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...

During the annual dinner, participants will hear from Ms. Teresa Takai, Chief Information Officer, Department of Defense

"Creating Spartan Energy Warriors: Our Competitive Advantage." A two-day forum emphasizing the importance of energy as a tactical advantage in the crucial pursuit of energy security and independence. Topics will include: energy efficient acquisition; game-changing solutions; affecting culture change/successes and challenges of retooling our fleet; C5I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Collaboration and Intelligence) considerations;...

This year’s theme is: Undersea Warfare Command in the 21st Century. This theme focuses on the execution of Undersea Warfare and it allows discussion of all levels of command - unit, squadron, group, theater, area, and force. The conference concentrates on the Navy's key core competency mission of countering submarine and mine threats to the free and open flow of sea borne commerce and to the conduct of power projection from the sea. All...

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...

Australian, American, British and Canadian defence and security companies have a shared history of business cooperation and investment that dates back decades and continues today. All sides have prospered from their past and ongoing business relationships. The industries of all four countries are playing an important role in support of their armed forces in Afghanistan where co-operation between the four nations is vital for success. With the...

The Automatic Test Division (ATC) is represented by more than 50 companies and organizations and is the premier advisor to the DoD on matters of automatic test. The ATC is organized to support DoD AMB activities and initiatives. This meeting will report on current initiatives, projects and issues from each military service and industry; as well as formal industry feedback to DoD inquires and tasks. There will be a reception for attendees at 5...

The 46th Annual NDIA Armament Systems: Gun and Missile Conference and Exhibition will be held August 29-September 1, 2011 in Miami, Florida. The conference will address the theme, "Shaping Weapon Systems for Rapid Deployment: Development, Interoperability & Flexible Response." The conference will provide a forum for discussing methods to enhance defense-related capabilities-not only through available technology, but also through developmen...

What have we learned in the past decade since the 9/11 and Katrina tragedies? Are we better prepared for the security challenges will we face in 2020? Threats are constantly changing, technologies evolving, and partnerships/relationships maturing. This conference will examine the Defense Industrial Base Critical Infrastructure Protection vision and strategy for the upcoming decade. Only through extensive collaboration and information sharing...