IntroductionA major conference focusing on improving acquisition and performance of Defense programs and systems, including net-centric operations and data/information interoperability, system-of-systems engineering and all aspects of system sustainment, will be convened in San Diego, CA, October 24-27, 2011. This conference is sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Association, Systems Engineering Division, with technical co-sponsorship...

The Dayton-Wright AFCEA Chapter has been successful throughout the years raising over $1.5M in scholarships and educational grants thanks to our outstanding industry and government supporters. Our annual conference, created over 20 years ago, provides an environment for advancing professional knowledge as well as offering an ethical forum where government, industry and academia can bridge the gap between military requirements and industry capa...

The purpose of the conference is to address the latest information assurance initiatives affecting the Marine Corps. Attendees will explore real-world solutions and examples of how to combat internal and external security threats, and will receive training to meet the DoD 8570.01M Information Assurance Workforce Certification effort. The expected outcomes of the conference are improved information sharing, developing a better understanding of...

Network with Peers and Share Your Experiences Whether it's a catastrophic accident, devastating weather event, or act of terror, Phoenix cannot predict when and how disasters will strike. What we do know is that that expanded regional collaboration and response capabilities will be critical to the public’s safety. This is truly a must attend event for all those responsible for the safety and well-being of the public. You’ll leave w...

Network with Peers and Share Your Experiences The Mile-High City must be prepared for endless crises—from severe blizzards and tornados to acts of terrorism. Denver’s ranking as a UASI area puts a priority on expanded regional collaboration and response capabilities to effectively prevent, respond, and recover from disaster. This is truly a must attend event for all those responsible for the safety and well-being of the public. You...

Force drawdowns in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Arab Spring and continuing economic uncertainty present huge challenges for the incoming US Secretary of Defense. The increasing ability through cyberspace of non State actors to threaten the established order will also be addressed. What are the capabilities needed and how can these be afforded? How do we speed research and development to fielding equipment? What can we learn from our friends and a...

Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo is the most comprehensive event focusing on next generation equipment and technology for America's Soldiers. Get hands-on with an expansive array of advanced operational and tactical gear, participate in product demonstrations, and provide feedback to companies producing and developing specialized solutions for the challenges that face the modern day soldier. Attendance to the Expo and Showfloor Theatre...

The objective of the DMSMS & Standardization 2011 Conference is to focus on significantly improved DMSMS and Standardization policies, procedures, guidance, and automated tools that optimize Warfighter materiel readiness, and includes activities required to attain this goal such as Value Engineering, Product Support and Total Life Cycle Management, Parts Management, and mitigating the Counterfeiting epidemic on parts, material, and materie...

The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting this event on August 15-18th, 2011, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana being assisted by Halfaker and Associates LLC. The largest nationwide conference of its kind, the National Veteran Small Business Conference provides Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs and SDVOSBs) an opportunity to learn, network and market their businesses....

The objective of the NDIA 2011 Warheads and Ballistics Symposium is to provide a forum where researchers, developers, and program managers from government, academia, and industry can exchange information and ideas on current work related to the advancement of the technology and application of ballistics and weapon systems.