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The AFCEA Atlanta National Security Conference will take place at the Atlanta Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

The event will focus on National Security topics including Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Threats to National Security, Homeland security, and Defense. The subject matter will cover industry partnerships and requirements for government agencies in Georgia and the surrounding region.

There were 406 registered attendees at the past event from agencies including: 

This event will once again provide a central meeting place to develop and nurture business relationships, learn about updated requirements, establish partnerships, and identify opportunities for companies interested in doing business with the military and government agencies in Georgia and the surrounding region.

Modern organizations face a rapidly evolving threat landscape and sophisticated nation-state operations exist. Per the Palo Alto Networks 2026 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report, “Attacks involving third-party SaaS applications have surged 3.8x since 2022, accounting for 23% of all attacks as threat actors abuse OAuth tokens and API keys for lateral movement.” In this session, we go behind the scenes of a recent, high-stakes software supply chain attack.

In this webinar, we will cover:

• A step-by-step autopsy of a recent breach, examining how threat actors gained initial access
• How the breach moved laterally through the environment to elevate privileges and maintain persistence
• How the source code was manipulated, nearly triggering a massive downstream offensive

Most importantly, our featured speakers will translate these "war stories" into actionable intelligence. Attendees will leave with immediate hardening steps and security best practices to reduce their attack surface and bolster organizational resilience.

The age of AI is here, and North Carolina’s public sector is leaning in to lead with purpose. As leaders strive to unlock AI’s potential, they must also confront the growing need to secure critical infrastructure, protect sensitive data, and ensure ethical, transparent use of these emerging technologies. With cyber threats evolving just as rapidly as AI capabilities, today’s CIOs and agency leaders face a dual challenge: driving innovation while fortifying digital trust.

The North Carolina AI and Cybersecurity Symposium is an action-packed opportunity to engage with leaders at the forefront of AI adoption and cyber defense. From state agencies to local governments, to higher education, attendees will explore how AI and cybersecurity intersect to shape smarter, safer, and more resilient public services. Join us in a friendly, collaborative environment to share ideas, build partnerships, and gain insights from both peers and private sector trailblazers leading the way on AI and Cybersecurity.

Open to Public Sector only.

As operational technology (OT) systems become increasingly connected, their exposure to cyber threats grows—putting military readiness, critical infrastructure, and national resilience at risk. Join AFCEA DC for a high-impact luncheon focused on OT and cyber convergence across the Department of War and Homeland Security.

This session will feature a keynote from a senior DoW leader followed by an executive panel of service-level and agency OT leaders discussing how they are modernizing legacy systems, securing operational networks, and building mission assurance strategies that span IT, OT, and ICS environments.

Whether you're a cyber practitioner, acquisition leader, or industry partner, this discussion will deepen your understanding of how OT security is shaping the future of national defense.

Attendees will gain insight into:

• DoW and interagency efforts to secure operational technology
• OT-specific risks, use cases, and evolving cyber-physical threat models
• Challenges and opportunities for public–private collaboration
• How services are approaching Zero Trust in the context of OT systems

A curated environment for CIOs to explore how to tackle priorities and accelerate business through technology leadership, executive partnership and professional growth.

Why Gartner conferences?

• Insights you can trust - Join us for the only IT conference shaped by data-driven insights and more than 200,000 annual conversations between Gartner experts and the IT community.
• Validate your strategy - Our global team of 60+ on-site data, analytics and AI experts helps you create and validate your game plan using actionable business and technology insights.
• Strengthen your network - Join a large and diverse group of data, analytics and AI executives at a conference that prioritizes meaningful interactions and powerful connections.

The TAGITM Annual Education Conference will be held April 7-10, 2026 at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, Texas. The TAGITM Conference provides technology education specific to county and city IT Managers and staff. If you are in charge of the technical strategic direction for your county or city or are involved in making technology decisions and recommendations for your municipality, you will want to attend!

The TAGITM Conference Committee delivers an outstanding program. Over 45 years of leadership, insight and innovation go into the planning of this conference. The conference provides excellent education sessions, opportunities to explore the exhibit hall to learn about new cutting edge technologies and services from some of the industry’s leading providers, and networking with business partners from across the state.

The purpose of CoSN’s Annual Conference is to advance the knowledge and skills of K-12 school leaders. We delve into crucial topics such as cybersecurity, student data privacy, and the implementation of generative AI in schools — issues at the forefront for educational institutions and their communities. CoSN provides an unparalleled platform for districts to deepen their understanding of these critical issues and explore effective strategies for addressing them safely and successfully within the K-12 system.

Our focus is on delivering a diverse mix of keynote speakers, interactive sessions, learning and networking opportunities, and more that equip school leaders with the insights and tools necessary to safeguard K-12 technology.

Carahsoft is pulling back the velvet curtain to host a public sector networking reception for our partners and customers participating in Google Cloud Next 2026! 

Join us as we take center stage after Day 1 of the conference with hors d'oeuvres, drinks, show-stopping connections, and a live performance by Patrick & the LVB at the House of Blues Music Hall, located inside Mandalay Bay! 

Don’t forget to bring your Google Cloud Next badge to get in – it’s your all-access pass!

Google Cloud Next:  Where big ideas become a reality

• Get a sneak peek into some of the latest advancements in AI and cloud tech.
• Join a global community of leaders, thinkers, and doers to share ideas.
• Immerse yourself in three full days of back-to-back lightning talks, interactive demos, guided workshops, and more.

Next is for everyone. Whether you’re a developer, a data scientist, an IT leader, a security professional, or just passionate about all things tech, you’ll find tools, insights, and opportunities at Next that you won’t find anywhere else. Attendees must be 21+ years old to attend. 

The future is yours to build. Get started with insights, strategies, and tools from Next. Check out these learning opportunities that can help you turn your next big idea into a reality.

Secure360 is the professional conference of choice for comprehensive security and risk management education and collaboration for your entire team. Produced by the Upper Midwest Security Alliance (UMSA), the conference continues to grow in attendance and popularity each year, and we're proud to move into our 21st year.

Secure360 focuses on the following key session areas: governance, risk and compliance, information security, physical security, business continuity management, and professional development. There's content and opportunity for all, including students and career changers.

The Center for Public Sector AI (CPSAI) and the Center for Digital Government is excited to build on our Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit for state and local government! We are convening state and local government CIOs and AI Leaders along with our private sector partners.

The explosion of artificial intelligence is transforming government operations. As government grapples with how to harness AI’s benefits while minimizing its risks, CIOs need to build trust across multiple stakeholders; navigate ethical, security and privacy concerns; upskill staff to deliver with new technologies; and change long-held processes and practices.

The Summit is an action-packed opportunity to engage with AI Leaders who are leading the way in leveraging AI as a strategic asset at the state, local, department, and agency levels. The goal of the Summit is to create a friendly and engaging environment to build and foster relationships with your peers and the private sector thought leaders.

Stay tuned for more information!

This is an invitation-only event.

Join us September 7 – 10 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina to connect with other public power professionals on the most pressing cybersecurity topics for the utility industry. Engage with peers and experts to discuss the unique challenges, best practices, and emerging trends in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure relevant to public power utilities and their communities.

Join us September 7 – 10 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina to connect with other public power professionals on the most pressing cybersecurity topics for the utility industry. Engage with peers and experts to discuss the unique challenges, best practices, and emerging trends in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure relevant to public power utilities and their communities.

HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition brings together a vibrant and diverse community of healthcare trailblazers from around the world. This gathering includes visionary CIOs and top-level executives, dedicated healthcare providers, knowledgeable informaticists, tech-savvy health IT professionals, forward-thinking government officials, innovative disruptors, strategic consultants, and dynamic market suppliers, among many, many other movers and shakers. Get ready for an exhilarating exchange of ideas and insights that will shape tomorrow’s healthcare! 

HIMSS26 is the peak of health IT educational programming. HIMSS26 is not just a conference; it's a gathering of the brightest minds in healthcare, coming together to enlighten, inspire, and lead discussions that transform into actionable insights for you and your organization. From Monday to Thursday, talk health equity, AI, data governance, workforce challenges, digital health transformation, interoperability, cybersecurity, process analysis and redesign, and all the latest in health IT. With focused preconference forums, captivating keynotes, interactive special events, and a wide array of general education sessions covering crucial topics, every moment is a chance to deepen your understanding and expertise.

Healthcare innovation thrives at the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Las Vegas provides the perfect backdrop for leading healthcare tech companies to feature new products, startups to tell their stories, and specialty pavilions to take you into the intricacies of your favorite topics. Our exhibition floor has an innovation-fueled atmosphere that leaves you feeling energized, inspired, and connected to your community. 

From vibrant evening networking extravaganzas to intimate, exclusive executive gatherings, forge meaningful connections with the absolute best in the industry at HIMSS25. We’re meeting in Vegas to make collaboration and relationship building an exciting, adventurous part of advancing healthcare!

The AFCEA Atlanta National Security Conference will take place at the Atlanta Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

The event will focus on National Security topics including Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Threats to National Security, Homeland security, and Defense. The subject matter will cover industry partnerships and requirements for government agencies in Georgia and the surrounding region.

There were 406 registered attendees at the past event from agencies including: 

This event will once again provide a central meeting place to develop and nurture business relationships, learn about updated requirements, establish partnerships, and identify opportunities for companies interested in doing business with the military and government agencies in Georgia and the surrounding region.

This invitation-only gathering brings together state and local IT executives, emerging leaders, and visionary thinkers for candid conversations on the future of public-sector technology. Focused on leadership development, innovation, and strategy, the Forum goes beyond the tech to address the people, policies, and practices shaping digital government. Through peer exchange and practical sessions, participants gain the insights, relationships, and skills needed to lead their organizations and communities into the future.

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Sherri Tidwell.

The New York IT Leadership Forum is where tomorrow’s government leaders grow today.

This invitation-only gathering brings together state and local IT executives, emerging leaders, and visionary thinkers for candid conversations on the future of public-sector technology. Focused on leadership development, innovation, and strategy, the Forum goes beyond the tech to address the people, policies, and practices shaping digital government. Through peer exchange and practical sessions, participants gain the insights, relationships, and skills needed to lead their organizations and communities into the future.

This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Jennifer Caldwell.

The NLIT Summit is sponsored by the NLIT Society, a professional society founded to facilitate the exchange of best practices and ideas among IT and Cybersecurity professionals within the DOE complex, strengthen the infrastructure, and identify efficiencies within the DOE laboratory system. The Summit facilitates sharing information regarding all aspects of IT and Cybersecurity operations, technology, policies, and practices in support of research conducted at the Laboratories. It is open to all personnel in the IT and Cybersecurity fields working at Laboratories and Plants affiliated with government funded activities, as well as Federal government employees in the IT or Cybersecurity fields that work at agencies associated with the participating Laboratories.

The Summit consists of presentations, Community of Interest Network (COIN) collaboration sessions, panel discussions, tutorials, and technology demonstrations on a variety of topics of current interest to the IT community within DOE. There is an emphasis on providing opportunities for active participation and networking between attendees. Best practices, strategies, methodologies, implementations, lessons learned, innovative solutions, and emerging topics within the DOE community are shared during the Summit’s many sessions and events.

Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) is proud to announce the 27th Annual Information Security Forum (ISF) on May 20-21, 2026 (Wednesday-Thursday) at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas. As the premier cybersecurity event for Texas state and local government and public education institutions, ISF 2026 brings together decision-makers, IT professionals, and security leaders from across the state for two days of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

ISF will feature engaging presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration between public-and private-sector security experts.

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.

TechNet Augusta 2026 gives participants the opportunity to examine and explore the intricacies of the cyber domain. With assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and industry experts, the conference is designed to open the lines of communication and facilitate networking, education and problem solving. Leaders and operators also discuss procurement challenges the military, government and industry face during a time of uncertain budgets and runaway technology advances.

With assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and industry, this three-day conference is designed to open the lines of communication between the military and commercial sector and provide a space where government and industry professionals can discuss issues and share solutions surrounding cyber electromagnetic activities and unified land operations.

Registration information will become available during Summer 2026.

TechNet Indo-Pacific is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and AFCEA Hawaii. It is the largest event in the Pacific Rim focusing on regional defense issues. Keynote speakers, panel moderators and panelists will discuss defense policies and challenges in the Indo- Pacific region and their relevance to both industry and government. Industry exhibitors will demonstrate products and solutions to meet the services' requirements and needs.

Registration is not yet available. Check back in the Fall of 2026.

Sea Service leaders today confront profound and rapidly changing threats in a landscape of increasingly complex challenges. Join us and engage with leaders from the Navy, Marine Corps and the Coast Guard as well as industry and academia experts in this extraordinary opportunity to explore the depths of the unique issues they confront. Engage in discussions, network with peers and be a part of devising the needed solutions to enhance operational capabilities that overcome evolving threats. Gain knowledge and forge connections while discovering the latest platforms, cutting-edge technologies and advanced capabilities crucial to supporting maritime operations.