AFCEA DC is pleased to bring you our 49th Annual Winter Gala, which will be hosted again at the iconic National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. We have an exciting lineup of experiences featuring the beautiful colors and ambiance of the Northern Lights planned at this year’s event. Join the who’s who in the federal IT community in enjoying all-new immersive experiences and sensory delights for your eyes, ears, and taste buds. C...

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 Monthly luncheons, IT Days, Breakfast and special events connect you with Government speakers that provide current poli...

AI is no longer a future consideration for government—it’s already changing how agencies deliver services, automate workflows, and extract value from data. But with that opportunity comes complexity. As public sector teams explore AI-powered development, they’re facing new challenges around scale, transparency, and operational accountability. Join Government Technology and Tricentis for a live webinar on how AI is reshaping p...

As a known hub for the direction of geopolitics, sanctions, and trade, the Department of State is an attractive target for advanced nation-state threat actors motivated more by a desire for information than by greed, and as public-facing representatives of the U.S. overseas, diplomat staff and buildings don’t have the benefit of anonymity. Deputy Assistant Secretary Gharun Lacy will share Diplomatic Security's cybersecurity strategies fo...

Emerging technology and innovation are rapidly transforming the nature of modern defense. As the U.S. turns to advanced nations like China and Russia as its pacing threats, data-driven, digital capabilities and cyberspace operations will play an essential role in deterring and defending against threats from strategic competitors. Emerging technologies like drones and other autonomous systems and concepts like information and electronic warfare...

The Digital Government Summit is an event that brings together public sector leaders and technology professionals to explore innovative solutions to solve government problems. Key themes include cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI implementation, data governance, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Attendees will benefit from expert discussions, peer networking, and insights into the future of government technology....

Drive Innovation and Excellence in Data and Analytics for GovernmentReturning for the second year, CDAO Fed Ready Summit 2025 is the premier event for senior data, analytics, and AI leaders across U.S. government agencies. Join us for a transformative experience where industry experts will explore the latest strategies in data-driven decision-making, AI implementation, and data governance. This year’s event will focus on overcoming the u...

Welcome to INTERFACE Seattle 2025! IT Infrastructure is constantly changing, bringing more new challenges with it every day. From ransomware and the latest security threats to emerging developments in AI and the need for increased bandwidth and storage, it’s nearly impossible to keep up to date. Our conference is designed to help. We’ve assembled a combination of Best-in-Breed hardware and software solutions, along with local exper...

Digital transformation is more essential now than ever for state and local governments, as well as higher education institutions. Only a few years removed from a period of crisis decision making and sped up timelines, technology leaders are continuing to chase modernization and digital expansion and ready to embrace the change that comes along with it. In addition, citizens continue to clamor for a better digital experience, meaning government...

Public sector IT leaders are being pulled in every direction: cyber threats are growing more advanced, AI is pushing infrastructure to its limits, and budget pressures continue to shape every decision. In this environment, questions around data storage are no longer just about capacity or cost—they’re about agility, resilience, and the ability to support rapidly evolving workloads like AI and advanced analytics. In other words, the...