Sunday, August 17, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Hours
  • Room: Olmstead Street Level Foyer
Tracks:

    Monday, August 18, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Registration Hours
    • Room: Olmstead Street Level Foyer
    Tracks:

      Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

      AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Artificial Intelligence's Influence on Cybersecurity: Fighting Today's Problems with Tomorrow's Technologies
      • Room: Lamar B/C
      Since the inception of generative AI, the landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved significantly, transforming from a novelty to an essential tool in various domains, including cybersecurity and electronic warfare (EW). While many have become familiar with generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, understanding the broader scope of AI and its impact on these fields remains a challenge. In this session, we will delve into the definition of AI, explore its various types and approaches, and provide a framework for understanding its practical implications within both cybersecurity and EW. We will highlight recent advancements, such as the use of specialized... ...read more...
      Speaker(s)
      Speaker (confirmed)
      Jeff Felice
      Executive Vice President, Client Services
      Applied Technology Academy
      Tracks:

        Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

        AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Golf Tournament (Separate Registration Required)
        • Room: Eisenhower Lakes Golf Course
        Click here for registration and sponsorship details.....
        Tracks:

          Monday, August 18, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

          AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: One Mission, Many Guardians: Unifying Federal, Local, Industry and Military for Homeland Security
          • Room: Lamar B/C
          An exploration of the evolving concept of Homeland Security with an emphasis on the necessity of a unified, multisector approach to safeguarding the nation’s critical infrastructure and public safety. As threats grow more complex, ranging from cyberattacks and deepfakes to natural disasters and supply chain disruptions, the traditional boundaries between military defense, civilian government, federal responsibilities, and private sector capabilities continue to blur. This briefing examines the core question: What is Homeland Security today and who is responsible for executing it. It will highlight how no single entity can shoulder the burden alone. Instead, effective Homeland Security demands, coordinated activities... ...read more...
          Speaker(s)
          Speaker (confirmed)
          Klint Walker
          Cyber Security Advisor for Region IV
          Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
          Tracks:

            Monday, August 18, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

            PAI/OSINT Capture the Flag (Separate Registration Required)
            • Room: Georgia Cyber Center

              Monday, August 18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

              AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Zero Trust: The Key to Non-Kinetic Dominance in Multi-Domain Operations
              • Room: Lamar B/C
              Non-kinetic dominance in multi-domain operations relies on secure, resilient, and adaptive systems that support operational readiness across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. The Department of Defense (DoD) Zero Trust Strategy, released in October 2022 by the Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office (PfMO), serves as a critical framework for addressing modern threats. It outlines the activities and outcomes needed to achieve Target and Advanced Zero Trust implementation levels, with the Target level representing the minimum standard to secure the Department's Data, Applications, and Assets (DAAS) against known risks. This strategy, informed by work from NIST, DISA, NSA, and CISA, defines... ...read more...
              Speaker(s)
              Speaker (confirmed)
              Rich Johnson
              Principal Sales Engineer
              Zscaler
              Tracks:

                Monday, August 18, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: AI Governance Ethical Development
                • Room: Lamar B/C
                The increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies globally provides a massive opportunity for humanity. However, as is the case with any disruptive technology, there are also threats that introduce significant risks, not only to cyber security. Effectively managing these inherent risks is key to leveraging AI in a balanced way....
                Speaker(s)
                Panelist (confirmed)
                Angela Hinton
                Education Working Group Lead, HISPI AI Think Tank - Project Cerebellum
                Panelist (confirmed)
                Steve Hodges
                State Chief Information Security Officer
                Georgia Technology Authority
                Panelist (confirmed)
                Taiye Lambo
                Founder, HISPI AI Think Tank - Project Cerebellum
                Speaker (confirmed)
                COL Kathy Swacina, USA (Ret.)
                Advocacy Working Group Lead, HISPI AI Think Tank -- Project Cerebellum
                Tracks:
                  AFCEA Preferred Provider Session: Attacking and Defending Mission Critical ICS Assets
                  • Room: Estes A
                  Industrial Control Systems (ICS) run the physical world. These environments used to run unnoticed. Now, they are a target. An understanding of the difference in ICS deployments between corporate environments is necessary to defend or attack them. This presentation will provide a brief overview of ICS environments, the Operational Technology (OT) resources that support them, and the reasons why ICS/OT deployments exist with known and easily exploitable vulnerabilities. The presentation will use known attacks from 2024 to help outline the attack and defense process. Attendees will be provided with a simple framework for thinking about these environments, enabling them to... ...read more...
                  Speaker(s)
                  Speaker (confirmed)
                  Don Weber
                  Principal Consultant and Founder
                  Cutaway Security, LLC
                  Tracks:

                    Monday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                    Warrant Officer BOD/Council of CW5's Meeting (By Invitation Only)
                    • Room: Estes B

                      Monday, August 18, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                      AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Building Blocks for CMMC Maturity and Opportunities to Help Protect the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Supply Chain
                      • Room: Lamar B/C
                      The DoD is implementing a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) that offers a consistent roadmap for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), and beyond, to mature its overall Cybersecurity capabilities in a proactive way to enhance their business case, protect their brand, while protecting our Nation's Economy and Security. The CMMC ecosystem consists of various organizations managed and coordinated by the CyberAB and the Cybersecurity Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization (CAICO), they currently include: Organizations Seeking Compliance (OSC) CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAO) Provisional Assessors/ Certified CMMC Professionals/ Certified CMMC Assessors Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) Registered Practitioner (RP)/ Registered Practitioner Advanced... ...read more...
                      Speaker(s)
                      Panelist (confirmed)
                      Fernando Machado
                      Managing Principal and Chief Information Security Officer
                      Cybersec Investments
                      Panelist (confirmed)
                      Greg Manson
                      Vice President of Tego Advisory Services
                      TEGO
                      Panelist (confirmed)
                      Tobias Musser
                      CEO MNS Group, RP
                      MNS Group
                      Panelist (confirmed)
                      Ali Pabrai
                      Chief Executive Officer
                      ecfirst
                      Panelist (confirmed)
                      Dan Turissini
                      Chair
                      AFCEA Homeland Security Committee
                      Tracks:
                        AFCEA Preferred Provider Session: AI Co-Pilots
                        • Room: Estes A
                        As AI Co-Pilots rapidly integrate into data-rich environments across government and enterprise sectors, cyber professionals must adapt to new security paradigms. This presentation explores the evolving skill set required to configure and secure AI-driven systems while addressing emerging threats, ethical complexities, and global security challenges. With logical reasoning and automation taking center stage, IT professionals must pivot towards securing AI logic, ensuring model integrity, and navigating ethical ambiguity in a globalized digital landscape....
                        Speaker(s)
                        Speaker (confirmed)
                        Elliott Lynn, Ph.D.
                        Associate Professor, School of Security and Global Studies, American Public University System
                        Co-Director, Center for Cyber Defense, American Military University and American Public University System
                        Tracks:

                          Monday, August 18, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                          AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: What is the Value of Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Exercise Development for all Levels of Government and What are We Really Testing?
                          • Room: Lamar B/C
                          Speaker(s)
                          Panelist (confirmed)
                          Marina Alvarez
                          Senior Technical Leader
                          Holistic Information Security Practitioner Institute
                          Panelist (confirmed)
                          Klint Walker
                          Cyber Security Advisor for Region IV
                          Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
                          Panelist (confirmed)
                          Paul Wertz
                          CEO and President, Technology Sherpa
                          President, AFCEA Atlanta Chapter
                          Tracks:
                            AFCEA Preferred Provider Session: Securing Our Sentinels: Protecting Military AI Models from Data Poisoning, Evasion, and Extraction​
                            • Room: Estes A
                            As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integral to modern military capabilities, the AI models themselves transform into high-value targets for adversaries. Protecting these "digital sentinels" requires a comprehensive security strategy addressing unique vulnerabilities throughout the AI lifecycle, from data ingestion to model deployment and operation. Frameworks such as the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model (LLM) Applications and the MITRE ATLAS (Adversarial Threat Landscape for AI Systems) provide guidance for understanding and mitigating these threats. Model Theft are directly applicable to military AI systems, where exploitation could lead to compromised intelligence, mission failure, or the loss of strategic technological... ...read more...
                            Speaker(s)
                            Speaker (confirmed)
                            Mike Morris
                            Associate Dean and Senior Director, ASCSIA, BSCSIA and MSCSIA Programs
                            Western Governors University
                            Tracks:

                              Monday, August 18, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

                              Extended Registration Hours
                              • Room: Main Lobby - Second Level
                              Tracks:

                                Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

                                Registration Hours
                                • Room: Olmstead Street Level Foyer
                                Tracks:

                                  Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

                                  Morning Coffee Break
                                  • Room: Plaza Lobby/Riverwalk Hallway
                                  Tracks:

                                    Tuesday, August 19, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

                                    Welcome & Opening Keynote
                                    • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                    Speaker(s)
                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                    MG Ryan M. Janovic, USA
                                    Commanding General
                                    U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                    Office of Mayor Garnett L. Johnson
                                    Office of the Mayor of Augusta
                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                    LTG Susan S. Lawrence, USA (Ret.)
                                    President and Chief Executive Officer
                                    AFCEA International
                                    Tracks:

                                      Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                                      Coffee Break
                                      • Room: Exhibit Area
                                      Tracks:

                                        Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

                                        Networking Break/View Exhibits/Coffee Break
                                        • Room: Exhibit Area
                                        Tracks:

                                          Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                                          Exhibit Hours
                                          • Room: Exhibit Area
                                          Tracks:

                                            Tuesday, August 19, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

                                            Fortifying DoD Operational Technology: Securing the Cyber Battlefield Against Nation-State Threats
                                            • Room: Estes B
                                            Nation-state adversaries are exploiting vulnerabilities across DoD operational technology (OT) supply chains, embedding trojanized devices in military facilities and targeting critical infrastructure that supports both defense operations and civilian sectors. These cyber-enabled threats—ranging from ransomware crippling fuel pipelines to malware infiltrating industrial safety systems—undermine military readiness and threaten national security. As geopolitical tensions rise, the cyber battlefield is becoming a decisive front, where compromised OT can erode the warfighter’s advantage before kinetic conflict even begins. To maintain operational dominance, the DoD must implement a proactive, layered defense. Modernizing legacy OT with secure-by-design controls, Zero Trust architectures, tamper-resistant firmware, and continuous monitoring... ...read more...
                                            Speaker(s)
                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                            Michael McLaughlin
                                            Co-Leader, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice Group and Principal Policy Advisor
                                            Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                            Kathryn Wang
                                            Principal, Public Sector
                                            SandboxAQ
                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                            Chuck Weissenborn
                                            Chief Technology Officer
                                            Dragos
                                            Tracks:
                                              Industry Session: TBD
                                              • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                The Electromagnetic Fight: Transformation in Contact
                                                • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                How the Army is transforming to build more adaptive formations postured to achieve non-kinetic dominance by 2027. ...
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                SGM Nicholas Perez-Santalla, USA
                                                Senior U.S. Army Spectrum Manager and Operations Sergeant Major
                                                U.S. Army Forces Command, G6
                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                CW5 Travis W. Ysen, USA
                                                Senior Technology Advisor - Electronic Warfare
                                                U.S. Army Cyber Command

                                                  Tuesday, August 19, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

                                                  TIAD Information Advantage/Information Dimension in MDO
                                                  • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                  Purpose: To identify and discuss the challenges currently faced by the Theater Information Advantage Detachment (TIAD) in achieving and maintaining Information Advantage within the Multidomain Operations (MDO) environment. Panel will focus on the impact of fragmented systems and processes on the TIAD’s ability to deliver timely and actionable information. Ultimately, the goal is to identify pathways toward enabling seamless information integration and enhancing the TIAD’s effectiveness in supporting MDO. Objectives: Discuss the key requirements for a unified toolset and integrated systems platform to overcome current fragmentation within the TIAD will be identified. Analysis will be conducted on how improved data management,... ...read more...
                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                  COL Steven Simmons, USA
                                                  ACM Cyber Director
                                                  Joint Force Headquarters (Army) - Cyber
                                                  Tracks:

                                                    Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

                                                    International Military & Collegiate Capture the Flag (Separate Registration Required)
                                                    • Room: Georgia Cyber Center
                                                    Tracks:

                                                      Tuesday, August 19, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                      AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Changing the Game – The Role of Zero Trust in Modernizing OT Cybersecurity
                                                      • Room: Estes A
                                                      The rise in the number and sophistication of cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure necessitates urgent action to improve Operational Technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS)-specific cybersecurity. Digital environments present a threat landscape with vulnerabilities. A cyber-attack causing malfunction or disruption is an important consideration. Not only is an attack that causes disruption a threat to the reliability of our critical infrastructure, but it is an important safety concern. Threats and challenges are moving too fast to be met with the same security solutions. We must change the playbook. Zero trust provides a framework to deploy needed advanced technology solutions on... ...read more...
                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                      David A. (Dave) Forbes
                                                      Principal/Director
                                                      Booz Allen Hamilton
                                                      Tracks:
                                                        Emerging Leaders Disruptive by Design: Utilizing Existing Enterprise Systems to Combat Fraud, Waste and Abuse
                                                        • Room: Lamar A
                                                        As government agencies often experience pressure to acquire new tools to address emerging threats, capabilities of current enterprise systems are often overlooked. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) is a significant concern that manifests uniquely across various organizations, as risks range from outstanding financial losses to national security vulnerabilities. This panel examines how agencies can leverage their existing enterprise systems to reduce FWA, providing actionable strategies for integrating existing software to proactively address unique FWA challenges. Effective detection, prevention, and mitigation of FWA demands extensive industry knowledge and advanced technical capability integrated with a comprehensive understanding of a federal agency’s organizational... ...read more...
                                                        Tracks:
                                                          The Future Force: Transforming Training Across Signal, Cyber, and EW
                                                          • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                          As the Army transforms to meet the demands of Multidomain Operations (MDO), rapidly evolving technologies and the challenge of integrating new capabilities are creating critical training gaps in the Signal, Cyber, and Electronic Warfare (EW) domains. This panel will explore how the Army is adapting institutional and operational training to ensure Soldiers maintain a decisive edge in a contested environment. Panelists will discuss innovative approaches to training including Outcomes-Based-Education, Courseware-as-Code, and Signal Mobile Advanced Regiment Training (S-MART) to address the complexities of fielding and mastering cutting-edge equipment. They will share insights on overcoming challenges related to inconsistent equipment delivery and ensuring... ...read more...
                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                          Todd Boudreau
                                                          Deputy Commandant
                                                          U.S. Army Cyber & Electromagnetic Warfare School
                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                          COL Julia M. Donley, USA
                                                          Commandant
                                                          U.S. Army Signal School
                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                          LTC Elvin J. Fortuna, USA
                                                          Director, Technology Innovations Group
                                                          Combined Arms Center
                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                          COL John J. Hosey, USA
                                                          6th Chief of Cyber
                                                          Commandant, U.S. Army Cyber and Electromagnetic Warfare School
                                                          Tracks:
                                                            The Future of Collaborative Experimentation: A Guide to Concept-Focused Warfighting Experimentation
                                                            • Room: Estes B
                                                            ILO a preview into the following year’s CYBER QUEST (which are no longer happening), Vendors come away with an understanding of the new CFWE format, with an emphasis on collaborative experimentation between industry partners to rapidly answer Army operational needs for incorporation into Army modernization....
                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                            COL Adam Dykstra, USA
                                                            Director
                                                            Cyber Battle Lab
                                                            Tracks:

                                                              Tuesday, August 19, 10:45 AM - 4:15 PM

                                                              Research Presentations
                                                              • Room: Cumming
                                                              Tracks:

                                                                Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                                Ukraine's Battlefield: Implications for U.S. Army Modernization
                                                                • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                Tracks:

                                                                  Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                  Modernization Roadmap: Tactical Radios
                                                                  • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                  COL John L. Harrell, USA
                                                                  Army Capabilities Manager - Tactical Radios
                                                                  Capabilities Development Integration Directorate

                                                                    Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                    Networking Lunch/View Exhibits
                                                                    • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                      Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

                                                                      Solution Review Showcase
                                                                      • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                        Tuesday, August 19, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                        Afternoon Refreshment Break
                                                                        • Room: Reynolds Street/Outdoor Pavilion
                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                          Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                          Modernization Roadmap: Electromagnetic Warfare
                                                                          • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                          COL Leslie D. Gorman, USA
                                                                          Army Capability Manager - Electromagnetic Warfare
                                                                          Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                          LTC Matthew Sherburne, P.E., USA
                                                                          Military Deputy of Army Capability Manager Electromagnetic Warfare (ACM EW)
                                                                          Cyber Capability Development Integration Directorate
                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                          Kenneth W. Strayer
                                                                          Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber
                                                                          PEO IEW&S

                                                                            Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

                                                                            Joint PEO Panel
                                                                            • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                              Tuesday, August 19, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

                                                                              Modernization Roadmap: Networks and Services
                                                                              • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                              COL Scott V. MacDonald, USA
                                                                              Army Capabilities Manager - Networks and Services
                                                                              Capabilities Development Integration Directorate

                                                                                Tuesday, August 19, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: The Role of Quality Data in Driving Reliable AI Outcomes
                                                                                • Room: Estes A
                                                                                In an era where cyber threats are growing in complexity and scale, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a critical component in modern cybersecurity frameworks. However, the effectiveness of AI-driven threat detection, risk assessment, and automated response systems is heavily dependent on the quality of data being processed. Poor data quality characterized by inconsistencies, inaccuracies, or biases can lead to false positives, missed threats, and flawed security decisions, ultimately undermining the efficacy of AI solutions. This panel will explore why high-quality, well-governed, and diverse data is essential for leveraging AI in cybersecurity. Experts will discuss best practices for data collection, validation,... ...read more...
                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                Shivaji Sengupta
                                                                                Founder and CEO
                                                                                NXTKey Corporation
                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                Col Bryant Glando, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                Director - Cyber Space Security
                                                                                Athena Technology Group Inc.
                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                LTC Chase Hasbrouck, USA
                                                                                U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                Lori Janssen-Anessi
                                                                                former Deputy Director of Engagements and Policy, NSAG
                                                                                Director of External Cyber Assessments, BlueVoyant
                                                                                Tracks:
                                                                                  Bridging the Gap: Leveraging C2 Fix to Deliver Immediate Capabilities
                                                                                  • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                                                  This panel examines how C2 Fix provides immediate C2 improvements, while building the foundation for future NGC2 capabilities....
                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                  BG Marne L. Sutten, USA
                                                                                  Director, Network C4 Services and Integration
                                                                                  Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G6
                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                  COL Shermoan L. Daiyaan, USA
                                                                                  Project Manager, Mission Command
                                                                                  Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network (PEO C3N)
                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                  COL(P) Michael R. Kaloostian, USA
                                                                                  Director, Command and Control Cross-Functional Team
                                                                                  Army Futures Command
                                                                                    Industry Session: TBD
                                                                                    • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                    Tracks:
                                                                                      Warrant Officer Panel Professional: PME Modernization – How the Warrant Officer COHORT is Transforming Primary Military Education to Adapt to Ever Changing Army Requirements and Technical Needs
                                                                                      • Room: Estes B
                                                                                      How the WO COHORT is Transforming Primary Military Education to Adapt to Ever Changing Army Requirements and Technical Needs ...
                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                      CW4 James Daniel Jr., USA
                                                                                      Senior ARNG Cyber Warrant Officer Advisor
                                                                                      U.S. Army
                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                        Tuesday, August 19, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                        Daily Closing Address
                                                                                        • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                        Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                        LTG Milford H. Beagle, Jr., USA
                                                                                        Commanding General
                                                                                        U.S. Army Combined Arms Center & Fort Leavenworth

                                                                                          Tuesday, August 19, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

                                                                                          Networking Happy Hour
                                                                                          • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                            Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                                                                                            Coffee Break
                                                                                            • Room: Plaza Lobby/Riverwalk Hallway
                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                              Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                              Registration Hours
                                                                                              • Room: Olmstead Street Level Foyer
                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                Wednesday, August 20, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                                                                                                AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Forging the Future: NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified and the Quantum Cyber Warfighter
                                                                                                • Room: Estes A
                                                                                                As cyber threats evolve in complexity and scale, the National Security Agency (NSA) Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) framework has become a cornerstone of secure communications and classified data protection. But beyond its immediate security benefits, CSfC plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of cyber warfighters under the DoD 8140 workforce development initiative. This presentation explores the critical integration of NSA CSfC trusted integrator training within the DoD 8140 framework, preparing cyber professionals with the expertise to implement secure, scalable classified solutions. From multi-site Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to mobile access capabilities, CSfC-trained specialists ensure operational resilience in... ...read more...
                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                Darnell Washington
                                                                                                President and CEO
                                                                                                SecureXperts
                                                                                                Tracks:
                                                                                                  The Tyranny of Distance: Non-Kinetic Operations in the Indo-Pacific
                                                                                                  • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                                                                  The Senior Signal Leader Panel will address a defining characteristic of the Pacific Theater: The Tyranny of Distance! Vast geographical intervals present significant challenges to command and control, and complicate the execution of kinetic and non-kinetic operations throughout the Indo-Pacific Theater. This panel will explore how these distances uniquely challenge modern strategies and the critical need for robust, resilient, and reliable long haul transport and communication networks, that are maximize the Joint Forces ability to maneuver in within a denied, degraded, intermittent connectivity, or limited bandwidth (DDIL) environment. Senior leaders will discuss joint and multinational communication considerations essential for interoperability... ...read more...
                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                  Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                  COL Alton J. Johnson, USA
                                                                                                  Assistant Chief of Staff, G-6
                                                                                                  U.S. Army Pacific
                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                  COL John J. Agnello, USA
                                                                                                  Commander, 2nd Theater Information Advantage Detachment (TIAD)
                                                                                                  Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER)

                                                                                                    Wednesday, August 20, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                                                                    Morning Keynote
                                                                                                    • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                      Wednesday, August 20, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                                      Exhibit Hours
                                                                                                      • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                        Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                        Middle & High School Capture the Flag
                                                                                                        • Room: Georgia Cyber Center
                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                          Wednesday, August 20, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

                                                                                                          AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: ROTC Panel: Risk Management – Fundamental for Cybersecurity
                                                                                                          • Room: Estes A
                                                                                                          No situations are risk free! Implementing risk management is a key to good decision-making and is essential for strong cybersecurity. Due to dependence on information technology, leaders in most fields need to understand cybersecurity vulnerabilities and mitigation options. Join our panel of ROTC cadets as they share their opinions on application of theoretical lessons in cybersecurity to risk management challenges and opportunities they might face in the military....
                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                          COL Stephen A. (Steve) Roberts, Ph.D., USA
                                                                                                          Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC
                                                                                                          Norwich University
                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                          Frank Alano
                                                                                                          Army ROTC Cadet
                                                                                                          Norwich University
                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                          Aiden Burris
                                                                                                          Army ROTC Cadet
                                                                                                          Norwich University
                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                          Doran Schwartz
                                                                                                          Army ROTC Cadet
                                                                                                          Norwich University
                                                                                                          Tracks:
                                                                                                            Future Force Architecture: Implications of Next Generation C2
                                                                                                            • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                                                                            This panel is focused on future force design and the benefits of the Army’s Next Generation C2 model, delivering enhanced command and control capabilities across all echelons....
                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                            COL Shermoan L. Daiyaan, USA
                                                                                                            Project Manager, Mission Command
                                                                                                            Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network (PEO C3N)
                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                            COL(P) Michael R. Kaloostian, USA
                                                                                                            Director, Command and Control Cross-Functional Team
                                                                                                            Army Futures Command
                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                            BG Shane J. Taylor, USA
                                                                                                            Chief of Staff
                                                                                                            ASA(ALT)
                                                                                                            Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                            COL Julia M. Donley, USA
                                                                                                            Commandant
                                                                                                            U.S. Army Signal School
                                                                                                              Industry Session: TBD
                                                                                                              • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                              Tracks:
                                                                                                                Panel Session: Equipping the Force at the Speed of Transformation
                                                                                                                • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                                                This panel examines efforts to accelerate acquisition and deliver to meet the needs of a continuously adapting force....
                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                COL Christian A. (Chris) Haffey, USA
                                                                                                                Director
                                                                                                                Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                Melanie C. Butler
                                                                                                                Deputy Director of Integration
                                                                                                                HQDA
                                                                                                                Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                COL Scott Gallaway, USA
                                                                                                                Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                David A. Meyer
                                                                                                                Director, Futures Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                Futures and Concepts Center
                                                                                                                Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                Laurence M. Mixon
                                                                                                                Special Assistant to the Program Executive Officer
                                                                                                                Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)
                                                                                                                Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                Michael Monteleone
                                                                                                                Director
                                                                                                                All-Domain Sensing Cross-Functional Team (ADS CFT)
                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 20, 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                                                                                  AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Small Business Workshop, Session 1
                                                                                                                  • Room: Lamar A
                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                    Wednesday, August 20, 10:30 AM - 3:50 PM

                                                                                                                    Cyber Research Showcase Presentations
                                                                                                                    • Room: Cumming
                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                      Wednesday, August 20, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                      Networking Lunch/View Exhibits
                                                                                                                      • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                                        Wednesday, August 20, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

                                                                                                                        AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Borderland -- An Operational Technology Experiment
                                                                                                                        • Room: Estes A
                                                                                                                        In 2025, recently Borderland - a workshop in Finland brought together members of academia, defense, government officials, private companies and investors to focus on developing a blueprint for operationalizing technology experimentation. Examples include 5g/6g, Drone Operations, Sensor Technologies, and Real-time Situational Awareness in the Modern Arctic Battlefield. The panel will discuss these opportunities emphasizing the cybersecurity challenges in each. Comparing to similar issues in the United States. Finally, there will an opportunity for collaboration and sharing contact information to solve these business cases....
                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        Jeff Evans
                                                                                                                        Principal Research Engineer, Information & Cyber Science Directorate
                                                                                                                        Georgia Tech Research Institute
                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        1st.Lt Jarkko Surakka, Finnish Air Force Reserves
                                                                                                                        CEO
                                                                                                                        Epinova Oy
                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        COL Kathy Swacina, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                        Advocacy Working Group Lead, HISPI AI Think Tank -- Project Cerebellum
                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        Stacy Vaughn
                                                                                                                        AFCEA Small Business Committee
                                                                                                                        Director of Business Strategy, SherpaWerx
                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        Paul Wertz
                                                                                                                        CEO and President, Technology Sherpa
                                                                                                                        President, AFCEA Atlanta Chapter
                                                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                                                          Dominating the Spectrum: Enabling Success in LSCO
                                                                                                                          • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                                                                                          Drawing lessons from Ukraine, this panel examines how electromagnetic spectrum dominance is critical for success in large-scale combat operations and countering modern threats....
                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          LTC Benjamin Schneller, USA
                                                                                                                          Assistant Commandant
                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Signal School
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          SGM Oladapo S. Agboola, USA
                                                                                                                          Signal Proponent
                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Signal School
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          Chad Fox
                                                                                                                          Electromagnetic Warfare, Cyberspace, and Cyber Security Expert
                                                                                                                          Command and Control - Cross Functional Team ( C2-CFT)
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          SGM Nicholas Perez-Santalla, USA
                                                                                                                          Senior U.S. Army Spectrum Manager and Operations Sergeant Major
                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Forces Command, G6
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          LTC Matthew Sherburne, P.E., USA
                                                                                                                          Military Deputy of Army Capability Manager Electromagnetic Warfare (ACM EW)
                                                                                                                          Cyber Capability Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          SGM Thomas M. Titus
                                                                                                                          Cyber Proponent
                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence
                                                                                                                            Warrant Officer Panel Technical: Data KSAs per MOS
                                                                                                                            • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                            The Army must achieve Data Superiority is all areas of information, cyber, and electromagnetic warfare to gain dominance over our adversaries. The Army’s technical leaders, the Warrant Officers, must lead the way in adapting innovative ways to gain data superiority...
                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                              Wednesday, August 20, 11:40 AM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                                                              Solution Review Showcase
                                                                                                                              • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                                Wednesday, August 20, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                                AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: The Global State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity
                                                                                                                                • Room: Estes A
                                                                                                                                As Operational Technology (OT) organizations introduce new digital tools and technologies to their environments, their security challenges have grown more complex. Per the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-82r3 (Revision 3), Guide to OT Security, it was noted, while security solutions have been designed to deal with these issues in typical IT systems, special precautions must be taken when introducing these same solutions to OT environments. In some cases, new security solutions that are tailored to the OT environment are needed. This presentation will share critical insights obtained through continued focus on the State of... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                Ben Brooks
                                                                                                                                Systems Engineer
                                                                                                                                Fortinet Federal
                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 20, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

                                                                                                                                  Panel Session: Reprogramming for Resilience: Urgency of Rapid EW Reprogramming
                                                                                                                                  • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                  The future of warfare is inextricably linked to dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum. However, a rapidly evolving threat landscape – underscored by lessons from Ukraine – demands constant adaptation of our Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and Target Sensing Systems (TSS). This panel will explore the critical need for robust and agile Army EW reprogramming capabilities to maintain a decisive advantage. We will delve into the mechanics of updating these systems – encompassing sensing, effects delivery, and the increasing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) – and demonstrate how effective reprogramming isn't just a Service responsibility, but a force... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                  Eric Bowes
                                                                                                                                  Program Officer, Army Reprogramming Analysis Team
                                                                                                                                  Program Office, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors
                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                  CW5 Richard W. Godfrey, USA
                                                                                                                                  Senior Warrant Officer Advisor
                                                                                                                                  U.S. Army Cyber Capability Development and Integration Directorate (CDID)
                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                  COL Leslie D. Gorman, USA
                                                                                                                                  Army Capability Manager - Electromagnetic Warfare
                                                                                                                                  Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                  David W. May
                                                                                                                                  Senior Cyber Intelligence Advisor
                                                                                                                                  U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                  CW5 Mark (Al) Mollenkopf, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                  Science Advisor to The Commanding General
                                                                                                                                  U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, August 20, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                                                                                                    CompTIA Learning Solutions Series: Part 1
                                                                                                                                    • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, August 20, 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

                                                                                                                                      AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Small Business Workshop, Session 2
                                                                                                                                      • Room: Lamar A
                                                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, August 20, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                                                        AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: TBD
                                                                                                                                        • Room: Estes A
                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        Jason Hemingway
                                                                                                                                        Cyber Security Advisor
                                                                                                                                        Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
                                                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, August 20, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

                                                                                                                                          Ubiquitous Sensing
                                                                                                                                          • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium

                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, August 20, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

                                                                                                                                            Daily Closing Address
                                                                                                                                            • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                            Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                                            Mr. Brandon Pugh
                                                                                                                                            Principal Cyber Advisor
                                                                                                                                            Headquarters Department of the Army
                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, August 20, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                                                              CompTIA Learning Solutions Series: Part 2
                                                                                                                                              • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, August 20, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                Student Research Poster Show & Reception
                                                                                                                                                • Room: Riverwalk Hallway
                                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 20, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                  Past and Present Warrant Officer No-Host Social (Open to All Current and Former WOs)
                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Crowne Plaza, 1060 Center St, North Augusta SC
                                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                    Thursday, August 21, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                    Coffee Break
                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Plaza Lobby/Riverwalk Hallway
                                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, August 21, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                      Registration Hours
                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Olmstead Street Level Foyer
                                                                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                        Thursday, August 21, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                        Morning Keynote
                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                                                        Mr. Joseph D. Welch
                                                                                                                                                        Deputy to the Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Future Command
                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                          Thursday, August 21, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                          Exhibit Hall Break
                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                            Thursday, August 21, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                            Exhibit Hours
                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, August 21, 9:00 AM - 12:20 PM

                                                                                                                                                              Solution Review Showcase
                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                Thursday, August 21, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                Future Leaders Pavillion
                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Lamar A/B/C
                                                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday, August 21, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

                                                                                                                                                                  ASAALT Weapons System Session
                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                                                                                                    ASAALT Weapons System Session
                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium

                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, August 21, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                      Fireside Chat: AUNP 2.0: Enabling Data-Centricity for Multi-Domain Ops
                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                      This fireside chat will detail how AUNP 2.0 transforms the Army network to secure data access and enable effective multi-domain operations....
                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                      LTG Jeth B. Rey, USA
                                                                                                                                                                      Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6
                                                                                                                                                                      United States Army
                                                                                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                        Thursday, August 21, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                                        NCO Panel
                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday, August 21, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                          Networking Lunch/View Exhibits
                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                            Thursday, August 21, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                            Fireside Chat: Defending the Future Network
                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                            This panel will provide a vision for defending evolving Army systems and networks against increasingly capable threats....
                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                            LTG Maria B. Barrett, USA
                                                                                                                                                                            Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                                            U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, August 21, 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                              Closing Address
                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (invited)
                                                                                                                                                                              GEN James J. Mingus, USA
                                                                                                                                                                              39th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army
                                                                                                                                                                              United States Army
                                                                                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                Thursday, August 21, 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                Conference Closing: "Army Transformation Initiative"
                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                MG Ryan M. Janovic, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                                                U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                LTG Susan S. Lawrence, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                President and Chief Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                AFCEA International
                                                                                                                                                                                Tracks: