12th Annual Pacific IO & EW Symposium

October 17 - 18, 2023

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Honolulu, HI
Event Manager:Dave Johnson davej@fbcinc.com

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The Pacific Information Operations (IO) and Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Symposium will take place in Honolulu, HI from October 16-20, 2023 (exhibits days will be October 17 and 18). 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. 

USINDOPACOM Personnel, Service Component Commands, allied partners, and industry contractors are encouraged to participate in this official event. With the heightened activity in the region, we are looking forward to collaboration, idea sharing, and improving USINDOPACOM's ability to operate more effectively in support of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

The 2023 ANTICIPATED format will be as follows:

• October 16 - Live and recorded virtual presentations will be conducted on Monday. INDOPACOM J39 will plan a limited schedule of live engagements with visiting allied and partner military delegations. An invite only hosted social will be held that evening in Waikiki for visiting allied and partner military, meet and greet social sponsors, and INDOPACOM J39 and Service Component IO and EW personnel.
• October 17 & 18 - Unclassified plenary sessions will take place in-person at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. A hosted evening social follows the end of the first day of the in-person plenary on 17 Oct.
• October 19 & 20 CLASSIFIED plenary - On the 19, the CLASSIFIED plenary sessions begin with the morning session set at S/REL TO USA, DEU, FRA, JPN, KOR, AND FVEY. That afternoon and the following day are set at SECRET.

Industry Exhibits will take place on October 17-18 during the unclassified segment of the conference at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. Industry partners and academic institutions are invited to display programs, products, technology and services of interest to USINDOPACOM. Registration is required.

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 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.

12th Annual Pacific IO & EW Symposium Optional Lunches

October 17 - 18, 2023

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Honolulu, HI
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NOAA IT Security and Privacy Conference

October 18, 2023

NOAA Auditorium/Science Center Building 4
Silver Spring, MD
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 US 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 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 300 attendees, the vast majority of whom met with vendors during the multiple conference breaks (including the dedicated time for industry meet and greet). Exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up early, as this event filled up in record time last year!

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

DISA Cyber Awareness Forum

October 26, 2023

Pentagon Library and Conference Center (PLCC)
Washington, DC
Event Manager:Alec Munns alec@fbcinc.com

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

At DISA's 2023 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:

• 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, who are the gate keepers to defensive IT choices and spending.

Help DISA 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.

2023 CyberMaryland Conference

December 06 - 07, 2023

College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Hyattsville, MD
Event Manager:David Powell alysia.coleman@fbcinc.com

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For over 10 years The CyberMaryland Annual Conference, presented by the Federal Business Council (FBC), has brought together the leading Cybersecurity and IT professionals in the state of Maryland across academia, government, and industry to promote the community of cybersecurity. This networking and educational event is an incredible opportunity to connect with the best and brightest professionals as well as up and coming newbies and the latest in industry products and services.

This exclusive event connects cybersecurity on all levels to ensure the cyber-safety of today and educate the cybersecurity professionals of tomorrow. Additionally, Maryland is a notable hub of natural leadership in the cybersecurity field. This unique community of people share in the same passion - to strengthen the cyber security industry through unity, improved security awareness while helping Marylanders lead safer digital lives.

While the Epicenter of cybersecurity sits squarely in the State of Maryland, CyberMaryland’s tentacles and influence extend much farther providing services to defend cyber space around the globe. Maryland’s “Cyber Industrial Complex” is a rare combination of commercial innovation, excellence in cyber education and government agencies focused on cyber as a core mission. CyberMaryland participates in the U.S & International IT/ cybersecurity community as well. Maryland is proud to host delegations from across the country and around the world to share strengths and lessons learned. These alliances create new opportunities, build new connections, and strengthen existing relationships. CyberMaryland is a charter member of CyberUSA.

We are excited this 11th annual conference will take place as a live event with in-person participation at the College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on December 6-7, 2023. We encourage and invite Government and Industry partners who would like to provide their insights and experience to the greater community please reach out and inquire about speaking at CyberMaryland.

CyberMaryland Job Fair

December 06, 2023

College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Hyattsville, MD
Event Manager:David Powell

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Welcome to the CyberMaryland Job Fair registration site.

The CyberMaryland Conference will host a job fair in conjunction with the December conference. Meet with students, job seekers, career changers, and tire-kickers seeking cybersecurity employment. Potential employees are very interested in meeting you and learning about opportunities available within your organization.

Leverage this opportunity to share your job opening with the vast CyberMaryland community.

Questions: david@fbcinc.com  

Please note, this registration is only for the job fair and does NOT include a booth space in the conference exhibit hall.

CMS Industry Day

December 13, 2023

CMS HQ Conference Center
Woodlawn, MD
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Industry Day conference will be hosted by Office of Acquisition and Grants Management (OAGM) both in-person at CMS Headquarters (HQ) and virtually and open to roughly 4,000 attendees in total. The one-day conference is scheduled for December 13, 2023. The format will include briefings from various CMS components, executive leaders, and industry leaders, including breakout sessions.

Sponsorships and Exhibitor spaces (both in-person and virtual) will be available based on the needs of OAGM, including in-person tabletop displays by both small and large businesses available for information exchange and networking. 

The 2022 CMS Industry Day was fully virtual with 19 virtual exhibitors and 2000 attendees.

From the CMS website:

Office of Acquisition and Grants Management (OAGM) Functional Statement:

• Serves as the Agency's Head of the Contracting Activity. Plans, organizes, coordinates and manages the activities required to maintain an agency-wide acquisition program.
• Serves as the Agency's Chief Grants Management Official, with responsibility for all CMS discretionary grants.
• Ensures the effective management of the Agency's acquisition and grant resources.
• Serves as the lead for developing and overseeing the Agency's acquisition planning efforts.
• Develops policy and procedures for use by acquisition staff and internal CMS staff necessary to maintain efficient and effective acquisition and grant programs.
• Advises and assists the Administrator, senior staff, and Agency components on acquisition and grant related issues.
• Plans, develops, and interprets comprehensive policies, procedures, regulations, and directives for CMS acquisition functions.
• Represents CMS at departmental acquisition and grant forums and functions, such as the Executive Council on Acquisition and the Executive Council for Grants Administration Policy.
• Serves as the CMS contact point with HHS and other Federal agencies relative to grant and cooperative agreement policy matters.
• Coordinates and/or conducts training for contracts and grant personnel, as well as project officers in CMS components.
• Develops agency-specific procurement guidelines for the utilization of small and disadvantaged business concerns in achieving an equitable percentage of CMS' contracting requirements.
• Provides cost/price analyses and evaluations required for the review, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout of grants and contracts. Provides support for field audit capability during the pre-award and closeout phases of contract and grant activities.
• Develops and maintains the OAGM automated procurement management system. Manages procurement information activities (i.e., collecting, reporting, and analyzing procurement data).