By invitation only -- click here to request invite Explore evolving approaches to readiness and deterrence, focusing on people and the criticality of informal relationships and networks in the NatSec community. Sample Topics: Celebrating instigators- How to create safe environments for innovators and disruptors within DoD Small dual-use companies - a threat or asset to primes the brewery/microbrewery dynamic of the NatSec community The critica...

IDGA's 2nd Defense Logistics & Support Conference will provide a vital platform to learn, share and connect with your peers and counterparts to ensure that the US can build agility and resilience into defense-critical supply chains. The Conference will bring together up to 200 senior leaders from across the U.S. and allied military services to address: The rapid integration of modern technologies and innovations that address the movement,...

At a crucial time when the United States Department of Defense have requested at least $668 million for counter-drone R&D and at least $78 million for procurement in FY2023, the IDGA Counter-UAS Summit arrives in a timely manner, bringing together senior decision-makers from the Armed Services, Federal Agencies and the DoD to discuss key challenges, requirements and procurement programs. The rapid proliferation of UAS has been one of the m...

This in-person two-day unclassified event is designed to continue the exploration of intricacies and significance of Joint All Domain Warfare; the key objective is to further understand how this remarkable construct will shape the future warfare by maximizing the potential of connecting many sensors to the best effectors through the appropriate command and control system. JADC2 will be the linchpin of this construct to speed military decision-...

The Integrated Precision Warfare Annual Review (IPWR-23) is principally focused on acquisition, policy, and programs to deliver precision capabilities that meet warfighter needs. The precision strike community recognizes the daunting threats facing U.S. and Allied forces around the globe while striving to deliver capabilities that are critical to the success of our men and women. No other forum will bring together members of government, indust...

With a new year comes new goals, priorities and challenges for stakeholders involved in Homeland Defense and Security for the United States. This senior and expert-led Summit will highlight the ongoing efforts to empower knowledge sharing and collaboration with those across the Military, Defense, Law Enforcement, Industry and Academic sectors at the local, state and national level. Recent developments have highlighted the need for technology,...

DSI’s 5th Advanced Materials for Defense Summit will convene senior level experts from across the Military Services, DoD Labs, Federal Government, Academia, & Industry for a ‘Town-Hall’ type forum to discuss initiatives towards researching and developing advanced materials and manufacturing processes that will significantly shape future operational effectiveness through lighter, more powerful, and cost-effective military...

The C2ISR USA conference serves as a landmark strategic forum for the Five Eyes partners, bringing more than 150 representatives from DoD, Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Joint Staff together with defense industry leaders. It is part of IDGA's world-leading ISR portfolio, the overall aim of which is to deliver and to sustain a decisive information and decision-making advantage for combat forces across every warfighting domain – f...

iFEST 2022 is the premier conference on Distributed Learning, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and senior officials from government, industry, and academia to share the latest challenges, innovations, and opportunities for collaboration. If you have a role or interest in education and training modernization, you'll want to be part of iFEST 2022. The iFEST 2022 theme – “New Paradigm of Learning: Partner and Prevail...

July Govcon Rockstars Indoor rock climbing social for Federal humans of all levels of experience!Join me and my co-host Anna Urman (contract data geek, former PTAC director, and now State Department insider) to reach for the top -- literally -- and have a blast! We welcome folks of all abilities and levels, from first-timers to the most experienced climbers. Thinking, "I've never done this!"? You're not alone! Come try and see if you like it!(...