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 | Director of Enterprise Information Technology, Office of the DAF CIO

Dr. Keith Hardiman DAF Deputy CIO (Acting)

Lesley Bernys | Executive Director of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center

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

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, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Warfighter Communications and Cyber Systems

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

Ms. Susan Davenport | Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer within the Office of the Chief Information Officer

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

Maj Gen Michele Edmondson | AF Deputy Chief of Staff for Warfighter Communications and Cyber Systems

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

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

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

Charleen Laughlin | Vice Director for the Joint Staff J-6 Command, Control, Communications, and Computers / Cyber (C4 / Cyber) Directorate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karen Dahut CEO, Google Public Sector

Amy Gilliland | President, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)

Amy Gilliland President, GDIT

Kyle Hanslovan | Co-founder & CEO of HUNTRESS

Kyle Hanslovan Co-founder & CEO of HUNTRESS

Monica Livingston | Americas AI Platform Leader, Red Hat

Monica Livingston AI Platform Team for the Americas, Red Hat

Michael Black | Vice President for Defense AFCEA International

Michael B. Black Vice President for Defense AFCEA International