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)
      Lynn Fisher
      President and CEO
      Applied Technology Academy
      Tracks:
      Handout(s)

        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, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

          Unlocking Mission-Critical Insights: Leveraging Splunk for Data Integration, Analysis, and Predictive Intelligence
          • Room: Estes B
          In an era of increasing data complexity, organizations face challenges in importing, aggregating, and analyzing data from diverse sources and formats while delivering actionable insights in real-time. This session explores strategies and tools to address these challenges with mission-critical solutions. We will discuss how modern data platforms enable seamless ingestion of data from multiple feeds, including sensors and operationally relevant sources, while ensuring compatibility with various formats. Learn how advanced analytics engines aggregate and process this data to deliver actionable insights through customizable, interactive dashboards that support decision-making tailored to specific missions. This session will include a hands-on workshop where attendees... ...read more...
          Speaker(s)
          Panelist (confirmed)
          Tom Bier
          Manager, Solutions Engineer
          Splunk
          Panelist (confirmed)
          Neville Farooq
          Senior Solutions Engineer
          Splunk
          Panelist (confirmed)
          Sonny Navarrette
          Senior Solutions Engineer
          Splunk
          Tracks:

            Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

            Army 365 and Azure
            • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
            Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
            Speaker(s)
            Speaker (confirmed)
            LTC Lucas Brown, USA
            Chief, Enterprise Management Division
            U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
            Tracks:

              Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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

                    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:
                    Handout(s)

                      Monday, August 18, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

                      Global Cyber Center (GCC) Overview
                      • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                      Additional registration required Click here for more infomration and to sign up for this workshop...
                      Speaker(s)
                      Speaker (confirmed)
                      LTC Keith Christiansen, USA
                      Division Chief, GCC Secure Division
                      U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                      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. Listen here...
                        Speaker(s)
                        Panelist (confirmed)
                        Marina Alvarez
                        Senior Technical Leader
                        Holistic Information Security Practitioner Institute
                        Panelist (confirmed)
                        Angela Hinton
                        Education Working Group Lead, HISPI AI Think Tank - Project Cerebellum
                        Panelist (confirmed)
                        Taiye Lambo
                        Founder & Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
                        HISPI AI Think Tank – Project Cerebellum
                        Panelist (confirmed)
                        COL Kathy Swacina, USA (Ret.)
                        Chairperson
                        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:
                          Handout(s)
                            Enterprise Services, Infrastructure, and Capabilities
                            • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                            Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
                            Speaker(s)
                            Speaker (confirmed)
                            Terrance Kelly
                            Chief, Enterprise Capabilities Division
                            U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                            Tracks:

                              Monday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

                              Data Centers and Cloud Services Offering
                              • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                              Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
                              Speaker(s)
                              Speaker (confirmed)
                              Deborah Tellez-Romero
                              Director, Army Computing and Data Centers
                              U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                              Tracks:

                                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)
                                Moderator (confirmed)
                                Dan Turissini
                                Chair
                                AFCEA Homeland Security Committee
                                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
                                Chief Executive Officer
                                Managed Network Services Group
                                Tracks:
                                Handout(s)
                                  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. Listen here...
                                  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:
                                  Handout(s)

                                    Monday, August 18, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

                                    Army 365 and Azure
                                    • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                                    Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
                                    Speaker(s)
                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                    LTC Lucas Brown, USA
                                    Chief, Enterprise Management Division
                                    U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                                    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
                                      Listen here...
                                      Speaker(s)
                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                      Marina Alvarez
                                      Senior Technical Leader
                                      Holistic Information Security Practitioner Institute
                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                      COL Kathy Swacina, USA (Ret.)
                                      Chairperson
                                      HISPI AI Think Tank – Project Cerebellum
                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                      Klint Walker
                                      Cyber Security Advisor for Region IV
                                      Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
                                      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:
                                        Handout(s)

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

                                          Registration Hours
                                          • Room: Olmstead Street Level Foyer
                                          Tracks:

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

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

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

                                                Tuesday, August 19, 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM

                                                Welcome & Opening Keynote
                                                • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                Watch here...
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Keynote (confirmed)
                                                MAJ Tyler R. Johnson, USA
                                                Battalion Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment
                                                3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                BG Paul H. Fredenburgh III, USA (Ret.)
                                                Executive Vice President, Defense and National Security
                                                AFCEA International
                                                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)
                                                Russell Keen, Ph.D.
                                                President
                                                Augusta University
                                                Tracks:

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

                                                  Enterprise Services, Infrastructure, and Capabilities
                                                  • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                                                  Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                  Terrance Kelly
                                                  Chief, Enterprise Capabilities Division
                                                  U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                                                  Tracks:
                                                    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

                                                        Automate to Elevate: Freeing Cyber Teams for What Really Matters
                                                        • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                        Highlighting how compliance automation reduces manual work and redirects talent toward strategic projects and leveraging platforms to free cyber teams for what really matters....
                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                        Mike Ellerbe
                                                        President
                                                        OSC Edge
                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                        Lee Hendrickson
                                                        Chief Technology Officer
                                                        OSC Edge
                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                        Joshua Jackson
                                                        Enterprise Architect
                                                        OSC Edge
                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                        Richard Jackson
                                                        Director, Local Network Enterprise Center
                                                        OSC Edge
                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                        Romain Nowakowski
                                                        Chief Growth Officer
                                                        OSC Edge
                                                        Tracks:

                                                          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 (Kat) Wang
                                                          Principal, Public Sector
                                                          SandboxAQ
                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                          Chuck Weissenborn
                                                          Chief Technology Officer
                                                          Dragos
                                                          Tracks:
                                                          Handout(s)
                                                            The Electromagnetic Fight: Transformation in Contact
                                                            • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                            The electromagnetic spectrum is central to modern conflict, underpinning everything from military command and control to commercial infrastructure and personal communication. Advancements in technologies like software-defined radio create unprecedented adaptability, enabling adversary and threat systems to rapidly change frequencies, waveforms, and protocols to overcome US Army capability to detect and deliver effects against these systems. Dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum requires an equally adaptive EW capability backed by EW formations that are empowered to innovate through forward leaning policy and sustained investment. Watch here...
                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                            CW5 Travis W. Ysen, USA
                                                            Senior Technology Advisor, G39
                                                            U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                            CW5 Richard W. Godfrey, USA
                                                            Senior Warrant Officer Advisor
                                                            U.S. Army Cyber Capability Development and Integration Directorate (CDID)
                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                            CSM Justin Malone, USA
                                                            Command Sergeant Major
                                                            75th Ranger Regiment
                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                            CW2 Brett McCaskill, USA
                                                            170B Electromagnetic Warfare Technician
                                                            3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team
                                                            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)
                                                            CW3 Alex Torres, USA
                                                            Panelist (invited)
                                                            COL Andrew Bair, USA
                                                            G39 CEMA Chief
                                                            XVIII Airborne Corps
                                                            Panelist (invited)
                                                            COL Gary (Mongo) Lyke, USA
                                                            U.S. Army Central
                                                            Panelist (invited)
                                                            MAJ Trey Norton, USA
                                                            3rd Infantry Division
                                                            Tracks:

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

                                                              TIAD Information Advantage/Information Dominance in MDO
                                                              • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                              The panel will explore the current Theater Information Advantage Detachment (TIAD) challenges in attaining and sustaining Information dominance within Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). The discussion aims to provide the audience with a comprehensive understanding of TIAD’s emerging role in MDO, the essential requirements for its mission execution, and the potential material solutions needed to achieve dominance in a complex information environment....
                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                              Moderator (confirmed)
                                                              COL Steven Simmons, USA
                                                              ACM Cyber Director
                                                              Joint Force Headquarters (Army) - Cyber
                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                              COL John J. Agnello, USA
                                                              Commander, 2nd Theater Information Advantage Detachment (TIAD)
                                                              Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER)
                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                              LTC Jeffrey Little, USA
                                                              Director, Army Program Officer
                                                              Information Advantage and Chief of Doctrine, CCoE
                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                              LTC Brandon Pye, USA
                                                              Project Manager
                                                              Defensive Cyber Operations
                                                              Tracks:

                                                                Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                Global Cyber Center (GCC) Transformation in Contact
                                                                • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                                                                Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                LTC Keith Christiansen, USA
                                                                Division Chief, GCC Secure Division
                                                                U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                                                                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:
                                                                    Handout(s)
                                                                      Augusta University Research Presentation: The Use of AI-Powered Drones in Ukraine's Secret Operations
                                                                      • Room: Cumming
                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                      Yurii Parzhyn, Ph.D.
                                                                      Visiting Scientist, Augusta University School of Computer and Cyber Sciences
                                                                      Professor, Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine
                                                                      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...
                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                        Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                        Sean Vineyard
                                                                        Vice President, Business Development
                                                                        Tria Federal 
                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                        Richard (Andy) Andrews
                                                                        Federal Health and Military Health Lead
                                                                        Databricks
                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                        MSG Celeste Aust, USA
                                                                        Software Product Manager, Army Software Factory
                                                                        Army Futures Command
                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                        CW2 John Mosqueda, USA
                                                                        Cyber Space Defense Warrant Officer
                                                                        Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC)
                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                        Handout(s)
                                                                          The Future Force: Transforming Training Across Signal, Cyber, EW, and Public Affairs
                                                                          • 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, Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), and Public Affairs professions. 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, WRAVEN (formerly CATATUMBO), and Future Signal Readiness Training to address the complexities of fielding and mastering cutting-edge equipment. They will share insights on overcoming challenges related to inconsistent equipment... ...read more...
                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                          Todd Boudreau
                                                                          Deputy Commandant
                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber & Electromagnetic Warfare School
                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                          COL Julia M. Donley, USA
                                                                          Commandant
                                                                          U.S. Army Signal School
                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                          LTC Elvin J. Fortuna, USA
                                                                          Director, Technology Innovations Group
                                                                          Combined Arms Center
                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                          COL Stacy Hopwood, USA
                                                                          Commandant
                                                                          U.S. Army Public Affairs School
                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                          COL John J. Hosey, USA
                                                                          6th Chief of Cyber
                                                                          Commandant, U.S. Army Cyber and Electromagnetic Warfare School
                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                          SGM Jesse Potter, USA
                                                                          G3 Sergeant Major
                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                          Tracks:
                                                                            The Future of Collaborative Experimentation: A Guide to Concept-Focused Warfighting Experimentation
                                                                            • Room: Estes B
                                                                            In lieu of a preview into the following year’s CYBER QUEST (which are no longer happening), vendors come away with an understanding of the new Concept-Focused Warfighting Experimentation (CFWE) format, with an emphasis on collaborative experimentation between industry partners to rapidly answer Army operational needs for incorporation into Army modernization. Watch here...
                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                            COL Adam Dykstra, USA
                                                                            Director
                                                                            Cyber Battle Lab
                                                                            Tracks:
                                                                            Handout(s)

                                                                              Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

                                                                              Solution Review: Certify Once, Secure Always: Fast-Tracking Trusted Software to the Mission Edge
                                                                              • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                              Mission assurance in the modern digital Domain requires more than secure code; it demands automated trust, traceability, and speed in how software is delivered to the warfighter. As threats increase and systems become more complex, the Department of the Army needs scalable approaches to mitigate supply chain risk while accelerating capability delivery. This session will explore how a “Certify Once, Use Many Times” strategy, anchored by SBOM automation, vulnerability intelligence, and SWFT integration, can dramatically streamline the secure acquisition and re-authorization of COTS software. Drawing on Sonatype’s experience supporting IL6 environments and DoD software factories, we will illustrate how a centralized... ...read more...
                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                              Bryan Whyte, CISSP
                                                                              Director, Solutions Engineering
                                                                              Sonatype
                                                                              Tracks:

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

                                                                                Ukraine's Battlefield: Implications for U.S. Army Modernization
                                                                                • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                Watch here...
                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                MAJ Nelson Godbolt, USA
                                                                                5th Expeditionary Cyber Team Lead
                                                                                11th Cyber Battalion
                                                                                Tracks:
                                                                                Handout(s)

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

                                                                                  Modernization Roadmap: Tactical Radios
                                                                                  • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                  This discussion will cover Army radio and edge user device modernization efforts and initiatives. It will provide insight into the capabilities the Army requires for its Soldiers to communicate effectively on an evolving battlefield. Tactics, technologies, and threats are changing rapidly, and the Army’s tactical communication systems must evolve to keep pace. This discussion will inform how the Army and Industry partners can adapt to meet the demands of today and the future....
                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                  COL John L. Harrell, USA
                                                                                  Army Capabilities Manager - Tactical Radios
                                                                                  Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                  Dennis A. Teefy
                                                                                  Program Manager
                                                                                  Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network
                                                                                  Tracks:
                                                                                  Handout(s)

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

                                                                                    JCSE Airborne Exercise
                                                                                    • Room: Barton Field, Fort Gordon
                                                                                      Networking Lunch/View Exhibits
                                                                                      • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                        Tuesday, August 19, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

                                                                                        Solution Review: VDetect
                                                                                        • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                        10x National Security's VDetect is a next-generation Enterprise Data Layer designed specifically for advanced intelligence and defense applications. VDetect seamlessly integrates diverse data streams enabling real-time analytics, predictive insights, and enhanced situational awareness. Leveraging cutting-edge machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing (NLP), VDetect provides rapid, accurate, and actionable insights by automatically identifying, labeling, categorizing, and correlating data across vast networks and multiple security enclaves. Engineered with an emphasis on flexibility, scalability, and security, VDetect supports customized deployments ranging from baseline operational monitoring to advanced analytics with tailored AI-driven data tagging, labeling, and anomaly detection capabilities. Its sophisticated anomaly... ...read more...
                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                        John Eubank
                                                                                        Founder and CEO
                                                                                        10x National Security
                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                        Brian Knobbs
                                                                                        Chief Technology Officer
                                                                                        10x National Security
                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                          Tuesday, August 19, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

                                                                                          United States Army Cyber Corps Distinguished and Honorary Member of the Corps Induction Ceremony
                                                                                          • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                                                          The Distinguished and Honorary Member Program serves to perpetuate the heritage and traditions of the United States Army Cyber Corps and promote camaraderie and esprit de corps by formally recognizing those individuals who have a long and distinguished record of providing service to the Corps, the Army, and our Nation. This is the second ever event for the Cyber Corps and the Chief of Cyber, COL Hosey, looks forward to inducting the 2025 cohort. Please come celebrate the Cyber Corps and these outstanding professionals during this ceremony. Watch here...

                                                                                            Tuesday, August 19, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                            Augusta University Research Presentation: Medical Device Security Assessments
                                                                                            • Room: Cumming
                                                                                            As medical devices are developed with more functionality, more connectivity, and more parts from a wide variety of sources, the potential vulnerabilities associated with the items increase.  Developing a repeatable framework for cyber assessments on medical devices is necessary to improve the confidence that vulnerabilities can be detected so that appropriate mitigations can be put in place while using the devices.  A comprehensive cyber assessment that uses an interdisciplinary approach to investigate medical devices holistically is needed to detect vulnerabilities.  This assessment will combine aspects of a variety of different assessment tools and frameworks to develop a comprehensive assessment of... ...read more...
                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                            Michael Nowatkowski, Ph.D.
                                                                                            Professor and Head of the Cyber Programs of Study
                                                                                            Cyber Institute Director
                                                                                            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 - 1:15 PM

                                                                                                Plenary Address
                                                                                                • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                Watch here...
                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                MG Jacqueline D. (Denise) McPhail, USA
                                                                                                Commanding General
                                                                                                U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                                                                                                Tracks:

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

                                                                                                  Army Unified Directory Service (AUDS) Benefits
                                                                                                  • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                                                                                                  Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                  LTC Lucas Brown, USA
                                                                                                  Chief, Enterprise Management Division
                                                                                                  U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                                                                                                  Tracks:
                                                                                                    Modernization Roadmap: Electromagnetic Warfare
                                                                                                    • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                                    The Army Capability Manager for EW and the Program Manager for EW&C have a direct discussion on the critical interplay between defining future EW requirements and executing rapid acquisition strategies – particularly through the innovative “Transformation in Contact” (TiC) process....
                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                    COL Leslie D. Gorman, USA
                                                                                                    Army Capability Manager - Electromagnetic Warfare
                                                                                                    Capabilities Development Integration Directorate (CDID)
                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                    COL Scott Shaffer, USA
                                                                                                    Project Manager
                                                                                                    PM EW&C
                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                    LTC Matthew Sherburne, P.E., USA
                                                                                                    Military Deputy of Army Capability Manager Electromagnetic Warfare (ACM EW)
                                                                                                    Cyber Capability Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                    Tracks:
                                                                                                    Handout(s)

                                                                                                      Tuesday, August 19, 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                      Solution Review: Defending Gray Cyberspace for Combat Power at Echelon
                                                                                                      • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                      The Department of Defense (DoD) struggles to perform functional mission analysis, map, sensor, and conduct Defensive Cyberspace Operations for key cyber terrain of Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI), Commercial Critical Infrastructure (CCI), and its supply chain. In most cases, the DoD does not own and cannot monitor these types of gray cyberspace terrain in real time yet is reliant upon the terrain for mission assurance. Lack of battlespace awareness may lead to loss of operational availability of mission systems and reduced combat power. Lumen operates the most peered network of any provider, has over 2,200 data center connections, ~340K global fiber miles,... ...read more...
                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                      Adam Rogge
                                                                                                      Senior Account Director
                                                                                                      Lumen Technologies, Inc.
                                                                                                      Tracks:
                                                                                                      Handout(s)

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

                                                                                                        Joint PEO Panel
                                                                                                        • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                        It’s a time of tremendous change for the Army and PEOs. Join BG Chaney, BG Taylor, BG Mikesh, and Mr. James for a conversation about how program executive offices (PEO IEW&S, C3N and Enterprise) are adapting to support Soldier needs and Army priorities through Agile acquisition practices, Soldier-centered design and testing, and integration. Watch here...
                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                        Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                        CW4 Tim Reyna, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                        Vice President, CIO/CTO
                                                                                                        AFCEA International
                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                        Lee A. James, III
                                                                                                        Deputy Program Executive Officer
                                                                                                        Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI)
                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                        BG Robert J. (RJ) Mikesh, Jr., USA
                                                                                                        Deputy Program Executive Officer
                                                                                                        Program Executive Office Enterprise
                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                        Laurence M. Mixon
                                                                                                        Acting Deputy Program Executive Officer
                                                                                                        Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)
                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                        Joseph (Ward) Roberts
                                                                                                        Assistant Program Executive Officer for Command, Control, Communications, and Network
                                                                                                        Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, and Networks (PEO-C3N)
                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                          Tuesday, August 19, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                          User-Centric Acquisition: How DISA's JELA Program is Enhancing Warfighter Readiness
                                                                                                          • Room: Government Theater (Reynolds Street Pavilion)
                                                                                                          In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the Department of Defense faces the challenge of delivering cutting-edge IT solutions to warfighters while balancing cost-effectiveness and user experience. This session explores how the Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA) Joint Enterprise Licensing Agreement (JELA) Program offers a compelling alternative to traditional acquisition models by prioritizing user experience as a force multiplier for operational readiness. Through real-world use cases, learn how JELAs provide access to top industry experts, create value streams for training, align with SECDEF initiatives, and foster strong industry relationships. Discover how this innovative approach strengthens overall readiness, improves training effectiveness, accelerates... ...read more...
                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                          David A. White
                                                                                                          DOD JELA Program Manager
                                                                                                          Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                            Tuesday, August 19, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                            Solution Review: Accelerate the MDO Mission with Secure NPEs for Theater AI Operations
                                                                                                            • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                            The multi-domain environment operating for information advantage brings AI theater decision processing and data sensors integration into AI at rates not seen ever before.  This presents potential information overmatch opportunities but does require identity cybersecurity attached to AI and theater data analytics matching the speed of the mission in new ways not attempted before. Essential to success of harnessing the AI and theater data analytics is ability to operate at speed of the mission particularly with regards to identities, specifically NPEs (non-person entities).  This new tooling available for operating at the edge presents the opportunity to accelerate decision processes as well... ...read more...
                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                            Andrew Whelchel
                                                                                                            Lead Solutions Engineering, Federal
                                                                                                            Saviynt
                                                                                                            Tracks:
                                                                                                            Handout(s)

                                                                                                              Tuesday, August 19, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                                                                              Data Centers and Cloud Services Offering
                                                                                                              • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                                                                                                              Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                              Deborah Tellez-Romero
                                                                                                              Director, Army Computing and Data Centers
                                                                                                              U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                                                                                                              Tracks:

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

                                                                                                                Modernization Roadmap: Networks and Services
                                                                                                                • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                                                The U.S. Army is prioritizing rapid modernization to maintain overmatch in a dynamic threat environment. This session details the Army’s approach to accelerating capability delivery through collaborative experimentation with industry partners by building teams and solving problems, focusing on identifying and rapidly addressing critical operational gaps....
                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                COL Scott V. MacDonald, USA
                                                                                                                Army Capabilities Manager - Networks and Services
                                                                                                                Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                Tracks:
                                                                                                                Handout(s)

                                                                                                                  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 - Cyberspace Security
                                                                                                                  Athena Technology Group Inc.
                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                  LTC Chase Hasbrouck, USA
                                                                                                                  U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                  Lorri Janssen-Anessi
                                                                                                                  former Deputy Director of Engagements and Policy, NSAG
                                                                                                                  Director of External Cyber Assessments, BlueVoyant
                                                                                                                  Tracks:
                                                                                                                  Handout(s)
                                                                                                                    Cyber Resilience as a Deterrence
                                                                                                                    • Room: Cumming
                                                                                                                    Defense agencies face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats across all domains, making cyber resilience essential for deterrence and mission assurance. This session will explore how cyber resilience, defined as anticipating, withstanding, and recovering from the inevitable cyber events, ensures operational advantage without physical force across all domains.  Central to this is data centricity - treating data as the most critical asset and ensuring its protection, governance, and availability at all times. This means focusing on protecting the data itself through classification, encryption, strict access controls, and continuous monitoring. Combined with proactive data security and Zero Trust, this approach ensures critical systems and information remain... ...read more...
                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                    Travis Rosiek
                                                                                                                    Public Sector CTO
                                                                                                                    Rubrik
                                                                                                                    Tracks:
                                                                                                                      Dark Entry: How Adversaries Slip Past Army Cyber Defenses
                                                                                                                      • Room: Lamar A
                                                                                                                      Nation-state actors are infiltrating Army networks through persistent cyber intrusions, exploiting trusted systems while your defenses remain clueless. The brutal truth: your security tools are failing, and misconceptions about ‘secure’ infrastructure fuel the crisis. This session dismantles five deadly myths falsely accepted as cyber resilience and actionable tactics to fight back. •Firewalls? Breached daily by sophisticated adversaries. •NOC/SOC dashboards? Buried in noise, blind to critical threats. •Trusted devices? Backdoors for enemy entry. •Bots and non-human identities? Outnumbering humans, dodging zero trust. •Classic encryption? Obsolete against post-quantum attacks. We’ll dissect how adversaries exploit these gaps, from trojanized supply chain hardware to stealthy AI-driven attacks, including China’s covert cellular... ...read more...
                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                      LTG Jason T. Evans, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                      Ashley Jantzen, PMP
                                                                                                                      Director of Energy and Infrastructure
                                                                                                                      Intreped Partners
                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                      Paul J. Lilly, Ph.D., DM, MBA, PMP
                                                                                                                      Founder
                                                                                                                      Taj Quantum
                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                      Kathryn (Kat) Wang
                                                                                                                      Principal, Public Sector
                                                                                                                      SandboxAQ
                                                                                                                      Tracks:
                                                                                                                        Innovation in the Network and Transport Layers Required to Support NGC2
                                                                                                                        • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                        As the Army continues to modernize and integrate new and existing technologies, network, and transportation layers to support Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) are required to help connect the tactical edge to echelon and back. Strategic advancements and operational efficiencies within Army networks and communications emphasize the integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), with a requisite operational need for rapid integration, advanced cybersecurity measures, and enhanced data analytics that benefit the warfighter. The big issue is how can they be implemented successfully to foster a culture of continuous improvement.   Join participants of this panel ranging from Army... ...read more...
                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                        Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        Josh Jackson
                                                                                                                        Executive Vice President, Army Business Group
                                                                                                                        SAIC
                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        MAJ Raymond DeLucio, USA
                                                                                                                        25th Infantry Division, Deputy G-6
                                                                                                                        U.S. Army
                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        LTC Clifton Hubbert, USA
                                                                                                                        4th Infantry Division, G-6
                                                                                                                        U.S. Army
                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        COL Nicole Vinson, USA
                                                                                                                        J3, DoD Cyber Defense Command
                                                                                                                        U.S. Army
                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        COL Renor Williams, USA
                                                                                                                        AcofS G6, III Armored Corps
                                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                                          Warrant Officer Panel Professional: How the Signal and Cyber Warrant Officer cohort is evolving to enable Army Transformation
                                                                                                                          • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                          The Army’s premier technical experts must evolve to enable Army transformation. Force design updates, operational changes, new technologies, and the way we use current technologies are driving changes in Signal and Cyber warrant officer assignments, accessions, skill requirements, and education. These changes affect all three components: Regular Army, National Guard and Reserves. In this panel, Cyber Center of Excellence senior warrant officers discuss ongoing and upcoming initiatives that will impact Signal and Cyber warrant officer careers....
                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          CW5 David P. (Paul) Lucy, USA
                                                                                                                          Command Chief Warrant Officer
                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          CW4 William D. Howard, USA
                                                                                                                          Technical Director, Cyber Training and Education Directorate
                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber School
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          CW3 Josiah R. Johnstone
                                                                                                                          Strategic Plans and Integration Branch
                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          CW5 Paul E. Sankey, USA
                                                                                                                          Technical Director
                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Signal School
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          CW5 Reba Wallner, USA
                                                                                                                          Signal Warrant Officer Career Program Manager
                                                                                                                          Office Chief of Signal
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          CW4 Brandi L. Wyatt, USA
                                                                                                                          Signal WO Career Program Manager
                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence
                                                                                                                          Tracks:

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

                                                                                                                            Daily Closing Address
                                                                                                                            • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                            Watch here...
                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            Todd Boudreau
                                                                                                                            Deputy Commandant
                                                                                                                            U.S. Army Cyber & Electromagnetic Warfare School
                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            LTG Maria B. Barrett, USA
                                                                                                                            Commanding General
                                                                                                                            U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                            Tracks:

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

                                                                                                                              Augusta University Research Presentation: The Final Frontier in Cybersecurity: Understanding the Role and Importance of Securing Hardware Designs
                                                                                                                              • Room: Cumming
                                                                                                                              As we rapidly approach the new era of connected, intelligent systems, we need to consider their impact on user security and privacy. In this context, it is crucial to understand the role played by the hardware layer. In this talk, I will outline the various challenges to the hardware infrastructure that jeopardize the security of the overall system. I will also outline the role played by hardware components in enhancing the overall security and the key challenges that Edge compute devices face in enabling these countermeasures. I will then discuss the key solutions and future directions that my research will... ...read more...
                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                              Patanjali SLPSK, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                              Department of Cyber Systems Engineering
                                                                                                                              Augusta University School of Computer and Cyber Sciences
                                                                                                                              Tracks:
                                                                                                                              Handout(s)

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

                                                                                                                                19th Hole Networking Reception
                                                                                                                                • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

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

                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                    Satellite Registration Hours
                                                                                                                                    • Room: Main Lobby - Second Level
                                                                                                                                    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:
                                                                                                                                          Augusta University Research Presentation: Addressing Data Vulnerabilities: Surveillance Capitalism as an Amplifier for Information Warfare
                                                                                                                                          • Room: Cumming
                                                                                                                                          Research in security studies frequently discusses the non-kinetic operation of information warfare and the academic concept of surveillance capitalism as largely separate or only generally linked when analyzing the current state of the global cyber domain and international relations. While this discourse is helpful in identifying how information warfare in various forms and surveillance capitalism structures affect the digital domain in the modern era, separating these two concepts may result in academic and policy discussions overlooking significant vulnerabilities in the battle against information warfare by the US. US data privacy laws and the population's overall ignorance of these data policies create a vulnerability that enables adversaries to use... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                          Elizabeth Eisner
                                                                                                                                          Program Coordinator
                                                                                                                                          Augusta University Center for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship
                                                                                                                                          Tracks:
                                                                                                                                          Handout(s)
                                                                                                                                            Bridging the Gap: Leveraging C2 Fix to Deliver Immediate Capabilities
                                                                                                                                            • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                                            This panel examines how C2 Fix provides immediate C2 improvements, while building the foundation for future NGC2 capabilities. Watch Here...
                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                            CW5 John M. (Matt) McDougall, USA
                                                                                                                                            Senior Technical Advisor, G6
                                                                                                                                            U.S. Army Forces Command
                                                                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                            CW5 Michael Pietron, USA
                                                                                                                                            Command and Control Cross- Function Team C2
                                                                                                                                            U.S. Army
                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                            COL Shermoan L. Daiyaan, USA
                                                                                                                                            Project Manager, Mission Command
                                                                                                                                            Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network (PEO C3N)
                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                            COL Reginald Evans, USA
                                                                                                                                            Mission Command Division Chief
                                                                                                                                            Headquarters Department of the Army G-3/5/7
                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                            MG James D. (Jim) Turinetti, IV, USA
                                                                                                                                            Commanding General, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics
                                                                                                                                            Commanding Senior Commander, Aberdeen Proving Ground
                                                                                                                                              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)
                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                              COL Rett B. Burroughs, USA
                                                                                                                                              DAG8, Force Development, Chief of Mission Command Systems
                                                                                                                                              U.S. Army
                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                              LTC Jeffrey Little, USA
                                                                                                                                              Director, Army Program Officer
                                                                                                                                              Information Advantage and Chief of Doctrine, CCoE
                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                              COL Alexis (Alex) Peake, USA
                                                                                                                                              I Corps G6
                                                                                                                                              U.S. Army
                                                                                                                                                Zero Trust in Action: Identity Management and CMMC as Pillars of National Security
                                                                                                                                                • Room: Lamar A
                                                                                                                                                In an era defined by asymmetric threats and digital-first warfare, defending national security demands more than firewalls and checkbox compliance. It requires trust, identity, and provable action. This powerhouse session will explore how Zero Trust architecture, identity management, and CMMC compliance are converging to reshape the defense and federal cyber landscape. The session will tackle pressing questions: How can Zero Trust become an operational reality across federal and defense ecosystems? What role does identity play in modern cyber deterrence? How do we move from policy to provable security¿and what metrics actually matter? Where should government enforce, and where must industry lead the charge? This session promises... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                Sean Everson
                                                                                                                                                Principal Product Manager
                                                                                                                                                ColorTokens
                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                Jim Sutton
                                                                                                                                                Public Sector VP
                                                                                                                                                ColorTokens
                                                                                                                                                Tracks:

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

                                                                                                                                                  Army Unified Directory Service (AUDS) Benefits
                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                                                                                                                                                  Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
                                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                  LTC Lucas Brown, USA
                                                                                                                                                  Chief, Enterprise Management Division
                                                                                                                                                  U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

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

                                                                                                                                                    Morning Keynote
                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                    Watch here...
                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                    Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                    Robert D. (Rob) Braun
                                                                                                                                                    Chief Technology Officer
                                                                                                                                                    XVIII Airborne Corps
                                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, August 20, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                      Coffee Break
                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                                                                      Tracks:

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

                                                                                                                                                        Exhibit Hours
                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Exhibit Area
                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                          Data Centers and Cloud Services Offering
                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                                                                                                                                                          Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
                                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                          Deborah Tellez-Romero
                                                                                                                                                          Director, Army Computing and Data Centers
                                                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
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                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                            Middle & High School Capture the Flag
                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Georgia Cyber Center
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                                                                                                                                                              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. Watch Here...
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                                                                                                                                                              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)
                                                                                                                                                              Alison Gallegos
                                                                                                                                                              Army ROTC Cadet
                                                                                                                                                              The Citadel
                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                              Noah Klepper
                                                                                                                                                              Army ROTC Cadet
                                                                                                                                                              The Citadel
                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                              Doran Schwartz
                                                                                                                                                              Army ROTC Cadet
                                                                                                                                                              Norwich University
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                                                                                                                                                                An Overview of EBS-C
                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                Watch Here...
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                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                COL Melvin Mitchell, USA
                                                                                                                                                                Project Manager, Enterprise Business Systems – Convergence (EBS-C)
                                                                                                                                                                Program Executive Office Enterprise: Enterprise Business Systems - Convergence
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                                                                                                                                                                  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. Listen Here...
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                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                  COL Shermoan L. Daiyaan, USA
                                                                                                                                                                  Project Manager, Mission Command
                                                                                                                                                                  Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network (PEO C3N)
                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                  COL Julia M. Donley, USA
                                                                                                                                                                  Commandant
                                                                                                                                                                  U.S. Army Signal School
                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                  BG Michael R. Kaloostian, USA
                                                                                                                                                                  Director, Command and Control Cross-Functional Team
                                                                                                                                                                  Army Futures Command
                                                                                                                                                                    Low Code Enabled Data Centric Operations
                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                                                                    This presentation explores the transformative potential of a Low Code Enabled Data Centric Operations platform for DoD leadership, enabling rapid application development and enhanced decision-making. By leveraging intuitive, scalable low-code solutions, DoD organizations can optimize data management, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate mission-critical outcomes with minimal coding expertise. Watch Here...
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                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                    Keith Demma
                                                                                                                                                                    Principal Field Sol Architect
                                                                                                                                                                    CDW
                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                    Michael Longoria
                                                                                                                                                                    Senior Account Executive
                                                                                                                                                                    ServiceNow

                                                                                                                                                                      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)
                                                                                                                                                                      Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                      COL Christian A. (Chris) Haffey, USA
                                                                                                                                                                      Director
                                                                                                                                                                      Capabilities Development Integration Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                      COL Rett B. Burroughs, USA
                                                                                                                                                                      DAG8, Force Development, Chief of Mission Command Systems
                                                                                                                                                                      U.S. Army
                                                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                      Laurence M. Mixon
                                                                                                                                                                      Acting Deputy Program Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                                                      Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)
                                                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                      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: Empowering Innovation - Small Business Contributions to IT, Cybersecurity and AI in Defense
                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Lamar A
                                                                                                                                                                        Small businesses are at the forefront of advancing information technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity in support of Department of Defense (DoD) priorities. These firms are instrumental in tackling emerging defense technology challenges, offering innovative solutions in areas such as threat detection, automation, and predictive analytics. Programs like SBIR/STTR, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) provide critical support and oversight, helping small businesses navigate complex requirements. Flexible entry points through Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and innovation hubs like AFWERX further enhance access to defense contracting opportunities. While cyber compliance requirements drive improvements in security... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                        Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                        Barbara Bridges
                                                                                                                                                                        Senior Strategic Relationship Manager
                                                                                                                                                                        Everfox
                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                        Anthony (Tony) Brown
                                                                                                                                                                        Director of Products/Software Division (PSD)
                                                                                                                                                                        TM3 Solutions, Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                        Romain Nowakowski
                                                                                                                                                                        Chief Growth Officer
                                                                                                                                                                        OSC Edge
                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                        Bill Robinson
                                                                                                                                                                        Executive Consultant
                                                                                                                                                                        McFalls Associates
                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                        Brandon Sizemore
                                                                                                                                                                        Hub Director
                                                                                                                                                                        Cyber Fusion Innovation Center (CFIC)
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                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, August 20, 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

                                                                                                                                                                          Cyber Research Showcase Presentation: The Tunable Advantage of Quantum-Like Teams
                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Cumming
                                                                                                                                                                          Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) is thought to pose an existential threat to human existence, is credited with misleading results as complexity increases (e.g., hallucinations), and provides information to users that has exploited the vulnerable. These problems ignore the concept of team agency (responsibility), the chief characteristic of interdependent teams. In comparison, we have written that interdependence is a resource of agency that generative AI, as presently constituted, cannot surpass for several reasons. Watch here...
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                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                          William Lawless, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                          Professor
                                                                                                                                                                          Paine College
                                                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, August 20, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                            User-Centric Acquisition: How DISA's JELA Program is Enhancing Warfighter Readiness
                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Government Theater (Reynolds Street Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                                            In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the Department of Defense faces the challenge of delivering cutting-edge IT solutions to warfighters while balancing cost-effectiveness and user experience. This session explores how the Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA) Joint Enterprise Licensing Agreement (JELA) Program offers a compelling alternative to traditional acquisition models by prioritizing user experience as a force multiplier for operational readiness. Through real-world use cases, learn how JELAs provide access to top industry experts, create value streams for training, align with SECDEF initiatives, and foster strong industry relationships. Discover how this innovative approach strengthens overall readiness, improves training effectiveness, accelerates response... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                            David A. White
                                                                                                                                                                            DOD JELA Program Manager
                                                                                                                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

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

                                                                                                                                                                              Cyber Research Showcase Presentation: The Role of Digital Transformation in E-Commerce Resilience: Organizational Adaptation and Technology Integration During a Pandemic
                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Cumming
                                                                                                                                                                              This research explores how e-commerce and retail businesses adapted to these extraordinary challenges, focusing on the digital, technological, and implementation changes that occurred during this critical period. Many organizations faced a triad of issues: outdated technology infrastructure, a lack of trained personnel to manage the transition, and an insufficient understanding of how to effectively integrate new technologies (Vial, 2021). The pandemic revealed weaknesses in existing systems, resulting in operational delays, diminished customer satisfaction, and loss of market share in a highly competitive environment (Pantano et al., 2020). This study seeks to examine how organizations overcame these obstacles through digital transformation... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                              John Engel
                                                                                                                                                                              Director of Career Readiness and Instructor of Business
                                                                                                                                                                              USC-Aiken
                                                                                                                                                                              Tracks:

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

                                                                                                                                                                                Networking Lunch/View Exhibits
                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Exhibit Area
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                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 20, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                  Cyber Research Showcase Presentation: Virtual, In-Person or eLearning Courses? Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies for Cybersecurity DoD 8140 Courses
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Cumming
                                                                                                                                                                                  This is doctoral dissertation research into which method of delivery is best(in-person, virtual or eLearning) for preparing DoD students for cybersecurity certification exams. Watch here...
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                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                  Michael Bickle
                                                                                                                                                                                  Professor
                                                                                                                                                                                  University of Maryland Global Campus
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                                                                                                                                                                                    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. Watch Here...
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                                                                                                                                                                                    Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Marina Alvarez
                                                                                                                                                                                    Senior Technical Leader
                                                                                                                                                                                    Holistic Information Security Practitioner Institute
                                                                                                                                                                                    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.)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Chairperson
                                                                                                                                                                                    HISPI AI Think Tank – Project Cerebellum
                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Stacy Vaughn
                                                                                                                                                                                    AFCEA Small Business Committee
                                                                                                                                                                                    Director of Business Strategy, SherpaWerx
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                                                                                                                                                                                      The Finite Resource: Navigating Complexity in the Electromagnetic Spectrum
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Lamar B/C
                                                                                                                                                                                      The Electromagnetic Spectrum is an increasingly congested and contested resource, vital for both civilian and military operations. This panel brings together Electromagnetic Spectrum Managers and Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Specialists to address the critical challenges of managing this finite resource. Panelists will discuss the increasing demand, the complexities of interference mitigation, and the evolving threat landscape in the Spectrum. The discussion will highlight the need for innovative approaches to Spectrum allocation, dynamic access, and EW techniques to ensure reliable communication and maintain operational advantage in a contested environment. Listen Here...
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                                                                                                                                                                                      Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                      LTC Timothy Jones, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                      Director, G6
                                                                                                                                                                                      82nd Airborne Division
                                                                                                                                                                                      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)
                                                                                                                                                                                      MSG Amanda Kelley, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cyber Training, Education, and Doctrine
                                                                                                                                                                                      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)
                                                                                                                                                                                      Joseph W. (Ward) Roberts
                                                                                                                                                                                      Assistant Program Executive Officer for Command, Control and Communications
                                                                                                                                                                                      PEO C3T
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                                                                                                                                                                                        Warrant Officer Panel Technical: KSA's per MOS for DATA Superiority
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                                                                                        The Army must achieve Data Superiority is all areas of information and cyber 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. Listen Here...
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                                                                                                                                                                                        Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                        CW5 David P. (Paul) Lucy, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                        Command Chief Warrant Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                        CW5 Yrume Fernandez, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                        Command Chief Warrant Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Cyber Protection Brigade
                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                        CW2 David D. Halfacre, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                        Electromagnetic Warfare Tech
                                                                                                                                                                                        Acquisition and Technology Division, Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Office
                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                        CW5 John M. (Matt) McDougall, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                        Senior Technical Advisor, G6
                                                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Forces Command
                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                        CW4 Jabar Steward, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                        Senior Electronic Warfare Technical Advisor
                                                                                                                                                                                        PEO IEW&S
                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                        CW5 Travis W. Ysen, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                        Senior Technology Advisor, G39
                                                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, August 20, 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                          Solution Review: Turning Complexity into Clarity: Unifying Asset, Operational, and Strategic Data to Drive Mission Outcomes
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                          The United States Army faces a growing volume of information that often exceeds the capacity of current systems to manage it effectively. At the same time, leaders are under increasing pressure to use resources more wisely while keeping pace with shifting priorities. Meeting these expectations takes more than simply collecting data. What is needed are systems that can make sense of complexity in ways that support real-time decision-making and inform long-term planning.   This session explores how a unified digital platform can connect data across IT systems, operational networks, and business processes to support a wide range of Army missions. A connected... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                          Andrew Scherer
                                                                                                                                                                                          IT Transformation Solution Sales Manager, Federal
                                                                                                                                                                                          ServiceNow
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                                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, August 20, 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                            Solution Review: Navigating the Quantum Era: A Proactive Approach to Post-Quantum Cryptography
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                            Cisco is actively engaged in developing and implementing post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to secure its networks, applications, and data against the emerging threat posed by quantum computing which could act as a “game-changer” for assured voice and data communications at echelon to secure data. The company's comprehensive strategy focuses on a seamless and proactive transition from classical cryptographic methods to quantum-resistant algorithms, emphasizing the protection of boot integrity, control plane integrity, and data plane integrity across its infrastructure. Cisco collaborates closely with leading organizations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                            Philip Brown
                                                                                                                                                                                            Chief Architect, Army, Defense Agencies, and Special Operations Forces
                                                                                                                                                                                            Cisco
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                                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, August 20, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                              Global Cyber Center (GCC) Security Operations Overview
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                                                                                                                                                                                              Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                              LTC Keith Christiansen, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                              Division Chief, GCC Secure Division
                                                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
                                                                                                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, August 20, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                Afternoon Refreshment Break
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Reynolds Street/Outdoor Pavilion
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 20, 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Solution Review: Enabling MPE & ACE: Decision Dominance with AI/Gen AI Data Integrity
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                  As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) expands across Defense, Intelligence Community, and Multi-Domian Mission Partner operations, AI Data and Models must support complex distributed multi-classification missions.  Therefore, model ingestion, data integrity, data flow enforcement, and data access become especially complex. Missteps can dramatically effect lives and mission, and simultaneously increase the attack surface. This interactive discussion explores how to and accelerate AI, Gen AI, and Agentic AI employment to support and secure the progressive use of AI/ML across heterogenous distributed multi-classification missions, at the enterprise and the edge. What attendees will learn: Challenges and Solutions for enabling AI/GenAI/Agentic AI/ML solutions... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                  John Carbone, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Senior Technical Director and Chief Solutions Architect
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Everfox
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                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, August 20, 12:45 PM - 2:00 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. Watch here...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                    Moderator (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)
                                                                                                                                                                                                    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 (CDID)
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                    CW5 Mark (Al) Mollenkopf, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Science Advisor to The Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                                                                    U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                                                                                                    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...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ben Brooks
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Systems Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Fortinet Federal
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Tracks:
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                                                                                                                                                                                                        WFX Lessons Learned Back Brief
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Cumming

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, August 20, 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Solution Review: Future of Threat Hunting
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Large, resourceful nations have dominated warfare throughout history, whether kinetic-based and large armies were involved or covertly and cyber-related. These large nations had the resources both intellectually and economically to sustain the advantage in warfare (and cyber warfare). In today's cyber landscape, just like the guerilla warfare from past conflicts, small dedicated groups can inflict significant damage on larger countries with a press of a keystroke. With the growing interconnected world, the cascading effect a single attack can wreak havoc on societies and economies around the world. At the core of the problem is the lack of visibility and understanding of... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tim Singletary
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Director, Emerging Technologies and Solutions
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Peraton
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                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, August 20, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Solution Review: AI Data Challenges Agencies Face and How to Secure, Optimize, and Expedite AI Data Operations with Intelligent Data Infrastructure to Ensure Non-Kinetic Dominance
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                            AI Data is growing at ever increasing rates for Federal agencies and is becoming more challenging to manage, scale, process and secure. This demands new technologies that optimize data by reducing the size, cost, and time to process and manage. At the same time, Security threats from Cyber and Ransomware attacks are constantly increasing which is demanding stronger data access controls, protection, backup, and recovery methods. In this session we will discuss new capabilities around storing, securing, managing, and optimizing AI data, as well as ways to optimize productivity and cost levels helping ensure Non-Kinetic Dominance for the Warfighter and... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Jim Cosby
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Chief Technology Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                            NetApp
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, August 20, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                              User-Centric Acquisition: How DISA's JELA Program is Enhancing Warfighter Readiness
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Government Theater (Reynolds Street Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the Department of Defense faces the challenge of delivering cutting-edge IT solutions to warfighters while balancing cost-effectiveness and user experience. This session explores how the Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA) Joint Enterprise Licensing Agreement (JELA) Program offers a compelling alternative to traditional acquisition models by prioritizing user experience as a force multiplier for operational readiness. Through real-world use cases, learn how JELAs provide access to top industry experts, create value streams for training, align with SECDEF initiatives, and foster strong industry relationships. Discover how this innovative approach strengthens overall readiness, improves training effectiveness, accelerates response... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              David A. White
                                                                                                                                                                                                              DOD JELA Program Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, August 20, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                CompTIA Learning Solutions Series: The Cybersecurity Viability Trifecta: Visibility, Observability, and Properly-Trained AI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                It’s no secret that cybersecurity professionals struggle to reduce cost, increase scale, and improve their ability to actively profile every element and characteristic of their organization’s attack surface. For the CompTIA Learning event at TechNet Augusta, join us as we welcome Vectra AI, Keysight, and Cribl. Together, we’ll investigate how organizations manage vulnerabilities and respond to incidents by taking a more data-driven approach. We’ll discuss how organizations are using techniques and technologies such as proactive systems analysis, AI-driven analysis, packet decryption, and packet brokers to enable visibility and observability. Our panelists will regale you with stories about how organizations overcame implementation... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Josh Brunvoll
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Senior Solutions Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Cribl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                James A. Stanger, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Chief Technology Evangelist
                                                                                                                                                                                                                CompTIA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Zachary Vaughn
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Director, Federal Security Engineering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Vectra AI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Brennen Wright
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Senior Federal Solutions Architect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Keysight Technologies
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 20, 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Solution Review: Hacked from Above: Stopping Adversaries Who Launch Attacks from the Cloud
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  As the Army accelerates digital transformation and embraces cloud-first initiatives, adversaries are exploiting gaps across hybrid environments—leveraging the cloud plane not just as a target, but as a launchpad for broader attacks. Modern cyber actors—especially nation-states like China and Russia—are adept at exploiting misconfigurations, abusing federated identity, and establishing persistent access through cloud-native services that bypass traditional perimeter defenses. In this session, CrowdStrike will examine how adversaries weaponize the cloud to move laterally between cloud and on-premise IT assets, using the cloud control plane as a vector to escalate privileges, execute reconnaissance, and disrupt mission-critical operations. We’ll highlight real-world threat actor... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Jeff Worthington
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Public Sector Executive Strategist
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  CrowdStrike
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, August 20, 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Small Business Workshop, Session 2: Small Business Contracting with the Federal Government/DoD in 2025 - Trends and Outlook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Lamar A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    In 2025, small businesses are finding both new opportunities and persistent challenges in contracting with the Department of Defense (DoD). Programs such as Mentor-Protégé and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative are enhancing small business engagement, particularly in high-demand areas like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. The DoD’s focus on diversifying its supply chain further opens the door for agile and innovative firms. However, navigating compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations and CMMC 2.0 requirements remains a significant hurdle, compounded by limited funding, lengthy procurement processes, and ongoing competition from large contractors. On the policy front, the 2025 National Defense Authorization... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Stacy Vaughn
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    AFCEA Small Business Committee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Director of Business Strategy, SherpaWerx
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Terri Denison
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    District Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    U.S. Small Business Administration, Georgia District Office
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    David Hepner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    APEX Procurement Counselor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Jason King
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Benning & Fort Gordon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Meagan Metzger
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    CEO & Founder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dcode
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, August 20, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cyber Research Showcase Presentation: Biotech: Opportunities and Dangers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Cumming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Biotechnology is the study of biology, or living things, to create a product or technology that may help improve the quality of life. Watch here...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Kunal Kumar, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Augusta University
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, August 20, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Course: Why Should the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Have All the Fun?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Estes A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        This presentation explores how the National Security Agency (NSA)-developed cryptographic frameworks and cybersecurity strategies originally designed to protect National Security Systems can be adapted to safeguard U.S. critical infrastructure. It highlights the cascading benefits of NSAs Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC), post-quantum cryptography initiatives, and threat intelligence sharing models in defending sectors like energy, transportation, and telecommunications from nation-state and criminal cyber actors. The speaker will cover the following topics: 1. The NSAs Role in Cybersecurity Leadership - Cryptographic innovation, threat intelligence, and secure-by-design principles - NSAs Cybersecurity Collaboration Center and its impact on the Defense Industrial Base 2. Critical Infrastructure Under... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Darnell Washington
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        President and CEO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SecureXperts
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, August 20, 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Solution Review: The Making of Operator X: The GenAI Platform to Transform Cyber at the Edge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          This presentation covers the challenges and evolution of SealingTech’s groundbreaking Generative AI (GenAI) platform: Operator X. Operator X uses Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the cyber warfighter. Its direct integrations with DoD cyber tools help defenders stay ahead of adversaries and ensure the resilience of defensive operations. SealingTech prioritizes meeting customers where they are, by integrating with and enhancing their toolsets and existing systems. This focus presents the challenge of tailoring AI for defensive cyber operations while maintaining a form factor that excels at the edge. The team selected an agentic approach, developing... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Nate Delgado
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Software Product Owner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SealingTech
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, August 20, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ubiquitous Sensing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The role of ubiquitous sensing in enabling increasingly autonomous systems. By providing a rich, real-time understanding of the environment, these systems can operate more effectively, reducing risk to personnel and enhancing mission success....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            COL Leslie D. Gorman, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Army Capability Manager - Electromagnetic Warfare
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Capabilities Development Integration Directorate (CDID)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            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)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Laurence M. Mixon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Acting Deputy Program Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Michael Monteleone
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            All-Domain Sensing Cross-Functional Team (ADS CFT)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, August 20, 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cyber Research Showcase Presentation: Global Privacy on Trial: Using GDPR Case Data to Power AI Decision Support for U.S. Enforcement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Cumming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              By analyzing an extensive dataset of over 2,500 European GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) infringement cases, including the full text of its laws and explanatory notes, we've developed a sophisticated AI tool designed to understand and process complex legal information. This system analyzes a case summary, identifies the most likely laws that have been violated, and recommends a proportionate fine, all while transparently displaying its decision-making process. Although built on European data, the tool is designed as a model for U.S. regulators and courts, demonstrating how relevant international examples can help accelerate the adoption of AI-driven privacy enforcement in the... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Pouria Rad
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Graduate Research Assistant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Augusta University
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, August 20, 3:10 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Solution Review: Modernizing RMF Compliance Through Automation and Agentic AI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Meeting RMF requirements under NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2 remains a significant challenge for Army cybersecurity teams, often requiring manual, time-consuming documentation efforts and ongoing control validation across complex environments. These burdens not only slow down system authorization but also strain limited security resources post-deployment. A modernized approach is emerging: one that integrates authorization artifacts as code, aligns with DevSecOps pipelines, and embeds compliance directly into infrastructure deployment. By automating the generation and maintenance of critical documentation—such as System Security Plans (SSPs) and control implementation statements—teams can reduce errors, increase traceability, and maintain alignment with evolving configurations. Furthermore, the integration of agentic... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Johann Detweiller
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Chief Information Security Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                stackArmor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Fawad Siraj
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Co-Founder and CTO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                stackArmor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, August 20, 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cyber Research Showcase Presentation: Cyber Biosecurity: Safeguarding Biological Data and Systems in the Digital Age
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Cumming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  This research explores the emerging field of cyberbiosecurity, which addresses the growing vulnerabilities at the intersection of biology and digital technology. As biological systems—from genomic databases to biomanufacturing platforms—become increasingly digitized, they also face rising threats from cyberattacks. Through case studies, stakeholder interviews, and surveys across biotech, healthcare, and cybersecurity sectors, the study uncovers gaps in preparedness and awareness. It proposes a cross-disciplinary framework to enhance resilience, advocating for tailored security protocols, policy development, and specialized training to protect the global bioeconomy from digital threats. Watch Here...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Shreyas Kumar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Professor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Texas A&M
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Anusha Nigam
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Texas A&M
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Manya Tiwari
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Texas A&M
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, August 20, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Daily Closing - Fireside Chat
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Watch here...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mark Pomerleau
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Senior Reporter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    DefenseScoop
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Brandon Pugh
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Principal Cyber Advisor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Headquarters Department of the Army
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, August 20, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Navigating and Implementing DoD Cyber Workforce Qualifications (8140)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Estes B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      As the Department of Defense (DoD) moves into the implementation phase of the updated cyber workforce requirements, it's essential to equip your team with the step-by-step process needed to meet the impending deadlines. Join us for an interactive session designed to address your specific queries and provide a tailored discussion about putting 8140 to work. We will decipher work roles, explain how to navigate the marketplace, and provide qualification options from certification bodies and other entities. Matt Isnor, from the U.S. DoD, James Stanger from CompTIA, and Brian Correia from Sans GIAC will participate on the panel. The DoD 8140 qualification... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Brian Correia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Director of Business Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      GIAC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      James A. Stanger, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Chief Technology Evangelist
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      CompTIA
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, August 20, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Student Research Poster Show & Reception
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Riverwalk Hallway
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          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
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Thursday, August 21, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Morning Coffee Break
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Plaza Lobby/Riverwalk Hallway
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, August 21, 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Registration Hours
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Olmstead Street Level Foyer
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Thursday, August 21, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Morning Keynote
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Watch here...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Joseph D. Welch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Deputy to the Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                U.S. Army Futures Command
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday, August 21, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Warrant Officer BOD/Council of CW5's Meeting (By Invitation Only)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Cumming
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thursday, August 21, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Coffee Break
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Exhibit Area
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, August 21, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Exhibit Hall Break
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Exhibit Area
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Thursday, August 21, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Exhibit Hours
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Exhibit Area
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday, August 21, 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Solution Review: AI-Driven Security Fortification and Attack Surface Reduction
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          AI is creating a multi-pronged software security challenge because it is being used to exploit software vulnerabilities, while at the same time, AI coding assistants are increasing the volume of software that must be defended. AI code is not inherently more insecure, merely the volume of it is significantly increasing code base sizes, quickly, often without adequate oversight, and thus increases attack surfaces, which leads to security risks and CVE exploitation. RapidFort’s experience founding the concept and tooling enabling Flow Defending highlights four developments relevant to AI coding and its implications for AI: AI Weaponization is Increasing the Threat Landscape: AI... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Russ Andersson
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chief Operating Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          RapidFort
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Thursday, August 21, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Data Centers and Cloud Services Offering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Deborah Tellez-Romero
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Director, Army Computing and Data Centers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, August 21, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Future Leaders Pavillion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Lamar A/B/C
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1SG Anastashia J. Harris, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              First Sergeant, Headquarters and Alpha Company
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              442D Signal Battalion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Adjua Lake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              IT Specialist
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mareno McKenzie
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              IT Specialist
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Army Cyber Command
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              A.B Osborne
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Director, Animation Program
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Augusta University
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              CPT Belizabeth Nicole Villanueva Rengiil, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Company Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Army
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Thursday, August 21, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ASAALT Weapons System Session: Army's Implementation of Zero Trust in Weapon Systems: Challenges and Industry Engagement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Zero Trust represents a fundamental shift in how the United States protects its information systems. However, there are challenges in implementing Zero Trust on weapon systems such as real-time constraints, legacy architecture, and durability demands. Implementing Zero Trust in weapon systems requires innovation. Successful solutions must enhance security while preserving warfighter effectiveness and operational efficiency. This conversation will include representation from Program Executive Office Ground Combat Support (PEO GCS), industry, MITRE, and the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)), and focus on how programs can implement zero trust on non-traditional systems, like... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Ian Vance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lead Systems Security Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Cyber Focal Directorate (DASA(DES))
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Jim Bechtel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lead Systems Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Matt Marsden
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Senior Director, Solutions Consulting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Palo Alto Networks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Keith Miller
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Zero Trust Transceivers Technical Lead, Mission Resilience & Crypto
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The MITRE Corporation
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday, August 21, 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Solution Review: From Data to Decision: Operationalizing Mission Intelligence Across Systems and Environments
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Modern defense leaders face a persistent challenge: How to transform the vast amounts of siloed, incongruent, dispersed data sets into mission-relevant decisions and timely action. While advancements in hardware and software have made us more efficient at aggregating and analyzing increasingly complex data sets, the end goal remains the same: Drive outcomes through informed, rapid decisions. In complex, multi-echelon, geographically dispersed processes like C2, the ability to act on real-time intelligence can mean the difference between success and failure on the battlefield. This session will explore how combining data fabric with AI analysis and process orchestration enables continuous adaptation—so workflows evolve as new... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  CAPT Matt Beran, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Industry Lead, Global Defense and Intelligence
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Appian
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thursday, August 21, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Solution Review: Information Advantage at the Edge – Multi-Modal Search in a Tactical Form-Factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    As the Department of Defense accelerates efforts to operationalize Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) – as well as its service-specific implementations such as the Army’s Project Convergence – the need for interoperable, scalable, and edge-capable data capabilities has never been greater. Central to achieving this vision is the ability to conduct Multi-Modal Search (MMS) across diverse, distributed, and often disconnected data environments. The Ukraine conflict has underscored the urgency of enabling small, mobile, tactically resilient nodes that can operate under constant threat from drones, long-range fires, and EW attacks. Elastic’s Edge Kit delivers critical capabilities in these denied or... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sean MacKirdy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Area Vice President, DoD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Elastic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, August 21, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Fireside Chat
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      COL Timothy Sikora, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Commanding Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cyber Protection Brigade
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      LTG Paul T. Stanton, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Director, Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Commander, Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Thursday, August 21, 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Solution Review: From Data Chaos to Clarity: Powering Army Missions with Unified, Actionable Intelligence
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Today’s Army faces an overwhelming volume and variety of data—from battlefield sensors and ISR platforms to cyber intel and open-source feeds. This session explores how modern, vendor-neutral data architectures can help the Army unify fragmented sources, enrich data in real time, and visualize insights through dynamic, mission-tailored dashboards. Attendees will learn how to accelerate decision-making, enhance situational awareness, and build a real-time common operating picture—all without overhauling existing infrastructure. Watch Here...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Josh Brunvoll
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Senior Solutions Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Cribl
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday, August 21, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Forging the Future Force: Empowering NCOs as the Vanguard of Next-Gen C2 & Signal Readiness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Auditorium
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The operational environment is evolving at an unprecedented pace, demanding a fundamentally different approach to soldier training and readiness. This NCO Panel addresses the critical imperative of preparing our soldiers – and specifically, leveraging the expertise of our Non-Commissioned Officers – to thrive in a contested, information-rich battlespace. We will focus on how to effectively integrate emerging capabilities, particularly within Next Generation Command and Control (Next Gen C2) systems, and the pivotal role of the Division Signal Battalion in enabling this transformation. This discussion will move beyond simply introducing new technology. It will center on training soldiers to confidently operate, maintain,... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          CSM Kevin D. Flickinger, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Command Sergeant Major
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cyber Protection Brigade
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          CSM Lisa Gandy, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Regimental Command Sergeant Major
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Army Signal Corps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          CSM Timothy McGuire, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Command Sergeant Major
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SGM Richard A. Mustard, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sergeant Major, FORSCOM G-6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          U.S. Army Forces Command
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Thursday, August 21, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Solution Review: Wireless Fingerprints: How Evolving Tech Redefines Battlefield Risks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Over the past three decades, technology has undergone remarkable transformations, notably in terms of miniaturization and the introduction of advanced capabilities, such as wireless connectivity, smart devices, and computerization of phones. In today's digital age, a multitude of portable devices, utilized by both the military and consumers, seamlessly integrate with smartphones and feature wireless functionality. While these advancements offer significant convenience and efficiency in low-risk environments, they necessitate robust safeguards and thorough analysis when users face genuine adversarial threats. This article delves into the array of risks posed to operators by contemporary geolocation tactics and wireless exploitation. It also explores... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            David Baldwin
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Cyber Security Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Savannah River National Laboratory
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, August 21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Army Enterprise Service Management Platform (AESMP) New System Access Request (NSAR) Process and Onboarding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Georgia Cyber Center Classroom 2401 (Brute Force)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Additional registration required Click here for more information and to sign up for this workshop...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Terrance Kelly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Chief, Enterprise Capabilities Division
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Thursday, August 21, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Networking Lunch/View Exhibits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Exhibit Area
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday, August 21, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Solution Review: Operational Awareness through Data Aggregation, Analysis, and Interactive Visualization with SolarWinds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In complex and dynamic cyber environments, mission success depends on the ability to rapidly ingest, analyze, and act upon data from a diverse range of sources simultaneously. SolarWinds delivers a comprehensive observability and IT operations platform that empowers military and cyber operations with scalable data ingestion, advanced analytics, and interactive visualization capabilities. SolarWinds technology is designed to import and normalize structured and unstructured data from multiple feeds, including logs, metrics, events, configuration data, and telemetry from both cloud-hosted and self-hosted environments. In this session you will learn: 1. The SolarWinds approach to providing a unified operational view of disparate aspects IT operations... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Scott Pross
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Vice President Technical Solutions, Monalytic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SolarWinds
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thursday, August 21, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Solution Review: Real-Time Data for Mission Analytics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Engagement Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    This presentation addresses Problem Statement 3 posed by the Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE): "How can technology ingest data from multiple sensors, geotag data, and aggregate for analysis? Can technology do predictive analysis based on preconditioned filters? Can this technology integrate data into mission command systems?" Our solution demonstrates a comprehensive end-to-end data analytics pipeline specifically designed for mission-critical military applications, leveraging the VAST Data Platform as the foundational infrastructure integrated with Apache Spark, Trino query engine, and Apache Superset. This architecture directly addresses the Army's need for real-time sensor data processing, geospatial intelligence, and seamless integration with existing mission... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Carmelo McCutcheon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Chief Technology Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    VAST Federal
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, August 21, 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Closing Keynote: AUNP 2.0: Enabling Data-Centricity for Multi-Domain Ops
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      LTG Jeth B. Rey, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      United States Army
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Thursday, August 21, 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Conference Closing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Oglethorpe ABCDE
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        BG Paul H. Fredenburgh III, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Executive Vice President, Defense and National Security
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        AFCEA International
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        BG Mark D. Miles, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Deputy Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
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