In March 2012, the White House announced funding for a large new research and development initiative aimed at extracting and exploiting the “knowledge and insights from large and complex collections of digital data to help solve some of the Nation’s most pressing challenges.” This is in addition to numerous ongoing “Big Data” programs that have been initiated across the Federal Government, including Homeland Secur...

IDGA’s 4th Annual Border Management Southwest will bring together all relevant stakeholders to discuss the most pressing issues facing the Department of Homeland Security, from efforts to build new partnerships to modernizing security capabilities. Policy makers, uniformed service leaders, law enforcement and industry partners will gather in Tucson to network, share best practices and explore potential paths to fortify the United States...

Where the federal government will spend its contract dollars over the next few years will continue to shift. While there are still new policy-driven opportunities, there are also challenges in keeping under budget caps and still starting new programs. The 2015 budget implies shifting tends in acquisition, from project planning and financing to procurement and sustainment. Does the government have the skills to execute the budget? And do contra...

Electronic Warfare Europe 2014 Evolution of EW and Electromagnetic Operations 13-15 May 2014 | Edinburgh UK Electronic Warfare Europe is a renowned and unrivalled conference and exhibition discussing the latest in EW across land, maritime and aerospace. With the largest attendance of any EW gathering in Europe and an exhibition showcasing the latest technology, tools and equipment all under one roof, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Co...

Please Join us Monday May 12 2014 5.30pm – 7.30pm The John F Kennedy Center KC Café – Terrace Level GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS NETWORKING EVENT Over 200 Professionals Expected Sponsorships Available Contact: [email protected] * Tickets Required In Advance * No Sales At The Door * No Ticket Refunds, No Exhanges * Ticket Sales Are Final * Professional Dress Required * No Jeans Getting Here: + Metro Access Via Foggy Bottom...

Homeland Security Congress is the nation’s premier conference for discussing the challenges and opportunities in protecting the USA and its citizens. With topics ranging from border management to disaster preparedness to cyber security, Homeland Security Congress is the conference for solution providers, academics and government personnel who will have a say in the future of our Homeland Security efforts. Join us this year as we welcome...

The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program is based on the soon to be released book, SWAT Operations and Critical Incidents: Why People Die written by Stuart A. Meyers, and includes his Harvard University award-winning research on the complexities of critical incident management. Law enforcement administrators, executive officers, incident and tactical commanders, and SWAT team personnel will benefit from an improved...

The GEOINT Symposium is the nation’s largest intelligence event of the year. The annual GEOINT Symposium, hosted by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, is the nation’s preeminent intelligence event. The GEOINT 2013* Symposium promises another agenda packed with important keynote speakers, insightful panel discussions and interesting breakout sessions. Building on the dialogue from past Symposia, GEOINT 2013* will...

Electronic Warfare Asia 2014 Evolving Electronic Warfare in the ASEAN and Pacific Regions 10-11 March 2014 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia About Senior leaders, military operators and decision makers from the ASEAN and Pacific regions, responsible for Electronic Warfare operations, specification and procurement, are set to come together in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the latest developments in EW and related Electromagnetic capabilities. As growth in the...

This Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) forecasts the requirements anticipated for funding in Fiscal Year 2015 and advertised using a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). CTTSO Mission Identify and develop capabilities to combat terrorism and irregular adversaries and to deliver these capabilities to DoD components and interagency partners through rapid research and development, advanced studies and technical innovation, and provision o...