Over the last year, the U.S. Army has demonstrated the effectiveness of weapons like HIMARS, Javelin and Stinger anti-aircraft missiles on the modern battlefield. Looking ahead, the Army will continue its pursuit of next-generation weapons capabilities and advanced technologies in order to outpace competitors and respond to emerging threats. POC’s 2023 Army Summit joins elite Army leaders with commercial executives to discuss the Army...

Building on the momentum of the 2022 CHIPS Act, the United States semiconductor industry is poised for explosive growth. Microelectronics underpin everything from household electronics to major U.S. military weapons systems, but the country’s current reliance on foreign manufacturers is proving to be risky in the peer competition era. At the ExecutiveBiz Microelectronics Forum, semiconductor experts, government officials and industry lea...

Companies face a broad array of cybersecurity risks -- from internal actor mistakes to sophisticated ransomware attacks. Chief Information Security Officers ("CISOs") are being asked to mitigate these risks. Luckily, Chief Compliance Officers ("CCOs") have become natural partners for CISOs and are collaborating to design and implement effective governance strategies and cybersecurity compliance programs. Companies have to respond to this set o...

As the Air Force forges ahead in its digital transformation journey, Secretary Frank Kendall’s seven Operational Imperatives continue to guide the service’s long-term objectives, capabilities and programs, especially in light of the intensifying peer and near-peer competition. Software, zero trust, cloud, long-range fires and JADC2 remain at the forefront of the Air Force’s focus areas as the service embraces new technologies...

Now in its 14th year, the Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study surveyed 700+ government contractors to identify current contracting trends and market outlooks. The resulting study helps performance-minded businesses identify areas to improve operational effectiveness, help set business goals, and better understand how they compare to their competition. Join Deltek for an engaging look at the results of this year’s Clarity...

Top Department of Defense leaders agree that the future fight will be a joint, cross-domain one, fought with coalition partners, allied forces and all military services. But are our military branches ready for this fight? Are they collaborating at the level they need to be in order to achieve unity of effort across the vast defense landscape?As joint missions become more and more critical to the overall security of the nation and its position...

In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid interpretation disputes. Filled with both legal theory (for the legally inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract for...

Today we find ourselves in an environment of uncertainty with inflation, the debt ceiling, lack of appropriation, CRs etc. Agencies are experiencing a decrease in budget while contractors and government alike are facing increased costs. With the never-ending cycle of Continuing Resolutions, agencies cannot adequately plan for customary four-year cycles. This presents an enormous challenge for both the agencies and the contractors who serve the...

The U.S. Navy is accelerating its modernization efforts in order to update its fleet, meet evolving mission needs and keep America at the forefront of global naval power. Today’s Navy is embracing unmanned systems, AI and other cutting-edge technologies to augment and expand the service branch’s capabilities and effectiveness. The 2023 POC Navy Summit presents top Navy officials, veterans and industry representatives who will gathe...

In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid interpretation disputes. Filled with both legal theory (for the legally inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract for...