15th Annual Science & Engineering Technology Conference/Defense Tech Exposition

Join us for the 15th Annual Science & Engineering Technology Conference/Defense Tech Exposition. Confirmed speakers include:

• Mr. Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics (Invited)
• The Honorable Patricia Falcone, Associate Director for National Security and International Affairs, The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
• Congressman Derek Kilmer, Washington’s 6th District

Disruptive military capabilities such as low observability, precise timing and location, and “owning the night” were developed through strategic DoD and industry IR&D investment.  These advancements were in “out of the box” emerging technology development and demonstration efforts, which are proving difficult to continue under the changing climate and uncertain budgets. Everyone involved in science and engineering development must proactively pull together to show the decision makers, requirement generators, and operators the immeasurable value in DoD S&T and industry IR&D. The value has been and can continue to be demonstrated through emerging operations concepts and rapid innovative prototyping. Advanced technology is a force multiplier and has been leveraged to produce new or enhanced military capabilities. During this time of rapidly changing global security and a declining defense budget, it is increasingly important that we identify capabilities to meet future challenges and enable development of supporting technologies.