Scrutiny of border protection initiatives has been growing in recent years, particularly due to a surge in transnational crime, the emergence of sophisticated terror organizations, as well as other illicit activity. This 3-day summit will focus on creating a forum for military, state, local, federal law enforcement officials as well as industry leaders, to tackle our nation’s most difficult challenges of finding workable solutions to bor...

Join us for our Annual Reception at the beginning of SOFIC Week in Tampa! This event is all about our Corporate Partners, who are all able to reserve a free tabletop display space or take advantage of the unique Sponsorships available: Speed Networking:New in 2018, we’re moving to a new format for Speed Networking! Any GSF Member can participate and will be matched for eight 6-minute one-on-one conversations to expand your network! Sele...

Take Part, Make a Difference Please join us on February 12th from 5.30 pm – 8.30pm for the 14th Annual Operation Jumpstart event, featuring hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and the music of the Bank Street Band. It’s a great place to network, have fun and give back to service members making a transition from a military career to a civilian career. We anticipate a full house, so registration is required. What is Operation Jumpstart...

In 2015, the Academy of United States Veterans established an annual event at which it presented and recognized the most impactful entities that contribute to the well-being of the Veterans community. The Veterans Awards is an annual event celebrating awards conferred by the Academy’s voting members. The 3rd Annual Veterans Awards (VETTYS) ceremony will be held on January 20, 2018, at the prestigious Mayflower Hotel.The VETTYS will be pr...

“Unmanned Aircraft Systems West” is a very valuable investment in your time. Attendees will obtain invaluable information on the emerging opportunities in the Military, Government, Commercial and Civil Markets found nowhere else. Key program offices will examine UAS from first hand experiences and address the Needs, Requirements and Opportunities needed. Key issues will include: Emerging Defense and Government UAS Needs & Requi...

Veteran Businesses, Government Agencies and Corporations looking to connect - this conference is for you! Register today to save your seat. Conference is filling up fast! You Don't Want To Miss: Informative workshops including Secrets to Working with Government Agencies from HurtVet Subcontracting, a successful SDVOSB and Small Business Guerilla Marketing from XCorp Solutions an SDVOSB just listed on Inc. 5000 plus many more! Round table busin...

Global tensions are high, and never before has the need for a global, layered, Integrated Air and Missile Defense been greater. With various threats manifesting in the form of inter-continental ballistic missiles testing, and proliferation of cruise missile and UAV technology, the U.S. and its allies must develop the tools and techniques to protect assets at every echelon of the force. Now is a crucial point in the development of air and missi...

Join U.S. and international SOF leaders February 21-23, 2017 for an innovative event to discuss the importance of SOF enablers as well as critical ways for global SOF to interoperate, from tactics to policy. A truly global agenda will provide attendees with a unique experience Attendees include: active duty and retired military and police, government civilians, industry, academia, journalists, and non-governmental organizations Previous year...

Safely integrating commercial drones / unmanned avaitation vehicles in to the national airspace The Drones Middle East Conference supported by the General Civil Aviation Authority is the only conference in the region that focuses on the commercial use of drones and provides an in depth understanding about the regulatory and approval process for drone operations.In its 2nd edition, the conference will focus on the drone technologies available,...

IQPC is pleased to announce the International Security Cooperation Summit, the latest event in our Special Operations Series of events, providing an in-depth look at current and future requirements to build partner capacity, working within the framework of our multilateral, regional, and bilateral defense relations within the Central Region. Over the three day summit, we will take an in-depth look at increasing return-on-investment cooperation...