Featured Events and Conferences of Note
RSA Conference
22 – 24 July 2015:
RSA Conference, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Join your fellow information security professionals at RSA Conference Asia Pacific & Japan 2015, where we’ll be discussing security issues from both a global and Asia Pacific perspective.
RSA Conference
20 – 24 April 2015:
RSA Conference, San Francisco, California. RSA Conference: Where the world talks security. As our 2015 theme suggests, info security is an ever-changing industry. In order to stay ahead of threats, you need to challenge today’s security thinking.
Insider Threat Summit
16 – 17 March 2015:
Insider Threat Summit2015, Monterey, California. The focus of the Insider Threat 2015 Summit is to discuss personnel security issues including cyber security challenges and capabilities, continuous evaluation of privileged identities and technical physical security considerations. A heightened awareness of insider threats due to numerous newsworthy attacks and unauthorized leaks has brought us together for one main purpose.
Blackhat USA
2 – 4 August 2014:
Black Hat USA 2014, Las Vegas, Nevada. Black Hat returns for its 17th year to Las Vegas, for six days of learning, networking and skill building. There are four intense days of trainings and two full days of briefings.
DEFCON22
7 – 10 August 2014:
DEF CON 22, Las Vegas, Nevada. DEF CON is one of the oldest continuously running hacker conventions around, and also one of the largest. Originally started in 1993, it was a meant to be a party for member of “Platinum Net”, a Fido protocol based hacking network out of Canada.
CRYPTO 2014
17 – 24 August 2014:
CRYPTO 2014 (34th International Cryptology Conference), Santa Barbara, California. The conference is held at University of Santa Barbara, California (UCSB) and is sponsored by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IARC), in cooperation with the UCSB Computer Science Department. The academic program covers all aspects of cryptology. Electronic versions of the proceedings, published by Springer, will be provided to all registered attendees at the conference. In addition, paper proceedings can be purchased through online registration.
VMworld
25 – 28 August 2014:
VMworld, San Francisco, California. This conference features over 500 unique sessions; countless hands on labs, workshops, group discussions; and booth demonstrations on tools and technologies for automating virtualized data centers and extending them to the cloud. “Discover how to deliver apps efficiently and provide secure virtual workspaces. Gain insights from organizations and a vibrant ecosystem of partners and industry experts on how to redefine IT with software.”
Army Intelligence Industry Day
4 September 2014:
Army Intelligence Industry Day, Chantilly, Virginia. Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Intelligence and the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, U.S. Army, will co-sponsor a special, one day classified event tailored for members of industry focused on U.S. Army Intelligence. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of Army Intelligence’s vision and direction in a changing fiscal and operational environment, plus a sense of what technologies, capabilities, and services are required by Army Intelligence.
TechNet Augusta
9 – 11 September 2014:
TechNet Augusta, Augusta, Georgia. The overall focus of TechNet Augusta is on Army ground forces, including Joint component interface, other Department of Defense Organizations, Inter-Agency, Industry, and Academia. Presentations, panels, and track sessions will highlight empowerment of Soldiers on the battlefield through training, different methodologies for connecting through enhanced technology, and command and control functions to enable the U.S. Armed Forces to dominate the battlefield. This conference will address the transformation of Fort Gordon to the Cyber Center of Excellence as well as highlight the continuation of Signal training. Government, industry, and academia speakers will address a broad range of topics and focus on the importance of the network, security issues, and training to enable operational forces to modernize and be ready to meet emerging challenges in 2020 and beyond.
Global Identity Summit
16 – 18 September 2014:
Global Identity Summit, Tampa, Florida. Presented by the Biometric Consortium and the Armed Forces Computer and Electronics Association (AFCEA), the 2014 Global Identity Summit & Technology Expo is designed to promote information exchanges on S&T advancements, operational requirements, and future strategic directions of the biometric and identity communities. Federal agencies and private sector organizations co-locate program reviews, planning sessions, and product demonstrations at the conference venue, making the Global Identity Summit an incredibly efficient and cost-effective means for the federal government and the private sector to exchange information, drive innovation, and ensure continued advancement of the identity community.
Intelligence and National Security Summit
18 – 19 September 2014:
Intelligence and National Security Summit, Washington, D.C. In place of the annual Armed Forces Computer and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Fall Intelligence Symposium and the INSA IC Summit, AFCEA and INSA are joining forces to present the Intelligence and National Security Summit. This two-day unclassified program with plenary sessions, breakout sessions and a large exhibit hall will attract intelligence professionals from the public and private sectors, as well as members of the media, academia, and beyond. The focus will be on the United States’ most critical national security challenges and opportunities as we seek to facilitate a constructive dialogue on the effectiveness, transparency and accountability of our intelligence and national security communities
AppSec USA (OWASP National Conference)
16 – 19 September 2014:
AppSec USA (OWASP National Conference) Denver, Colorado. AppSec USA is a software security conference for developers, security auditors, risk managers, executive management, government, press, law enforcement, entrepreneurs, technologists and entrepreneurs gathering with the world’s top practitioners to share the latest research and practices. AppSec global conferences are a key fundraiser for the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Foundation to help advance all of the free, open source OWASP projects we all rely upon. OWASP is an open-source, not-for-profit application security organization made up of corporations, educational organizations and individuals from around the world. Providing free, vendor-neutral, practical, cost-effective application security guidance, the OWASP Foundation is the de-facto standards body for web application security used by developers and organizations globally.
Educause
29 September – 2 October 2014:
Educause, Orlando, Florida With over 300 sessions and more than 500 speakers—60+ webcasts and 18 exclusive online sessions provided virtually—the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference presents a robust, community-generated program that explores today’s toughest IT issues facing higher education and convenes some of the brightest minds in the community.
8th Annual TIDES Technology Demo
6 October 2014:
8th Annual TIDES Technology Demo, Fort McNair, Washington, DC. Please click here for the event PDF. This is the 8th Annual Transformative Innovation for Development and Emergency Support (TIDES). National Defense University is staging a mash-up of innovative technologies for disaster assistance and development off the grid in an open field, Non-profit organizations, citizen associations, specialized vendors and others will be showing off their best ideas and tools to help people post-disaster, post-conflict or in extreme poverty. Demonstrations, exhibits, speakers and discussions will be held exchange insights and experiences and discuss cross-cutting issues for everything from logistics and soft power, to info-sharing and community-based solutions.
Milcom
6 – 8 October 2014:
Milcom, Baltimore, Maryland. MILCOM is an international conference and exposition for military communications that brings together military, academia and industry leaders. The technical program includes paper presentations, panel discussions and tutorials, many of which are eligible for continuing education credits. In addition, the exhibit floor highlights industry innovation, products and solutions. Technical Tracks will include:
- Cyber Security and Trusted Computing
- Waveforms and Signal Processing
- Networking: Architectures, Management, Protocols and Performance
- System Perspectives
- Selected Topics in Communications
TechNet Europe
9 – 10 October 2014:
TechNet Europe, “Capability Driven Approach to Fulfill Military Needs – Industry Solutions, “Paris, France. This conference is sponsored in cooperation with the European Defence Agency (EDA) and under the Patronage of the Minister of Defence of the French Republic (requested). Industry and military attendees as well as experts and speakers from all over Europe and the United States will come together to present their products and services as well as exchange ideas on the latest happenings in the fields of communications, electronics and cyber security/IT during the conference which encompasses an exhibition and networking opportunities. Special Theme Tracks:
- Modern Cyber Defence requires Built-in Security
- The Role of Military Power in International Affairs
- RPAS – Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems and Mission Payloads
- Analysis, Simulation and Training
Black Hat Europe
14 – 17 October 2014:
Black Hat Europe, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Black Hat Europe provides four days of learning, networking and skill building. There are two intense days of trainings and two full days of briefings.
International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)
14 – 19 November 2014:
International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) – USA Annual Conference & Emergency Management and Homeland Security Expo (EMEX), San Antonio, Texas. The IAEM Annual Conference provides a forum to discuss current trends and topics, share information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security and advance the work of IAEM. Conference sessions encourage stakeholders at all levels of government, the private sector, public health and related professions to exchange ideas and collaborate to protect lives and property from disaster. The goal of the IAEM Annual Conference is to improve your knowledge, competency level and collaborative skills. IAEM accomplishes this by attracting relevant and high-profile speakers to address current topics and practical solutions. In addition to this annual event, IAEM’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Expo (EMEX) draws a myriad of exhibitors who are the top suppliers to the fields of disaster preparedness and homeland security.
Black Hat regional Summit
25 – 26 November 2014:
Black Hat Regional Summit, Sao Paolo, Brazil. Black Hat Sao Paolo will be co-located with the IT Forum Expo, with a two-day program of Black Hat Briefings and Workshops.
TechNet Asia-Pacific
9 – 11 December 2014:
TechNet Asia-Pacific, “Assured Interoperability,” Honolulu, Hawaii. TechNet Asia-Pacific, now in its 29th year, is co-sponsored by Armed Forces Computer and Electronics Association (AFCEA) International and AFCEA Hawaii. It is the largest event in the Pacific Rim focusing on regional defense and cybersecurity issues. Keynote speakers, panel moderators and panelists will discuss defense policies and challenges in the Asia-Pacific region and their relevance to both Industry and Government. Industry exhibitors will demonstrate products and solutions to meet the Services’ requirements and needs. Registration for panel sessions and exhibits is free to all registrants. A nominal fee is required for breakfasts and lunches.
Chaos Communication Congress
27 – 30 December 2014:
Chaos Communication Congress, Hamburg, Germany
AFCEA West
10 – 12 February 2015:
AFCEA West – 2015, San Diego, California. The Western Conference and Exposition (WEST 2015) is the largest event on the West Coast for the Sea Services and the contractors that support them. WEST 2015 participants include active duty U.S. and allied military, government, industry and academia decision-makers. Many related technical sessions are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs) and training credits. Industry will showcase and discuss emerging technologies and equipment that will impact all areas of future Sea Service operations. Now in its 24th year, WEST 2015 is co-sponsored by Armed Forces Computer and Electronics Association (AFCEA) International and the U.S. Naval Institute, both non-profit, non-lobbying membership associations.