Welcome to Montgomery, Al DAFITC 2024!
This year’s theme, Reoptimizing IT & Cyber: Posturing the DAF for Great Power Competition, DAFITC 2024, will examine the ever-changing ways in which big data and emerging cyber technologies are reshaping the landscape we live. This multifaceted technology and cyber conference will feature the leading who’s who of the tech and cyber industry, along with thousands of the Air Force’s top leaders. It will highlight Montgomery on a global scale while also leveraging our unique assets to recruit innovative tech companies and talent from around the world!
GRAB–N–GO LUNCH
Enjoy a selection of fast lunch menu items from various local restaurants. You can eat your meal in the comfortable, air-conditioned area inside Union Train Station if you opt for the quick grab-n-go experience from the nearby restaurant or Food Truck Row.
FOOD TRUCKS: Monday - Wednesday
Just outside of Union Station (300 Waters St.) will be food truck vendors offering a diverse selection of foods for a convenient dining option.
Shuttle transportation will be provided to non-walkable dining locations throughout the week. The shuttle will be located outside the Tallapoosa Hotel door exit. This transportation will only serve dining locations outlined on the lunch routes.
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The Lunch Shuttle Route: The restaurant options are listed according to the hotel door exits, and shuttle stops. Shuttles are located outside the Tallapoosa Street Hotel Door Exit.
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The Lunch Shuttle Route: The restaurant options are listed according to the hotel door exits, and shuttle stops. Shuttles are located outside the Tallapoosa Street Hotel Door Exit.
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The Lunch Shuttle Route: restaurant options are listed according to the hotel door exits, and shuttle stops. Shuttles are located outside the Tallapoosa Street Hotel Door Exit.
Montgomery boasts a dynamic food scene, offering an extensive variety of dining choices to fulfill any appetite. Whether you're in the mood for a casual bite or a gourmet experience, Montgomery's diverse culinary landscape has you covered. If you prefer to dine in, you can easily have your favorite dishes delivered right to your door with services like DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub, and Instacart.
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2024 ACTIVITIES
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On Wednesday, August 28th, from 8:30 AM to 1 PM, education takes center stage as high school and college students gather at the conference to explore the myriad opportunities and careers in STEM and IT during the High School Education Day, organized by the local AFCEA Chapter. In conjunction with Education Day, TechMGM will also conduct our annual hackathon and cyber challenge, innovateDAFITC. High school students will collaborate in teams to tackle a problem and present their solutions to a panel of judges. This event is a collaboration between SAF/CIO, AFCEA, and TechMGM.
Montgomery TechLab is set to host an HBCU ROTC and Minority Officer Mentoring Session at 2 PM for AFROTC and AFJROTC units throughout the state. The session will include a panel discussion and breakout sessions led by current and retired minority active-duty HBCU and ROTC alumni, offering valuable insights and lessons for aspiring officers. It will take place in the afternoon, subsequent to Education Day, at the conference venue.
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On Friday, August 30th, the I-85 Regional STEM Learning Innovation Ecosystem is set to host a STEM Fest for elementary students from Auburn, Tuskegee, and Montgomery. In collaboration with STEM NOLA, the event will feature more than 60 hands-on interactive stations where students can participate in a variety of STEM activities, including electricity, drones, coding, and robotics.
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