AFCEA International

We strongly condemn the shooting at today's rally. Violence like this is absolutely unacceptable. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the person killed, and we wish a speedy recovery for the injured in the rally shooting. We are relieved the former president is safe and praise the quick actions of first responders.

The rapid rise of #AI is creating a new digital divide, threatening to amplify historical biases in high-stakes decisions. AFCEA corporate member Fearless explores how embracing diversity in AI development can transform this challenge into an opportunity. By prioritizing diverse teams and critically examining training data, we can harness AI's potential to narrow disparities instead of widening them. Discover how fostering inclusion in AI can create a more equitable digital future for all in this insightful article. https://lnkd.in/g9u_vKee #artificialintelligence

Earlier this year, AFCEA London marked its 70th anniversary, making it one of the oldest AFCEA chapters. Join us in congratulating this chapter 🎉 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eihjhTss

AFCEA is proud to welcome the following new corporate members to our organization 👏 NS4 INC, Recon Technical Solutions Inc., Exiger, weElevateIT LLC, Phil Williams LLC, Input Technology Solutions, Blue Summit Consulting Group, LLC, Aetos LLC, Fortra, Cloudflare, Narodni agentura pro komunikacni a informacni technologies, s.p., PORTOS, advokátní kancelář s.r.o., Lasso Engineering, JLV Integration Technologies LLC, Frontier Technologies Inc., Cyber1st, Namauu Technological & Industrial (NTI), SpaceTec Partners (Now Novaspace), Inc., Fusion MasTech Inc. Inc (FMTI), AVER, LLC, Quantum Systems GmbH, Rivada Space Networks, Leading Technology Micro Inc., Radinnova, RT8 Analytics, Inc., Summit 7, Kibu, Inc, WireScreen Learn more about corporate and individual membership here: https://lnkd.in/gM5JK4zn

Join #WomenInAFCEA for this month’s virtual happy hour on July 23. We’ll be chatting about how to get certifications, set up small, women-owned businesses and reviewing the 8a changes. Registration is free, sign up today: https://lnkd.in/ejeTmHQ4 #smallbusiness #wosb #AFCEA Ashley Becker Alisha Kelly Lauren Beward, M.S. Jenifer Spencer Brooke Eiser Ariel Glassman Allison Hansard

The AFCEA Educational Foundation golf tournament is one month away! Make sure to register to join us on Monday, August 5 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA ⛳ Your attendance helps us raise funds for scholarships and teacher grants that make a direct impact in the classroom: https://lnkd.in/gMvE-Pyh #golftournament #STEMeducation #STEM #scholarships #teachergrants

Last month, on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, SIGNAL Media senior reporter Diego Laje joined the commemorations. The Battle of Normandy took place on June 6, 1944, when allied forces from 13 countries stormed five beaches in Normandy, France, marking the beginning of the end of World War II. Photos by Diego Laje, SIGNAL Media ➡ READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/e4dDU4dX

Happy Fourth of July!  Today marks our nation’s 248th birthday. It’s a celebration but also a time to remember that not everyone across the world enjoys the same freedoms, and some countries such as Ukraine are actively fighting for their own independence. It’s important to use this time to recommit ourselves to the important work of securing freedoms and global security. Best wishes, Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, USA (Ret.) President and CEO, #AFCEA International

Join us in Georgia next month for #TechNetAugusta! This event gives participants the opportunity to examine and explore the intricacies of the cyber domain. With the assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and industry experts, the conference is design to open the lines of communication and facilitate networking, education and problem solving: https://lnkd.in/eH6WTVCi

On the 2nd day of #TechNetCyber, AFCEA International President and CEO Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, USA (Ret.) was presented an official replica of the 1734 Murillo Velarde Map. The 1734 Murillo Velarde Map is touted as the ‘Mother of all Philippine Maps’ and is the oldest and first scientific map of the Philippines. The map was instrumental in the Philippines’ efforts to assert territorial rights in the South China Sea.  Kristian Pura, managing director at NOW Corporation, presented the official replica to Gen. Lawrence on June 26 in Baltimore. (Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9uXqY2G)