General John M. Paxton, Jr., USMC, was promoted to General and assumed the duties of Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps on December 15, 2012. A native of Pennsylvania, he graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor and Master of Science in Civil Engineering and was commissioned through Officer Candidate School in 1974. General Paxton’s assignments in the operating forces include Rifle and Weapons Platoon Commander and Company...

In "National Insecurity," David Rothkopf explores how the two most recent presidents and their advisers navigated a changing world in the wake of 9/11. From their stinging failures to their soaring successes, he envisions a path forward, for the U.S. to reassert its leadership and return balance to the global order. Join David as he talks with former national security advisers Sandy Berger, Zbigniew Brzezinski, and Brent Scowcroft about the tr...

Join the Washington Homeland Security Roundtable on October 28, 2013 for an industry forum with USCG Vice Admiral Peter Neffenger, Deputy Commandant for Operations on the USCG Arctic Strategy. The Arctic region is the emerging maritime frontier and is significantly expanding the operating area of the USCG. During this time of fiscal constraint and shifting resources, the USCG Arctic Strategy and its implementation over the next 10 years will h...

IDGA’s Homeland Security 2013 will bring together all personnel from DHS, CBP, ICE, FBI, TSA and more to discuss the most pressing issues facing the homeland defense community. Homeland Security 2013 will featured in-depth sessions covering Land & Maritime Border Security, Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Protection and Disaster Preparedness & Response. Attendees will have the opportunity to examine future trends, iden...

Expand Networks Lower the Cost of Energy Why? • Expand your network of international experts and government leaders• Explore and exchange knowledge on best management practices• Discuss financing instruments and regulatory drivers• Learn about U.S. and internationl policies supporting industry growth Who? • Engineers and researchers• Environmental analysts, scientists, and biologists• Attorneys and regulatory...

Stemming from the success of our past ITAR Compliance Conferences, marcus evans will be hosting the 3rd Annual Advanced ITAR Compliance Conference for senior-level executives and In-House Counsel in ITAR Compliance, Export Compliance and Global Trade Compliance. This conference will distinguish itself from previous marcus evans events by focusing on the most current updates to regulations and policies. Tackling the latest obstacles and pressin...

Join Navy's Task Force Energy and NDIA as we host the 2012 Naval Energy Forum. The theme for this year is "Art of the Long View: From Easter Island to the Spratlys," highlighting the importance of using energy in a judicious manner to enhance combat capability today and ensure availability of resources for future generations. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, and other top Navy and Marine Corps leaders will be on hand to highlight progress towa...

The role that Amphibious Operations plays is at a crossroads. The shift of geopolitical and military emphasis from the Middle East to Asia-Pacific and the search to bridge current capability gaps have pushed our armed services to re-evaluate their priorities. The Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) and Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) have risen to overcome these gaps, but the biggest obstacles may still be unanswered. Now is the time to find out. In...

Counter Terror Expo US to Debut in Spring 2012 Inaugural expo and conference brings together our nation’s complete counter-terror community to collaborate toward a common goal, protecting our country against terror threats ARLINGTON, VA – June 29, 2011 – The inaugural Counter Terror Expo US will debut May 16-17, 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in our nation’s capital, Washington, DC. This first-of-it...

Outreach provides business development opportunities for exhibitors in a setting where they can get personal attention in successfully marketing their products, services and supplies to Defense and Civilian procurement representatives, primes, and acquisition personnel. Matchmaking One on Ones with the Agencies of your choice Exhibit Foot Traffic Government and Industry Speakers This Event is held in the same building as FEMA and Department o...