2022 Fort Benning Maneuver Warfighter Conference Expo

September 13 - 15, 2022

McGinnis Wickam Hall, Building 4
Columbus, GA
Event Manager:Dave Johnson davej@fbcinc.com

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Display your Army-relevant* products, vehicles, hardware, weapons systems, soldier-support items, innovations, training, methodologies and mission support to thousands of Fort Benning's best.

At the 3-day-long Maneuver Warfighter Conference Expo, you'll find your best chance to showcase the latest technology, products, and services geared toward the U.S. Army and the Maneuver Center of Excellence's mission areas. Here's why. The Maneuver Warfighter Conference Expo:

Attracts key Maneuver personnel, senior leadership, soldiers, NCO's, procurement officers and individuals connected to the ongoing mission of the Maneuver Center of Excellence.
Reaches a diverse group of military decision makers and theater-deploying soldiers from across the U.S.
Enjoys strong & consistent attendance and participation from the Fort Benning community.
Is a cost-effective way to educate hundreds of military professionals about your company, in person.
There are 800 residents of McGinnis-Wickam Hall (where the industry exhibitors will set up) and 27,000 active duty members stationed at Fort Benning – all of whom are actively encouraged to attend this event for specialized and refresher training, tactical information exchange, networking and education. Happening concurrently with the weeklong Maneuver Warfighter Conference, this expo also provides a unique opportunity for exhibitors to reach 1,000+ senior military leaders from both Fort Benning and installations around the world.

Have products/services beneficial to the U.S. Army mission? We'll see you there.


*FBC & MCoE reserve the right to review all industry registrations for applicability to mission areas within The Maneuver Center of Excellence.

CMS Data Summit 2022

September 20 - 21, 2022

Virtual
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Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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Join us for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at the 5th Annual Data Summit! Hosted by the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the Summit will provide a forum to share ideas, experiences, and align organizational challenges and opportunities around CMS healthcare data. CMS business and IT executives and staff will virtually join together to discuss this most important asset: our data. 

This virtual event will be two half-days of presentations by speakers from across CMS. 

Why Exhibit/Sponsor?

• Last year's virtual event had over 1,200 attendees, and we expect this year to be no different!
• CMS is only holding virtual events in 2022 so this event provides a great opportunity to get in front of CMS personnel
• Your branding/messaging to be delivered to attendees 
• Promotion to all CMS departments
• Solid participation from developers, engineers, system admins and more!

Wyoming Blockchain Stampede

September 22 - 23, 2022

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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This is a week long conference with exhibit dates on September 22nd and 23rd. 

Who's Attending?
A global community of developers, entrepreneurs, legal experts, legislators, researchers, educators and students will attend the fourth annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede, featuring the Wyohackathon, Sept. 21-26 at the University of Wyoming.

The event also will be livestreamed for audiences around the world.

“The Wyoming Blockchain Stampede, like the new UW Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation (CBDI), is blockchain inclusive,” says Steven Lupien, CBDI director. “The stampede’s theme, ‘Future Forward,’ represents our efforts to move ahead in all areas of blockchain, including cryptocurrency, smart contracts and digital assets that will create new entrepreneurial and technological opportunities for Wyoming and the world.”

What is the Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation (CBDI)?

The CBDI is an interdisciplinary center focused on emerging technologies to foster innovation, economic development, and education. The CBDI is shared by the College of Business, College of Engineering and Applied Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the School of Energy Resources; it is also working with the state’s community colleges.

2021 Event Summary

Nearly 5,100 participants online from around the world and another 800 in person attended the event in 2021. More than 250 local, national and international speakers touched on issues involving cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi), decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO), non-fungible tokens (NFT), digital identity, creating startups and relocating companies to Wyoming.

Cyber South Carolina/Savannah River Summit

September 27 - 28, 2022

Crowne Plaza North Augusta
North Augusta, SC
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers

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Savannah River Cyber Summit

The Savannah River Cyber Summit (SRCS), slated for September 27-28, 2022 in North Augusta, SC will act as a meeting point where researchers from academia, industry, research groups, companies and public authorities working in the field of cybersecurity and related areas can exchange knowledge and experience with the shared goal of strengthening research and building networks in the field.

This will result in an exciting event filled with fascinating keynotes, thought provoking presentations of new research, and networking opportunities with experts and researchers in the field of cybersecurity.

With a focus on supporting USARMY’s CyberCommand across the greater Ft. Gordon Cyber District, the (SRCS) will leverage the talent found in research universities and national laboratories to highlight innovative and leading-edge discoveries.

This event will be one of the most innovative cybersecurity technology events in the US, offering unique educational and collaborative opportunities for industry visionaries and rising leaders. We do this by offering comprehensive, cutting-edge educational sessions presented by leading industry speakers addressing a number of critical security issues and emerging concepts facing our Nation.

Fed Expo National Capitol Region Technology Day

September 29, 2022

Capitol Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom
Washington, DC
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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FBC is excited to announce the FedExpo event is back in-person! This event is held at the Capitol Holiday Inn connected to the FEMA HQ building, which provides easy access for government attendees, and is across the street from several major agencies. The event location is within a complex that includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of State. 

Agencies that are located within a 2-block radius, including the USDA Graduate School, Voice of America, The Department of Education, The Smithsonian and Health and Human Services, receive promotional materials.

More than 5,000 invitations go out to personnel within each agency. Previous attendees include CIOs, Program Managers, Line Personnel and Cybersecurity professionals.

Federal Emergency Management Agency HQ (FEMA HQ): 

https://www.fema.gov/about-agency 

FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards.

United States Agency for International Development (USAID):

http://www.usaid.gov/who-we-are

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty and engaging in democratic reforms.

Department of Education HQ:

http://www2.ed.gov/about/landing.jhtml 

The mission of the Department of Education is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering education excellence and ensuring equal access.

USDA Cybersecurity Virtual Expo 2022

October 04 - 05, 2022

Virtual
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Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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The 2022 USDA Virtual Cybersecurity Expo will provide its active participants with information and resources on today's vulnerabilities, incidents, security lifecycle, risks and mitigations. It will also identify ways to work together to build a solid security foundation program to meet future challenges, as well as cover trends in cybersecurity.

This year's event offers sessions and virtual informational booths focused around the expo topics. Exhibitors have the opportunity to network with government personnel and industry partners to discuss critical issues, and exhibiting company representatives may attend sessions.

The USDA forecasts high attendance at this event, averaging 700 attendees over the last two years. Attendees include senior executives, chief information officers (CIOs), information systems security program managers (ISSPMs), personnel from the USDA workforce, and federal and industry partners. The expected attendee audience is both IT professionals and those non-IT professionals who are assigned IT security roles. 

Last year's theme for the USDA Cybersecurity Expo was: “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.” 2022’s theme for the virtual event will be announced soon.

NLIT Summit 2022

October 17 - 18, 2022

Albuquerque Convention Center
Albuquerque, NM
Event Manager:Dave Johnson davej@fbcinc.com

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Conference Dates: October 16-19, 2022 | Exhibit Dates: October 17-18, 2022

Who provides our nation with its strategic scientific and technological capabilities?

It's a large, dedicated group of professionals at 17 Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories. This elite group executes long-term government scientific and technological missions, often with complex security, safety, project management or other operational challenges. And once a year, these colleagues get together for the NLIT (National Laboratories Information Technology) Summit to discuss IT and cybersecurity issues that are unique to the national laboratory system.

A multi-day event, NLIT Summit facilitates an exchange of information management, best practices, strategies and methodologies. Each day consists of presentations, panel discussions, new equipment/technology demonstrations and information sharing.

The 2021 Virtual NLIT Summit was a huge success, with more than 100 industry companies supporting and over 850 attendees from across the DOE Complex. Past summits have included the following personnel:

• IT Infrastructure Managers
• IT Security Managers
• IT Architects
• Cybersecurity Analysts
• Program Managers
• Unix Systems Administrators
• Computer Systems Engineers
• Network Engineers
• Chief Information Officers

To change the world's energy future, the DOE Laboratories will need to maintain its rapid-fire pace. They'll be looking for your products and services to help them. Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet these top DOE professionals face to face! Register now.

There is no event fee for DOE Personnel and U.S. Government employees.

Industry may NOT attend unless participating under one of the marketing service packages available from an FBC account representative.

11th Annual Pacific IO & EW Symposium

October 18 - 19, 2022

Hale Koa
Honolulu, HI
Event Manager:Dave Johnson

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Exhibitor registration is now open for the 11th Annual Association of Old Crows - (AOC) Diamond Head Chapter's Pacific Conference. This event will take place  at the Hale Koa Hotel, Honolulu, HI from October 17-21, 2022 (exhibits days will be October 18 and 19).

The 11th Annual AOC Pacific Conference is co-sponsored with United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), which conducts additional meetings, presentations, and workshops that together with the AOC Pacific Conference comprise the Pacific IO Symposium. This annual event is USINDOPACOM's only professional development, international engagement, and operational problem-solving event focused on the Information Related Capabilities that comprise Joint IO. The theme this year will be "Countering Coercion: The Role of Information Operations”.

The purpose of the symposium is to bring together government, military, industry, academia, small business and other stakeholders for discussions on the operational challenges facing the practitioners of these IRCs, and to explore possible technological and tactics/procedural solutions. To stimulate wider interest and inquiry into these issues, the symposium and related activities and events will be open to registration by government, industry and academia representatives without regard to their AOC membership status (both AOC Members and non-members may register) except that access of foreign and any other persons may be restricted as necessary in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

The symposium agenda will focus on the role of information operations in maintaining the conditions for continued peace and stability within the region and will feature presentations and panels from senior U.S. Department of Defense leaders.

Over 250 attendees participated at the last in-person AOC Pacific Conference. Attendance at the recent virtual conferences averaged over 300 attendees.

NOAA IT Security and Privacy Virtual Conference

October 19, 2022

Virtual
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Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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A recent World Economic Forum report warned that the three top global risks to society, by likelihood, are:

• Extreme Weather Events
• Natural Disasters
• Cyber Attacks

No U.S. cybersecurity division deals with this tricky trifecta daily, except for the exceptional team at NOAA. Covering from sea to space, NOAA provides minute-to-minute data about the conditions of our oceans, our major waterways and our atmosphere. And to do it without any interruptions, they rely heavily on a secure and resilient global network infrastructure.

So that NOAA's Cybersecurity Division is prepared for every worst-case digital scenario, their Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) hosts an annual NOAA IT Security and Privacy Conference. This year's event includes briefings from various NOAA components and industry leaders. There will be an impressive speaker lineup and a vendor meet and greet.  Last year's popular event boasted over 400 attendees! Virtual exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up early, as most packages filled up in record time last year!

Beat the crowd: Register now to help NOAA build on its existing cyber methodologies

From the 2021 NOAA IT Strategic Plan:

CMS CISO Cybersecurity Forum

October 19, 2022

Virtual
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Event Manager:Alysia Coleman

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About The Event:

In support of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Information Security & Privacy Group (ISPG) is hosting the annual CISO Cyber Security Awareness Forum & Training Forum.

Creating a culture of cybersecurity is critical for all organizations, including CMS. The internet is used to support many of our day-to-day activities and for many purposes. As technology improves, there is evidence that cyber-attacks are occurring more frequently and if they are successful, their impacts can be damaging. Knowing how to identify and prevent common cyber-attacks helps promotes a more secure internet environment for everyone.

Our goal during National Cyber Security Awareness Month is to engage and educate CMS staff on protecting information technology systems and data from cyber-attacks and to promote clear and consistent communications about cybersecurity and privacy protections.

About CMS:

The Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) works in partnership with the entire health care community to improve quality and efficiency in an evolving health care system and provides leadership in the broader health care marketplace.   CMS covers 100 million people ...through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. To achieve a high quality health care system, they aim for better care at lower costs and improved health.

The Annual CMS Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) 2017 Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Forum is hosted by the Information Security Privacy Group (ISPG) at CMS. 

The Vision for ISPG is to provide leadership to CMS in managing information security and privacy risks appropriate for evolving cyber threats. The Mission is to enable the safe use of sensitive and privacy data while servicing the healthcare needs of the nation.  

HHS Cybersecurity Awareness Forum

October 26, 2022

Virtual
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Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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Join us for a department-wide National Cybersecurity Forum with the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) & all of their Operation Divisions (OpDivs)!

OVERVIEW:
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual, collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every person has the resources to safely manage their online activity both at work and at home. This October, National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and CISA will focus on the people part of cybersecurity by providing information and resources to help individuals make smart decisions on the job, at home and/or at school.  CISA’s 2022 theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month is “See Yourself in Cyber”; while National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) will be focusing on four key behaviors instead of weekly themes for CAM: Cybersecurity Starts with You, Enabling multi-factor authentication, Using strong passwords and a password manager, Updating software, and Recognizing and Reporting phishing.

The HHS OCIO successfully collaborates with DHS CISA, NCSA and other Government entities to support the Stop. Think. Connect annual Cybersecurity Awareness initiatives by focusing on the same theme and behaviors throughout the month of October. OCIO is collaborating with HHS OpDivs, HC3, 405(d), CSIRC, and Federal Business Council (FBC) to host a variety of cybersecurity awareness topics during the virtual HHS Cybersecurity Awareness event on October 26^th.

Targeted Audience: All HHS Staff & OpDivs

CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH 2022 GOALS AND OBJECTIVE

Overall Event Goals:

• Raise awareness of how cyber risks impact employees’ personal lives and translate the possible impacts to the HHS workplace
• Reduce the number of incidents at HHS caused by internal users by explaining how some workplace cybersecurity and privacy incidents occur and how to prevent them
• Continue longstanding relationship and support of DHS through communication of themes and messages distributed during this Government-wide cybersecurity awareness effort

HHS Objectives:

• Focus on personal responsibility to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
• Focus on the timely updating of software to prevent malware attacks
• Create extra barriers against Threat Actors
• Communicate the need for strong passwords to help protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

AGENDA
This year’s schedule will offer nine breakout sessions. The overall theme is “It’s Easy to Stay Safe Online.” Presentations by industry and HHS SMEs will be informative learning sessions and help remind us all (technical and non-technical professionals) to take security precautions and understand the consequences of living in an internet-connected world. Weekly themes will be promoted on the CyberCARE homepage and through eBlasts distributed Department-wide. OCIO internal newsletters will promote the event, and content will be shared with the CATE contacts in the OpDivs.

ABOUT HHS
HHS has 11 Operating Divisions (OpDivs), including eight agencies in the U.S. Public Health Service and three human services agencies. These divisions administer a wide variety of health and human services and conduct life-saving research for the nation, protecting and serving all Americans.

• Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
• Administration for Community Living (ACL)
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
• Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
• Indian Health Service (IHS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

DISA/Joint Service Provider (JSP) Cybersecurity Stand-down

October 27, 2022

DoD Mark Center
Alexandria, VA
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers

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DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) and JSP (Joint Service Provider) are seeking "trusted partnerships" to better manage all the IT and cybersecurity services inside the Department of Defense.

At DISA/JSP's 2022 Cybersecurity Awareness Forum, attendees will examine the agencies' cybersecurity readiness, learn better security practices, complete trainings and look for technologies that can connect and protect warfighters in cyberspace. Can you help DISA/JSP:

• Modernize the technical infrastructure that supports their 38,000 customers in the National Capital Region?
• Advance their full range of IT equipment, services, solutions and customer support for the Office of the Secretary of Defense?
• Standardize their servers?
• Migrate the Pentagon's networks to the joint regional security stacks?

Then, this is an unequaled opportunity to meet with the top talent at DISA and JSP, who are the gate keepers to defensive IT choices and spending.

Help DISA/JSP with their vision to enable every mission: Sign up today.

About DISA

DISA provides IT and secure communications services across the DOD and military service branches. It is in charge of the funding and personnel that offer most of the IT services for the Pentagon and other DOD offices inside the National Capital Region, and has superior mission- and budget-authority.

About JSP

Established in 2015, JSP is a subcomponent of DISA that reduces redundancies and unifies/improves the way that IT capabilities are delivered around the Pentagon. It is the go-to IT service provider for the defense community inside and around the Capital Beltway. Their holistic approach to IT management delivers dependable IT services, enhances network security and reduces overall IT costs. JSP’s support ultimately ensures that efforts and resources are appropriately allocated toward the Department’s mission success.