Reach Pacific Command personnel by joining us as a sponsor or exhibitor at the 4th Annual Arctic C2, Cyber, and IT Forum set to take place at the Arctic Warrior Events Center (AWEC) - Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER) - Elmendorf side of base on Thursday, June 3, 2027. The 4th Annual Arctic C2, Cyber & IT Forum at JBER brings together military and industry to explore the technologies and strategies shaping command and control in the Arctic operating environment. Through expert-led presentations and an interactive exhibit hall, attendees will gain insights into AI, cyber operations, secure communications, data integration, resilient networks, and IT modernization that enable decision advantage across contested and distributed environments. The forum provides a collaborative venue for sharing best practices, strengthening mission readiness, and connecting with leading technology providers supporting Arctic operations.

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The 4th Annual Arctic C2, Cyber, & IT Forum is being supported by the Signal Corps Regimental Association (SCRA) - Denali Chapter, Senior Leaders from the 59th Signal Battalion, and the 11th Airborne Division. 

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Connect with military cyber and IT professionals from the 59th Signal Battalion, 11th Airborne Division, U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK), Alaska Command (ALCOM), U.S Air Force (USAF), the 673rd Communications Squadron, the 611th Air Communications Squadron, the Alaska Army and Air National Guard, and other organizations supporting Arctic operations. More than 200 attendees participated in the 2026 forum. Register to sponsor below! 

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Sample of Past Featured Speakers:

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• Col Timothy “Steiner” Meerstein, USAF, Commander, PACAF Regional Support Center, JBER

• COL Charles (Dean) Smith, Commander, 22d Corps Signal Brigade 

• LTC Glen Nettrour, Commander, 59th Signal Battalion | Director, US Army Network Enterprise Center (NEC) Alaska

• LTC Jerry W. Champion, DIV G6, 11th Airborne Division, JBER 

• LTC Barrie Ciotti, DIV G6, 11th Airborne Division 

• LTC Scott Smith, DIV G39, 11th Airborne Division 

• Mr. Eric Smith, Deputy Director, 59th Signal Battalion 

• CPT Bryce Benda, G6, 11th Airborne Division 

• MAJ Joe Stribrny, S3, 59th Signal Battalion

• Mr. Chris Kurka, G2, 11th Airborne Division

• Cindy Thornburg, Cybersecurity Division Chief, 59th Signal Battalion

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A sample of past attendee Job Titles include: 

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Commander, Deputy Commander, Director of Cyber and C4, Alaskan Command, G6 / Network Enterprise Center, CIO Alaska Army National Guard, Cybersecurity Division Chief, Chief Innovation & Technology, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSONetwork Engineer, IT Specialist, Network Communications

Specialist, Cyber Warfare Operator, Information Assurance Technician, Data Operations Specialist, Cyber Operations Technician, Mission and Intel Analyst - Cyber, S6 Officer in Charge (OIC). 

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​About JBER

 

Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson (JBER), holds the distinction of being one of 12 DoD Joint Bases when Elmendorf AFB and Fort Richardson merged. The 673d ABW consists of four groups that operate and maintain the joint base for air sovereignty, combat training, force staging, and throughput operations in support of worldwide contingencies. The installation hosts the headquarters for the United States Alaskan Command,

11th Air Force, U.S. Army Alaska, 59th Signal Battalion, 11th Airborne Division, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, and more. JBER has over 31,000 service members and civilians employees.

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Showcase Your Products and Services

 

Showcase your products and services at this event. Network, demonstrate, and learn about what is

happening at JBER on the cyber and IT front. Nothing compares to being face-to-face with existing, or

potential customers. 

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Speaking Opportunities are Available 

 

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 (4-5 sentences)

• You must be a sponsor to speak. 

• Technical and educational briefs only. 

• All topics will be considered. Requested topics include: * Cyber Defense in Pacific Command Networks * Operational IT Resilience & Hardening * Incident Response & Threat Hunting * Zero Trust in Deployed / Enterprise Networks * Secure Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure * Hands-on Network Defense Tactics *

• Identity and Access Management in DoD * Supply Chain Risk & CMMC Impact * Threat Intelligence Integration * Secure Communications & Enterprise C2. 

• To submit your Speaking Proposal CLICK HERE

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