About
EVENT OVERVIEW
AFCEA Belvoir Innovation Day will bring together senior Government and military leaders, large defense contractors, technology companies, small businesses, and nontraditional partners for a focused day of education, collaboration, and capability discovery. Aligned with the Department of War Critical Technology Areas, the event will explore mission priorities across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, Zero Trust, data and analytics, cloud modernization, and mission IT. Government-led sessions, industry thought leadership, a technology showcase, and targeted networking will provide insight into emerging requirements and innovative solutions while connecting large defense contractors with small businesses to foster teaming, strengthen the defense industrial base, and accelerate promising technologies from concept to contract and ultimately to the warfighter.
WHY FORT BELVOIR?
Fort Belvoir is home to a unique concentration of Army, DoW, intelligence, acquisition, logistics, and technology organizations. The Innovation Day provides an opportunity to bring these communities together in an accessible, mission-focused environment directly on the installation.
Rather than a traditional tradeshow, the event will combine Government-led educational sessions with an intimate technology showcase, creating opportunities for meaningful interaction between mission owners, technical professionals, acquisition stakeholders, and industry partners.
PROGRAM FOCUS
Featured discussions will explore:
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Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI – Moving AI from experimentation to secure mission application
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Cybersecurity & Zero Trust – Protecting users, data, networks, and mission systems in contested environments
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Data & Analytics – Transforming enterprise and operational data into actionable intelligence
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Cloud & Digital Modernization – Building resilient, scalable, and interoperable mission environments
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Mission IT & Emerging Technology – Accelerating the delivery and adoption of capabilities that support the warfighter
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Acquisition & Industry Collaboration – Connecting emerging technology with Government requirements and mission needs
Expected Government Representation:
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ARCYBER
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Army CIO/G-6
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INSCOM
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DLA
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DTRA
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CPE ES2
Industry Participation
A limited number of exhibit and sponsorship opportunities will be available, providing industry partners with direct visibility and engagement with Government IT, cyber, AI, and technology decision-makers from Fort Belvoir.