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Join us for our monthly Coffee & Community, where professionals from the Charlottesville area come together to explore the intersection of technology, federal government initiatives, and academia. Designed to foster collaboration and innovation, these informal gatherings provide a platform for members of the intelligence community, academia, and industry experts to exchange ideas, discuss emerging trends, and build valuable connections. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this is your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and stay informed about the latest developments shaping our shared mission.Richmond C&C - 2nd Friday every month - 0800 - 0900 - Grit Coffee Scott's Addition @ 1621 Roseneath Rd, Richmond, VA Charlottesville C&C - 4th Friday every month - 0800 - 0900 - The Hub at Town Center Three - UVA Research Park @ 994 Research Park Blvd, Charlottesville, VASee you there!

Join us as we kick off the new fiscal year with an evening of food, drinks, live music by the Fringe Benefits Band, and great company. This special Member Engagement event is an opportunity to network, reconnect, and celebrate our AFCEA Belvoir community - all while supporting our Scholarship Fund to invest in the next generation of leaders.Let's raise a glass to another year of impact, growth, and giving back!

Oktober-Fest w/ GOVTECH | STEM Mixer/Social

Come join us for a Brown Bag Lunch and Learn! In the cellular world we have been hearing about 5G for a few years now. Our guest speaker has been at the center of the wireless space and helped to develop a number of critical services. He will discuss how is it being implemented and what does next G look like? This will be followed by questions and answers.

Explore how AI is driving the modernization of federal networks, from securing sensitive data through advanced information sharing and analysis to building autonomous data centers that manage workloads predictively.

Conference with USSF/SSC speakers and space industry speakers on space community issues and opportunities.

AFCEA Belvoir October Luncheon

Due to Furlough and Global Thunder- we have to reschedule this event. Join us for our October Lunch & Learn with Guest Speaker Col (Ret.) Scott SolomonChief Strategy Officer, Defense Infrastructure, AT&T Business, Defense & National Security, AT&TBriefing on Wireless Cellular communications; how the military services are approaching 5G wireless communications infrastructure builds and how POTUS/Congress are driving 5G Open RAN for military installations and operations.RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084FAFAE2CA64-58368553-afcea

UMBC Training Centers and AFCEA Central Maryland Emerging Leaders are teaming up to provide the Emerging Leaders community a pair of AI workshops at no cost to the Emerging Leaders community. The first is a condensed 2-hour version of UMBC Training Center's AI for Leaders workshop, which equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to navigate AI adoption within their organization to improve productivity and performance, establish proper AI governance and risk management processes, and lead AI strategy and change management.This course is for anyone with a passion for innovation, transformation, and leadership - no AI background is necessary!Event Schedule:5-5:30pm: Registration and Networking5:30-7:30pm: Workshop

AFCEA Kansas City is hosting a panel and networking event at Keystone CoLAB to explore how critical infrastructure like data centers, energy, and secure facilities impact national security. Hear perspectives from leaders across government, industry, and academia - and connect with peers working at the intersection of infrastructure and defense.This panel will examine how Kansas City's ecosystem of builders, engineers, energy providers, defense leaders, and innovators is shaping the foundation of national security. Moderator Brian Weaver will guide a conversation on the convergence of physical, digital, and cognitive infrastructure - how secure construction, resilient energy, advanced manufacturing, and data readiness have become mission-critical assets since WWII. Panelists will explore secure facility design, military modernization, industrial and cyber resilience, and workforce development through the lenses of their respective sectors. Together, they'll illuminate how collaboration across public and private sectors can strengthen both regional growth and national readiness.Moderator:Brian Weaver - Chairman, AFCEA Kansas City / Vice Chair, CGSC Foundation / CEO, Torch.AIPanelists:Tim Dunn - Chairman & Chief Investment & Treasury Officer, JE Dunn ConstructionGregg Thompson - Deputy to the Commanding General (SES), U.S. Army Combined Arms Command, Fort LeavenworthSteve Tanner - Senior Director of Global Security, Kansas City National Security Campus (Honeywell/NNSA)Victoria "Tori" Helm - Mission Critical Global Operations Director, Burns & McDonnell