On March 27-31, 2017, Carnegie Mellon’s Scott Institute for Energy Innovation will celebrate its second Energy Week, an event designed to educate, inform and debate energy policy; highlight research and innovation; and prepare for the future. Please save the date and join our email list to receive updates as programming and registration for the 2017 Carnegie Mellon University Energy Week is finalized. We have an exciting lineup of tentat...

Innovation and Cyber for the Warfighter Today and Tommorow AFCEA NOVA is proud to host our 10th Annual Joint Warfighter IT Day on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the Sheraton Tysons Hotel. This one-day conference provides an unparalleled opportunity to hear from and meet senior military and civilian leaders from OSD, the Combatant Commands, the Military Services, and DoD Agencies. The top-tier list of senior speakers includes: CIOs from DOD, USAF...

Many government organizations conduct field operations. Whether it is a scientist validating remotely sensed data or a National Guardsmen performing damage assessment after a hurricane, field operations staff are crucial. Join government leaders and GIS professionals after work for a free meetup on Thursday, March 30 from 6 – 9 PM to learn about how GIS technology can help optimize field operations. You will learn how GIS can help you: S...

Join Women in Homeland Security for our 2017 Mardi Gras Silent Auction and Fundraiser! Cajun cuisine...Bourbon tasting....Facepainting....and tax-deductible shopping....what more could you want? Join us on Bourbon Street for a Mardi Gras themed auction and party! Attendees will enjoy Louisiana-style cuisine, music and bid on our fantastic auction offerings. No Mardi Gras part would be complete without a few classics- expect Hurricanes, a king...

Offering myriad possibilities, cognitive services teach computers to understand the world as humans do. This emerging technology can provide exciting and powerful capabilities for government agencies to better meet their unique missions and improve citizen services and engagement. To hear how cognitive services can advance government, RSVP and join us for this Meetup, Learning How to Apply Cognitive Services to Your Agency's Mission. We are ex...

The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) drives the Operating in the Open initiative by engaging civilians, the private sector, and other government agencies by tackling common problems all sectors face. Utilizing hackathons to drive the conversation around the country NGA in partnership with the US Geospatial intelligence Foundation (USGIF) are focusing in on food security and regional stability to highlight the driving factors and i...

2017 DATA CENTER BRAINSTORM - Data Center Optimization: The Piggy Bank for Federal IT Modernization In 2016, the White House pushed IT modernization to the forefront of Federal agencies’ agendas – with an updated Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI) and the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) paving the way. 2017 brings a new Administration. IT modernization is still center stage of Federal IT agend...

Energy, Power & Facility Management Strategies & Technologies 2017Decision makers from business, industry and government must now seek integrated energy solutions — solutions which assure both a secure and affordable power supply, and effective management of both energy and overall operational costs. Globalcon, presented by the Association of Energy Engineers, is designed specifically to facilitate those who need to get up to spe...

Join the National Defense Industrial Association as we present strategic differentiators in the Georgia Aerospace and Defense sectors. Hear from two key leaders from The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), a lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, locating new markets for Georgia products, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for econ...

Join DaytonDefense as we welcome Arthur F. Huber II, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Deputy Director for Operations. Mr. Huber will be speaking on a variety of AFRL UAS activities with focus on their latest initiatives in Ground Based Sense & Avoid for Unmanned Systems. Learn how local industries can leverage AFRL's work to expand their play in local and broader UAS market.