This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Hannah Colliss. The Higher Education IT Strategy Leadership Council Summit, presented by the Center for Digital Education (CDE), is an invitation-only gathering of higher education CIOs and technology executives taking place December 10–11 in New York City. Hosted by the Center for Digital Education, the Council...

Communication and collaboration technologies don’t just support learning — they define it. From AI-powered service desks and automated translation tools to intelligent routing that connects students, parents, and faculty in real time, education leaders are reimagining how campuses communicate. The next evolution of digital learning depends on seamless, secure, and data-driven communication ecosystems that strengthen trust, improve...

As artificial intelligence reshapes the public sector, state and local CIOs face a critical challenge: preparing their workforces to adopt and scale AI responsibly and effectively. This webinar focuses on the workforce side of AI transformation — offering practical insights for navigating new talent requirements, filling skills gaps, and promoting cross-department and cross-agency collaboration. Los Angeles CIO Ted Ross and others will s...

Any security team can start building and driving a strong security culture now, but you need to start first with strategy. In this short webcast, you’ll learn how to create a practical strategy and roadmap tailored for your organization. Using lessons from the SANS LDR521 course, Lance Spitzner will start with how to decipher your organizational culture and how to use that to create your guiding principles. We then will cover the four ke...

Do you possess an active TS/SCI, CI Poly or Full Scope / LifeStyle Poly Security Clearance & looking for your next Cleared Career Opportunity?With the government back open, cleared hiring across the defense community is ramping up fast. Now’s the time to get ahead of the surge — not wait for it.Join a reStart Virtual Career Fair and connect directly with recruiters and hiring managers from leading defense contractors who are re...

AFCEA DC is pleased to bring you our 49th Annual Winter Gala, which will be hosted again at the iconic National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. We have an exciting lineup of experiences featuring the beautiful colors and ambiance of the Northern Lights planned at this year’s event. Join the who’s who in the federal IT community in enjoying all-new immersive experiences and sensory delights for your eyes, ears, and taste buds. C...

With over 7,000 individual and corporate members, our chapter boasts the largest membership in the AFCEA International community. Our chapter is blessed with the hometown advantage of having the Pentagon in our back yard, the Nation's Capital right next door, and the backbone of the Internet at our center. This means that our Monthly luncheons, IT Days, Breakfast and special events connect you with Government speakers that provide current poli...

AI is no longer a future consideration for government—it’s already changing how agencies deliver services, automate workflows, and extract value from data. But with that opportunity comes complexity. As public sector teams explore AI-powered development, they’re facing new challenges around scale, transparency, and operational accountability. Join Government Technology and Tricentis for a live webinar on how AI is reshaping p...

As a known hub for the direction of geopolitics, sanctions, and trade, the Department of State is an attractive target for advanced nation-state threat actors motivated more by a desire for information than by greed, and as public-facing representatives of the U.S. overseas, diplomat staff and buildings don’t have the benefit of anonymity. Deputy Assistant Secretary Gharun Lacy will share Diplomatic Security's cybersecurity strategies fo...

I've been a heavy user of AI since the beginning, but the way that I use AI has recently shifted. In this fast-paced, fun talk, we'll cover the top ways that I've improved my efficiency and productivity by changing the way I interact with AI in 2025 and into 2026.