Dayton-Wright AFCEA Wright Innovative Technology Summit (WITS) 24-25 Sept 2024

  • 24 Sep 2024
  • 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • 25 Sep 2024
  • 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Dayton Arcade 35 W 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402

Registration

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Company logo / signage prominently displayed at the Monday 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This option is by permission only and solely for the use of sponsor company tickets and conference keynote speakers and panelists.
  • This registration option is for WITS volunteers.

Registration is closed

                           

The Dayton-Wright Chapter of AFCEA invites you to participate in the upcoming Wright Innovative Technology Summit (WITS) on 24-25 September 2024 at The Arcade in downtown Dayton, Ohio. 

Presented by:


This year’s theme is Accelerating Transformational Dominance and focuses on Transformation to a Digital Environment, with topics including Modernizing the Information Technology Infrastructure; Automation as a Force Multiplier, AI, Integrating Data across the DoD, and Business Opportunities. 

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 a block of rooms reserved for WITS at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Dayton You can use this link to book: Book your group rate for AFCEA 

We also have a block of rooms reserved at the AC Marriott Dayton. 

You can use this link to book: Book your group rate for Dayton-Wright AFCEA

Please contact WITS Chair Teresa Macalolooy (teresa.macalolooy@macalogic.com) with questions. 


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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 Tank (below The Arcade) in downtown Dayton on 23 September.

Thank you to our WITS Events Sponsors: 


Thank you to our Annual Sponsors:

         

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