The joint partnership between Ocean 5 and AFCEA underscores a commitment to fostering next-generation technology leaders by supporting STEM education initiatives.
Ocean 5 Strategies, a growth-driven marketing agency specializing in B2B and B2G (GovCon) sectors in the DMV, is proud to sponsor, for the second year, the Student IT Program at the AFCEA NOVA Spaceforce IT Day. The Spaceforce IT Day will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Chantilly, Virginia. This sponsorship aligns with one of Ocean 5’s core values—adding value to the lives of the people we touch—by empowering the future workforce with essential skills in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
“Ocean 5 is, once again, thrilled to partner with AFCEA NOVA to support Student IT Day and inspire young minds to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). By investing in education and providing opportunities for students to connect with industry leaders, we can help kids succeed and build a strong and innovative workforce for the future.” said Simon Turner, CEO at Ocean 5 Strategies.
Student IT Day is aimed at middle and high school students with an interest in STEM, IT, and national security. It gives them exposure to senior Space Force leaders, CIOs, technologists, and potential mentors and employers. Last year the kids engaged in hand-on STEM events where they designed, built, and tested their own robots.
AFCEA NOVA’s Space Force IT Day theme for 2026 is: “From Infrastructure to Impact: Delivering Digital Combat Power”. This one-day conference will focus on how the U.S. Space Force uses information technology. It will be an opportunity for government, military, and industry leaders to discuss the latest in cybersecurity, mission innovations, digital transformations, and emerging technologies.
About AFCEA NOVA:
AFCEA NOVA is a chapter of AFCEA International, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and security. AFCEA NOVA provides a forum for professionals in government, industry, and academia to collaborate and share knowledge, and supports STEM education through scholarships, grants, and outreach programs. Learn more at https://afceanova.swoogo.com/spaceforceitday2026.
About Ocean 5 Strategies:
Ocean 5 Strategies is a growth-driven marketing agency helping companies in cybersecurity, IT, software, engineering, and other tech-forward industries achieve growth goals through Growth-Driven Marketing™ strategies. They drive ROI by utilizing its proprietary SWIM®—Strategy With Implementation and Measurement®—methodology.
By aligning marketing investments with business objectives, Ocean 5 delivers digital transformation programs that drive revenue growth. Their sponsorship of Student IT Day reflects their commitment to investing in our youth and the technology industry’s future.
