DAFITC Keynote Speakers and Panelists
DAFITC speakers represent a diverse expertise across a broad spectrum of subjects. From in-depth discussions on cutting-edge cyber threats to innovative strategies driving technological advancements, our event features seasoned IT professionals and specialists sharing their unique insights and experiences. Attendees can expect a dynamic blend of perspectives from leaders and decision-makers hailing from both public and private sectors, offering invaluable perspectives on the ever-changing landscape of IT and cybersecurity technologies.
Public Sector DAFITC Speakers
Dr. Keith Hardiman DAF Deputy CIO (Acting)
Dr. Keith Hardiman, is a member of the Senior Executive Service, is
Lesley H. Bernys Executive Director of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center
Lesley H. Bernys, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the
J. Aaron Bishop Chief Information Security Officer for the Department of the Air Force
James “Aaron” Bishop, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the
BRIG GEN(S) LAUREN A. COURCHAINE Director, Communications and Cyber Systems Operations, AF/A6
Brigadier General (select) Lauren A. Courchaine serves as the Director, Communications and
SUSAN K. DAVENPORT Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer within the Office of the Chief Information Officer
Ms. Susan K. Davenport, a member of the Senior Executive Service, currently
Maj Gen Michele Edmondson Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff, Warfighter Communications and Cyber Systems
Maj. Gen. Michele C. Edmondson is the Air Force Deputy Chief of
Lt Gen Thomas Hensley Commander, Sixteenth Air Force; Commander, Air Forces Cyber, and Commander, Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber
Lt. Gen. Thomas K. Hensley is the Commander, Sixteenth Air Force; Commander,
Dr. Wanda Jones-Heath Principal Cyber Advisor for the Department of the Air Force
Dr. Wanda T. Jones-Heath, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is
Charleen Laughlin Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data (SF/S6)
Ms. Charleen Laughlin is currently the Vice Director for the Joint Staff
Pearl S. Mundt Executive Director, Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI)
Pearl S. Mundt, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the
Lt Gen Andrea Tullos Commander and President, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base
Lt. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos is Commander and President, Air University, Maxwell
CMSGt DIANE K. SCHAEFER Air Force Warfighter Communications (1D7XX) Career Field Manager (AFCFM)
Chief Master Sergeant Diane K. Schaefer serves as the Senior Enlisted Leader
Lt Col Molly Schmidt Deputy CISO and Deputy Director of Cyber Operations and Support
Lieutenant Colonel Molly Schmidt serves as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Maj Gen Parker Wright Commander, Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education, and Deputy Commander, Air University
Maj. Gen. Parker H. Wright is the Commander, Curtis E. LeMay Center
Private Sector DAFITC Speakers
Karen Dahut CEO, Google Public Sector
As CEO of Google Public Sector (GPS), Ms. Karen Dahut helps U.S.
Amy Gilliland President, GDIT
Amy Gilliland is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business
Kyle Hanslovan Co-founder & CEO of HUNTRESS
As the co-founder and CEO of HUNTRESS, Kyle Hanslovan knows a thing
Monica Livingston AI Platform Team for the Americas, Red Hat
Monica Livingston leads the AI Platform Team for the Americas at Red
Michael B. Black Vice President for Defense AFCEA International
Michael “Mike” B. Black, vice president for Defense, joined AFCEA International in