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"FUTURE-PROOFING: AI, CYBERSECURITY, & DATA IN A HYPERCONNECTED WORLD"
The AFCEA Oklahoma Chapter (AFCEA-OKC) invites you to participate in the 20th Annual Cybersecurity and Technology Forum set to take place on Wednesday, September 10 & Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Student Union - 2nd Floor FNB Ballroom - 1910 Hudiburg Dr., Midwest City, OK 73110 on the Campus of Rose State College. Rose State College is adjacent to Tinker AFB in Midwest City.
** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CYBER & TECH FORUM HAS MOVED BACK TO THE ROSE STATE COLLEGE STUDENT UNION TO ACCOMMODATE OUR GROWING AUDIENCE. **
Learn about leading edge cyber and IT advancements from SME Speakers, connect with industry partners in the exhibit hall, and network with your peers at the 20th Annual Cybersecurity & Technology Forum. CPE/CEU Credit will be awarded. Attend one day or both days (attend as many, or as few, sessions as your schedule allows).
Lunch will be provided!
Attendee Registration is open, Forum Sponsor | Exhibit Opportunities, and Golf Tournament Sponsorships | Player Slots are also available.
Golf Tournament
There will be a Golf Tournament held in conjunction with Cybersecurity and Technology Forum. The tournament will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Companies and individuals are encouraged to participate. This will be another great opportunity to network with the AFCEA-OKC Board, AFCEA-OKC Members, and Tinker AFB personnel. There are several sponsorships and participation options available.
Have a question about the Golf Tournament? Reach out to Jessica Leal CLICK HERE
Cyber & Tech Forum Registration
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE CYBER & TECH FORUM IS NOW CLOSED!
YOU CAN STILL REGISTER ONSITE TOMORROW STARTING AT 9:00 AM.
Rose State College - Student Union – 2nd Floor - FNB Ballroom
1910 Hudiburg Dr., Midwest City, OK 73110
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Please note that the registration link above is for the Cyber & Tech Forum, and not for the Golf Tournament.
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If you have any issues registering you can RSVP by sending an email to dennis@ssewest.com
Keynotes & Featured Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS * Click photos for bios.
Brigadier General Rob Lyman. USAF (Ret.)
Board Member | Emerging Technology & Strategic Risk Leader | Strategy | Global Operations | Senior National Security Professional
Scott A. Heitmann
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
U.S. Department of the Air Force (DAF)
Chris Clark
Robotics Process Automation Program Manager
448th Supply Chain Management Wing
Chad Kliewer
vCISO | Instructor | Mentor
cdk Cybers, LLC
Travis Steele
Chief Architect - Office of the CTO
Red Hat
Colonel Joseph A. Watson
Commander
38th Cyberspace Engineering and Installation Group
Director
688th Cyberspace Wing A4/6
Dr. Tim Meixner
Director
Cyberspace and Information Technology (C&IT) Directorate (AFSC/A6).
Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC)
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Dr. Kurt Jarvis
Chief Technology Officer
Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC)
Software Directorate
Sean Ratliff
Security Operations Center Manager
IT Security Incident Response Team Lead
Michael Wiles
Director
72d Communications Directorate
Forum Master of Ceremonies (MC)
SESSION SPEAKERS * More speakers will be added. * Click photos for bios.
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Andy Lewis
Product Marketing Manager
ReversingLabs
Virag Desai
Solutions Architect
Dell Technologies
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Joe Carrillo
Senior Military Relations Manager,
Western Governors University (WGU)
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John "Woody" Kirkwood
Account Strategist
IMPRES Technolgy Solutions
Heather Papoulis
Federal Solutions Representative
ReversingLabs
2025 Sponsors | Exhibitors
* Checking back frequently as the website is updated open.
INTERESTED IN JOINING US AS A SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR?
* Contact us at info@ssewest.com for more information and the prospectus.
PLATINUM
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SILVER EXHIBITORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER (AFSC) SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE
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CYBERSECURITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY (CISA) - REGION 6
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ISC2 OKLAHOMA CITY METRO
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INFRAGARD OKLAHOMA MEMBER ALLIANCE
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OKLAHOMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
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ROSE STATE COLLEGE CYBERSECURITY CLUB