2013 SOFIC (Special Operations Forces Industry Conference) will be held on May 14-16, 2013 at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. This year’s conference theme, “Strengthening the SOF Bond,” will provide a forum for military, government, academia, and industry stakeholders to network and discuss current and future challenges and how to best support our Special Operations Forces (SOF) in four key areas: Preservation of the...

The only Coalition Warrior Interoperability conference and expo worldwide to be held at the Tampa Convention Center 18-19 March 2013 This is the only U.S. conference and exhibition with direct access to senior military representatives from more than 60 nations. Don't miss the substantive warfighter and industry panel discussions about coalition interoperability issues and solutions. Warfighter round table discussions will be conducted on Day 1...

Now in its 3rd iteration, IDGA’s Special Operations Summit is your end-of-the-year update and briefing on the progress of US Special Operations over the past year. It is a forum for the discussion on effective practices and policies needed to ensure our special operators are fully capable and equipped to accomplish the USSOCOM mission. This year’s main focus will be building and enabling a globalized Special Operations community in...

Even though IEDs have continued to increase, so has the success rate of detecting and defeating these devices. With a 40% improvement in Detect and Defeat combined with increased Attack the Network Efforts the tide has begun to turn. However, with implanted explosive devices on the rise advancement in tools and technology used to fight the IED are essential to continue successful improvements in defeating the threat. IDGA’s flagship Coun...

This course is geared towards those entering or presently working in the Uniformed Security Field, Law Enforcement or those that have Prior Military experience.If you are looking to work in to the fields of Executive Protection, Celebrity Protection, VIP Escort or High Risk Commodity Transport this class will show you how.Looking to create a CV (resume) for the Close Protection Field?Already have a CV (resume) and want to reformat it to the Cl...

"Building the Global SOF Partnership" Attend the defense industry’s premier event focused on advancing defense industry technology solutions to evolving Special Operations Forces warfare needs! 2012 SOFIC will attract over 7,000 Attendees from government, industry and academia, and feature over 350 exhibiting companies. To get a preview of what's in store, view YouTube videos from 2011 SOFIC!Conference & ExhibitionExhibit Hall Time L...

Special Operations Summit will provide the latest in mission and operational priorities for special operations equipment and solutions from the commanding officers themselves. This event will take a closer look at military strategies for unconventional warfare including Special Forces and counter insurgency operations. Due to increasing challenges, acquisition decisions are currently being made, as well as new requirements for industry. Benefi...

The 27th Annual National Test & Evaluation Conference is sponsored by the NDIA Test & Evaluation Division and supported by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (AT&L) and the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E). Cosponsors of this symposium are the C4ISR Division and Systems Engineering Divisions of NDIA. Test and Evaluation is often looked at by Program Managers, Program Executive Officers and other pro...

The JCMO Provides Joint COMSEC support to meet the operational needs of the Joint Staff, Combatant Commanders, Services, Defense Agencies, Traditional and Non-Traditional Allies, and Non-Defense Agencies. To this end, this office serves as the Controlling Authority for all Joint Inter-Theater COMSEC Package (JICP) material and other Joint Programs as assigned by the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). Although we control JCS owned material the JCMO i...

The Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security continue to redefine and improve business processes with an infusion of innovation and technology designed to meet ever-changing mission requirements. The Coast Guard and industry will display innovative solutions as well as present and discuss the many challenges faced in Maritime Homeland Security. See and discuss emerging Coast Guard innovations, meet Coast Guard and Industry innovator...