The complexity of the competitive environment has evolved. Kinetic operations will likely become episodic, with the primary focus on gaining influence, asserting leverage, and maintaining a competitive advantage to increase stability while achieving U.S. strategic security objectives. The United States and our allies will face significant challenges from state and non-state actors as we vie for influence. The digitization of adversarial influe...

The NDIA Space Division and Rocky Mountain Chapter are pleased to announce the second annual Space Warfighting Industry Forum (SWIF). Bringing together leaders from industry, government, and academia, SWIF 2021 promises to further the discussion on space warfighting visions, requirements, and existing and emerging capabilities. Attendees will be sure to hear from top USSPACECOM and USSF leadership in both unclassified and classified forums, as...

Join Us Virtually! The 31st Annual NDIA SO/LIC Symposium has moved to an all virtual event. This event, hosted by NDIA’s Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict Division, has been newly redesigned to leverage the virtual event experience, maximize the facilitation of important discussions, and bring the special operations and low-intensity conflict community together virtually to keep important conversations going.Centered around the t...

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) – Southwest Chapter, AFCEA – Tucson Chapter, Arizona InfraGard, and the Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA) will once again host the 5th Annual Cyber Southwest (CSW) Symposium set to take place on Friday, August 28, 2020, The event will be held virtually this year. Expected attendance is 200 plus from the military, local government, academia, and industry. A primary focu...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Entering its 35th year, the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention has established itself not only as the premier event for the Indian Gaming industry but as the figurative heartbeat of Native American success. The largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in the country, the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention is both...

"Providing Superior Support to the Warfighter" This gathering of Government, Industry, and Academia is inspired by Rear Admiral Grace Hopper who is deservedly referred to as "Amazing Grace" for her trailblazing innovations. RADM Grace Hopper (1906 – 1992)—"Admiral of the Cyber Sea," Mathematician, Military Leader, Computer Programmer—was honored with a variety of awards such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National...

The SMD Symposium is the leading educational, professional development and networking event in the space and missile defense community. The symposium is widely attended by leaders and professionals from the United States and our allies around the world. Key features of this year’s symposium included the following: Technology Track – Abstracts until May 25th, 2019 Tuesday evening networking event Wednesday evening dinner Presentatio...

Why should you attend?Did you know that Congress and the President have passed a $716 billion-dollar defense budget for 2019? This is the largest defense budget in history! The time is now to act on learning more about doing business with agencies located on the Rock Island Arsenal or contract opportunities issued by these agencies. The IA-IL Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 12th Annual Midwest Gover...

One SOCOM: Synchronizing Policy, Modernization and OperationsFor 17 years – and counting – of combat operations, the business of Special Operations has evolved through policy, technology and lessons learned. Emerging threats from near-peer adversaries, changes in administrations, politics and policy all challenge stakeholders in unique ways. Through it all, it remains one SOCOM. The 30th Annual SO/LIC Symposium and Exhibition will...

Please join us for the NDIA Gulf Coast Chapter’s 44th Air Armament Symposium at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, November 7-8, 2018. This event will provide a forum of exchange for senior DoD officials, military and industry leadership to identify and share opportunities for the Department of Defense’s Armament Innovation and will foster a discussion on current and planned armament development and...