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)

Lesley H. Bernys Executive Director of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center

J. Aaron Bishop Chief Information Security Officer for the Department of the Air Force

BRIG GEN(S) LAUREN A. COURCHAINE Director, Communications and Cyber Systems Operations, AF/A6

SUSAN K. DAVENPORT Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer within the Office of the Chief Information Officer

Maj Gen Michele Edmondson Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff, Warfighter Communications and Cyber Systems

Lt Gen Thomas Hensley Commander, Sixteenth Air Force; Commander, Air Forces Cyber, and Commander, Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber

Dr. Wanda Jones-Heath Principal Cyber Advisor for the Department of the Air Force

Charleen Laughlin Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data (SF/S6)

Pearl S. Mundt Executive Director, Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI)

Lt Gen Andrea Tullos Commander and President, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base

CMSGt DIANE K. SCHAEFER Air Force Warfighter Communications (1D7XX) Career Field Manager (AFCFM)

Lt Col Molly Schmidt Deputy CISO and Deputy Director of Cyber Operations and Support

Maj Gen Parker Wright Commander, Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education, and Deputy Commander, Air University
Private Sector DAFITC Speakers

Karen Dahut CEO, Google Public Sector

Amy Gilliland President, GDIT

Kyle Hanslovan Co-founder & CEO of HUNTRESS

Monica Livingston AI Platform Team for the Americas, Red Hat
