FREE TO VALID GOVERNMENT & MILITARY MEMBERS The 2026 AFCEA DC Tech Summit will convene government leaders, defense decision-makers, and industry innovators to explore the Critical Technologies driving the future of national security. With a focus on advancing defense by providing the joint force asymmetrical capabilities, the summit offers industrial base companies a unique opportunity [...]

AI adoption in government contracting isn’t about plugging in a new tool—it’s about changing how teams work. Many organizations struggle not with the technology itself, but with buy-in, integration, and long-term adoption. Join Procurement Sciences for a practical discussion on how to lead successful AI transformation efforts within capture, proposal, and BD teams. Hear how [...]

As legacy ERP platforms approach end-of-life, federal agencies must act now to mitigate transition risk and prevent disruptions to mission-critical operations. Join experts from the Government Accountability Office, Export-Import Bank and cBEYONData + SMX on Thursday, March 26 at 2 p.m. EST for this discussion on balancing near-term system support with long-term modernization, prioritizing cloud migrations and [...]

Federal acquisition priorities are trending toward proven cybersecurity readiness, transforming how government contractors compete, and win, for today’s most complex, high-value procurement programs. As federal agencies raise the bar for security over convenience, contractors are expected to level-up their cybersecurity posture to even be considered for any mission-critical systems. In this webinar, you'll learn how [...]

SCSP is hosting the AI+ Intelligence Summit, a deep dive into how U.S. and allied intelligence services can stay ahead in the AI arms race. From open-source intelligence to the future of espionage, see how the rules of the game are being rewritten. Key themes we are covering are: AI for Decision Advantage, Open Source Intelligence, Cognitive [...]

Federal cybersecurity requirements are evolving rapidly—driven by major FAR updates, maturing CMMC expectations, and increasing alignment across civilian agencies, including GSA. During this webcast, our panel will break down what’s changing, what’s coming next, and what contractors and grant recipients should be doing now to stay ahead. The speakers will provide a high-level overview of [...]

M2D2 - Virtual Community Event! Many organizations are experimenting with AI—but far fewer are turning pilots into real, scalable impact. Join us for a virtual session on April 13, at 12 PM, with Toby Rao, a transformation leader with 25+ years of experience guiding organizations through meaningful change. Toby will share six practical steps to [...]

Most TPRM programs weren't built for this. AI is outpacing vendor reviews, and unvetted vendors are slipping through. Join us live on May 14 with Samsara's security team to see how they rebuilt TPRM for an AI-first world—and cut third-party risk effort in half. AI is being added to your vendor stack faster than your [...]

The federal market has fundamentally changed — and the January Executive Order "Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting" is only part of the story. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) has injected historic funding into defense priorities, but as The Chertoff Group has argued, OB3 is the accelerant, not the cause. The deeper shift [...]