Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are makeshift weapons that range from small pipe bombs filled with military grade C4 explosives to hundred pound fertilizer road mines. Counter IEDs have been the thorn on the military’s side for years. Regardless of the amount of solutions created, money invested, or targets neutralized; IEDs simply continue to be the leading cause of casualties in the Middle East. IDGA’s 9th Counter-IED Trainin...

IT Roadmap is where next-generation enterprise technologies that defy brick-and-mortar boundaries will be revealed. It’s the place where IT leaders will come to explore high-priority IT issues -- and learn how to meet today’s requirements for anytime, anywhere business interactions. NEW: IT Roadmap is all new for 2013! The content-rich agenda has been redesigned and reenergized to include increased IDG content from editors you know...

Now in its 3rd iteration, IDGA’s Special Operations Summit is your end-of-the-year update and briefing on the progress of US Special Operations over the past year. It is a forum for the discussion on effective practices and policies needed to ensure our special operators are fully capable and equipped to accomplish the USSOCOM mission. This year’s main focus will be building and enabling a globalized Special Operations community in...

Physical therapy and rehabilitation initiatives are some of the most pertinent topics for military medical professionals to explore. Given advancements in technology, armor, and medicine, less than 5% of soldiers die from wounds sustained in combat. This is an extraordinarily encouraging statistic, but it also means that the military healthcare system must care for an unprecedented number of wounded warriors. Operation Enduring Freedom, Operat...

Additive manufacturing (AM) — referred to as “three-dimensional” or “3D” printing—is a potential game changer with important implications to the DoD and federal government. The technology allows the “art to part” fabrication of complex objects from a computer model without part-specific tooling or human intervention. Because of its ability to produce a wide variety of objects, AM also can have si...

As threats to national security evolve and increase in sophistication, electronic technology is advancing to detect and mitigate these threats. Physics-based simulation is a key enabling design tool for developing innovative robust electronic detection systems. In addition, the impact of using simulation tools on project cost and schedule is directly aligned with design for affordability initiatives. In this webinar, ANSYS will introduce the r...

DoD/VA mHealth 2013 returns on November 18-20, 2013 for its second annual mobile health event, a collaborative summit dedicated to advancing and supporting mobile health initiatives in the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.This event will showcase the latest military medical technologies, regulations, applications and security. In-depth sessions will include a focus day and 2 main session days covering critical topics such as: Stream...

Modern Warrior Demo Days are for Active Military and Law Enforcement only! Enhancing the Battle Techniques and Arsenal of the Future Soldier Modern Warrior Demo Days is an opportunity for Active Military and Law Enforcement Officers to experience first hand the latest tactics and technologies available to US Soldiers. This event will seek to provide insight into the future capabilities of the warfighter through tactical execution, live fire de...

The NGV Bridge Infrastructure & Market Development Summit will take place October 29-30, 2013 at the Embassy Suites in Boston, MA. The conference and exhibition will be the first forum of its kind in the Northeast to address the state of the national natural gas vehicle marketplace; from the latest infrastructure advancements and deployments, key insights from early adopters on successful fleet incorporation and pilot programs, policy disc...

In 2010, former Chief Information Officer of the United States Vivek Kundra released the 25 Point Plan to Reform Federal Information Technology Management. Today, the document is still a clear indicator of the priorities of the country’s strategy to build a modern digital government to better service the American people. Despite harsh funding cuts, IT is a budget item that has remained stable and even increased moving forward. With over...