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Join the Women in AFCEA Belvoir Chapter for a special Galentine's Day Breakfast - a morning of connection, inspiration, and reflection! This interactive event will feature an incredible lineup of speakers from both government and industry sharing their journeys, wisdom, and lessons learned through the theme "Letters to My Younger Self."

Our Symposium provides a national forum for industry, government and academia to work together to help solve the challenges of cybersecurity, community cyber readiness and national defense.

AFCEA Central Maryland (CMD) is proud to present the 2025 Winter Gala, hosted once again at the historic Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MD. This year s theme is Winter Soiree A Black Tie Gala. Our dedicated team has been working tirelessly to curate exclusive new experiences while preserving the cherished traditions that honor our community and its enduring legacy. Aligned with AFCEA s mission, this formal event unites Military, Government, Industry, and Academia in a celebration of partnership, innovation, and shared purpose. Join us for an evening of networking, dining, and dancing, all while strengthening professional bonds and fostering camaraderie. Proceeds from the Gala directly support STEM scholarships and grants for local students, educators, and military personnel, furthering our commitment to advancing education and opportunity within our community. Registration is NOW OPEN! Formal invitations, including sponsor registration codes, have been sent via your AFCEA Concierge Point of Contact (POC). Please note that registration will close at 11:59 PM on Saturday, February 3rd. The Gala Committee has been working behind the scenes to ensure the success of this 18th annual event. More details and updates will be shared soon. If you have any questions about this year s or future galas, please contact the Gala Committee at gala@centralmd.afceachapters.org. We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable evening as we celebrate our shared mission and make an enduring impact.For event specific questions, please contact the Gala Committee at gala@centralmd.afceachapters.org

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Explore the complexities of the numerous identity planes in an environment and how the native capabilities and integrations between CrowdStrike and Okta provide enhanced visibility, protection and control over the identity plane of the DoD Information Network (DODIN). Learn how this can effectively augment current PKI and ICAM implementations to help provide operational scalability, resiliency, audibility and defensibility of the Department's hybrid and multi-cloud architecture.

Group Captain Ben Sharp will discuss how the Ministry of Defence's approach to space as an operational, warfighting domain has advanced over the last 5 years - alongside our society's dependence on space technology, which continues to increase alongside the threats to space systems from natural phenomena, adversary action and the congestion of Earth's orbits. He will provide an overview of the MOD's Space-Based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance programme and reflect on his work as its programme director. Ben has been a RAF officer since 2002 and has served around the world, leading teams to provide communication services that have enabled British military operations. More recently, he has been overseeing the development, delivery and operation of space systems for the Ministry of Defence, becoming one of the first people to join UK Space Command when it formed in 2021.

AFCEA TIDEWATER BOARD MEETING

Cyber Security Threats & Trends

Join us for the first Austin Tech-Xchange of 2025! This event brings together tech enthusiasts, industry professionals, and government innovators in a relaxed, engaging atmosphere. Connect with like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities to collaborate within Austin's dynamic tech community.Whether you're new to AFCEA or a longtime member, this is the perfect chance to learn more about our mission, expand your network, and get involved. Let's grow together and shape the future of technology and communications!This event is free to attend.

In today's operational environment, maximizing cost-effectiveness and leveraging technology intelligently are mission-critical to enabling Mission Command. TechNet Fort Liberty serves as the premier forum for the FORSCOM, USSOCOM, JSOC, and USASOC communities to engage in hard-hitting discussions on the latest challenges and innovations facing our forces.This symposium brings together experts and leaders from across the Army and Fort Liberty to address the real-world issues that impact readiness and mission success. We'll focus on areas like C4 systems, cyber defense, and emerging technologies, providing the space for open debate and the exchange of ideas that lead to actionable solutions. Our goal is to shape the future of military tech by creating road maps that guide the development of next-gen capabilities.Key Topics include:Tactical innovations in Mission CommandOvercoming challenges in the C4 communityForward-thinking solutions for force modernizationAt the Exposition, leading defense industry vendors will showcase their latest tech to key decision-makers from across the Department of Defense. This is a unique opportunity for hands-on demos and direct interaction with the tech that will define the next decade of military operations. Join us to share best practices, demonstrate new technologies, and debate differing perspectives that drive progress. Together, we'll tackle the challenges that matter most to our warfighters and ensure that our technology keeps pace with the demands of tomorrow's battlefield.