U.S. Army Heat Center Heat Forum

March 04, 2026

MCoE HQ
Fort Benning, GA
Event Manager:Dave Johnson davej@fbcinc.com

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The Army Heat Center Heat Forum and Maneuver Center of Excellence HQ provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the latest technology, products, and services geared toward the U.S. Army and the MCoE's mission areas. It is a cost-effective way to educate hundreds of military professionals about your company, in person and virtually.

Heat is a leading cause of death and injury to our soldiers. To provide an opportunity for leadership from across the DoD to share information on heat illness and injury prevention, The Army Heat Center at Fort Benning hosts the annual Heat Forum.

This one day event, supported by the Commanding General, features conference sessions delivered to company commanders/support personnel in the morning and specialized medical content for U.S. Army health personnel in the afternoon. Expected in-person attendance is 150-200, with an additional 150-200 joining from the virtual platform. This is a great opportunity to network with leadership from across the Army Public Health community, as well as the day-to-day soldier and contractor occupants of Fort Benning.

Atlanta AFCEA National Security Conference

March 11 - 12, 2026

Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart
Atlanta, GA
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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The AFCEA Atlanta National Security Conference will take place at the Atlanta Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

The event will focus on National Security topics including Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Threats to National Security, Homeland security, and Defense. The subject matter will cover industry partnerships and requirements for government agencies in Georgia and the surrounding region.

There were 406 registered attendees at the past event from agencies including:

AFLCMC Air National Guard Army National Guard Dept of War Dept of Commerce

DHS HQ DoDIAC FBI FEMA FirstNet

FORSCOM GSA HHS Agencies Local & State Gov't NASA SEWP

U.S. Air Force U.S. Army U.S. Secret Service USDA

This event will once again provide a central meeting place to develop and nurture business relationships, learn about updated requirements, establish partnerships, and identify opportunities for companies interested in doing business with the military and government agencies in Georgia and the surrounding region.

View the Prospectus

ATARC Expo - Public Sector Workforce Summit

March 19, 2026

Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
Reston, VA
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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As the federal workforce adapts to shifting mission demands and evolving workplace expectations, agencies are rethinking how they recruit, retain, and empower employees. From hybrid work models to targeted upskilling programs, the transformation of the public sector workforce is redefining how agencies deliver services, build resilience, and achieve long-term success.

ATARC proudly presents the Public Sector Workforce Modernization Summit—a premier gathering of federal leaders, HR innovators, and workforce experts focused on shaping the future of government talent. Through in-depth panels and collaborative discussions, this event will address key priorities such as hybrid workforce management, upskilling and reskilling initiatives, diversity and inclusion strategies, and innovative approaches to recruitment and retention.

Attendees will:

• Explore strategies to maximize efficiency and collaboration in hybrid work environments
• Learn how agencies are upskilling employees to meet emerging technological and mission needs
• Gain insights into fostering diverse, inclusive, and future-ready workplace cultures
• Examine solutions for overcoming recruitment and retention challenges in today’s job market

Join us for a day of meaningful conversation and actionable insight as we chart a path toward a stronger, more agile, and mission-driven public sector workforce.

Why Exhibit?

• High-Value Access to Federal IT Decision-Makers
• Exhibiting at an ATARC showcase connects brands directly with the professionals shaping Zero Trust, cloud, and AI modernization strategies.
• The audience combines senior federal IT leadership and the partners they rely on—making every interaction a qualified business development opportunity.

Common Federal Job Titles

• CIO / CTO
• IT Specialist
• Program Manager
• Director / Deputy Director
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• CISO / Deputy CISO
• Account or Program Executive (Federal focus)

Example of Agencies Represented

• Department of Defense (DoD) Components: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Civilian Agencies: Department of Agriculture Department of the Interior, Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of State, Department of Treasury, Department of Transportation, Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Courts
• Independent & Cross-Agency Participants: CISA, Federal Data Centers, and select Academic and Research institutions

Average Attendance: 250-300

Phoenix Challenge® 2026

March 23 - 25, 2026

Crystal Gateway Marriott Grand Ballroom
Arlington, VA
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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The United States Department of War, Office of Information Operations Policy (OIOP) welcomes you to Phoenix Challenge^® 2026, to be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, March 23-25, 2026.

This is an annual conference for leaders and other professionals from within the Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) community, to provide a unique opportunity for experts from across the U.S. combatant commands, military departments, OSD components, industry, academia, government, allies, and partner nations to find common cause and promote the best practices found among the various programs, tools, and capabilities so they may jointly address the successes, gaps, needs, and opportunities for OIE. Further, this event will cover topics important to the Principal Information Operations Advisor to the Secretary of Defense in the oversight of policy, strategy, planning, resource management, operational considerations, personnel, and technology development across all elements of the DoW’s OIE.

The format for the 2026 Phoenix Challenge will include briefings from various government entities, vendors and educational institutions.  In addition to the sessions and content provided, displays from vendors will be available for demonstrations, information exchange and networking. 

Building on the momentum from Phoenix Challenge^® 2025 in London, this year's event will explore "Information Operations: Evolving for Strategic Dominance." We will delve into integrating capabilities, forging alliances, and executing with precision to achieve a decisive advantage in the information domain.

We invite leaders and professionals from government, private industry, and academia across all cognitive and technical information specialties to attend and participate in this unique opportunity for collaboration and advancement.

Fed Expo 2026

April 09, 2026

Holiday Inn Capitol Inn
Washington, DC
Event Manager:Alec Munns alec@fbcinc.com

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The Fed Expo event is back at the Holiday Inn Capitol-National Mall. Now that federal government workers are back in their offices, this event provides a great opportunity to engage with multiple federal agencies. The location of the event is central to several government agencies, such as FEMA, HHS, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Education.

• FEMA IT Strategic Plan: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_ocio-overview-it-strategic-direction.pdf
• HHS IT Strategic Plan: https://www.hhs.gov/about/strategic-plan/2022-2026/index.html
• Department of Energy IT Strategic Plan: https://www.energy.gov/lm/strategic-plans
• Department of Education IT Strategic Plan: https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/about/reports/strat/plan2022-26/strategic-plan.pdf
• Department of Homeland Security Strategic Plan: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/DHS%20OCIO%20Strategic%20Plan_2019%20to%202023.pdf
• GSA OneGov Strategy: https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/gsa-unveils-onegov-strategy-04292025

ATARC Expo - Public Sector Cloud Security Summit

April 16, 2026

Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
Reston, VA
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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As federal agencies continue to modernize IT environments and accelerate cloud adoption, securing multi-cloud and hybrid architectures remains a critical mission priority. The Public Sector Cloud Security Summit will convene government and industry leaders to discuss strategies for implementing secure, scalable, and compliant cloud environments that align with Federal mandates and evolving cybersecurity guidance.

Discussions will focus on strengthening the federal cloud security posture through Zero Trust adoption, FedRAMP modernization, and alignment with OMB and CISA frameworks. Panelists will explore best practices for securing sensitive data, managing shared responsibility models, and integrating continuous monitoring and automation to improve resilience. Attendees will also examine procurement, workforce, and governance considerations that enable agencies to balance innovation with security while advancing mission delivery in the cloud.

NLIT Summit 2026

May 04 - 06, 2026

Kansas City Convention Center
Kansas City, MO
Event Manager:Dave Johnson davej@fbcinc.com

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The NLIT Summit is sponsored by the NLIT Society, a professional society founded to facilitate the exchange of best practices and ideas among IT and Cybersecurity professionals within the DOE complex, strengthen the infrastructure, and identify efficiencies within the DOE laboratory system. The Summit facilitates sharing information regarding all aspects of IT and Cybersecurity operations, technology, policies, and practices in support of research conducted at the Laboratories. It is open to all personnel in the IT and Cybersecurity fields working at Laboratories and Plants affiliated with government funded activities, as well as Federal government employees in the IT or Cybersecurity fields that work at agencies associated with the participating Laboratories.

The Summit consists of presentations, Community of Interest Network (COIN) collaboration sessions, panel discussions, tutorials, and technology demonstrations on a variety of topics of current interest to the IT community within DOE. There is an emphasis on providing opportunities for active participation and networking between attendees. Best practices, strategies, methodologies, implementations, lessons learned, innovative solutions, and emerging topics within the DOE community are shared during the Summit’s many sessions and events.

Cyber Industry Day at Fort Gordon

May 19, 2026

Fort Gordon
Augusta, GA
Event Manager:Alec Munns alec@fbcinc.com

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The Army's 'cyber center of gravity' is at Fort Gordon.

It's the home of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, Cyber Corps, Cyber Protection Brigade, and the Cyber Center of Excellence. So, if your product or service is cyber-related, Fort Gordon is where you want to be.

The Fort's 2026 Cyber Training Day provides an excellent opportunity for IT, cybersecurity and tactical technology-oriented companies to network face-to-face with the Army's key IT, communications, and cybersecurity personnel.

All Fort Gordon staff – including some Navy, Air Force, Marines and multinational cyber forces that operate and train there – are invited. Most of the 100 expected attendees come from the Cyber Protection Brigade and Military Intelligence. Last year's attendees were a small but influential group. Job titles included:

• ARCYBER Info Technician
• Branch Chief
• Cyber Operations Specialist
• Data Dissemination Service Tech Lead
• Defensive Cyberspace Operations Architect
• IT Specialist
• IT Technician
• Instructors
• Network Systems Operator/Maintainer

With ARCYBER's relocation comes massive opportunity. Fort Gordon is currently expanding facilities and have diverse infrastructure needs that include a mass notification system, interior communications and information systems installation, secure- and non-secure network connections, and even fire protection and alarm systems. Plus, ARCYBER believes they cannot meet their objectives alone. They are dedicated to making industry partnerships to advance their work in cyberspace.

They'll be looking to meet with you. Make sure you're there.

Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Cybersecurity Industry Day

May 21, 2026

811 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is rapidly becoming a leader in cybersecurity for the banking supply chain. If your company specializes in cybersecurity and can provide techniques, products, or insights, this is an excellent opportunity. 

Led by its Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), EXIM will host a Cybersecurity Industry Day at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. The hybrid event will feature vendor demonstrations and speaking sessions on cybersecurity, privacy, AI governance, and operational resilience.

Cybersecurity companies with solutions that support EXIM’s security goals are invited to exhibit and brief agency security personnel, leadership, prime contractors, and financial affiliates. Attendees will include IT and non-IT professionals responsible for safeguarding EXIM systems and data.

The event will be promoted across EXIM and will also include invited participation from the nearby United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The showcase underscores EXIM’s commitment to trusted operations and public-private collaboration to meet evolving cyber challenges.

About EXIM (from the EXIM.gov website):