NDIA’s Robotics Division is leaning forward to support accelerating the Department of War’s efforts to transform acquisitions pathways. For innovators, startups, and small businesses, often the producers of the latest hot capabilities and the best technologies, discerning “what right looks like” is not easy. The Robotics meeting this March will focus our attention on asking how government and industry can best work toge...

Join NDIA and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for the 2026 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference. This groundbreaking event promises to deliver an unparalleled platform for collaboration, innovation, and exploration of Department of Defense (DoD) opportunities for joint research, development, and experimentation. WHAT CAN I EXPECT?Collaborative Engaging Workshops - Be captivated by workshops that will push the boundaries...

Join us on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm for the Industrial Committee of Ammunition Producers (ICAP) meeting which provides a forum for open exchange between Government and Industry ammunition stakeholders. This is an invite only event

The 2026 NDIA Human Systems Division conference will explore the theme “Human Systems for a Secure and Resilient Future,” emphasizing the critical role of human systems in preparing for and adapting to a rapidly evolving threat landscape. As the pace of technological, geopolitical, and environmental change accelerates, the need for agile, human-centered systems has never been more urgent. This year’s theme highlights how huma...

Join us for NDIA’s 2026 Munitions Executive Summit scheduled for March 17 – 18, 2026, in Parsippany, NJ. This summit aims to provide a meaningful interchange on the challenges confronting the U.S. Munitions Enterprise. This annual event will be attended by key leaders in the U.S. Munitions Industrial base, academia, and the U.S. Government acquisition, program management, technology sectors. Your insights will greatly enhance the e...

Concluding the four-part series, Digital Transformation for Acquisition (DxA) Moving Faster than Bullet Time will feature a fireside chat focused on accelerating acquisition through digital transformation. This session will feature Will Roper, CEO of Istari and former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SAF/AQ). Drawing on experience across government, industry, and academia, Will will share insight...

Many defense missions rely on the detection, tracking, and possible identification of targets of interest. Since its proliferation during World War II, radar has become a widely-used technology to accomplish these mission objectives as it offers many strategic advantages (e.g., resiliency to environmental nuisances, long-range detection, imaging capabilities). The benefits afforded by radar have enabled its use to permeate beyond the defense r...

SAVE THE DATE! NDIA’s 2026 Undersea Warfare Spring Conference, will take place March 23 - 25, 2026, in San Diego, CA. This in-person conference serves as the leading forum for networking and learning in the undersea warfare community. Connect with the brightest minds and gain insight into the latest requirements and developments in undersea warfare, including those related to countering submarine and mine threats as well as power project...

The Integrated Program Management Division (IPMD) leads the advancement of Integrated Program Management (IPM) through industry and government collaboration. As the steward of the EIA-748 Standard for Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), IPMD shapes industry best practices, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability in program execution. The Division fosters a dynamic forum for government, industry, and academia to address challe...

Join members of the community at 7:00 am MT on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for the Space Division Breakfast. Space is limited, so register today. Do not miss the opportunity to interface with the aerospace industry leaders and partners who directly support the Space program. NOTE: This event is closed to the press and operates under Chatham House Rules.