To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. The Maritime Patrol Association (MPA) is proud to be the premier, non-profit professional organization for the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance community. A nonprofit organization founded in 2011, MPA provides recognition and enhances the prestige of the MPR community by harnessing the power and support of our members and the community...

"Providing Superior Support to the Warfighter" This gathering of Government, Industry, and Academia is inspired by Rear Admiral Grace Hopper who is deservedly referred to as "Amazing Grace" for her trailblazing innovations. RADM Grace Hopper (1906 – 1992)—"Admiral of the Cyber Sea," Mathematician, Military Leader, Computer Programmer—was honored with a variety of awards such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National...

Amazing Grace - Defense Innovation Event This Innovation Gathering was inspired by RADM Grace Hopper deservedly referred to as "Amazing Grace" for her trail blazing innovations! February 26-27, 2019 Lexington Hotel and Conference Center1515 Prudential DriveJacksonville, FL 32207 RADM Grace Hopper, "Admiral of the Cyber Sea”, Mathematician Military Leader, Computer Programmer (1906-1992).Awards: Presidential Medal of Freedom National M...

2018 KICK-OFF SIGNATURE LUNCHEONJanuary 24, 2018Guest SpeakerGENERAL CRAIG McKINLEY, USAF (RET)National Chair of Employer Support of the Guard and ReserveView Bio Topic: Leadership Perspectives - Battlespace, Boardrooms & Beyond The audience will hear Gen McKinley present his unique leadership perspectives across domains as well as insights on the Defense Industry from WWII through present and future innovations.

With threats to Maritime Domains manifesting through drug trafficking, illegal immigration, terrorist activity, piracy, and potentially surface and submarine warfare DoD and our NATO partners have identified a capability gap that needs closing. That's why the time is now for our Maritime ISR Summit 2017. This event will be an excellent opportunity to take an in-depth look at what the threat environment looks like for agencies in the maritime d...

Marine South is co-sponsored by and held at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. Marine South commands from Camp Lejeune; Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point and Marine Corps Air Station, New River are among the attendees. Held since 1993, this annual exposition showcases the latest innovative displays, trailblazing computer simulations and state-of-the-art technology systems and equipment designed specifically for the U.S. Marine Corps. Regist...

"Doing Business with Military Bases in Florida" Jacksonville Defense Business Conference July 28th, 2015 University of North Florida - Jacksonville, Florida The purpose of this conference is to help small business leaders and defense contractors develop and grow their volume of business at military bases and with defense agencies across Florida. New defense contracting opportunities at military installations across Florida Subcontracting oppor...

Purpose of Conference: The purpose of this conference is to help businesses develop and grow their volume of sales and support services at Federal installations and Military bases in Florida. Government Sponsor: This conference is sponsored by the Federal Government's Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) - Jacksonville office. New Business Opportunities: Numerous presentations by representatives from Federal and Military installation...

Jacksonville Defense Logistics Expo & Conference Senior military commanders, government leaders, and senior corporate representatives from the Northeast Florida area will be giving presentations on upcoming projects and business opportunities. Overview of this Event: Business Development Conference for Military Logistics, Seaport, Air & Ground Freight, Supply Chain Logistics and Construction of Logistics Facilities Logistics Business R...