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...

The primary purpose of our quarterly meetings is to engage in local dialogues about how we can increase the quality of STEM education; the quantity of STEM educated graduates that are eligible for employment in the Aerospace and Defense(A&D) industries; and the amount and effectiveness of engagement by A&D employers, working in partnership with others in their communities. Previous meetings have demonstrated the productiveness of bring...

The NDIA C4ISR Division is sponsoring a unique workshop to help DoD acquisition personnel build awareness of, and experience in person, some of the methods and principles of iterative, agile development methods. Such methods have been in limited use in the DoD for almost 10 years, but recent changes in direction in guidance for IT system acquisition are raising awareness of the potential for different acquisition and development methods. To he...

23rd Annual International IPM Conference Co-sponsored by: NDIA, PMI EVM Cop, SCEA Exhibits, Sponsorships and Tools Track

Guest Speaker: General Raymond T. Odierno, assumed duty as the 38th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army on 7 September 2011. General Odierno will discuss the challenges facing our young soldiers today and in the future.

PSTS (held each October) is intended to conduct in-depth reviews at the SECRET/NOFORN level of emerging precision strike innovative technologies—highlighting the most promising next generation precision engagement concepts, capabilities, and processes. Further, PSTS is expected to provide a forum for exchanging insights, experiences, and ideas regarding joint and coalition precision strike technologies to improve the kill chain. Topics o...

"Creating Spartan Energy Warriors: Our Competitive Advantage." A two-day forum emphasizing the importance of energy as a tactical advantage in the crucial pursuit of energy security and independence. Topics will include: energy efficient acquisition; game-changing solutions; affecting culture change/successes and challenges of retooling our fleet; C5I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Collaboration and Intelligence) considerations;...

Key Speakers and Guests: • The Adjutant General, State of Michigan, Major General Gregory J. Vadnais • Assistant Adjutant General, Michigan National Guard, Brigadier General Michael Stone • Assistant Commissioner, Technology Innovation and Acquisition – DHS, Mark Borkowski • Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) for NYPD at Ground Zero, Joseph Blozis • Michigan State Police, Fiduciary Agent for DHS Funds for the State...

Australian, American, British and Canadian defence and security companies have a shared history of business cooperation and investment that dates back decades and continues today. All sides have prospered from their past and ongoing business relationships. The industries of all four countries are playing an important role in support of their armed forces in Afghanistan where co-operation between the four nations is vital for success. With the...

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.