NCMA's 50th Annual Aerospace + Defense Contract Management Conference will be held in Austin, Texas, March 22-23, 2012. We asked how to improve the conference... you asked for candid discussions, debate, and a variety of perspectives. So, that is what we are going to deliver! Share your questions and we will provide the specific takeaways and practical advice you need to succeed in today's challenging aerospace and defense contracting environ...

Session DescriptionsKeynote: Re-Align Government Resources to Meet Citizen Expectations Reports show that citizens currently lack confidence in government due to cuts and adjustments that have occurred in many government programs. To gain citizen support and enthusiasm for government and public service, reform and better utilization of tax payer dollars must be executed throughout all government entities. During this keynote address, we will d...

What is the Power to Purchase Technology Expo? Power to Purchase brings DIR contracted technology vendors together with IT and purchasing staff from state agencies, local and county government, K-12 and higher education to raise awareness about our Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Cooperative Contracts program. ICT Co-op Contracts is a streamlined cooperative purchasing program for state and local government, public education, a...