AFCEA International

The first of the month brings a new SIGNAL Magazine! In this August issue, read about facial recognition technologies, AI’s role in the new age of hacking and 5G technology in the Department of Defense. AFCEA members can access the digital version here: https://lnkd.in/eYRYQKHZ

Here's a look back, by the numbers, of our #TechNetCyber event: 5,000+ attendees; 100+ sessions, panels, keynotes and networking opportunities; 300+ exhibitors; 51+ supporting partners; 41 continuing education sessions; 40+ small businesses exhibiting. We couldn't have done it without all the individuals who made up the totals 🎉 A big thank you from AFCEA International!

This upcoming #AFCEA Professional Development Course (PDC) on September 4 and 5 is an instructor-led, virtual course that provides a broad overview of the roles, functions, activities and current issues facing the U.S. #intelligencecommunity (IC). It is specifically designed to provide government, military, academic and contractor professionals working with the IC a firm basis for understanding the community’s roles, needs and culture. Register for “U.S. Intelligence: An Introduction” here: https://lnkd.in/dp8m79Jm

⛳ Just a few more days left until the AFCEA Educational Foundation Golf Tournament! Join us this upcoming Monday, August 5, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington. This fun event will help raise funds for #STEM scholarships and teacher grants. See you there! Register: https://lnkd.in/gMvE-Pyh Check out last year's video: https://lnkd.in/euJ8n3Mp

To drive productivity and enable decision advantage, government agencies need to ensure employees and service members quickly and easily receive the answers they need. Generative AI (GenAI) solutions are poised to help agencies rapidly source trusted answers from authoritative content, but not every GenAI tool on the market is fit for government deployments. Implementing GenAI in a government setting requires careful consideration to ensure success and uphold security requirements. Learn more from our AFCEA corporate member Pryon: https://lnkd.in/eyzb7MP3

One week away! Join us on August 6 at 1pm ET for our next SIGNAL Webinar: “Upskilling to the DoDM 8140.03 Cybersecurity Workforce Directive: What Integrators Need to Know” General Dynamics Information Technology’s Pamela McComas, Senior Director of Strategic Growth and Solutions, and CompTIA’s Chief Technology Evangelist, Dr. James Stanger, will give you the latest practical information about upskilling workers using the 8140.03 Directive. Moderated by #AFCEA's Diego Laje https://lnkd.in/geTFJc75

Companies of all sizes join AFCEA to network, share and partner so they can meet the demands of the ever-changing global defense, cyber and security industries. We want to welcome these newest corporate members to our AFCEA community! Keeper Technology, Sequoia|Combine, Alico Cyber Solutions, TYCHON, Parabol, Pabulum-Rothe JV, ProEtico, Aukua Systems, Inc., Saronic Technologies, Arganteal Corporation, Safal Partners, Fors Marsh Group, LC, Procurement Sciences, PEAK SOLUTIONS, INC, Calnex Solutions, Closedloop Communications Inc, Flywheel Data, Virtual Service Operations, INTEGRASYS Group, Mobile IT Force, Walacor Corporation, DecisiveInstincts, LLC, Lava Valley Solutions To learn more about corporate membership, click here: https://lnkd.in/d-b7rp9b

The sixth edition of AFCEA Insights is here! Make sure to subscribe to our biweekly newsletter to stay up to date on AFCEA International events and news you can use. We hope you're having a great summer🏖️ 

July’s AFCEAN of the month is F. Nazir Hill, C.C.E. from the AFCEA Atlanta Chapter. Hill joined the association in 2022 and worked to implement new ideas, including obtaining a Google grant for the chapter to allow it to advertise events monthly for free. Hill serves as the president and CEO at Complete Facility Services LLC and has over 25 years of experience in finance, leadership and operations. Learn more about the AFCEAN of the month here! https://lnkd.in/e8M4HCMf

⛳ The AFCEA Educational Foundation Golf Tournament is getting closer! Join us for a day of golf, raffle prizes (including packages for Hilton, Hyatt and Embassy Suites hotel stays) and raising funds for #STEM scholarships and teacher grants. Join us on August 5 to help make a direct impact in the classroom: https://lnkd.in/gMvE-Pyh