The 2012 Joint Armaments Division Conference for Small Arms, Gun and Missile,and Non-Traditional Armament systems will be held at the Washington StateConvention Center in Seattle, Washington from May 14-17, 2012. The themeof the joint conference is “21st Century Weapon Systems - Providing the RightResponse.” The Armaments Division Committee focus themes are:• Small Arms Systems: Technology and Systems Sustaining and EvolvingSm...

The 23rd Annual NDIA SO/LIC (Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict) Symposium & Exhibition will examine the changing roles of Special Operations Forces (SOF) and General Purpose Forces (GPF) in the new world dynamic. As major combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan diminish, SOF and GPF will face new challenges. A continuing threat from global terrorists, popular uprisings and a rapidly shifting political landscape, the coming need t...

The 2011 Homeland Security Symposium will present an overview of the ongoing challenges associated with large-scale disasters (and their various forms) and the risks, strategies and investments necessary to address these ever-evolving and dynamic threats, including topics such as: Preventing and Responding to the Worst – Bio, Chemical and Nuclear Security Unpredictable Wrath - The Forces of Mother Nature Responding and Adapting – D...

The 46th Annual NDIA Armament Systems: Gun and Missile Conference and Exhibition will be held August 29-September 1, 2011 in Miami, Florida. The conference will address the theme, "Shaping Weapon Systems for Rapid Deployment: Development, Interoperability & Flexible Response." The conference will provide a forum for discussing methods to enhance defense-related capabilities-not only through available technology, but also through developmen...

Information Sharing in a Contested Cyber Domain, Post-Wikileaks What will be the ultimate impact of Wikileaks on information sharing initiatives? Many think that the impact will help drive information sharing into a standards-based approach with strong policy foundations. The unfortunate Wikileaks incident points to establishing fundamentally sound and responsible information sharing policies and procedures. Information is most powerful when...

NDIA and The EOD Memorial Foundation present theGlobal Explosive Ordnance Disposal Conference & Exhibition The purpose of the event is to provide a public forum to discuss the utility of Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force EOD forces across the full spectrum of conflict – particularly in the areas of homeland defense, irregular warfare, stability operations, security force assistance and major combat operations.

The 12th Annual Science & Engineering Technology Conference/DoD Tech Exposition is a highly focused and concentrated program providing the most current overview and perspective on the latest developments in the fields of science and engineering technologies and procedures. This year’s conference will feature: -Presentation of the DoD QDR study results-Army, Navy, Air Force & DARPA’s S&T Programs-FY 2012 President...

NDIA's Annual National Logistics Conference & Exhibition has become the premier national-level forum for exchanging ideas and sharing insights into improving the support to our nation’s warfighters across the spectrum of military operations. The conference brings together the senior logistics policy officials and senior practitioners attracting high-caliber government and industry participants. In addition, the expanded exhibit forum...

Robot evolution is at an important crossroads -- developers need a better appreciation for “mission relation” and operators want to better understand the technology. The 2011 NDIA Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference is the place to advance a shared understanding. This year’s theme is “Saving Lives, Saving $ - Are Robot Recruits the Answer?” The purpose of this conference is to bring together warfighters and h...

“Defense, Diplomacy, and Development: Translating Policy into Operational Capability”The 22nd Annual NDIA SO/LIC (Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict) Symposium & Exhibition will examine the operational constructs required to implement a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to national security by considering the relationships and interaction of defense, diplomacy, and development in light of current and future eng...