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Dayton-Wright AFCEA Wright Innovative Technology Summit (WITS) 19-20 Sept 2023

Start
19 Sep 2023
8:30 AM
End
20 Sep 2023
5:00 PM
Location
Dayton Arcade 35 W 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402

Registration

1. Industry AFCEA Member – $425.00
Use this registration type for attendance to the 2-day WITS event before 21 August if you are a member of AFCEA International. Provide your AFCEA member number when registering.
1. Industry AFCEA Member – $475.00
Use this registration type for attendance to the 2-day WITS event after 21 August if you are a member of AFCEA International. Provide your AFCEA member number when registering.
2. Industry Non-AFCEA Member – $475.00
Use this registration type for attendance to the 2-day WITS event before 21 August if you are a not a member of AFCEA International.
2. Industry Non-AFCEA Member – $525.00
Use this registration type for attendance to the 2-day WITS event after 21 August if you are a not a member of AFCEA International.
3. Government Civilians / Military
Use this registration type for attendance to the 2-day WITS event using your Government email address if you are a Government Civilian or Military member.
4. Faculty or Full-time Student – $100.00
Use this registration type for attendance to the 2-day WITS event if you are faculty or full-time student. Must provide your school affiliation in the comments section when registering.
A. Exclusive Presenting Sponsor – $6,000.00
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor recognition in all media/advertising/announcements and during the event. A company video or logo can be used to kick-off each lunch break. A vendor booth will be made available to your organization. Opportunity to provide branded gift bag and gift items to be handed out to all attendees. Includes 4 WITS attendee passes and 4 golf entries. Please register attendees under registration type "Sponsor and Speaker Registration." Contact shanna.staten@dine-source.com for assistance.
B. Keynote/Panel Speaker Sponsor – $2,000.00
Representative from your company will have the opportunity to introduce a Keynote Speaker or Panel presentation. Company logo will be prominently displayed during the Keynote or Panel presentation. Includes 2 WITS attendee passes and an opportunity to provide branded gift item for bag to be handed out to all attendees. Please register attendees under registration type "Sponsor and Speaker Registration." Contact shanna.staten@dine-source.com for assistance.
C. Tuesday Evening Social Sponsor – $2,500.00
Company logo / signage prominently displayed at the Tuesday Social area. Includes 1 WITS attendee pass and an opportunity to provide branded gift item for bag to be handed out to all attendees. Please register attendee under "Sponsor and Speaker Registration." Contact shanna.staten@dine-source.com for assistance.
D. Daily Parking Garage Sponsor – $1,000.00
Company promotion in conjunction with daily parking coverage for one day of the WITS event. Includes 1 WITS attendee pass and an opportunity to provide branded gift item for bag to be handed out to all attendees. Please register attendee under "Sponsor and Speaker Registration." Contact shanna.staten@dine-source.com for assistance.
E. Lanyard Sponsor – $850.00
Logo on lanyard of event badge holder for attendees. Includes 1 WITS attendee pass and an opportunity to provide branded gift item for bag to be handed out to all attendees. Please register attendee under "Sponsor and Speaker Registration." Contact shanna.staten@dine-source.com for assistance.
F. Program Sponsor – $850.00
Logo prominently displayed on program. Includes 1 WITS attendee pass and an opportunity to provide branded gift item for bag to be handed out to all attendees. Please register attendee under "Sponsor and Speaker Registration." Contact shanna.staten@dine-source.com for assistance.
G. Luncheon Sponsor – $2,000.00
Company logo / signage around luncheon area. Includes 1 WITS attendee pass and an opportunity to provide branded gift item for bag to be handed out to all attendees. Please register attendee under "Sponsor and Speaker Registration." Contact shanna.staten@dine-source.com for assistance.
H. Coffee Break Sponsor – $500.00
Company logo / signage around coffee break area for one day of WITS event. Includes 1 WITS attendee pass and an opportunity to provide branded gift item for bag to be handed out to all attendees. Please register attendee under "Sponsor and Speaker Registration." Contact shanna.staten@dine-source.com for assistance.
I. Vendor Table – $850.00
8x8 Vendor table with 6' table and 2 chairs. Power may be available upon request. Includes 1 WITS attendee pass and an opportunity to provide branded gift items for bag to be handed out to all attendees. Please register attendee under "Sponsor and Speaker Registration." Contact shanna.staten@dine-source.com for assistance.
J. Sponsor and Speaker Registration
This option is by permission only and solely for the use of sponsor company tickets and conference keynote speakers and panelists.
K. WITS Committee Volunteers
This registration option is for WITS volunteers.

Registration is closed

The Dayton-Wright Chapter of AFCEA in partnership with the DAF Digital Transformation Office (DTO) invites you to participate in the upcoming Wright Innovative Technology Summit (WITS) on 19-20 September 2023 at The Arcade in downtown Dayton, Ohio.

Presented by:

This year’s theme is Enterprise Digital Dominance and focuses on Transformation to a Digital Environment, with topics including Modernizing the Information Technology Infrastructure; Digital Tools; Digital Workforce and Strategies; and Business Opportunities in the Digital Space.

Who should attend?

Industry, Government Civilians, Active Duty Military, or Academia involved in the operation, planning, research, or development of digitally enabled solutions for the warfighter. The WITS audience will include senior government and industry leaders as well as technical experts from academia focused on enabling digital transformation. Companies interested in applying their technical expertise to support the DAF will have opportunities to network throughout the event.

What's on the agenda?

The WITS agenda is designed for speakers to articulate challenges, promote best practices, and generate dialogue on digital trends and innovation. The keynotes and panels are focused on promoting transformation to a fully realized digital environment. This event will provide opportunities for attendees and speakers to learn and share with a focus on solving problems for the DAF and DoD warfighters as well as identifying areas where industry can get involved.

How do I get involved?

Attend by registering here. (This event is free for government civilians and active duty military personnel.) There are also various levels of sponsorship available that are suitable for companies of all sizes. Contact Shanna Staten (shanna.staten@dine-source.com) for more sponsorship information.

Where do I stay?

We have reserved a block of rooms at the AC Hotel Marriott, use this link to book your room at the Dayton-Wright AFCEA rate: Book your group rate for Dayton-Wright AFCEA. Any questions, please contact WITS co-chair Teresa Macalolooy (teresa.macalolooy@macalogic.com).

AFCEA is a professional association that connects people, ideas, and solutions globally.

AFCEA is a non-profit organization comprised of over 32,000 members internationally 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 security.

Proceeds from WITS will benefit local schools, colleges, and universities by helping us fund scholarships and grants related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The Dayton-Wright Chapter of AFCEA has had both a local and national impact by providing over $500,000 in scholarships and grants to STEM students and teachers.

WITS is preceded by the Daniel J. Curtis Memorial Golf Tournament at the Beavercreek Golf Club and a Welcome Social at the historic Century Bar in downtown Dayton on 18 September.

Thank you to our WITS Events Sponsors:

Thank you to our Annual Sponsors: