AFCEA ALASKA
CYBER & IT FORUM AT JBER

Reach Pacific Command personnel by joining us as a sponsor or exhibitor at the 2nd Annual AFCEA Alaska Chapter's Cyber and IT Forum set to take place at the Arctic Warrior Events Center (AWEC) - Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER) - Elmendorf side of base. The purpose of this event is to further educate Cyber and IT warfighters at JBER on the latest cybersecurity strategies, remediation techniques, and resilience tactics. This will be accomplished through SME speaker sessions and an exhibit hall featuring cyber industry innovations and IT modernization advancements. 

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This Cyber & IT Forum is being supported and coordinated with the Office of the Network Enterprise Center (NEC) Deputy Director, 59th Signal Battalion, and the AFCEA Alaska Chapter. Senior Leaders from the 59th Signal Battalion, 673rd Communications Squadron, and Alaska Command J6, are supporting the event.

 

The Signal Corps Regimental Association (SCRA) - Denali Chapter will also be co-host, and the event will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025. 

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The Cyber & IT Forum will focus on educating Pacific Forces end-users at JBER. Expect to see attendees from the 59th Signal Battalion, U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK), Alaska Command (ALCOM), 673rd Communications Squadron,  611th Air Communications Squadron, 176th Communications Squadron, and more. 

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Over 225 JBER personnel attended the 1st Annual event. A sample of Job Titles include: 

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Commander, Deputy Commander, Director of Cyber and C4, Alaskan Command, G6 / Network Enterprise Center CIO Alaska Army National Guard, Cybersecurity Division Chief, Chief Innovation & Technology, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSONetwork Engineer, IT Specialist, Network Communications Specialist, Cyber Warfare Operator, Information Assurance Technician, Data Operations Specialist, Cyber Operations Technician, Mission and Intel Analyst - Cyber, S6 Officer in Charge (OIC). 

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About AFCEA Alaska:

 

​Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International (AFCEA) is a nonprofit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as a forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, information technology, intelligence and global security.

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The AFCEA Alaska promotes cooperation and sharing between academia, government and industry to improve information technology in Alaska.

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​About JBER

 

Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson (JBER), holds the distinction of being one of 12 DoD Joint Bases when Elmendorf AFB and Fort Richardson merged. The 673d ABW consists of four groups that operate and maintain the joint base for air sovereignty, combat training, force staging, and throughput operations in support of worldwide contingencies. The installation hosts the headquarters for the United States Alaskan Command, 11th Air Force, U.S. Army Alaska, 59th Signal Battalion, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, and more. JBER has over 31,000 service members and civilians employees.

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Showcase Your Products and Services

 

Showcase your products and services at this event. Network, demonstrate, and learn about what is happening at JBER on the cyber and IT front. Nothing compares to being face-to-face with existing, or potential customers. 

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Speaking Opportunities are Available 

 

Share your knowledge and expertise with our audience. Speaking sessions are limited. Submit to speak today. When you submit make sure to include the following information: 

 

• Speaker Name/Title 

• Company Name

• Session Title 

• Brief Description of Session (4-5 sentences)

• You must be a Sponsor to speak. 

• Technical and educational briefs only. All cyber topics will be considered. 

• To Submit your Speaking Proposal click here.