Surface Warfare: Combat Ready Warfighters for 250 Years Join experts and decision makers in the military, industry, and congress. Leadership will discuss how the Surface Force is a critical element of national defense and security in an era of great power competition. With 90+ exhibitors, 4,000+ attendees, this is one of the most influential professional development and networking opportunities in the defense community.Focusing on honing the s...

Join AGA and AFERM for a one-day virtual workshop designed to help federal professionals turn enterprise risk management (ERM) theory into action. This virtual event combines expert-led sessions with small, facilitated breakout discussions, giving you the tools and examples you need to apply ERM concepts within your agency.

Operational Technology (OT) environments are more dependent than ever on remote access—for vendor support, troubleshooting, and data sharing—yet each connection can expand the attack surface. From disruptive ransomware to the cascading impacts seen in events like Ukraine’s 2015 grid attacks and Colonial Pipeline, the lesson is clear: Remote access is both a necessity and a potential vulnerability. This webcast distills guidan...

The Training Conference will build on the conversations from our Spring Training Conference, bringing together government and industry leaders for two days of in-depth discussions about the state of Federal Procurement from the latest on critical contracting programs, Federal funding and changes in customer requirements. Day one will focus on governmentwide acquisition priorities, while day two will spotlight healthcare procurement. Across bot...

Join us in January for AFCEA NOVA Army IT Day 2026! Theme :Dominating Technology to Increase Warfighter Lethality 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 Month...

Join Us in Los Angeles for the Futurecon Cybersecurity Event!Hear from our esteemed speakers while gaining up to 10 CPE credits. Immerse yourself in the latest cybersecurity developments to gain valuable insights in today’s dynamic threat landscape. Learn how to effectively manage risk, demo the newest technologies from an array of different sponsors, and network with your local community.Don’t miss our special ceremony recognizing...

The SANS 2026 Kubernetes and CNAPP Forum is a focused, one-day event designed for security professionals, DevOps teams, and cloud architects seeking to secure modern, containerized applications. As Kubernetes and Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs) become core to enterprise infrastructure, this forum explores the evolving threat landscape, key attack vectors, and emerging defense strategies. Through expert-led sessions, tech...

As the global energy landscape undergoes rapid transformation, the convergence of digital innovation, sustainability imperatives, and national security concerns is reshaping how we power our world. Join AFCEA Bethesda for an exclusive preview of the 2025 Energy, Infrastructure, and Environment (EIE) Summit—Speakers with Sneakers—where we’ll explore the most urgent and exciting developments at the intersection of energy innova...

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is becoming increasingly important in enabling and expanding the capabilities of agents. By allowing agents to take actions on behalf of users, MCP raises critical questions around authentication and authorization. In this webcast, we will dissect the challenges of secure delegation, explore various approaches to authentication and authorization, and discuss potential security risks and best practices for mitig...

Join us for the grand finale of the Holiday Hack Challenge 2025 where we’ll reveal the names of the big winners as we bid farewell to another chapter of challenges, victories, and innovation! As we wrap up the year, we'll take you behind the scenes to explore the 2025 challenges and share a few tips and insights that will prepare you for the 2026 journey, as always, promising an even more thrilling experience. Tune in with Chief Holiday...