As the Digital World grows exponentially, so do our vulnerabilities and so must our capabilities. Leveraging Digital Twins which are continuously updated virtual models of real-world objects or other physical subjects will enable us to lead mission readiness without overextending resources or increasing risk. The past decade’s advances in GPUs, AI and software platforms are heating up Digital Twin adoption amid this higher-fidelity era....

The IBM Federal TechXchange in Washington, DC, is a compelling event for the technical community. This event will allow Federal agencies' technologists to engage with our subject matter experts in a half-day interactive session on some cutting-edge technologies. In an era where technology landscapes are continuously shifting, it is essential for government organizations to realize the possibilities of AI-powered automation. The sessions are de...

Bootcamp is best suited for those who have limited experience in the federal market; maybe you're just getting started with federal, or you've won SBIRs and you're looking to scale. Bootcamp is also great for teams just getting started in Federal, making sure each member of your team has the knowledge, skills, and materials needed for success. We condense years of federal expertise into an 8-week structured program that will equip you with the...

Join us at Top Golf - Army vs. Navy for a night of networking with fellow AFCEA DC members as well as government and industry professionals. Learn about chapter opportunities, and maybe even learn a thing or two about golf! Attendees will be broken up into two teams, Army or Navy, for some friendly competition. Which team will be the Golf Champions of 2023? Register today to join us! All tickets include 1 complimentary drink ticket that can be...

Since 2007, IDC has been exhaustively tracking IT’s shift of workloads from on-prem hosting to the cloud. This year, in 2023, IDC predicts that fully 50% of all IT workloads, worldwide, will have pivoted to the cloud. But, to paraphrase a famous poem, we have many workloads to migrate before we can sleep! In this important session, two senior IDC analysts will share five critical cloud migration insights that IT leaders have learned to t...

David Myhrer, Research Vice President, Consumer Strategies at IDC, will provide a data-driven view of the U.S. consumer marketplace and where it is headed in the short and medium term. David will leverage data and share insights from IDC's Consumer Pulse primary research service, including its Future Consumer surveys, to highlight resilient consumer tech spending, rising expectations, and the dynamics of changing consumer behavior and attitude...

This session will frame both WHY delivering IT change is more important than ever for IT leaders and HOW five IT leaders successfully implemented meaningful IT changes. These anonymized mini case studies, taken from IDC’s End-User Consulting Team, emphasize the role of information, sourced from outside the virtual four walls of their organizations, played a critical role in making these IT change projects successful: Validating an enterp...

Generative AI has the potential to transform entire industries. To gain a competitive edge, business leaders need to create a clear and compelling generative AI strategy today. This session will review the leading use cases, approaches to building an enterprise solution, the funding distribution, and survey insights on the promise of generative AI. It will also include generative AI basics, benefits, current limitations, and approaches to addr...

Join us for a lively discussion about the current and future priorities of the United States in the now contested domain of Space, given geopolitical developments and pacing adversaries. Space is no longer free from conflict and our panel of experts will delve into how the United States will protect and defend critical space systems. Virtual Event Information The luncheon series event will be held in person at the Army Navy Country Club and l...

Join us for a lively discussion about the current and future priorities of the United States in the now contested domain of Space, given geopolitical developments and pacing adversaries. Space is no longer free from conflict and our panel of experts will delve into how the United States will protect and defend critical space systems. The luncheon series event will be held in person at the Army Navy Country Club and live streamed through Vimeo....