As the world continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, probably the most drastically affected sector is the aviation travel business, with airlines and airports struggling to survive in the face of a massive downturn in international travel. But, it is also true that in the post COVID world, the aviation travel business will be vital to the global economic recovery, whilst at the same time remaining in the frontline of controlling the...

The border community are in the frontline of the fight against the current global pandemic, and will be in any future pandemic scenario, in the post Coronavirus world. So how can the border better serve as the first line of defence for countries? Judging by the reaction to our first webinar dedicated to the potential use of API and PNR to fight the spread of a global pandemic. This is a subject for which we have clearly only just scratched the...

The global trade in endangered species, over 1.5 million transactions per year, will drive some species to extinction if the trade is not stopped. The cultural damage inflicted by the global trade in antiquities, valued over $20 billion, cannot be quantified but is all too easily understood. Wildlife trafficking as a transnational crime is the 4th most lucrative illegal trade after narcotics, human trafficking, and counterfeiting. While the CO...

In partnership with AFCEA International, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announces a Virtual one-day Outreach to Industry Symposium that will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. The host for the Outreach Session is AFCEA International who will provide a virtual platform that is open to mission partners and all industry organizations seeking to better understand mission needs and possible business solutions. This one da...

Hypersonic Weapons are accelerating the pace at DoD for the evaluation of potential weapon system concepts and mission sets. As DoD is preparing for $10 billion to enable fielding of Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) within the next five years, this has created a surge of a rapid R&D for Hypersonic Technologies. Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) are launched from a rocket before gliding to a target and alternatively, Hypersonic cruise missiles...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns. New Dates: 10/29-10/30/2020 Public-private partnerships (P3s) have seen much recent success in delivering critical infrastructure across the country. As some airports face challenges in finding ways to enhance their capacity to fund and construct major expansion or even maintain needed infrastructure, many are looking to P3s as an opportuni...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. As new threats create more challenging and dangerous air operations, and NATO-aligned militaries see increasingly higher operational tempos, flight training and preparation must respond to these developments to prepare pilots for dynamic operational environments. Building on the success of last year's event, SMi Group are pleased to announce t...

Why You Should Attend The 4th Unmanned Systems for Utilities & Power Conference will provide an avenue for UAS professionals to discover and assess best practices for improving efficiency and safety within utility operations. Sessions will feature Part 107 rules and regulations, data security, conceptualizing BVLOS operations, inspection techniques and more! This premier marcus evans conference will permit attendees the opportunity to anal...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns. New Dates: 7/8-7/10/2020 A WHO’S WHO OF ADVANCED BIOECONOMY LEADERS At ABLC, you’ll meet the leaders of the global advanced bioeconomy, in one place, at one time, for real dialogue on the opportunities and challenges of this amazing industrial movement towards sustainability and renewables. Owners & operators, project devel...

IDGA has made a proactive effort in light of emerging challenges in order to provide a senior-led, accessible event from the comfort of your own home! Our pivot to the online arena for our FGCV Summit comes off the heels of 8 successful years in providing ear to the ground content of benefit to the community. For our inaugural Online FGCV, our senior participating faculty has graciously provided theirtime to enable this shared virtual learning...