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AFCEA Belvoir November 2024 LuncheonNetworking 11:30am - 12pmAnnouncements and Speaker Welcome 12:00 - 12:10pmLunch and Guest Speaker 12:10pmLuncheon ends 1:30pm

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AFCEA TIDEWATER BOARD MEETING

After Hours with AFCEA Small Business DiscussionSo, you want to form a JV . . . now what?In light of the growing popularity of joint ventures being formed for pursuit of various acquisitions, there have been great events and discussions around the high-level objectives and considerations to make when considering forming a JV. The goal ofthis event is to pick up where those discussions leave off, after you've decided you want to form a JV, and dive down into actionable guidance for what's needed to form, bid, and operate as part of a JV, with special emphasis on considerations for smallbusiness. We have brought together industry experts to discuss specifics related topics like: types of documentation that needs to be produced and developed, how to register in various systems likeSAM and the ARC, what other services related to things like banking and insurance are required, and the additional wisdom gained from going through these processes that can help avoid pitfalls, or realize benefits that can be gained through a littleadditional planning and preparation. Our goal is to equip you with the practical knowledge and tools to navigate the intricacies of successful JV formation and operation.

The AFCEA London Chapter meeting for November will take place on Thursday 7th, when Rob Wright from Oxford Dynamics will be our guest speaker. Palo Alto have very kindly offered to host us again on the 55th floor at 22 Bishopsgate. The meeting will be preceded by a short AGM and election of AFCEA London Chapter Officers. The title of Rob's presentation will be "Avoiding an AI apocalypse: How can Defence procure and assure?" Rob has a background in High Assurance network protection and now works for Oxford Dynamics, a provider of AI and robotics to MOD. He recently completed a secondment at the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), where he worked on the Software supply chain Code of Practice, with its related AI Safety Code of Practice. Rob will provide insight from his recent experience, changes in technology and the codes of practice and the impact on how Defence and government can procure and assure their tools. Attendees can expect to learn lessons from the cyber front line and how it intersects with the physical world, drawing on lessons from conflict in the Middle East and how the benefits of open source software and AI can be realised at pace to help analysts and decision makers alike have more time to make better decisions when it really matters.++

It's our chance to reconnect, rebuild, and reenergize our chapter post-COVID! Whether you're a current member, looking to renew your membership, or interested in supporting our chapter activities and networking events, this evening is for you.

Networking for Military Leaders and Industry Partners

Annual Technological Forum with Technical Experts.

Government Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting