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The AFCEA Pacific Northwest Chapter invites you to participate as a sponsor/exhibitor at the 2nd Annual TechNet Pacific Northwest Symposium, taking place March 18 - 19, 2026, at the American Lake Conference Center, Joint Base Lewis–McChord (JBLM) – North.

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The theme for this year’s symposium is “Data Driven Decision Dominance". The event will bring together experts and practitioners from across the region to explore how data-centric technologies and collaborative innovation can enhance decision-making across the Joint Force, both at home and abroad. Join us as we examine advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), cloud computing, cybersecurity, emerging technologies at the operational edge, data management, Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), IT modernization, Zero Trust, and more.​ Learn more and register to sponsor below! ​

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Visit the TechNet Pacific Northwest official website for past event information and updates www.afceapncevent.org.  

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Network with JBLM Pacific Forces Senior Leaders and key personnel from the Army and Air Force, as well as  Washington Army National Guard, Washington State Guard, Washington Air National Guard personnel from nearby Camp Murray, and Navy Region Northwest. Over 400 attendees participated in the 2025 event.

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Sample of Past Featured Speakers:

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• Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson, Commander General, I Corps 

• Lieutenant General Susan Lawrence, USA (Ret.), President and Chief Executive Officer, AFCEA International

• Rear Admiral Mark Sucato, Commander, Navy Region Northwest 

• ​Major General Christopher L. Eubank, (USA), Commanding General, United States Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM)

• Major General Garrett Yee, USA (Ret.), Vice President, Customer Relations, General Dynamics Information Technology

• Brigadier General Paul H. Fredenburgh III, USA (Ret.), Executive Vice President AFCEA International, National Security and Defense 

• Col Kent Park, Joint Base Garrison Commander, Joint Base Lewis-McChord 

• Col Patrick McClintock, Commander, 62d Operations Group, Joint Base Lewis-McChord                                

• COL Elizabeth Casely, I Corps Assistant Chief of Staff, G6

• COL Rhett Burroughs, Chief Information Officer & G6, I Corps

• COL Jason Bryan, 1st Multi Domain Task Force (MDTF), Deputy Commander

• COL Joel M. Feltz, Commander, 22nd Corps Signal Brigade

• Colonel Tyler J. Oxley, CIO/G6, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC)                                  

• MAJ Sameer Puri, Chief Information Officer/G6, Washington Army National Guard

• CW5 Danny Burns, HQDA DCS, G6 Chief Technology Officer (Moderator)

• CW5 Deshawn Bell, NETCOM, Command Chief Warrant Officer 

• CW5 Rylan Knight, SOCOM CIO/J6, Senior Technical Advisor

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Sample of Attendee Titles & Job Titles From Past Events: Commander, Commanding Officer, Deputy Commanding Officer, I Corps Assistant Chief of Staff G6, Chief of Cybersecurity, Director, I Corps G6 Mission Support, Director, Network Enterprise Center (NEC), Director of Innovation, CIO Navy Region NW, CIO, CIO/G6, Deputy CIO, Operations Chief, Plans Chief, OIC Cyber, Joint Cyber C2 Integration Chief, Brigade Engagements Officer, Senior Command Representative (SCR), G6 Staff Officer, Cyber Operations, Division Network Engineer, Program Manager, OIC Cyber Integrations, Cyberspace Plans Manager, IT Specialist. 

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Sample of Commands and Units that Attended From Past Events: I Corps G6, JBLM Network Enterprise Center (NEC), 7th Infantry Division G6, 22d Corps Signal Brigade, 51st Signal Battalion, Madigan Army Medical Center, 62 Air Wing, 627th Communications Squadron, Western Air Defense Sector (WADS), 3d Radio Bn (USMC),  Navy Region Northwest, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest, US Army Japan, Washington Army National Guard G6, Washington Air National Guard, 262 Cyberspace Operations Squadron, Washington Military Department.

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Sponsor | Exhibit 

Showcase your products and services at this event. Network, demonstrate, and learn about what is happening with Pacific Northwest forcesNothing compares to being face-to-face with existing, or potential customers. 

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Speaking Opportunities are Available for Sponsors

Share your knowledge and expertise with our audience. Speaking sessions are limited. Submit to speak today. When you submit make sure to include the following information: 

• Speaker Name/Title 

• Company Name

• Session Title 

• Brief Description of Session (500 words or less)

• You must be a Sponsor to speak. 

• Technical and educational briefs only. No product pitches. All Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud, Contested Logistics, Cybersecurity, Data, Distributed Command and Control, Intelligence, and Information Technology (IT) topics will be considered. 

• To Submit your Speaking Proposal email info@ssewest.com

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About JBLM

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) became one of 12 joint bases across the Department of Defense in 2010 when Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base merged.  Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a strategically-vital, joint force power projection platform. The installation hosts I Corps, 7th Infantry Division, the Network Enterprise Center (NEC), Madigan Army Hospital, 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings, Western Air Defense Sector, and more. Joint Base Lewis-McChord supports more than 40,000 service members, including active duty, National Guard and reserve members, approximately 14,000 full-time civilian employees — including Department of Defense contractors and other civilian employees. 

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About AFCEA PNW

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The Pacific Northwest (PNW) Chapter of AFCEA International connects, educates, and informs people from the intelligence and information and communications technology (ICT) industries, government, academia, and communities in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States to share ideas and solutions globally.

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