The 23rd Annual NDIA SO/LIC (Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict) Symposium & Exhibition will examine the changing roles of Special Operations Forces (SOF) and General Purpose Forces (GPF) in the new world dynamic. As major combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan diminish, SOF and GPF will face new challenges. A continuing threat from global terrorists, popular uprisings and a rapidly shifting political landscape, the coming need t...

The Coalition is a growing Community of Users of M&S, including NTSA, from around the country. Representatives from Healthcare, Education, Defense, Homeland Security, Engineering and Transportation are expected to attend. Join forces with peers from across the M&S Community to further the message of the proliferation, the value and the dependency of our nation on M&S.

At this Luncheon, you'll have the opportunity to network with members of the U.S. industry, academia, and government, whose responsibilities relate to the missile defense needs of the United States.

AGENDA Registration Begins at 6:45am Breakfast Served at 7:00am Welcome and Introductions 7:30am Guest Speaker Remarks by Dr. Gerald Parker Closing Remarks Event Concludes 8:30am Dr. Gerald W. Parker serves as the Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Chemical and Biological Defense. In this role, Dr. Parker is responsible for Chemical and Biological Defense Program oversight throughout the Department of Defense and integration with...

The purpose of this conference is to bring together DoD, Navy, industry, and university leaders for two days of meaningful discussion, including a view of key action being taken on current and future programmatic direction. This first Navy Integrated Warfare Systems Conference will highlight:(1) National, DoD, and Navy leadership perspectives(2) The DoD acquisition climate and its effects on the Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare...

PSTS (held each October) is intended to conduct in-depth reviews at the SECRET/NOFORN level of emerging precision strike innovative technologies—highlighting the most promising next generation precision engagement concepts, capabilities, and processes. Further, PSTS is expected to provide a forum for exchanging insights, experiences, and ideas regarding joint and coalition precision strike technologies to improve the kill chain. Topics o...

The 49th Annual Targets, UAVs & Range Operations Symposium & Exhibition will bring together recognized experts from Government, Military and Industry to showcase the latest developments in Targets, UAVs and Range Operations. As threats and weapons systems evolve and robotics become ever more prominent in warfare, training and testing for these advanced scenarios becomes increasingly critical. Questions of threat replication and fidelit...

A full day of impressive speakers, stimulating panelists, and networking with women representing the spectrum of the defense and national security arena. Representative topics: Cyber Security Realities and Information Technology Solutions Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and the Future of the Industrial Base Government and Industry Partnering for Fair Competition Sustaining Military Readiness and the Role of Women in Conflict Laws...

The 2011 Homeland Security Symposium will present an overview of the ongoing challenges associated with large-scale disasters (and their various forms) and the risks, strategies and investments necessary to address these ever-evolving and dynamic threats, including topics such as: Preventing and Responding to the Worst – Bio, Chemical and Nuclear Security Unpredictable Wrath - The Forces of Mother Nature Responding and Adapting – D...

Key Speakers and Guests: • The Adjutant General, State of Michigan, Major General Gregory J. Vadnais • Assistant Adjutant General, Michigan National Guard, Brigadier General Michael Stone • Assistant Commissioner, Technology Innovation and Acquisition – DHS, Mark Borkowski • Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) for NYPD at Ground Zero, Joseph Blozis • Michigan State Police, Fiduciary Agent for DHS Funds for the State...