This is the 22nd year that NDIA has sponsored the Systems and Mission Engineering Conference in conjunction with the Department of Defense. This conference will convene on October 21-24, 2019, in Tampa, Florida. It will focus on improving acquisition and performance of defense programs and systems, including system - of - systems engineering, systems security, net-centric operations and data/information interoperability, and all aspects of sys...

How will emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, ubiquitous satellite photos, and tactical-edge cloud change the future of intelligence gathering and warfare? At this event, we'll look at how soldiers and spies on the front lines will be using and shaping the technology of tomorrow. What comes next for defense leaders taking these capabilities to the next level? Join us on August 19 for networking and conversation after the DoDIIS...

The Special Operations Forces Industry Conference is the premier venue for the SOF community to interact with industry and to collaborate on the challenges, initiatives, and way-ahead in delivering the most cutting-edge capabilities into the hands of SOF operators.

U.S. and international special operations leaders will gather on March 5-7, 2019 for an exclusive event to focus on strategic security issues, innovation, and relationship-building. Save the date. A full agenda featuring international thought leaders, technical experts, and transition education will provide attendees with a unique experienceAttendees include: active duty and retired military and police, government civilians, industry, academi...

January 16-17, 2019 | Chester H. Ferguson Law Center, Tampa, FLDSI’s 2019 Military Aviation Systems Summit provides members within the Military Aviation community, International Partners, Acquisition Authorities, DoD Labs, academia, industry, and other critical partners an open forum to discuss the strategic priorities and operational needs required across the various military services to ensure air dominance, as well as aid the U.S. Mi...

The 2018 Special Operations & Irregular Warfare Symposium will provide an educational ‘town-hall’ style forum to discuss the strategic goals and operational needs required to combat evolving threat networks and protect U.S. national security interests, as well as aid the U.S. Military in remaining agile and lethal when dealing with a complex security environment. This event will detail how SOF expertise is needed to effectively...

Strongly supported and hosted by the local AFCEA chapter serving the Tampa / St. Pete area, the 2018 Expo will be a tremendous opportunity to interact with key personnel from all the major commands and units that make up the 6th Air Mobility Wing including 6th Maintenance Group, 6th Medical Group, 6th Operations Group, 6th Mission Support Group and MISSION TEAMMATES U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, Joint Communication Sup...

Entering its sixth year, the annual Defense TechConnect (DTC) Summit, co-located with the Fall SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit, brings together defense, private industry, federal agency, and academic leadership to accelerate state-of-the-art technology solutions for the warfighter and national security. The DTC supports innovation imperatives in the new National Defense Strategy (NDS) and is a unique platform to reach thousands of public and priva...

The 21st Annual Systems Engineering Conference will convene on October 22-25, 2018 in Tampa, FL. This conference will focus on improving acquisition and performance of Defense programs and systems, including system - of - systems engineering, systems security, net-centric operations and data/information interoperability, and all aspects of system sustainment. This conference is sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Association, Systems...

The Federal Identity Forum & Exposition (FedID 18) heads back to Tampa, FL for 2018, following its co-location with the Homeland Security Conference in Washington, DC in 2017. The unique setting and opportunity in Tampa offers an immersive environment where identity professionals from the federal government and the private sector dedicate 3 continuous days to information sharing, strategic planning, and collaboration building. The Federal...