Each breakout will provide opportunity for internal service discussions, as well one on one with Department of Defense CIO subject matter experts on Department of Defense 8140 policy and implementation, Cyber professional development, and Cyber workforce data and analytics.