Since the launch of the 2012 Big Data Initiative, where the government invested over $250 million in Big Data throughout its federal agencies, we have seen the benefits and opportunities in this technology. Everywhere from border control, to health care records and scientific research, Big Data is playing a pivotal role in accomplishing critical missions and objectives. The amount of data the government faces is at its highest ever and less th...

At a time of unprecedented budget reductions, now more than ever, innovative and creative solutions are needed in order to maintain national security despite a reduction in DOD acquisitions. Examining and utilizing solutions such as interoperable open architecture is part of this important conversation aimed at improving our acquisitions strategies. This event will educate acquisition professionals in a non-technical and jargon-free forum on t...

IDGA’s Actionable Intelligence for Defense & Homeland Security will bring together allrelevant stakeholders to discuss the most pressing issues facing the intelligence community. Examine future trends, identify immediate and long-term needs, and uncover up-and-coming technologies for use in evolving threat environments. Policy makers, uniformed service leaders, law enforcement and industry partners will gather in Washington D.C. to n...

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...

IDGA’s 8th Annual Military Logistics Summit will bring together the sharpest minds in logistical warfighter support and stewardship excellence. You will gain invaluable knowledge in materiel support to bases and methods to ensure that operations are both efficient and safe when operating in hostile environments. http://www.MilitaryLogisticsSummit.com This event will examine the varying levels of success logistical techniques have seen du...

Get the latest information on current and future plans for Cloud Computing! IDGA’s 2nd Annual Cloud Computing for DoD & Government is your opportunity to claim your place in the virtual world of DoD and federal government data storage. You will be able to meet with key decision-makers and top-notch innovators for your chance to tap into the emerging market of cloud computing for the DoD and government. This time critical event will e...

IDGA’s 6th Annual Military Antennas Summit is a forum on the challenges, requirements, and potential solutions for the development and deployment of efficient antenna systems for the military. With the growing emphasis on joint operations and interoperability, the Department of Defense is continually exploring ways to foster interdisciplinary communications and integration. This summit promotes the development of military RF systems by p...

IDGA is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Identity Management for DoD and Government: Enhancing Government Data Collection, Sharing, and Protection! This year's summit will provide unprecedented insight into government-wide interoperability of credentials and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) adoption by examining the emergence of government-wide electronic authentication and identity management guidelines, mandates, and standards. Visit the Co...