AFCEA Chapter 128 - Scott - St. Louis

05/01/2026

Registration is OPEN for the AFCEA TechNet Mid‑America Conference, hosted by the Scott–St. Louis Chapter of AFCEA International - and this year’s agenda goes far beyond the main sessions.

In addition to keynote speakers and mission‑focused discussions centered on cyber and IT innovation, attendees can take advantage of several wrap‑around events, including:
🔹 Training Opportunities - Professional development sessions focused on current and emerging IT and cyber challenges
🔹 USTRANSCOM IT Programs and Support Services Division - Industry Forum
🔹 Golf Tournament - Enjoy a day of networking on the course
🔹 Career Fair - Connect directly with government, military, and industry organizations seeking top talent
🔹 Immersive Exhibit Hall - Explore the latest IT tools, technologies, and solutions from industry partners

TechNet Mid‑America continues to be one of the Midwest’s premier forums for collaboration, innovation, and workforce development—bringing together hundreds of professionals committed to advancing the cyber mission.

If you’re looking to learn, connect, grow, and contribute, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Learn more and register at TechNet Mid‑America.
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The AFCEA TechNet Mid-America Conference is an event sponsored by the Scott-St. Louis Chapter of AFCEA International. With accomplished government, military, industry, and academia thought-leaders promoting change and the opportunity to network with hundreds of professionals, the Conference will sho...

04/22/2026

We’re two months away from the 2026 AFCEA TechNet Mid-America Conference, and the excitement is building!

Hosted by the AFCEA Scott-St. Louis Chapter at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, this year’s event will bring together leaders from across defense, government, industry, and academia for meaningful conversations on the technologies, partnerships, and priorities shaping the future of the mission.

We’re honored to welcome an outstanding lineup of keynote speakers, including Department of the Air Force CTO Scott Heitmann and USTRANSCOM Chief of Staff RADM Kristin Acquavella, along with other distinguished leaders from Scott Air Force Base and the greater St. Louis community.

Attendees can look forward to:
- Insightful keynote sessions
- Technical breakout sessions with continuing education credits
- A dynamic career fair
- Networking lunches
- Evening social events designed to strengthen relationships across the community

One of the best parts: Active-Duty Military and Government Civilians can register and attend at no cost!

This is a tremendous opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the conversations driving innovation across our mission partners. We encourage everyone across the region and beyond to participate, support, and help make this an outstanding event!

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The AFCEA TechNet Mid-America Conference is an event sponsored by the Scott-St. Louis Chapter of AFCEA International. With accomplished government, military, industry, and academia thought-leaders promoting change and the opportunity to network with hundreds of professionals, the Conference will sho...

04/10/2026

Early registration is officially open for the 2026 AFCEA TechNet Mid-America Golf Tournament, and this year is shaping up to be our most exciting, mission-driven, and tech-forward experience yet.

If you’re planning to golf, now is the perfect time to lock in your spot. For companies considering sponsorship, we’re asking for early commitments so we can finalize planning, signage, and vendor coordination. Your support directly fuels our STEM outreach and scholarship programs across the region.

Register or sponsor here:
https://givebutter.com/c/afcea-technet-mid-america-conference-golf-tournament-silent-auction-vuuix6
➡️ Select “Unlock Your Golf Tournament Experience”
➡️ Scroll to “Sponsorships” to secure yours

We’re also launching our first-ever curated, premium, tech-forward autopay Silent Auction, integrated by Red Cedar Technology Group on a streamlined SaaS platform powered by Givebutter (two proud Mid-American companies). For the first time, members will have access to digital items, exclusive experiences, and early-access bidding when they register early.

Registration, Drink Tickets, Mulligans, Skins Contest Entry, Raffles, Silent Auction and Sponsorship Opportunities!

04/07/2026

The AFCEA Scott-St. Louis chapter is pleased to announce our April luncheon and welcome our guest speaker, Mr. Ward Walker.

Mr. Ward Walker is the Chief Technology Officer, Directorate of Communications and Chief Information Officer, Headquarters Air Mobility Command.

In this role, he provides strategic technology leadership for one of the Air Force’s most operationally critical combatant-support organizations, enabling secure, resilient, and agile communications across the global mobility enterprise.

Date:
April 16th
Time:
1100-1300
Location:
DFAC (420 W Winters St, Scott AFB, IL 62225)

Register Here:

April Luncheon Speaker Overview Upcoming speaker to be announced. ⚠️ Required Information for Base Access ONLY if you require visitor base access, please email the following information in advance: Full […]

03/28/2026

Early registration is officially open for the 2026 AFCEA TechNet Mid-America Golf Tournament, and this year is shaping up to be our most exciting, mission-driven, and tech-forward experience yet.

If you’re planning to golf, now is the perfect time to lock in your spot. And for companies considering sponsorship, we’re asking for early commitments so we can finalize planning, signage, and vendor coordination. Your support directly fuels our STEM outreach and scholarship programs across the region.

Register or sponsor here:
https://givebutter.com/c/afcea-technet-mid-america-conference-golf-tournament-silent-auction-vuuix6
➡️ Select “Unlock Your Golf Tournament Experience”
➡️ Scroll to “Sponsorships” to secure yours

We’re also launching our first-ever curated, premium, tech-forward autopay Silent Auction, integrated by Red Cedar Technology Group on a streamlined SaaS platform powered by Givebutter (two proud Mid-American companies). For the first time, members will have access to digital items, exclusive experiences, and early-access bidding when they register early.

Registration, Extra Drink Tickets, Mulligans, Skins Contest Entry, Raffles, Silent Auction and Sponsorship Opportunities!

03/24/2026

We are just one week away from our Proposal Writing Workshop, which will be hosted by the AFCEA Scott-St. Louis Small Business Committee.

Winning government work requires more than technical expertise and being compliant. It requires clear, customer-focused proposal writing that evaluators can score. Join the AFCEA Scott-St. Louis Chapter Small Business Committee for a practical, writing-centric workshop led and facilitated by Federal proposal writing experts from NVS Strategic Solutions!

You will gain valuable insight into how to shred and RFP, turn content into strengths, and writing proposals that speak directly to the evaluators priorities.

Date:
March 31st
Time:
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
O'fallon IL Public Safety Building
285 N 7 Hills Rd

Register Here: https://stlouisafcea.org/event/proposal-writing-workshop/

03/06/2026

AFCEA Scott-St. Louis is pleased to welcome Nicole Swoboda, who leads the Small Business Office (SBO) and TTILO at USTRANSCOM, as our March luncheon speaker. Nicole will also moderate a panel featuring:

- Andrea Mouser, Deputy Chief, IT Programs and Support Services Division, Acquisition Directorate, U.S. Transportation Command
- JaneAnne Holton, Chief, JTMS Joint Program Office Support Branch,
Acquisition Directorate, U.S. Transportation Command

Together, they’ll share insights on USTRANSCOM priorities, technology initiatives, and opportunities for industry engagement.

Date: March 19th
Time: 1100-1300
Location: DFAC (420 W Winters St, Scott AFB, IL 62225)

Register Here: https://stlouisafcea.org/event/march-luncheon/

March Luncheon Speaker Overview We’re pleased to welcome Nicole Swoboda, who leads the Small Business Office (SBO) and TTILO at USTRANSCOM, as our March luncheon speaker. Nicole will also moderate […]

01/23/2026

AFCEA Scott-St. Louis is pleased to announce our February Luncheon and guest speaker, Mr. Curt Zargan.

Curt Zargan serves as Deputy Director of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s Transportation Engineering Agency (SDDC-TEA) at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Since October 2008, he has led efforts to ensure the nation’s transportation infrastructure supports military readiness and deployment capabilities.

Mr. Zargan brings nearly three decades of military leadership experience as a U.S. Army Transportation Corps Officer, retiring at the rank of Colonel in 2008 after 29 years of distinguished service. His expertise spans military logistics, transportation systems engineering, and defense infrastructure planning. Most recently, he led TEA’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Railroads for National Defense program, highlighting the critical partnership between military logistics and the nation’s rail network.

Date:
February 19th
Time:
1100-1300
Location:
DFAC

Register Here:

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01/01/2026

AFCEA Scott-St. Louis is pleased to announce our January Luncheon. Please join to hear from our guest speaker, Dr. Carrie Butts-Wilmsmeyer.

Dr. Carrie Butts-Wilmsmeyer serves as Director of the Center for Predictive Analytics (C-PAN) and Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Since founding C-PAN in 2019, she has led efforts to forge research partnerships between academia, business, and government agencies, helping organizations transform complex data into actionable insights and informed decision-making.

She brings extensive expertise in data science, machine learning, and quantitative analysis. Her work spans genomic datasets, remote sensing data, geospatial analysis, and predictive modeling for research, education, business, and health applications. She also develops data models to identify student success factors and coordinates campus-wide initiatives in research data analysis and data ethics.

Date:
January 15th
Time:
1100-1300
Location:
Nightingale Inn DFAC

Register Here:

Dr. Carrie Butts-Wilmsmeyer serves as Director of the Center for Predictive Analytics (C-PAN) and Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Since founding C-PAN in 2019, she […]

11/18/2025

Calling all large and small businesses! We are looking for more large businesses to participate in our local chapter event.

Register at: https://stlouisafcea.org/event/business-speed-dating/