"Persistent SOF Operations in Support of Global National Objectives" Unique and focused Military, Intelligence and Diplomatic assets will continue to be at the forefront of Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict across the globe. In an era of constrained budgets contrasted with increased uncertainty and violence, these assets will be critical to managing chaos and maintaining order in the global commons. This will require SOF to execute...

OUTCOME DRIVEN GOVERNMENT FORUM Achieving better results through new approaches to enterprise architecture that focus on outcomes. Join noted EA experts and practitioners who are re-thinking how to approach Enterprise Architecture and are succeeding at achieving transformational results. Discuss with these thought leaders how they are making EA more effective and efficient in accomplishing its purpose. The purpose of this workshop is to examin...

Gain a wealth of insight for the investment of 2 hours time! To register, and for more event details on this exciting event, please visit the event website: http://www.ndia.org/meetings/5LD0 We anticipate Secretary Fanning to address many of the following topics:• What are the top USAF issues of today • What can we expect from the USAF tomorrow • Top budget priorities to support the USAF • What principles guide the USAF FY1...

The 2014 Warrior-Family Symposium (WFS), co-sponsored by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), will address the matters and needs that currently serving, veterans, their children, spouses and caregivers face when navigating the transition from the military into a civilian environment while managing challenges of combat/ operational stress, mental health or behavioral health...

AFEI Webinar Series on DoD Adoption of NIEM A series of on-line webinars designed to address different perspectives of DoD’s adoption of the National Information Exchange Model. Webinar Two Alignment with Federal and DoD Information Sharing Architectures In this webinar you will be provided insights into how DoD Adoption of NIEM supports the objectives of the Federal Information Sharing and DoD Information Sharing strategies. This webina...

Please join us for this strategic supply chain event. This summit will be the first of a three-part series, and will set the corporate leadership context for the two technical events to follow. At this summit, we will discuss:• Leadership’s role in developing and implementing an effective supply chain strategy that benefits and preserves stakeholders’ interests under volatile conditions • Positioning your organization to...

LID Breakfast Series Featuring Rep. Rob Wittman

The Southwest Cybersecurity Summit Building for the Future Purpose This event brings together top industry experts and government leaders to address the cyber problem in the context of what we can and should be doing to build resilience and protection in our enterprises and Government. Attendees will learn about changing Government policy, cyber research trends, and the latest in protection and resilience. It explores how the nation is dealing...

In the March 12, 2013 release of the Worldwide Threat Assessment, U.S. Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, identifies cyber attacks and cyber espionage as the nation’s biggest threat, passing that of terrorism. Only a few months ago, Defense News surveyed 352 defense leaders who echoed that sentiment, with almost half of them concluding that cyber-warfare is the most significant threat to the United States. Critical informa...

NDIA's Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Spring Conference will be held March 25-27, 2014 at the Admiral Kidd Conference Center at Naval Base Pt. Loma. The theme is "Supporting and Executing a Game-Changing USW Theater Strategy." and focuses on the execution of Undersea Warfare and it allows discussion of all levels of command - unit, squadron, group, theater, area, and force. There will be a focus on the Navy's key core competency mission of...