Considering recent modifications in the Department of Defense's contracting procedures, our agenda will focus on strategizing ways to enhance technology, processes, and communication to align with the agile methodologies now being adopted across all branches of the military. Furthermore, we will examine the implications of the Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA, signed into law last December, with a particular emphasis on the amendments to Section 229, whi...

Hosted by the American Conference Institute (ACI), the 3rd Annual National Congress on Counter UAS Technology will gather influential government and industry change makers to share critical insight on advancing CUAS Capabilities. Featuring notable sessions analyzing and developing applicable countermeasures against unauthorized and/or threatening unmanned vehicle activities, this year’s event will lay the foundation for partnerships acro...

Join us for an immersive experience by attending Microsoft’s Aerospace and Defense Summit at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City May 29th-30th, 2024. The summit is a two-day event that brings together Microsoft’s defense industrial base partners together to explore the latest technological innovations for defense and intelligence missions. The summit will feature speakers from Microsoft’s national security leadership discussing t...

As the global landscape evolves with the emergence of near peer adversaries, the Department of Defense (DoD) is tasked with maintaining superior mission readiness and keeping pace with the rapidly advancing capabilities of potential adversaries. To address these challenges, the DoD is embracing the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) and Generative AI technologies. The DoD has embraced AI/ML in areas like Mission Readi...

In an era defined by the digital revolution, the impact of cyber is pervasive across the federal government, and its reach is continually expanding. As organizations strive for modernization, cyber plays a pivotal role by unlocking immense capabilities, driving efficiency and catalyzing transformation. The Potomac Officers Club’s Annual Cyber Summit features esteemed cyber experts, government leaders and industry visionaries speaking on...

Join AFA on June 13, 2024 at our headquarters in Arlington, Va., for a fireside chat with Gen. David W. Allvin, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Allvin is the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipping of 689,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas.

Technology is reshaping the future of war, from undersea to outer space, and more than ever, commercial companies are shaping technological trends. We'll explore how recent developments in artificial intelligence have upended expectations for AI-powered tools, and how the Pentagon continues to press for advances in a dozen emerging technology areas. Join Defense One’s 9th Annual Tech Summit to learn how innovations of today and tomorrow...

Lt. Gen. Adrian Spain, the Air Force’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, is joining AFA for a fireside chat on June 18. Spain leads the development and implementation of policy directly supporting global operations, force management, training and readiness for the Air Force and serves as the Air Force Operations Deputy to the Air Force Chief of Staff.

On June 20, join Acquisition leaders from across the government agencies discuss key emerging acquisition trends and initiatives in their respective organizations, as well as those with government-wide impacts. With an eye toward addressing challenges—both expected and novel—of the foreseeable federal marketplace, this conference will highlight practical, actionable govcon strategies for not only surviving but thriving in the gover...

Please join us for our AUSA Coffee Series Featuring LTG Sean A. Gainey, Commanding General, U.S. Army Space and Missile Command. The Association of the United States Army welcomes all members, employees or consultants of member companies, the media, active duty military, civilian government personnel, invited guests, and non-members that are interested or have an identifiable relationship with AUSA or the United States Army. Schedule: 0630 ...