In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, speed, innovation, technology and capability are all key to achieving dominance and projecting power on the world stage. The foremost defense leaders, researchers, experts and decision makers convene to discuss the latest developments in cutting-edge technology for the U.S. military at the Potomac Officers Club’s 10th Annual Defense Research and Development Summit. Our distinguished speakers...

By invitation only -- click here to request invite Explore evolving approaches to readiness and deterrence, focusing on people and the criticality of informal relationships and networks in the NatSec community. Sample Topics: Celebrating instigators- How to create safe environments for innovators and disruptors within DoD Small dual-use companies - a threat or asset to primes the brewery/microbrewery dynamic of the NatSec community The critica...

IDGA's 2nd Defense Logistics & Support Conference will provide a vital platform to learn, share and connect with your peers and counterparts to ensure that the US can build agility and resilience into defense-critical supply chains. The Conference will bring together up to 200 senior leaders from across the U.S. and allied military services to address: The rapid integration of modern technologies and innovations that address the movement,...

This quarterly meeting aims to continue the conversation between the Chem Bio Defense Enterprise and Industry regarding the needs for a resilient CBRNE Industrial Base and what challenges we must work together to address to increase responsiveness/ resilience. Press: This event is not open to Press

At a crucial time when the United States Department of Defense have requested at least $668 million for counter-drone R&D and at least $78 million for procurement in FY2023, the IDGA Counter-UAS Summit arrives in a timely manner, bringing together senior decision-makers from the Armed Services, Federal Agencies and the DoD to discuss key challenges, requirements and procurement programs. The rapid proliferation of UAS has been one of the m...

The 2023 Critical Infrastructure Security Summit will focus on defending and creating resilient systems to protect our nation’s vital infrastructure from outside threats and other dangers. The interconnectivity and advanced capabilities that digital systems have provided to our nation’s infrastructure systems also poses an avenue of approach for America’s enemies to cripple US production and economic power without having to f...

Across the entirety of the United States Government, there is no priority more imperative than that of providing the highest-quality care to our nation’s Veterans. As the largest integrated health care network in the United States, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is tasked with providing care to our nation’s Veterans. The VA has undergone a number of significant challenges over the past decade. The pandemic has forced the V...

This in-person two-day unclassified event is designed to continue the exploration of intricacies and significance of Joint All Domain Warfare; the key objective is to further understand how this remarkable construct will shape the future warfare by maximizing the potential of connecting many sensors to the best effectors through the appropriate command and control system. JADC2 will be the linchpin of this construct to speed military decision-...

Join us for the ultimate i2 experience at the upcoming User and Training Conference in Alexandria this May! As the world's largest gathering of i2 professionals, it promises to be a stimulating opportunity for you to discover the latest innovations in i2, refine your tradecraft skills, and elevate your knowledge with our cutting-edge training sessions. This two-day conference is a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve...

Indoor rock climbing social for Federal humans of all levels of experience! Join me and my co-host Anna Urman (contract data geek, former PTAC director, and now State Department insider) to reach for the top -- literally -- and have a blast! We welcome folks of all abilities and levels, from first-timers to the most experienced climbers. Thinking, "I've never done this!"? You're not alone! Come try and see if you like it!(Been away a while? Le...