| The State of the Defense Industrial Base in Georgia - 03/27/2025 - Dobbins ARB Consolidated Club, Marietta, GA Come out and learn about the "State of the Defense Industrial Base in Georgia"Our speaker this month is Kimberly S. Allred, Manager-Aerospace, Defense, and Cybersecurity for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. She will discuss what is going on in an around the state including the latest up and coming activities.In her current role, Kimberly spearheads the Metro Atlanta Chamber's Aerospace and Defense ecosystems where she helps convene business leaders, academia, and other key stakeholders to strengthen the ecosystem, grow these industry verticals and recruit new companies within these sectors to locate to the region. Kimberly previously worked on the Chamber's Economic Development team as a Project Manager facilitating both expansion and recruitment efforts across the 29 county Metro Atlanta region.This month's meeting will be at Dobbins ARB in the Consolidate Club Dining Area. This is a dining facility, and you can purchase lunch and attend the meeting. Please sign up, and if you need base access, reach out to us. |
| Homeland Security Conference - Critical Infrastructure - 02/26/2025 - 02/27/2025 - Atlanta Convention Center, Atlanta, GA The conference supports the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) works to strengthen critical infrastructure security and resilience by generating greater understanding and action across a partnership landscape. This is achieved by working with private and public infrastructure stakeholders to resolve infrastructure security and resilience knowledge gaps, inform infrastructure risk management decisions, identify resilience-building opportunities and strategies, and improve information sharing among stakeholders through a collaborative partnership approach. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leads the effort to enhance the resilience of the nation's physical and cyber infrastructure by bringing resources to your fingertips. Only working together can we defend against today's threats and collaborate to build secure and resilient infrastructure for the future. |
| Homeland Security Conference on Critical Infrastructure - 02/25/2025 - 02/27/2025 - Atlanta Convention Center, Atlanta, GA The AFCEA Atlanta Chapter presents the next Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to a technical program of unsurpassed scope and quality, AFCEA provides the central meeting place for government, academia, and industry working in all disciplines in industry, service, government, military and academic sectors.Today's infrastructure is connected to many other infrastructure assets, systems, and networks for normal day-to-day operations. These connections may be geographically limited or dispersed over great distances. The many points of infrastructure connections and their geographic distribution can make the infrastructure environment much more complex.This conference supports the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which works to strengthen critical infrastructure security and resilience by generating greater understanding and action across a partnership landscape. This is achieved by working with private and public infrastructure stakeholders to resolve infrastructure security and resilience knowledge gaps, inform infrastructure risk management decisions, identify resilience-building opportunities and strategies, and improve information sharing among stakeholders through a collaborative partnership approach. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leads the effort to enhance the resilience of the nation's physical and cyber infrastructure by bringing resources to your fingertips. Only working together can we defend against today's threats and collaborate to build secure and resilient infrastructure for the future.Attendees are also invited to participate in a coordinated cybersecurity preparedness exercise to assess how events impacting critical infrastructure are handled. This was inspired by the JACK VOLTAIC exercises led by the Army Cyber Institute. Scenarios are being designed to help identify and address gaps and interdependencies bringing together numerous entities responsible for critical infrastructure shared among many constituencies. This exercise is developed around areas of interest suggested by the participants, and is focused on gaining key insights into how multiple levels of industry and government respond to events impacting critical infrastructure and what impact that might have. The tabletop exercise will include a series of "turns" enabling participants to practice a response. |
| Operation Home Block Leave 2024 - 12/20/2024 - USO at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Atlanta, GA Help AFCEA Atlanta Chapter support our troops and the USO during Operation Holiday Block Leave, 2024.Please consider volunteering for light duties at the USO* Hand out Goodie Bags as troops arrive ** Greet departing troops as they arrive from Fort Gordon. ** Greet arriving troops from flights around the country. ** Serving light snacks to the troops in the USO lounge. * Help check in transitioning troops who visit the USO lounge. * |
| Goodie Bag Stuffing Event - 12/11/2024 - TEKsystems Offices, Atlanta, GA Our Goal is to stuff 2000 "goodie bags" full of treatsfor our troops from Fort Eisenhower transitingHartsfield-Jackson International Airport.Please consider a small monetary donation or contents for the Goodie Bags |
| AFCEA ATLANTA South-East CMMC (SEC) Conference - 10/08/2024 - Soundway Consulting's Atlanta Offices, Atlanta, GA The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) first began its journey back in 2019. After long delays, lack of formal communications by the U.S. Government, and overall fatigue by industry on the topic of CMMC, many businesses remain unready to meet contractual obligations as defined by the FAR and DFARS. As of August 2024, the CMMC rule has now been fully vetted by the U.S. Government and is slated for adoption in CFR 32 and 48 this October.While many conferences on CMMC have taken place in Washington, D.C., Huntsville, and other cities, this is the first CMMC event in Atlanta where the head of the Cyber Accreditation Body, Matt Travis will be the featured speaker. Do not miss this opportunity! Come and listen to Mr. Travis speak about the new rule and meet your fellow GovCons over appetizers and drinks (included with registration fee) at SoundWay's new facility in downtown Atlanta. |
| Small Business Workshop on Securing Funding - 09/26/2024 - Atlanta Tech Park, 107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA We are continuing the Small Business Workshop series with a session focused on funding.How do you secure it, take advantage and responsibly use it tomake your business better positioned to advance in today's environment? |
| 2024 Dobbins Tech Expo - 07/23/2024 - Verhulst Hall, Bldg 813, Dobbins ARB, Marietta, GA Come visit Dobbins ARB, where we will have more than 20 vendors on site. Talk with the vendors and base personnel and industry peers.Refreshments will be served. |
| The Evolution of AI and the Critical Importance of Identity-based Data Access - 05/23/2024 - Atlanta Tech Park, 107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA With Articial Intelligence all the rage lately, it is more than a buzzword and a vital part of our national defense. In this presentation, he will discuss the evolution of AI and the pacing needed with data to support it. This is a follow on to his recent presentation at the DAF CDAO Data, Analytics and AI Forum. |
| Investor Insight Forum: Navigating the Technology Startup Landscape - 04/25/2024 - Atlanta Tech Park, 107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA Join us for an exclusive gathering of visionary angel investors at the "Investor Insight Forum." This dynamic panel discussion featuring Steven Lustig and Dr. Paul Lopez serves as a unique platform where seasoned angel investors will discuss the intricacies of the technology investment landscape. Gain valuable insights into the criteria that shape an investor's decision-making process and learn firsthand what sets successful startups apart. Engage in insightful discussions, network with industry leaders, and discover the key elements that capture the attention of angel investors. Whether you're a startup founder seeking funding or an investor looking for the next big opportunity, the Investor Insight Forum is your gateway to unlocking the potential of strategic partnerships and successful investments. Join us for an evening of innovation, collaboration, and fun. |