The Biden Administration is considering finalizing two rules on sustainability and climate disclosures in the federal procurement process: the Supplier Climate Risk and Resilience Rule and the Sustainable Products Procurement Rule. This webinar will focus on the importance of these rules for safeguarding national security and mitigating the federal government’s climate-related financial risk. This webinar will feature national security e...

Recovering Empowered Officials: A Day in the Life REGISTRATION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Webinar Panel: Debi Davis, Moderator (Davis ITC); Andrew Booth (Sierra Nevada Corporation); Steve Casazza (Defense Trade Solutions); Ashley Farhat (HRL Laboratories); Greg Hill (Leonardo DRS) NCBFAA/NEI Credits: 1.5 CES/MES The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) places significant responsibilities on individuals designated as empowered o...

As the navigation landscape continues to evolve, understanding Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and its role in defense operations becomes paramount. For several decades, GPS technology has played a fundamental role in guiding military strategies and operations. After its introduction in the First Gulf War, it became eminently clear to policymakers and military leaders that GPS technology enabled substantial battlefield advantages, e...

During this presentation, Dr. Ipek Ozkaya and Brigid O'Hearn from Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI), will give insight into the challenges that DOD and defense industry face in addressing technical debt in software. Technical debt is defined as “an element of design or implementation that is expedient in the short term, but that would result in a technical context that can make a future change costli...

Join us for an insightful webinar on mastering International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) agreements – Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs), Warehouse and Distribution Agreements (WDAs), and associated amendments. In this session, we will delve into the intricacies of ITAR agreements, offering expert guidance and pro tips to ensure compliance and success in navigating the complex landscape...

Registration will open soon! Streamlined and efficient logistical capabilities have always been a critical component of warfighter success. To maintain this efficiency, the Department of Defense (DoD) and defense industrial base are undertaking an ambitious effort to digitize their supply chains. This move will bring substantial advantages over traditional approaches to defense logistics, from improved acquisition timelines and accelerated des...

NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Institute has announced a public launch of its newest report, Directed Energy Weapon Supply Chains: Securing the Path to the Future. The event will take place virtually on January 23rd from 1:00-3:45 pm. Recent world events have exposed the fact that the United States faces substantial supply chain vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Nearly every sector has been affected, including emerging defense technologies....

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly useful in applications throughout the federal government. Officials such as Federal CIO Clare Martorana and Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks speak about its significance in improving customer experiences and rapid returns on investment within DoD. Virtually every federal agency is actively engaged in AI projects. For instance, the departments of Justice and State, as well as the Center...

Emerging Technologies Update New and Recently Revised U.S. Export Controls This webinar will cover U.S. export controls that are targeting cutting-edge technologies in multiple areas. The Commerce Department is required by law to maintain a list of such technologies and to put controls on in certain cases, even if the technology is available in other countries that don’t have such controls. As we intend to make this program as timely as...

U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS ON SEMICONDUCTORS How U.S. Export Controls on Electronic Components Require Enhanced Due Diligence The semiconductor ecosystem had a shock in October 2022 when the Commerce Department published final rules that impact all parties in the semiconductor supply chain. Designed primarily to inhibit China’s capacity to develop advanced semiconductor technology, the rules have a significant impact on U.S.-based, and non-U.S...