The purpose of the 2017 Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference & Exhibition is to provide a forum for Industry and Government stakeholders to engage in honest dialogue to determine how to realize the robotics and autonomous systems vision across all Services of the U.S. military. There are several new rapid innovation efforts across the Department of Defense that are gaining additional emphasis and budget share. Organizations like DiUX, w...

The Department of Defense (DoD) medical community provides world-class medical knowledge, countermeasures, and technologies to protect and sustain our Servicemen and women throughout their military careers. This event is an opportunity for science and industry representatives to learn more about the DoD Research, Development, Test & Evaluation missions, programs and gap areas and to better understand the complexities of military medicine i...

The 32nd Annual National Test & Evaluation Conference will focus on the improvement of T&E in our defense and homeland security acquisition systems specifically, “Strategic T&E Collaboration: Government & Industry Partnering to Achieve Decisive Operational Advantage.” In order for our country to remain the world’s finest fighting force, we need to generate and sustain a strategic advantage over our adversaries...

The National Defense Industrial Association will be hosting the Small Business Advisory Panel (TRIAD) Conference. The TRIAD was formed in 1967 to coordinate the efforts of small business subcontracting representatives. It was formed to serve the best interests of the industry associations and their member companies, affected government agencies, and the small business community. The meeting provides an opportunity to exchange pertinent informa...

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...

This Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) forecasts the requirements anticipated for funding in Fiscal Year 2018 and advertised using a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This event attracts over 500 participants, and affords Government, Industry, and Academia an opportunity to exchange information and form collaborations to address combating current and future terrorism challenges. The draft requirements will be released on Federal Bus...

Executive National Security Forum Series The purpose of the “Executive National Security Forum” is to bring together current and former leaders from the defense community, Congress, industry, and academia to discuss and offer solutions to our nation’s foremost national security challenges. Regardless of the election outcome, the next President and their administration will face significant national security challenges. Issues...

The Department of Defense continues to seek ways to improve the acquisition of military equipment and capability to assist the warfighter in protecting the U.S. and its Allies around the world in a complex environment of ever-changing threats and conditions. The Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act (WSARA) of 2009 defines Systems Engineering as a key enabler to effect improvements in defense acquisition and program execution that will produce...

This conference continues to serve as the premier venue for Defense and Industry Expeditionary Warfare Leaders to assemble each year and discuss the issues and challenges facing the forces of today and tomorrow.