Call for Presentations
The Call for Presentations for the Department of the Air Force IT and Cyberpower (DAFITC) Education and Training Event theme for 2026, Accelerating the Digital Edge: From Enterprise to Orbit will open soon. Please refer to the timeline below for important upcoming dates and deadlines about notifications, scheduling, and final presentations.
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Accelerating the Digital Edge:From Enterprise to Orbit
The 2026 theme reflects the Department’s shift toward a unified, resilient, and AI-augmented digital architecture. In an era of distributed operations, the “Edge” is no longer just a physical location—it is a continuous digital thread stretching from terrestrial enterprise networks to the furthest reaches of orbital assets. The theme reflects a focus on speed, resilience, and the seamless integration of data to ensure lethality at the tactical edge.
2026 Breakout Training Tracks
- Track 1: AI-Driven Legacy System Modernization
- Track 2: The Future of Cyber: Automated, Agile, and Assured
- Track 3: Acquisition on the Edge: Tailoring MTA for Rapid Capability Delivery
- Track 4: Upskilling for the AI Age: Training the Next Generation of Digital Warriors
- Track 5: Cyber and Acquisitions Career Field Track
AI-Driven Legacy System Modernization
Exploring AI as a catalyst to refactor aging infrastructure, reduce technical debt, and migrate to cloud-native environments.
The Future of Cyber: Automated, Agile, and Assured
Shifting from compliance-centric ATOs to data-centric, automated security across the “kill web.”
Acquisition on the Edge: Tailoring MTA for Rapid Capability Delivery
Examining Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) authorities to out-pace adversary development cycles.
Upskilling for the AI Age: Training the Next Generation of Digital Warriors
Innovative training models to build an AI-fluent workforce at the intersection of intuition and machine intelligence.
Cyber and Acquisitions Career Field Track – Dedicated sessions focused on career path development, talent management, and the evolution of the digital workforce.
* Including organizations Public Affairs review.
Submit your Presentation for consideration today!