DAFITC Education & Training Event

DAFITC

The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Education & Training Event will be held in Montgomery, AL from August 26-28, 2024.

In 2024, thousands of Air Force peers, along with private sector leaders in the IT and cyber security field convened to network, discuss, connect, and learn about the newest and most prevailing threats to our global networks and national defense. With 150+ breakouts, a trade show with over 175 vendor booths, and over 4,000 attendees, speakers, and exhibitors, DAFITC 2024 is poised to grow even more.

In 2023, attendees heard from leading voices in the public and private sectors, hearing a range of ideas, opinions, and assessments of the current state of all things cyber as well as insights into what the keys to future success might look like.

This year’s theme, Reoptimizing IT & Cyber: Posturing the DAF for Great Power Competition, DAFITC 2024 will examine the ever-changing ways in which big data and emerging cyber technologies are reshaping the landscape in which we live.

DAFITC 2024 Preliminary Agenda

* All Times CT & DAFITC is now 3 FULL days *

Day 1

0800 – 0900 Opening Remarks
0900 – 1000 Keynote Speaker
0930 – 1630 Exhibit Hall Open
1000 – 1050 Breakout Sessions
1100 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1350 Keynote Speaker
1400 – 1450 Panel Discussion
1400 – 1450 Breakout Sessions
1500 – 1550 Breakout Sessions
1600 – 1650 Breakout Sessions

Day 2

0800 – 0850 Keynote Speakers
0900 – 0950 Keynote Speakers
0930 – 1630 Exhibit Hall Open
1000 – 1050 Breakout Sessions
1100 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1350 Keynote Speaker/Panel
1400 – 1450 Panel Discussion
1400- 1450 Breakout Sessions
1500 – 1550 Breakout Sessions
1600 – 1650 Breakout Sessions

Day 3

0800 – 0850 Keynote Speaker
0900 – 1400 Exhibit Hall Open
0900 – 0950 Breakout Sessions
1000 – 1050 Breakout Sessions
1100 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1350 Breakout Sessions
1400 – 1450 Breakout Sessions
1500 – 1550 Breakout Sessions
1600 – 1650 Closing Ceremony

Day 4

0800 – 1700 Government-hosted Events (by invitation only)

Breakout Training Sessions

Each year the DAFITC offers well over 120 unique breakout training sessions in several currently themed and engaging topic areas. The event encourages participation across the spectrum, welcoming a range of sessions via a Call for Presentations. This allows the event to offer a comprehensive range of sessions that fit into the five training themes, the vast majority of which are available to all attendees.

EXHIBIT AT DAFITC

The DAFITC is your organization’s annual opportunity to connect with decision makers and interact with users within the federal cyber security community. For exhibitors this means reaching potential clients and networking while also having the opportunity to participate in the breakout training program or partner with event organizers for greater exposure.