AFCEA Mission Advantage: From Data Ownership to Operational AI

Presented by Sterling, Dell Technologies, AFCEA & Industry Partners AI is only as mission-ready as the data behind it. Across space, missile defense and national security environments, mission-critical data is often distributed across disconnected systems, security domains and locations. Turning that data into operational advantage requires more than powerful AI models and compute. It requires a secure, trusted data foundation that maintains control of mission data while delivering the right information to the right applications, users and AI models at the right time. Join us in Huntsville for an interactive afternoon focused on how defense and national security organizations can connect, govern and activate mission data while maintaining ownership, security and control. What You'll Learn • Maintain ownership, control and governance of mission data • Connect data across siloed systems, security domains and environments • Securely deliver approved, mission-relevant data to applications and AI models • Build a scalable, AI-ready foundation from the data center to the tactical edge Agenda 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Arrival & Check-In 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Welcome AFCEA + Sterling 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Mission Perspective: Data, AI and the Emerging Mission Imperative Hear a mission perspective on emerging requirements, operational challenges and the role AI and advanced technologies can play in supporting evolving mission needs. 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Building the Foundation for Secure, Mission-Ready AI Dell Technologies + Sterling Explore how organizations can build a secure, scalable data and infrastructure foundation for AI while maintaining control of mission data. The session will highlight practical ways to start small, simplify deployment and support AI workloads from the data center to the tactical edge. 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Networking Break 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Innovation Demo #1 Kamiwaza 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Mission Technology Panel: From Data Strategy to Operational Advantage Hear government and industry perspectives on what it takes to move AI from experimentation to operational deployment, including the critical roles of infrastructure, security, data, edge computing and mission integration. 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM | Closing Remarks Sterling 4:45 PM | Networking Happy Hour Who Should Attend This workshop is designed for government, military and defense technology professionals working across: • Artificial intelligence and emerging technology • Data and analytics • IT infrastructure and architecture • Cybersecurity and data governance • Cloud and edge computing • Mission systems and application development • Digital modernization and transformation Space is limited. Register today to reserve your seat.