DLA Land & Maritime Supplier Conference & Exposition

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is proud to announce the return of the DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exposition to downtown Columbus, Ohio. The 2016 conference will be held at the Columbus Convention Center August 29 – September 1, 2016 and will have limited exhibition space available for vendors.

This year’s theme, “Maximizing Warfighter Readiness Today and Tomorrow…the Strategic Advantage of Better Buying Power,” aligns with Department of Defense’s focus on Better Buying Power 3.0.  In support of this effort, DLA’s Strategic Plan focuses on collaboration, innovation, and smart investments among the workforce’s top priorities. Through working with industry, DLA can integrate innovation into its business practices. DLA’s business model has evolved from a very transactional model to one that values long-term relationships. Better Buying Power asks us all to think about the next evolution, one that creates greater synergy with our service partners and incentivizes industry to improve their products.

This educational conference will provide an opportunity for us to build new partnerships and strengthen existing partnerships at the strategic and tactical levels. We have a 2½ day event planned. Mornings will be filled with dynamic speakers from Industry, including both small business and large business panel discussions with industry leaders and with Defense officials specializing in Logistics and Acquisition. Other distinguished guests include Army and Navy General Officer speakers who represent the voice of our customers. Afternoons will feature breakout topics.

Whether you are a small business looking to start a relationship with DLA or you have been part of our team and working with us for years, please make plans to join us this summer at the Columbus Convention Center as we work together to maximize warfighter readiness through Better Buying Power. We hope to see you there!