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...

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...

AUVSI has been the industry’s go-to organization for over 40 years. We are at an exciting inflection point today, where advancements in technology are allowing us to build upon our noble heritage of protecting citizens around the world. XPONENTIAL captures the potential of this industry and defines AUVSI’s commitment to you — now and into the future. Serving as the intersection for commercial and defense applications, and adv...

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...

Lithium-ion batteries contain more energy per unit of weight than conventional batteries, which, while contributing to their success, also triggers safety concerns. These same properties that result in high-energy density also pose potential hazards if the energy is released at a fast, uncontrolled rate. Therefore, safety is of great interest to the industry, resulting in areas of intense research. The 6th Annual Battery Safety conference addr...

Flightglobal’s Flight Safety Symposium is poised to be the definitive safety event in the aviation calendar for 2015. Over 250 attendees are expected to gather near Heathrow on 15th - 16th September for this exceptional two day conference. Our Symposium is made up of three distinct safety conferences: In 2015, delegates will benefit from unrestricted access to all of these events, so you can choose the talks you want to listen to and the...

Firehouse World is the largest gathering of fire service professionals on the West Coast. Firehouse World provides superior education and affordable education and learning opportunities to the fire service at all levels, including: 80+ educational sessions taught by top industry experts Unmatched networking opportunities — connect and share solutions Exclusive preconference workshops, Command Competency Clinic, hands-on training and mode...

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...

The UAS Commercialization Industry Conference (UASCIC) will bring together a group of early adopters, government officials, industry partners and expert academia to discuss their current trials, future requirements, extensive capabilities, and forthcoming plans to leverage Unmanned Aerial Systems in commercial markets. Join us as we explore the 10+ industries that are testing and evaluating UAS integration to improve efficiencies, reduce cost,...

The OpTac International Critical Incidents: Negotiating with the Mentally Ill Program will be held August 25-27, 2014 in Hagerstown, Maryland. This program provides contemporary negotiations, communications, and psychological strategies for critical incidents involving mentally ill individuals. An emphasis is placed on the tactical negotiator team concept, identifying various mental illnesses, police-assisted suicides, multi-lingual/cross-cult...