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??AFCEA NOVA Innovation IT Day 2025??Innovation Forward: Propelling Tech Within the DOD?? ??Emerging Technology Session ??Mr. Julian Breyer - Senior Technical Strategist, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) ??Ms. Jaime Fitzgibbon - AI/ML Portfolio Manager, Defense Innovation Unit ??Ms. Jennifer Thabet, J.D., PMP - Program Director, Small Business Programs Office, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ??Mr. Jason R. Preisser - Senior Vice President, Federal Programs, ARI ???Thursday, April 10, 2025 ??The Westin Washington Dulles Airport, 2520 Wasser Terrace, Herndon, VA 20171 Thank you to our sponsors: ??Emerald Sponsor: NetApp ??Gold Sponsor: @TD Synnex ??Silver Sponsors: BMC Software, CoreSite ??Bronze Sponsors: Ennoble First Inc., iWorks Corporation, C3 Integrated Solutions, Sentinel Blue ??Media Sponsors: Breaking Defense, Federal News Network, OrangeSlices AI, Signal ??Sponsorships are available at all levels, offering a chance to showcase your company and engage with industry, government and military leaders. https://lnkd.in/efFD-cZf Join us to explore the latest advancements and foster valuable partnerships. ??? Register here to secure your spot: ?? https://lnkd.in/eAK9xEkZ

??AFCEA NOVA Innovation IT Day 2025 Government Innovation Exchange? ???Thursday, April 10th, 2025 from 3:15PM – 5:00PM ??Westin Washington Dulles Airport, Herndon, VA Join us at the Government Innovation Exchange, where from 3:15-5:00pm, the AFCEA NOVA Innovation IT Day will transform into an open meet & greet between industry and government agencies. This segment of the IT Day is designed for industry – whether a large or a small business – to connect directly with government representatives one-on-one to discuss current challenges, how innovation plays a part, and how to engage after the event. Each participating agency will host an Innovation Exchange table with representatives to fully engage with large and small businesses. The Innovation Exchange will be an open-traffic flow meet & greet – so no bells or timers – simply conversations on innovation. We’ll have staff monitors to help ensure a good mix of conversation and traffic flow. To date, confirmed agencies hosting tables at the Government Innovation Exchange are: ??Army Applications Laboratory, Army Futures Command ??Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR Programs ??NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center ?DARPA & DARPAConnect The list of table hosts will be updated as agencies confirm their participation. For Government Agencies interested in participating, please let AFCEA NOVA know if we can reserve a Government Innovation Exchange table for you by contacting [email protected]. Government registrations are complimentary so please feel free to join us for the entire day and stay for the post-event reception. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e95rpPtg For industry attendees interested in participating, please register for the Innovation IT Day to gain access to the Government Innovation Exchange. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e95rpPtg Questions? Please reach out to [email protected]

AFCEA NOVA Innovation IT Day is on April 10, 2025! Innovation IT Day is dedicated to advancing innovation and technology across the military and defense agencies. Bringing together top leaders from DOD military branches and 4th estate agencies, this event will showcase the latest advancements in IT and defense innovation. To learn more, check out the comment section below. #InnovationITDay #ITInnovation #AFCEA #sponsored

?? AFCEA NOVA Space Force IT Day 2025 ?? Space Resilience ?? This event will provide a unique opportunity for collaboration, bringing together senior leaders from the U.S. Space Force community. It’s a chance to gain insights into the challenges we’re facing and explore innovative solutions, all while inspiring and learning from one another. Check out the agenda for the day below: ??Resilience Cyber Fireside Chat ??Brig Gen Brian Sidari, USSF - Director of Intelligence, U.S. Space Command ??Morning Fireside Chat ??Maj Gen Dennis Bythewood - Special Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations, Space Force ??Operationalizing Data and AI: A Resilient Approach to Space Superiority (Sponsored by NetApp) ??Lt Col Jose Almanzar, USSF - 19th Space Defense Squadron Commander, U.S. Space Force ??Ms. Chandra Donelson - Space Data and Analytics Officer, U.S. Space Force ??Fireside Chat ??Col Nathan Iven, USSF - Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber & Data, Acting (SF/S6), U.S. Space Force ??CMSgt Amber Abramowski, USSF - Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Space Force ??CMSgt John L. Bolton Jr., USSF - Senior Enlisted Advisor, S6, U.S. Space Force ??Keynote ??Dr. Stacie Williams - Chief Science Officer, U.S. Space Force ??Acquiring Resilience in Space Operations ??Ms. Theresa Terry - Chief, Category Management and HAF Services Division, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, Management (SAF/AM) ??Ms. Yolanda Felder - Space Force Director at Headquarters, Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Small Business Programs, U.S. Air Force ??Ms. Brittney Chappell - Program Manager NASA Acquisition Innovation Launchpad, NASA ??? Thursday, May 1, 2025 ??Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, 14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA ???Register to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/er-VCQJs ??Check out our AFCEA NOVA Space Force IT Day 2024 Recap Video: https://lnkd.in/eRXGtiG5 ??Thank you to our sponsors: ??Emerald Sponsor: NetApp ??Platinum Sponsor: Oracle ??Silver Sponsors: Avature, Bakertilly (Gabon), BMC Software, Daston Corporation, Guidehouse, KPMG, ManTech, Ping Identity, TechnoMile ????Student IT Day Sponsor: Ocean 5 Strategies ??Bronze Sponsors: Aperio Global, Ennoble First Inc., C3 Integrated Solutions ??Media Sponsors: Breaking Defense, Federal News Network, OrangeSlices AI, Signal ??Interested in becoming a sponsor? We offer discounts for sponsoring multiple IT Days. Also, our AFCEA NOVA Innovation IT Day is coming up on 4/10/2025. Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/efFD-cZf #AFCEA #Networking #IT #DOD #USSpaceForce

??AFCEA NOVA Innovation IT Day 2025??Innovation Forward: Propelling Tech Within the DOD?? ??Software Factories Session ??Mr. Jason Hunter - Digital Transformation PM - Forge, NAVSEA, Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) ??Mr. Rob Vietmeyer - Chief Software Officer, U.S. Department of Defense ??Capt In Bok Lee, M.S., USAF - Chief, Concept Integration - Tesseract (AF), U.S. Air Force ???Thursday, April 10, 2025 ??The Westin Washington Dulles Airport, 2520 Wasser Terrace, Herndon, VA 20171 Thank you to our sponsors: ??Emerald Sponsor: NetApp ??Gold Sponsor: TD SYNNEX ??Silver Sponsors: BMC Software, CoreSite ??Bronze Sponsors: Ennoble First Inc., iWorks Corporation, C3 Integrated Solutions ??Media Sponsors: Breaking Defense, Federal News Network, OrangeSlices AI, Signal ??Sponsorships are available at all levels, offering a chance to showcase your company and engage with industry, government and military leaders. https://lnkd.in/efFD-cZf ???Join us to explore the latest advancements and foster valuable partnerships. Register here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eAK9xEkZ

??AFCEA NOVA Innovation IT Day 2025??Innovation Forward: Propelling Tech Within the DOD?? ???Thursday, April 10, 2025 ??The Westin Washington Dulles Airport, 2520 Wasser Terrace, Herndon, VA 20171 ??Check out our current stellar speaker lineup: ??Space/Satcom Session ??Mr. Jared Reece - Branch Chief, COMSATCOM Solutions Office, U.S. Space Force ??Col Matthew Schroer, USMC - U.S. Marine Corps, ICE Branch Head, Enterprise and Expeditionary Services, IC4 ??Software Factories Session ??Mr. Jason Hunter - Digital Transformation PM - Forge, NAVSEA, Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) ??Mr. Rob Vietmeyer - Chief Software Officer, U.S. Department of Defense ??Capt In Bok Lee, USAF - Chief, Concept Integration - Tesseract (AF), U.S. Air Force ??Lunch & Keynote ??Dr. Marina Theodotou - Strategy Analyst, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) ??Emerging Technology Session ??Mr. Julian Breyer - Senior Technical Strategist, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) ??Mr. Jamie Fitzgibbon - AI/ML Portfolio Manager, Defense Innovation Unit ??Ms. Jennifer Thabet - Program Director, Small Business Programs Office, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ??Mr. Jason Preisser - Senior Vice President, Federal Programs, ARI ??Human-Centered Innovation: Building Solutions that Work for the Mission ??Ms. Cheyanne Dwyer - Chief Strategy Officer, Building Momentum ??LT Artem Sherbinin, USN - Chief Technology Officer, Task Force Hopper, US Naval Surface Force ??Mr. Colt Whittall - Founder, Bravo17 ??Unmanned Systems Session ??CAPT Colin Corridan, USN - Deputy Director, Disruptive Capabilities Office, U.S. Department of the Navy ??Mr. Jeffrey David Wright - Chief of Fires and Automation, Special Operations Command Pacific Thank you to our sponsors: ??Emerald Sponsor: NetApp ??Gold Sponsor: @TD Synnex ??Silver Sponsors: BMC Software, CoreSite ??Bronze Sponsors: Ennoble First Inc., iWorks Corporation, C3 Integrated Solutions ??Media Sponsors: Breaking Defense, Federal News Network, Orange Slices, Signal ??Sponsorships are available at all levels, offering a chance to showcase your company and engage with industry, government and military leaders. https://lnkd.in/efFD-cZf ???Join us to explore the latest advancements and foster valuable partnerships. Register here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eAK9xEkZ

?? AI in an Hour Workshop: A Crash Course for GovCon Professionals?? AFCEA NOVA Emerging Leaders has partnered with FedLearn, an online adaptive learning provider to Federal Government mission areas in the DOD and IC. FedLearn will provide a high-level overview of AI, its applications within the government, and the government's role in AI development and regulation, sparking interest and providing a foundation for further exploration. ?? Date & Time: Monday, March 24, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ?? Location: 4114 Legato Road, Suite 800, Fairfax, VA 22033 ?? Who Should Attend? Open to all ages—AFCEA members & non-members alike. Ideal for professionals interested in AI’s impact on DoD, IC, and federal mission areas. Agenda: ?? 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Networking ?? 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Interactive presentation by Dr. J. Keith Dunbar, Founder and CEO of FedLearn an AI-powered learning provider supporting federal missions ?? 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Networking ??Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your AI knowledge and expand your network. ???Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eEXMx_iN Registration is ?FREE*? for government/military. Sponsorship spots are available! Are you an AI company interested in increasing your visibility and standing out? By sponsoring, you'll receive the following benefits: ?Company profile (logo, link, description) on event website ?Recognition in email blasts and social media posts ?Company logo on event signage ?List of opt-in registrants, sent post-event (name, job title, organization and email address) ?Complimentary registration to sponsored event for non-AFCEA members of company Visit our sponsorship page here: https://lnkd.in/ecHPGYYV #AFCEA #AI #GovTech #ArtificialIntelligence #Networking

?? AFCEA NOVA Space Force IT Day 2025 ?? Space Resilience ?? Check out our current stellar speaker line up below. ??Resilience Cyber Fireside Chat ??Brig Gen Brian Sidari, USSF - Director of Intelligence, U.S. Space Command ??Morning Fireside Chat ??Maj Gen Dennis Bythewood - Special Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations, Space Force ??Operationalizing Data and AI: A Resilient Approach to Space Superiority (Sponsored by NetApp) ??Ms. Chandra Donelson - Space Data and Analytics Officer, U.S. Space Force ??Fireside Chat ??Col Nathan Iven, USSF - Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber & Data, Acting (SF/S6), U.S. Space Force ??CMSgt Amber Abramowski, USSF - Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Space Force ??CMSgt John L. Bolton Jr., USSF - Senior Enlisted Advisor, S6, U.S. Space Force ??Keynote ??Dr. Stacie Williams - Chief Science Officer, U.S. Space Force ??Acquiring Resilience in Space Operations ??Ms. Theresa Terry - Chief, Category Management and HAF Services Division, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, Management (SAF/AM) ??Ms. Yolanda Felder - Space Force Director at Headquarters, Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Small Business Programs, U.S. Air Force ??Ms. Brittney Chappell - Program Manager NASA Acquisition Innovation Launchpad, NASA ??? Thursday, May 1, 2025 ??Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, 14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA ???Register to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/er-VCQJs ??Check out our AFCEA NOVA Space Force IT Day 2024 Recap Video: https://lnkd.in/eRXGtiG5 ??Thank you to our sponsors: ??Emerald Sponsor: NetApp ??Platinum Sponsor: Oracle ??Silver Sponsors: Avature, Bakertilly (Gabon), BMC Software, Daston Corporation, Guidehouse, KPMG, ManTech, Ping Identity, TechnoMile ????Student IT Day Sponsor: Ocean 5 Strategies ??Bronze Sponsors: Aperio Global, Ennoble First Inc., C3 Integrated Solutions ??Media Sponsors: Breaking Defense, Federal News Network, OrangeSlices AI, Signal ??Interested in becoming a sponsor? We offer discounts for sponsoring multiple IT Days. Also, our AFCEA NOVA Innovation IT Day is coming up on 4/10/2025. Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/efFD-cZf #AFCEA #Networking #IT #DOD #USSpaceForce

?? AI in an Hour Workshop: A Crash Course for GovCon Professionals?? AFCEA NOVA Emerging Leaders has partnered with FedLearn, an online adaptive learning provider to Federal Government mission areas in the DOD and IC. FedLearn will provide a high-level overview of AI, its applications within the government, and the government's role in AI development and regulation, sparking interest and providing a foundation for further exploration. ?? Date & Time: Monday, March 24, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ?? Location: 4114 Legato Road, Suite 800, Fairfax, VA 22033 ?? Who Should Attend? Open to all ages—AFCEA members & non-members alike. Ideal for professionals interested in AI’s impact on DoD, IC, and federal mission areas. Agenda: ?? 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Networking ?? 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Interactive presentation by Dr. J. Keith Dunbar, Founder and CEO of FedLearn an AI-powered learning provider supporting federal missions ?? 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Networking ??Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your AI knowledge and expand your network. ???Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eEXMx_iN Registration is ?FREE*? for government/military. Sponsorship spots are available! Are you an AI company interested in increasing your visibility and standing out? By sponsoring, you'll receive the following benefits: ?Company profile (logo, link, description) on event website ?Recognition in email blasts and social media posts ?Company logo on event signage ?List of opt-in registrants, sent post-event (name, job title, organization and email address) ?Complimentary registration to sponsored event for non-AFCEA members of company Visit our sponsorship page here: https://lnkd.in/ecHPGYYV #AFCEA #AI #GovTech #ArtificialIntelligence #Networking

??AFCEA NOVA Innovation IT Day 2025??Innovation Forward: Propelling Tech Within the DOD?? ???Thursday, April 10, 2025 ??The Westin Washington Dulles Airport, 2520 Wasser Terrace, Herndon, VA 20171 ??Check out our current stellar speaker lineup: ??Space/Satcom Session ??Mr. Jared Reece - Branch Chief, COMSATCOM Solutions Office, U.S. Space Force ??Col Matthew Schroer, USMC - U.S. Marine Corps, ICE Branch Head, Enterprise and Expeditionary Services, IC4 ??Software Factories Session ??Mr. Jason Hunter - Digital Transformation PM - Forge, NAVSEA, Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) ??Mr. Rob Vietmeyer - Chief Software Officer, U.S. Department of Defense ??Capt In Bok Lee, USAF - Chief, Concept Integration - Tesseract (AF), U.S. Air Force ??Lunch & Keynote ??Dr. Marina Theodotou - Strategy Analyst, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) ??Emerging Technology Session ??Mr. Julian Breyer - Senior Technical Strategist, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) ??Mr. Jamie Fitzgibbon - AI/ML Portfolio Manager, Defense Innovation Unit ??Ms. Jennifer Thabet - Program Director, Small Business Programs Office, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ??Mr. Jason Preisser - Senior Vice President, Federal Programs, ARI ??Human-Centered Innovation: Building Solutions that Work for the Mission ??Ms. Cheyanne Dwyer - Chief Strategy Officer, Building Momentum ??LT Artem Sherbinin, USN - Chief Technology Officer, Task Force Hopper, US Naval Surface Force ??Mr. Colt Whittall - Founder, Bravo17 ??Unmanned Systems Session ??CAPT Colin Corridan, USN - Deputy Director, Disruptive Capabilities Office, U.S. Department of the Navy ??Mr. Jeffrey David Wright - Chief of Fires and Automation, Special Operations Command Pacific Thank you to our sponsors: ??Emerald Sponsor: NetApp ??Gold Sponsor: TD SYNNEX ??Silver Sponsors: BMC Software, CoreSite ??Bronze Sponsors: Ennoble First Inc., iWorks Corporation, C3 Integrated Solutions ??Media Sponsors: Breaking Defense, Federal News Network, OrangeSlices AI, Signal ??Sponsorships are available at all levels, offering a chance to showcase your company and engage with industry, government and military leaders. https://lnkd.in/efFD-cZf ???Join us to explore the latest advancements and foster valuable partnerships. Register here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eAK9xEkZ