Women in Defense Women’s History Month CelebrationAnd Presentation of the Service to the Flag Award to the Honorable Carolyn H. BecraftFor complete event information, please click here. Join your peers at the inaugural WID National Women’s History Month celebrationWomen in Defense (WID) is holding this inaugural event on March 10, 2013, in Arlington, VA, to celebrate Women’s History Month, and present the Service to the Flag...

Women In Defense (WID) is holding this inaugural event on March 10, 2013, in Arlington, VA, to celebrate Women's History Month, and present the Service to the Flag Award. Registered attendees are invited to tour the Women in Military Service to America Memorial;the only major national memorial honoring the women who have served in our nation's defense, during all eras, and in all services. After attendees have toured the memorial, WID will the...

ThemeOne day networking opportunity for industry and government representatives. 7:30 AM–9:00 AMExecutive Breakfast (Business attire/Service dress uniform)Speaker: Lt Gen Ellen Pawlikowski, Commander SMC 9:30 AM-11:00 AMMaintaining America’s Space Advantage Panel Panel Topic: Maintaining America’s Space Advantage in an Increasingly Challenged EnvironmentModerator: Maj Gen USAF (Ret) H.J. “Mitch” Mitchell, VP Progr...

This annual seminar historically has brought the military service, industry, prime contractors, subcontractors and their suppliers to­gether to discuss present and future wheeled vehicle requirements for all services. It has afforded an atmosphere for open discussions between the customers and the suppliers based on the needs of the military users. The information presented is valuable to program managers, engineers, planners and marketer...

Introduction The 24th Annual NDIA SO/LIC (Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict) Symposium & Exhibition will examine how special operations capabilities could be tailored to counter existing and potential National Security challenges. As the U.S. rebalances its strategy to focus on the Asia-Pacific and Middle East areas, it will increase its reliance on the capabilities and capacity of existing allies and partners. This reliance couple...

Will the 2012 election bring change to the homeland security enterprise or will things remain the same? Come hear what the experts believe will be the impact on homeland security policy, operations and spending in the coming administration. Topics will include: Cyber SecurityCritical Infrastructure ProtectionDisaster ManagementTerrorism/Border SecurityTransportation Security New for 2012 Symposium: Presentations by State and Local LeadersTechn...

Senate Confirmed in May 2012, Mr. Frank Kendall currently serves as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L). In this capacity, he is responsible to the Secretary of Defense for all matters pertaining to acquisition; research and engineering; developmental testing; contract administration; logistics and materiel readiness; installations and environment; operational energy; chemical, biological, and nu...

The National Defense Industrial Association, supported by the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter, is hosting the 9th National Small Business Conference at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago IL on June 20-21, 2012. This 9th National Small Business Conference comes at a time when the world and our country is experiencing vast change. We need to accelerate our learning curves, our ability to respond quickly, and our strategies to provide unp...

Key Benefits of Attending Learn firsthand about available business opportunities with government and leading large businesses Exchange information and ideas directly with senior leaders of government and small business Meet government decision makers who set policies and conduct acquisitions Small businesses: Discuss opportunities with DoD and Large Businesses Why Huntsville? Technology, space, and defense industries have a major presence here...

The National Defense Industrial Association Systems Engineering Division is pleased to announce the 11th Annual CMMI® (Capability Maturity Model Integration) Technology Conference & User Group. The purpose of the conference is to exchange ideas, concepts and lessons learned concerning the continuing evolution, adoption and use of the CMMI® and its associated appraisal (assessment and evaluation) methods. This conference brings toge...