The week ahead

By Tony Bertuca / August 20, 2018 at 5:15 AM

The Senate will meet to consider the defense appropriations bill this week, while the Senate Armed Services Committee holds a nomination hearing for several key Pentagon positions. Senior defense officials are also scheduled to speak at various conferences around the Washington area.

Monday

The Senate convenes to debate the fiscal year 2019 defense appropriations bill.

Tuesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds nomination hearings for several senior Pentagon positions.

The National Defense Industrial Association hosts the Army science and technology symposium in Washington through Thursday.

FedScoop hosts a FedTalks event featuring senior DOD officials.

Wednesday

The Atlantic Council hosts an event on U.S. cyber strategy.

Splunk and Government Executive host an event on data-driven cybersecurity.

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