The US government has made great strides in reducing the security clearance backlog and shifty to a continuous vetting/continuous evaluation process. On June 30th Potomac Officers Club will host its Trusted Workforce Forum to bring together key federal executives and thought leaders from across the federal landscape to discuss what’s next for Trusted Workforce […]
In January 2021, Potomac Officers Club held the first iteration of its 5G Summit addressing strategic priorities of 5G wireless technology. The Fall 5G Summit serves as a companion to that and will expand upon the importance of 5G and highlight experts as they discuss the 5G journey and look to the future. Since January, […]
As foreign adversaries continue to develop anti-satellite and space-based weaponry, the United States must create innovative and robust space-based sensors to gather critical intelligence. Moreover, these systems must be able to endure intensive cyberattacks and have high operational efficiency. In recent years, the Department of Defense (DOD) has made a deliberate effort to rapidly develop […]
Climate change is not solely an environmental concern. Climate-related risks present numerous challenges for which the U.S. defense and national security communities must account, from a detrimental impact on military readiness and federal infrastructure to potential supply chain disruptions. Meanwhile, communities around the world face drought, flooding, and other events that deplete food and water […]
During Potomac Officers Club’s 2021 Intelligence Summit, notable federal and industry leaders will discuss current priorities and programs for intelligence agencies and new initiatives for the future. The intelligence community's landscape is in constant flux due to the development of revolutionary or innovative technology. Intelligence programs must stay ahead of the threats posed by new […]
As JADC2 leaders set to connect disparate data systems and build the digital infrastructure for the future battle, they must ensure they are thinking beyond the now. This session will explore the fundamental principles and solutions needed for implementation. We will examine areas such as the tactical edge, a common data fabric, and the decision advantage. […]
What is Climate Change? A simple question to ask, but a complicated question to answer. This Forum session of distinguished scientist leaders helps to define a clear picture of what the U. S and the World are dealing with in climate change. The panels will examine a variety of topics that improves understanding of climate change, […]
The Army is constantly trying to keep pace with an evolving adversary, which creates challenges in the combat environment with the readiness of our forces and their ability to regain readiness against an enemy that can challenge us across the board. The key to innovating is the speed of integrating and exploiting innovative technology into […]
On Jan. 31st, the Department of Defense (DoD) officially released its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to certify DoD contractors’ cybersecurity practices and bolster supply chain security. CMMC’s revision has moved away from self-certification, replacing current National Institute of Science and Technology’s (NIST) standards for cybersecurity with a five-level system of requirements for defense contractors. […]
The Department of Defense’s business practices and approaches were not traditionally designed to quickly field emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, cloud computing, advanced data analytics; however, these technologies have shifted the world around us. As the federal government and defense agencies continue to integrate more emerging technologies, the public and private sectors […]