ComDef 2023, the 55th event in the Common Defense Conference series, will take place on the 25th of October at the Boeing Company, Arlington, VA. The conference will have the theme, "Forging Indo-Pacific Partnerships". The featured country will be Japan. What new acquisition approaches should be expected? Will these approaches be legislated? How will these impact older defense programs? What programs are likely to be impacted? What will be the...

After two years of virtual events ComDef 2022 returns to in person with the world in a very different place. While the long-term defense planning focus will be on the aspirations of China, near term attention will rightly return to Europe to deter the expansionist efforts of Russia. The theme of Integrated Deterrence will address the collective efforts of NATO and friendly countries to preserve the peace. Norway is the partner nation and will...

ComDef 2020 Washington, DC Conference | Sep 29- Oct 01st | Goals for ComDef 2020 Conference This Administration has shifted focus to near peer competition How will this impact older defense programs? What will its impact be on force structure? What programs are likely to be impacted? What strategies will be given emphasis in exporting? Will there be more protectionism? How will basing adjustments be addressed? How fast will industry adjust to...

ComDef 2019 Washington, DC Conference | Oct 17th | Building on the successful ComDef 2018, where 35 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, The 48th ComDef returns to the DC area to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry. Goals for ComDef 2019 Conference The Trump Administration is firmly focusing on its National Defens...

Ready to grow as a government contractor and global business? Join The LEAD Program and our partners on March 21st, 2019 at the GovLEADer Series DC Small Business Summit in Silver Spring, MD. Learn the do’s and don’ts to help you succeed in government contracting through interactive workshops, LEAD Connections Matchmaking, and an EXPO made up of industry professionals, local resource partners, and state/local/federal government off...

ComDef 2018 Washington, DC Conference | Sep 5th | Building on the successful ComDef 2017, where 35 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, The 45th ComDef returns to the DC area to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry. Goals for ComDef 2018 Conference The Trump Administration is firmly focusing on security and will be...

ComDef 2017 Washington, DC Conference | Sep 6th | Building on the successful ComDef 2016, where 35 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, ComDef returns to the DC area to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry. Goals for ComDef 2017 Conference A changed security situation in Europe, in particular in the Baltic Sea area...

Don't miss the Government Contract Pricing (GCP) Summit being held June 21-23, 2016. To accommodate increased demand, this event is now being held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. This newer/larger venue is conveniently located near the airport and downtown Gaslamp Quarter. GCP Summit 2016 is more than just another conference. It’s more than a meet-and-greet with colleagues amid a dizzying exchange of business cards and sales pitches....

The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), is proud to present the 15th Annual DOE Small Business Forum & Expo at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA, May 23 - 25, 2016.

ComDef 2016 Research and Development Conference - February 9-10 Building on the successful ComDef 2015, where 35 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, ComDef returns to Washington, DC in the Springtime to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry with a more strategic emphasis. The goals for the upcoming ComDef 2016 R...