The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world's largest modeling, simulation, and training conference. Held near the beginning of December in Orlando, Florida, USA, I/ITSEC consists of peer-reviewed paper presentations, tutorials, special events, professional workshops, a commercial exhibit hall, a serious games competition, and STEM events for teachers and secondary students. I/ITSEC is organiz...

The Robotics Division will have an in-person meeting at NDIA Headquarters on December 3, 2025. The Robotics Division focuses on security-related robotics technology. The group covers development, acquisition, application, integration and sustainment of unmanned systems to improve warfighters’ capabilities and survivability — with an emphasis on underlying technologies that will yield integrated, interoperable unmanned systems to me...

Join the 51st Air Armament Symposium - A Premier Gathering of Defense Leaders This two-day event is an exclusive opportunity for senior DoD, Service and Industry leadership to collaborate on the future of armament innovation, modernization, and development. Connect with Eglin's R&D, Acquisition, and T&E professionals while exploring the latest advancements shaping the industry. Choose Your Experience -- Attend In-Person or Virtually! S...

Join us for the 2025 Eisenhower and Forrestal Awards Dinner — an evening dedicated to honoring exceptional leadership and service across industry and government. Enjoy a night of connection, celebration, and recognition among distinguished peers. Reception: 6:00 – 7:00 PMDinner & Awards Presentation: 7:00 – 9:00 PMDress Code: Business Attire

On November 5-6 the NDIA Manufacturing Division is hosting an in-person event at Holland & Knight, 800 17th St. NW, District of Columbia. The Manufacturing Division continues to focus on establishing NDIA as a trusted resource targeted at addressing challenges of the DoD and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) related to: Supply Chain Resiliency Workforce Development Advanced Manufacturing Research and Engineering Future Technology Join us t...

Due to the ongoing government shutdown and uncertainty surrounding its resolution, the Aircraft Survivability Symposium scheduled for November 4 – 6, 2025 in Colorado Springs, CO, has been CANCELED. This two-day, classified symposium with an optional third day of classified tutorials fosters technical dialogue and exchanges of information on aircraft survivability topics related to threat and current operations, the role of survivability...

The NDIA Systems Engineering Division in collaboration with the NDIA's Test & Evaluation and Integrated Program Management Division presents the 28th Annual Systems and Mission Engineering Conference, bringing together defense community members from industry, government, and academia to highlight ways for improving defense acquisition and system performance; and provide an interactive forum for Program Managers, Systems Engineers, Chief Sc...

Cybersecurity requirements for federal contractors continue to grow in scope and scale on an almost-daily basis and keeping up with the changes can be challenging and overwhelming. Join the NDIA Cybersecurity Division to hear about the latest on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), supply chain risk management, AI and software assurance, new requirements regarding the secure software development framework and AI, and other po...

This quarterly meeting aims to provide an update on the ongoing efforts of DoD to improve Innovation and Experimentation for CBRN defense technologies.

What to Expect: Keynote SpeakersKeynote speakers sharing insider strategies, success stories, and insights into federal and aerospace contracting. Exhibitor BoothsExplore exhibitor booths featuring government contractors, innovative small businesses, and resource partners offering tools and support. Matchmaking SessionsParticipate in matchmaking sessions that pair procurement teams with businesses to discuss opportunities. Panel DiscussionsJoi...