The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) announced it will present its most distinguished award – the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award – to U.S. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry, R-TX, at its annual Eisenhower Award Reception and Dinner taking place May 18, 2017 beginning at 6:30p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, VA. “In a time of unprecedented security challenges, Congressman Thorn...

The purpose of the NDIA Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Division is to conduct a forum for Government and Military Service wheeled vehicle and related systems Program Executives/Managers, leaders and technical experts to present, discuss, and answer questions related to vehicle acquisition program strategies, updates, priorities, technology requirements, and other desired capabilities and characteristics to defense industry representatives in attenda...

Great opportunity for industry and government to network in a full day, fast-paced program to gain insight on the latest information in cybersecurity requirements for federal contractors under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). The program will focus on providing prime contractors and subcontractors with the tools needed to ensure and prepare for cybersecurity throughout the...

The configuration and data management disciplines are critically important in the design, development, production, test, Integration and maintenance of complex products. These disciplines are vital and have many applications globally in both commercial and government applications. Most organizations recognize CDM processes as keystones in two of the most critical business requirements; managing risk and controlling cost. CDM is a “value...

Agile has moved beyond software development. DevOps brought building, testing and releasing software into an agile construct, and now agile principles are finding their way into non-software areas such as business operations and hardware development. The reason is that agile offers more efficient and effective ways of getting things done: Faster delivery of value Focus on outcome Better quality Alignment with business needs The purpose of this...

NDIA, in conjunction with the US Pacific Command, will host the 2017 Pacific Operational Science and Technology (POST) Conference March 6 - 10, 2017. The theme for the 2017 POST is "Partnering in Science and Technology to Ensure Peace and Stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific". Past conferences have experienced participation from fourteen partner nations, and a wide variety of representatives from Industry, Academia and DOD/DOE/Interagency labs a...

The complexity of modern global conflict will require the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to engage in extensive joint, combined and interagency operations to achieve national military and strategic objectives. USSOCOM must now leverage emerging and innovative technologies as never before to link and share information with allies, U.S. Intelligence community members and interagency law enforcement partners as well as an arra...

This two-day program is designed to help organizations develop the critical components of an Insider Threat Program using modern analytic techniques and measures. Learn how to evolve your current security program into a converged management structure that will identify and deter individuals who pose both violent and non-violent threats. Learn the skills and procedures required to identify factors that are critical to shaping a comprehensive I...

Ever wondered how the Department of Defense (DOD) goes about buying something from start to finish? The How Washington Works® training course gives those who attend the understanding and insights into the processes that guide DOD actions and decisions for the future. The two-day course is a fast-paced overview of the three principal DOD decision-making support systems and how they are used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and US...

The Mastering Business Development® Workshop is an educational and professional development program which focuses on the thinking, process and discipline required for professional Business Development. This 2-day workshop fosters participants' understanding of the core competencies required for success in the Business Development role. Business Development is primarily a relationship development and intelligence gathering process. Particip...