All course materials and handouts will be provided to students on CD ROM. Please bring a laptop computer that is equipped with a CD ROM with you to the class. If you do not have access to a laptop, please contact the respective meeting planner as soon as possible. There will be a limited number of laptops available for use through NDIA, so please call early. Overview The Defense Systems Acquisition Management course meets the needs of defense...

Even though IEDs have continued to increase, so has the success rate of detecting and defeating these devices. With a 40% improvement in Detect and Defeat combined with increased Attack the Network Efforts the tide has begun to turn. However, with implanted explosive devices on the rise advancement in tools and technology used to fight the IED are essential to continue successful improvements in defeating the threat. IDGA’s flagship Coun...

Benefits Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code with ease. Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can - attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You will find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement...

This course is geared towards those entering or presently working in the Uniformed Security Field, Law Enforcement or those that have Prior Military experience.If you are looking to work in to the fields of Executive Protection, Celebrity Protection, VIP Escort or High Risk Commodity Transport this class will show you how.Looking to create a CV (resume) for the Close Protection Field?Already have a CV (resume) and want to reformat it to the Cl...

Special Operations Summit will provide the latest in mission and operational priorities for special operations equipment and solutions from the commanding officers themselves. This event will take a closer look at military strategies for unconventional warfare including Special Forces and counter insurgency operations. Due to increasing challenges, acquisition decisions are currently being made, as well as new requirements for industry. Benefi...

The purpose of the conference is to address the latest information assurance initiatives affecting the Marine Corps. Attendees will explore real-world solutions and examples of how to combat internal and external security threats, and will receive training to meet the DoD 8570.01M Information Assurance Workforce Certification effort. The expected outcomes of the conference are improved information sharing, developing a better understanding of...

The 27th Annual National Test & Evaluation Conference is sponsored by the NDIA Test & Evaluation Division and supported by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (AT&L) and the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E). Cosponsors of this symposium are the C4ISR Division and Systems Engineering Divisions of NDIA. Test and Evaluation is often looked at by Program Managers, Program Executive Officers and other pro...

The New Normal in Information Sharing for Public Safety and Homeland Security These symposiums bring together peers across the law enforcement and intelligence communities to exchange expertise, share best practices, and explore first-hand the state-of-the-art technologies addressing today’s most pressing crime-fighting and homeland security challenges.At this event you will: Gain a vital understanding of the “New Normal” for...