The 3rd Annual AerospaceDefenseChain Conference will focus on key components affecting our industry and future programs as we seek to balance changing customer demands, global market conditions, macroeconomic challenges and A&D industry consolidation. Emphasis will be on forecasts and pursuing sustainable growth opportunities plus new initiatives.Key Issues Within the A&D Industry • Programs & Market Trends • Budgets ...

The Aviation Week Network's Program Excellence Initiative was created in response to repeated concerns about the complexity and difficulty associated with managing and leading the aerospace and defense programs that make up the industry's work. The evaluation process for the awards includes identification of lessons learned and best practices. These will be presented in the Aviation Week Network Program Best Practices Symposium, and will cover...

With DoD's increased attention on Silicon Valley and other pieces of the commercial world in mind, GovCon executives have a unique opportunity to hear directly from government leaders on the private sector's role in efforts to make new technologies work for the military. Register now and save your seat in advance to hear from the leaders in charge of Defense R&D for our soldiers and their supporting civilian personnel. Joining POC entitles...

Join MITRE and the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center on November 17 at the MITRE campus in McLean, VA for a morning of brainstorming and whiteboarding on Internet of Things topics of importance to the Federal Government. The MITRE-ATARC Internet of Things Collaboration Symposium will features IoT subject matter experts from government, academia and private industry. The outcomes of these interactive sessions will be compiled in a Wh...

Silicon Valley Comes to DC! CyberForwardDC – a fresh perspective on cyber security. A conference and exhibition that will feature leading technology experts, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs who will discuss the global forces shaping cyberspace and cyber security policy, evolving trends and the latest research. Innovation, Speed and Agility in Washington. As our global connections grow we become more vulnerable to incidents of data...

For 28 years, the GCN Awards have showcased general excellence in government IT. This year, with the GCN dig IT Awards, we are sharpening the focus to showcase what matters most: transformative tech that is truly reinventing government. The 2016 awards will celebrate leading—edge technologies and the pioneering IT professionals who are driving them forward. Join us this year at the GCN dig IT Awards — October 13, 2016 at The Ritz-C...

Seventy years ago, a group of respected military and corporate leaders gathered to discuss a shared interest in the aftermath of World War II. They wanted to ensure that military and industry organizations remained in a strong partnership, extending wartime preparedness and technological advancements into the future. Their collaboration was the spark that began AFCEA International. One of the many visionaries in the group was Brig. Gen. David...

Join SECAF and the thought leaders from leading, innovative companies in analytics and real-time information delivery for Government Contracting professionals to learn effects of changing political landscape on rules and regulations, contracting outlook and major business opportunities in the IT arena for small businesses. This event will equip you with the information and tools you need to make informative strategic decisions and position you...

The NVTC CXO Auction is an exciting event during which regional and industry c-level executives will be auctioned off to raise money for NVTC's Veterans Employment Initiative, which provides tools and resources to match veterans with employment opportunities in Virginia's technology community. During the live auction event, attendees will bid electronically to win one-on-one meetings with c-level leaders. Participating CXOs are looking to meet...

Symposium will be conducted at the SECRET/NOFORN security level This must attend symposium is the only such symposium, held at the SECRET level, that brings together senior leadership from the military Services, all Defense intelligence agencies and the CIA in one forum. Hear as each of these leaders presents their view on "A Deep Look within the Intelligence Community (IC)". As in past NMIA National Intelligence Symposia, these seniors will...