The Potomac Officers Club is a membership organization focused on executives within Government and the Government Contracting Community.
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"Digital strategy IS operational strategy," said @USSpaceForce's Reb Butler at #2026POCCyber.
Alongside experts from @DoW_DISA, OMB, @MANTECH, and @Fortinet Federal, Butler broke down the shift from simple prevention to true cyber resilience: operating through disruption.
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Great job by moderator Felipe Fernandez of Fortinet Federal!
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AI won't replace human cyber pros — it will augment them.
At the #POCCyber2026, @US_TRANSCOM's Michael Howard shared that AI is turning new cyber professionals into instant experts.
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Thanks to moderator @Precise_ST's Mohammed Sohail Chaudhry and panelists Alpha Omega's Nitin Vartak & @CMSGov's Leslie Nettles for an incredible session!
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Quantum computing is moving fast from theory to national security reality.
At #POCCyber2026, ARL's Fredrik Fatemi said, "You don’t need a PhD to be absolutely valuable in moving quantum forward."
Winning the quantum race requires early tech adoption & gov-industry collaboration
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Thanks to our panelists Rainer Steinwandt, Vincent Stoffer, Davon Tyler, Dr. Fatemi, and moderator Mark Maglin (Everforth ECS Federal)! 🙌
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Cyber threats have shifted from data theft to the active dismantling of US critical infrastructure, warned @DeptofWar ASW Katherine Sutton.
To combat this, she called for a WWII-style public-private mobilization and previewed a new Cyber Information Warfare Center #POCCyber2026
ALT Katherine Sutton, Assistant Secretary of War for Cyber Policy, rounds out the morning set of keynotes at the 2026 Cyber Summit.
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A historic $25B influx from the OBBBA is transforming the Coast Guard.
Speaking at the #POCCyber2026, Rear Adm. Jason Tama detailed how @USCG Cyber Command is investing in emerging tech and restructuring acquisition. #Robotics #AutonomousSystems
ALT Rear Adm. Jason Tama, U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command chief, detailed the service's blueprint for essential technological change during his 2026 Cyber Summit mid-morning keynote.
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🚨 Major overhaul coming to @DeptofWar's risk management frameworks, Deputy CIO/CISO Aaron Bishop announced at #POCCyber2026.
Expect updates soon, noting ICAM as a big focus:
"Without ICAM you don’t have zero trust... My goal is to empower my cyber operators’ visibility."
ALT DOW Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity & CISO Aaron Bishop delivers the opening keynote at Potomac Officers Club's 2026 Cyber Summit. Introduced by Mitchell Sipus of North Star Labs.
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Trust no one.
Except the leading government and industry cyber experts joining us today for the 2026 Cyber Summit! #POCCyber2026
We’re live with top minds from @CISAgov, @WhiteHouse, @FBI, @DISA, @DeptofWar discussing the cyber threat of AI, zero trust, and autonomous SOCs. 👇
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Thank you to Lead Platinum Sponsor @EverforthECS
Platinum Sponsors: @ManTech, North Star Labs, @corelight_inc, @CapgeminiGov, Alpha Omega, @core4ce, @Acronis, @Fortinet Federal, @CeleriumDefense, @GristMillExch, @Precise_ST
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If you aren't here, you're missing exclusive insights into federal cybersecurity priorities and unmatched GovCon networking.
We’ll be sharing live updates from the sessions all day long. Stay tuned!
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Innovation is fast, and @DeptofWar is ready!
Closing out #POCDT2026, DOW CIO Kirsten Davies shared 4 transformation pillars:
✅ Foundation: Scalable & resilient
✅ Agility: Iterative over monolithic
✅ Cyber: Securing operational tech
✅ Talent: Upskilling & partnerships
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What separates operational AI from "science projects"?
Leaders from US SpaceForce, @CarnegieMellon, and Omni shared how to bridge the gap.
Big thanks to Wade Allen from @Valiantys for moderating this deep dive! #POCDT2026
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✅Usability: Tools must solve problems immediately
✅Trust: Essential for user adoption
✅Transparency: Explainability non-negotiable in high-security environments
#Transform2026 #GovCon
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“Pilot purgatory” is the #1 hurdle for AI adoption.
At #POCDT2026, leaders from @StateDept @DeptofWar @HPE @AMD @Microsoft got real about operationalizing AI at mission speed.
The verdict? Scaling AI isn't a tech problem — it’s a leadership challenge.
#Transform2026
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Key takeaways:
✅Embedded Value: AI excels in cyber detection & dev productivity.
✅Trust & Alignment: Scaling requires clear outcomes and leader buy-in.
✅Execute to Win: Moving from prototype to mission impact is the goal.
Shoutout @CACIIntl's Joseph Blair Parsons III
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How do you ensure advanced tech implementation succeeds?
Panelists at #POCDT2026 shared these keys for #GovCon success:
Clarity: Owners must articulate outcomes clearly.
North Star: Stay focused on the end-user value.
Iteration: Success requires feedback loops and agile steps.
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Connecting and collaborating! 🤝
We just wrapped an hour-long Exhibitor Showcase at #POCDT2026.
Our attendees were blown away by the innovation on display! A huge shoutout to our exhibitors for driving the next wave of #GovIT.
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