The National Geospatial Preparedness Summit (NGPS) brings together public safety practitioners and GIS responders – to build skills in developing and implementing GIS-based decision support tools, share best practices, build peer relationships, and validate skills and capabilities through workshops and exercises. All the training workshops and materials are provided at NO COST to public-sector participants from Federal, local, state, and...

The global small drone market will reach $10 billion by 2020 according to a forecast by research firm MarketsandMarkets – this reflects a compound annual growth rate of 11.6 percent from 2015. Drone manufacturers who to date have been feeding the huge defense market are being joined by an ever increasing number of non-defense drone developers who are targeting the potentially enormous markets for civil and commercial capabilities. The a...

The confluence of machine intelligence and aeronautics is the next great revolution in air transportation. In attempting to introduce an entirely new approach to vehicle management into the world’s safest transportation system, the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry must merge two entirely different cultures: 1) Aviation safety-based and inherently risk averse2) Market-driven and experiment-based — while managing performance an...

METSEC 2016 will provide an opportunity for subject matter experts and operators from the field to gather and exchange views on the latest trends, projects and initiatives to counter the threat of terrorism and the use of IEDs at home and in conflict areas. A special focus will be placed on first responders and the evolution of the IED threats, CBRNe incidents/responses and the Biometrics strategy to protect borders (Land, Air, and Sea) and th...

STRENGTHENING OPERATIONAL IMPACT For the eighth year, AFCEA Bethesda is gathering the law enforcement IT community, plus expanding the scope this year to include first responders. The Law Enforcement and Public Safety Technology Forum will bring together more than 400 executives, IT professionals and operators from across federal, state and local law enforcement, homeland security and public safety agencies with alignment around three focus ar...

With 60 million refugees on the move, more than ever before in human history, we must understand who is among them to secure the land and protect the individual. Join us at HLTCon to discuss how innovations in HLT are leading the challenge. You will have a unique opportunity to network with fellow senior officials, expert linguists, technologists, and product owners across industry and government. CRACKING THE CODE TO THE NEXT BREAKTHROUGH IN...

Discover next generation solutions for identity management, cybersecurity, mobile payments, & biometrics to decrease risk & prepare for the future. Stay ahead of the curve and explore emerging trends and solutions in the identity and information security space. You will network with and learn from organizations making strides in identity and access management solutions, including: Department of Defense, NASA's Kennedy Space Center, FBI...

The National Military Intelligence Association has a unique opportunity to work with some of the best in the Human Trafficking environment to bring awareness to the intelligence community, local law enforcement, social organizations, and the general public on the growing issue of human trafficking. Come hear from the folks that lead the fight to combat human trafficking: Office to Monitor and Combat Persons, Department of State Office of Intel...

MKDS Training is pleased to announce that it has launched its first series of 5 days training Seminars, Exercises, exhibition, live demonstrations and conference in West Africa in partnership with the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC). The event will be held at the GAFCSC in ACCRA, Ghana on December 8 - 12, 2014. Mission MKDS Training have been tasked by the Ghana Armed Forces Command & Staff College (GAFCSC), to provid...

Security Today Conference Overview GovSec West is growing into Security Today! We live in a dangerous world where challenges to our security come from home and abroad. Whether from government, law enforcement, education or private industry you need the strategies, tools, and technology to protect your communities, businesses, and the homeland. Security Today combines training, tools, and technologies for meeting those challenges head-on. Atten...