AFCEA International

Events Catalog
March 2024


For information about exhibiting and sponsorships, email afceaexhibits@jspargo.com
Event dates and locations are subject to change.
For the most current information, visit http://u.afcea.org/events or email events@afcea.org.


JANUARY 2024 2025 2026

Navy Information Warfare Industry Day
VA

TBD


JAN 12


JAN


TBD
FEBRUARY 2024 2025 2026

WEST : Toast to Women
San Diego, CA

Join Women in AFCEA for our annual Toast to Women event! Women in AFCEA leaders, VIPs, and allies will be held on Monday, February 12, following the WEST business meetings from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm at Salt & Whiskey in the Grand Horton Hotel.

This year's Toast to Women's Platinum sponsor is Fusion Media! Fusion Media is proud to sponsor the WEST 2024 - Women in AFCEA Toast to Women as a Platinum Sponsor. They are a San Diego based software development agency with past performance in delivering sophisticated technical solutions for Web, Mobile, and Desktop applications to the Federal Government sector. Learn more here: http://www.fusionmedia.com/


FEB 12


FEB


TBD

WEST Conference and Exhibition
San Diego, CA

Learn and network while exploring and experiencing the latest platforms, leading-edge technologies and state-of-the-art networking capabilities that support the Sea Services' operations. The Western Conference and Exposition (WEST) is the premier Sea Services event on the West Coast. Senior leaders from government, military, industry and academia will convene to discuss emerging systems, platforms, technologies and networks that will impact all areas of current and future Sea Service operations. WEST is co- sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, both non-profit, non-lobbying membership associations. Registration is free for military and government personnel.


FEB 13-15


JAN 28-30


FEB 10-12
MARCH 2024 2025 2026

TechNet Emergence
Reston, VA

The pace of technology development/advancement is increasing, moving too fast for most people to keep up with one sector, let alone multiple areas of interest. Recent developments in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotech, and other areas have broad and deep implications for government, industry, and people's personal lives. Meanwhile, nation-states, corporate interests, and other groups view these emerging technologies as competitive advantages or means to be used in information warfare, cyber attacks, or for other nefarious purposes. While there are myriad sources of information related to the development of technology, few authoritative sources of ground truth exist, and decision makers are often left wondering what is hype, and what is actually possible in the near and midterm time horizons.


MAR 11-12


MAR


TBD

STEMpowerment Forum
McLean, VA

WIA STEMpowerment


MAR 15


MAR


TBD

AFCEA Spring Intelligence Symposium
VA

TBD


MAR 19-20


MAR


TBD
JUNE 2024 2025 2026

Army Intelligence Industry Day
VA

TBD


JUN 4


JUN


TBD

TechNet International
Brussels, Belgium

While long-term technological superiority in support of deterrence was highest on the agenda for NATO and EU for quite some time, operational readiness, improvement of warfighting capabilities, and short-term availability of technology in the C5ISR field gained significant importance in the wake of the current political and military situation in Europe. Tensions are high, war is around the corner. Trying to keep up with the dynamic development in IT and Cyber technologies in the private sector and sustainable support via solid and secure supply chains add to the challenges of today. Actual wars with high relevance for Europe, like the Ukraine war and the Gaza conflict, offer deep insights into the new elements of warfighting, and its rapidly changing requirements. Unconventional solutions and methods for implementing information technology in the broadest sense for defence may become the new standard. There is a growing appetite for the immediate availability of sensors, data, and effectors, thus affecting architecture, computing systems, algorithms, software, and many more C5ISR elements. The inclusion of combat systems platforms widens the scope into an inter-connected C6ISR ¿world¿, the growing role of software is mirrored by the concept of Software Defined Defence. The Brussels community of defence IT experts in each of the NATO, EU institutions, national representations, industry and academia may be aware of the current situation, relevant to their daily work. The exchange between them, however, on new developments, requirements, projects and possibilities in C5ISR, as a whole, will be most beneficial to everybody, gaining views the big picture beyond institutional boundaries will be supported by a networking conference and exhibition such as TechNet International. New faces may be welcomed, and upcoming business opportunities may be explored during the two days of the conference. Mutual understanding of chances, risks and challenges can be fostered. Information about strategic initiatives, plans, and policies by NATO and EU officials will be complemented by updates on running projects such as DIANA and HEDI. In order to encourage discussions and have exchanges on new developments, IT applications and technologies, the following topics will be discussed during sessions at TechNet International 2024. They should offer a broad basis for presentations, discussions and ethical exchange in an exemplary way. While advancing with the programme, new elements may be integrated. Sessions: C5ISR contributes to situational awareness of NATO and EU at all levels Technological aspects of the new NATO IT Backbone ¿ the architecture for defence IT tomorrow Cloud storage and computing, various data classification and distributed: Challenges and solutions Software defined defence ¿ from concept to reality Cyber defence ¿ New tools have arrived (zero trust, AI, collaborative elements) List of technologies to be explored: 5G/6G Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Cloud Services Cyber Operations Cyber Security Data Analytics Data technologies Edge Computing Emerging Technologies Hybrid Cloud IT Modernisation Machine Learning Mobile CIS solutions Multi Domain Operations Zero Trust And more


JUN 6-7


JUN


TBD

TechNet Cyber
Baltimore, MD

The harnessing of the right cyber power is more important than ever in a domain deluged by persistent attacks and simultaneous sophisticated campaigns that threaten global political, economic and security interests. A flagship event, AFCEA¿s TechNet Cyber serves as a center of gravity for a whole-of-government effort to bring together the policy, strategic architecture, operations and C2¿ along with the joint capabilities¿needed to meet the global security challenges and successfully operate in a digital environment. Join us in Baltimore and be a part of the conversation led by U.S. Cyber Command, DISA, the DoD CIO, and numerous industry and academia partners to deliver solutions for this enduring, no-fail mission.


JUN 25-27


MAY 6-8


TBD
JULY 2024 2025 2026

DIA TECHINT Conference
VA

TBD


JUL 9-10


JUL


TBD
AUGUST 2024 2025 2026

TechNet Augusta
Augusta, GA

TechNet Augusta gives participants the opportunity to examine and explore the intricacies of the cyber domain. With assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and industry experts, the conference is designed to open the lines of communication and facilitate networking, education and problem solving. Leaders and operators also discuss procurement challenges the military, government and industry face during a time of uncertain budgets and runaway technology advances.


AUG 19-22


AUG 18-21


AUG 17-20

Intelligence and National Security Summit
DC

TBD


AUG 27-28


AUG


TBD
SEPTEMBER 2024 2025 2026

TechNet Europe
Helsinki, Finland

TechNet Europe, as per annual tradition, is an international event organised by AFCEA Europe, in cooperation with a local AFCEA chapter, which takes place every autumn, in a European capital city. The conference and exhibition is regularly held under the patronage of the host country's Minister of Defence. The goal of TechNet Europe is to bring together European and US professionals in order to discuss IT-related subjects of relevance to defence, intelligence and security of the host country and the European geographical area. Traditional topics include Cybersecurity, C4ISR, 5G, Cloud Technology, Data Analytics, Quantum Computing, Edge Computing, Defense against Information warfare, Defense against Hybrid warfare and many more. TechNet Europe 2024 will be held in Helsinki, Finland and will be again a unique two-day conference and exhibition fostering in-person networking opportunities through our exhibition and during the networking breaks. This event will feature high-level speakers and specialists from the Finnish and other national governments, national and international defence and security bodies such as NATO, the EU, Centers of Excellence, industry, and academia. Stay tuned for updates on this year's theme, programme and Call for Abstracts (opens in March).


SEP 18-19


SEP


TBD
OCTOBER 2024 2025 2026

TechNet Indo-Pacific
Honolulu, HI

TechNet Indo-Pacific is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and AFCEA Hawaii. It is the largest event in the Pacific Rim focusing on regional defense issues. Keynote speakers, panel moderators and panelists will discuss defense policies and challenges in the Indo- Pacific region and their relevance to both industry and government. Industry exhibitors will demonstrate products and solutions to meet the services' requirements and needs.


OCT 22-24


OCT 28-30


NOV 3-5
DECEMBER 2024 2025 2026

TechNet Transatlantic
Frankfurt, Germany

This will be a conference with a focus on force integration and collaboration on the battlefield of today and tomorrow, also featuring a large exhibition. Ground-breaking technologies, enhanced battlefield digitalisation, and solutions for Joint All Domain C2 are subjects to be displayed and discussed. Networking of partners and also amongst industry and academia is at the core of this new event.


DEC 4-5


DEC


TBD
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