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In this era of AI and rapid technological advancement, success belongs to those who rise to the challenge. Join peers and experts to tackle AI security and multicloud complexity, build practical skills, and prepare for what’s next.

The Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare (N2N6) / Director of Naval Intelligence, in collaboration with AFCEA Intelligence and the Naval Intelligence Professionals, is pleased to host a classified dialog with the private sector on March 18, 2026. 

Most federal agencies are moving to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their systems and processes, in part as a response to Executive Order 14110, issued in 2023, for the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of AI, and in part because AI promises productivity gains and cost savings. 

As expected with an innovative new technology, so far agencies have been experimenting with pilot programs, rather than enterprise-wide initiatives. They are wrestling with several challenges to scaling up their pilots, such as poor data quality, governance and compliance obstacles, integration hurdles, and lack of dedicated budgets.

Learning Objectives:

• Define metrics for ROI, productivity, and social benefit
• Draw from case studies that discuss moving from pilots to scaled implementations
• Outline lessons learned from practical deployment of AI across the private sector

In 2026, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies will face an unprecedented and ongoing wave of  high-profile events that will test the limits of public safety efforts.

From the FIFA World Cup across 16 North American cities to the year-long America250 Semiquincentennial celebrations and the midterm elections, these events will draw millions of participants and global attention. This situation will create complex security challenges due to geographic spread, long durations, and the ongoing threat of advanced cyber campaigns and lone-wolf attacks. 

This year’s Law Enforcement and Public Safety (LEAPS) Technology Forum will focus on Operational Readiness 2026: Tech Strategies for Large-Scale Security Challenges. The conference provides a vital platform to explore how emerging technologies can significantly improve law enforcement readiness and response to this unique threat environment. Specific, actionable topics will include: 

• Integrated Intelligence Platforms: Enabling true interoperability among fusion centers, joint operation centers, and an international police coordination hub for real-time information sharing across federal, state, and local partners. 

• Counter-UAS (Drone) Technologies: Implementing layered C-UAS mitigation strategies to protect stadiums, parade routes, and critical infrastructure. 

• Cybersecurity Innovations and AI Defense: Protecting election systems and event networks from AI-accelerated attacks and ensuring the integrity of critical law enforcement communications. 

• Advanced Analytics and AI: Utilizing machine learning for real-time behavioral analysis, accurate crowd modeling, and optimizing resource deployment across vast urban zones. 

• Secure Communications and Interoperability: Establishing resilient, multi-band communications infrastructure for seamless command and control during National Special Security Events (NSSEs). 

• Digital Forensics and Disinformation Response: Implementing proactive strategies to fight online radicalization, deepfakes, and uphold election integrity.  

Join us at the 18th annual LEAPS Technology Forum. Attendees will gain actionable insights into leveraging technology for proactive risk management, rapid incident response, and public trust building in an era of evolving threats. With billions of dollars in federal investment now earmarked for security and technology modernization, this is the critical moment to align strategies, share best practices, and establish the united framework that will secure the year ahead and permanently redefine the future of public safety. 

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Why should you attend?

• Connect and network with the brightest minds to tackle your toughest tech and business challenges.
• Discover the latest Cisco products, technologies, and services – from AI to security and networking. Plus, put your new expertise to the test with a Cisco certification exam, available for FREE to all Full Conference and IT Leadership package pass holders.
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The San Antonio Regional Emerging Technology Summit is where innovation meets mission.

Tailored for public-sector leaders at the state, regional, and local levels, this summit explores how emerging technologies, including AI, automation, edge computing, and others, are reshaping the future of government. Through hands-on demos, policy insights, and real-world case studies, attendees gain a clear view of what’s possible and what’s next. It’s not just about exploring tech - it’s about applying it to serve communities better, faster, and more equitably.

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Registration is not available for TechNet Cyber. Check back in Winter 2025.

Adversaries have taken to cyberspace to conduct continuous confrontations. Protecting cyber assets requires more than a single entity, it demands multiple organizations. Join us for this three-day event and interact with IT professionals, hear from experts and develop solutions to ensure technology can connect people to information.