2018 AFCEA TechNet Augusta Conference and Expo

Economic Development Panel: "Innovation and Collaboration in the Fort Gordon Cyber District" (Room Estes A)

21 Aug 18
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Panel Sessions

Research universities have long been major drivers of economic growth; often driven by their abilities to partner with industry and the local community, they leverage new research and technology.

Military installations have become equally adept at developing major opportunities with, through, and for the private sector. As with research universities, the impact is maximized through collaboration with economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and state and local agencies.

These strategic partnerships affect workforce development initiatives, local school systems, business growth, transportation networks, and talent recruitment. Cultivated together, academia and federal investments combined with community collaboration become the catalysts for major business development activity.

Opportunities in the Fort Gordon Cyber District! Our academic institutions, military installation, community leaders, and government agencies have worked tirelessly to ensure all partners are working together to tell our story, prepare our workforce, support our businesses, and open doors for new opportunities.

Learn how our cooperative efforts have affected business and will establish the Fort Gordon Cyber District and the Greater Augusta Region as a premier location for cyber security now and in the future.