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...

IDGA’s Homeland Security 2013 will bring together all personnel from DHS, CBP, ICE, FBI, TSA and more to discuss the most pressing issues facing the homeland defense community. Homeland Security 2013 will featured in-depth sessions covering Land & Maritime Border Security, Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Protection and Disaster Preparedness & Response. Attendees will have the opportunity to examine future trends, iden...

At a time of unprecedented budget reductions, now more then ever, innovative and creative solutions towards operational efficiency while maintaining expediency and accuracy of information is paramount for our warfighters in the field. Examining and utilizing solutions such as data distribution in joint common operating environments, mission command software suites, C4ISR systems and handheld tablet devices are all part of this important conver...

IDGA’s 4th Annual Border Management Southwest will bring together all relevant stakeholders to discuss the most pressing issues facing the Department of Homeland Security, from efforts to build new partnerships to modernizing security capabilities. Policy makers, uniformed service leaders, law enforcement and industry partners will gather in Tucson to network, share best practices and explore potential paths to fortify the United States...

Held on base at Fort Sam Houston! Earn 26 CME credits! DoD/VA Healthcare 2013 returns for its fourth year with its leading industry training forum showcasing the latest military medical technologies and providing an unparalleled educational experience for those involved in delivering patient care and support to service members and their families. 2013 speakers will include leading healthcare experts from military commands, university hospitals...

11th Annual Maritime Homeland Security Summit The Latest in Maritime Domain Awareness and Security An essential attribute of any nation is its ability to protect its citizens and to maintain sovereign control of its land, air, and sea borders. Defending the United States against its enemies is the first priority and number one commitment of the Federal Government. In the maritime domain, this means exerting and safeguarding sovereignty in the...

Advancing Radio Frequency Communicatons: Improvement, Integration and Implementation Efficient and uninhibited communication has always been vital in any and all military operations. Especially at a time when effective communication and information-sharing capability must be delivered within financial constraints, the effective fielding of such communication technology has been at the forefront of military, industry, and academia discussion. A...

IDGA’s Military Behavioral Healthcare will tackle the challenges faced by current soldiers, retiring service members and veterans. It brings together a community of psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, doctors, nurses and other medical professionals dedicated to facilitating proper readjustment, service transition, diagnosis and preventive care. Earn 20 CME credits at this event! The event will encompass several areas o...

Investing in Technologies to Support the Shift in SOF Priorities Special Operations have spent the past ten years engaged in combat in the dry, hot, mountainous terrain of the Middle East. As U.S. forces shift priorities to target emerging hotbeds of activity around the globe, SOF will require new skill sets not previously utilized in Iraq and Afghanistan. Investments in both the technological aspects of military engagement as well as the ful...

IDGA's ArmorCon is the premier forum for the armor community to exchange ideas on new armor technologies, challenges and developments in protective equipment for vehicles and personnel. The conference aims to deliver a national armor event where armor protection professionals can come to learn the current requirements, latest advancements and future development of armor. ArmorCon 2013 is geared to provide the armor community with a focused, de...