NDIA - 2013 SOFIC (Special Operations Forces Industry Conference)

2013 SOFIC (Special Operations Forces Industry Conference) will be held on May 14-16, 2013 at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. This year’s conference theme, “Strengthening the SOF Bond,” will provide a forum for military, government, academia, and industry stakeholders to network and discuss current and future challenges and how to best support our Special Operations Forces (SOF) in four key areas: Preservation of the Force and Family, Human Domain, Support of the Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and Innovation.

USSOCOM Commander, Admiral William H. McRaven, USN, and Acquisition Executive, Mr. James W. Cluck, will provide their perspectives on SOF’s challenges, trends, and interests and how industry partners can help support in these areas.

The conference will include Panels made up of USSOCOM’s Component Commanders, TSOC Commanders, and Senior Enlisted Advisors who will provide Attendees with an understanding of key acquisition requirements, operations, and technology issues in the context of SOF’s current component and theater missions. Over the course of three days, Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with USSOCOM Program Executive Officers, Science and Technology Managers, Office of Small Business Programs and Technology & Industry Liaison Office representatives, and other acquisition experts who will identify top priorities, business opportunities, and interests as they relate to USSOCOM acquisition programs. These open forums will enable conference Attendees to interact with USSOCOM Senior Leaders while collaborating on how to strengthen the SOF bond.