Join us on June 11-12, 2024 at The Westin Hotel in Pasadena, California for the IDGA Advanced Manufacturing for Defense Summit, where in our 5th iteration we explore the cutting-edge realm of additive manufacturing, a sector set to surpass a staggering value of USD $76.16 billion by 2030. This dynamic sector, thriving at the intersection of aerospace, space, and defense, is at the forefront of revolutionizing modern manufacturing practices. Th...

The second Air Dominance Summit will bring together over 200 senior U.S. and international leaders from the fighter aircraft community – all tirelessly dedicated to securing air supremacy in an evolving and contested threat landscape. Against the backdrop of rising tensions in the Pacific and the pressing need to outpace adversaries, we will assess how the U.S. and her allies can prepare for the changing character of modern air warfare a...

In the face of a changing climate and the increased frequency, intensity and length of wildfires, the need to effectively mitigate them is becoming increasingly important around the world to prevent the loss of lives, damage to property, infrastructure and ecosystems. After devastating fire seasons in 2021 and 2022, the challenge in 2023 was unlikely to be tamed without appropriate prevention and management technologies and countermeasures. I...

For the 16th year, the IDGA's Operational Energy Summit will once again serve as a hub for fostering thought leadership, meaningful discussions, and valuable collaboration on the subject of energy. This year, our focus intensifies as we delve into diverse operational energy sources, emphasizing risk mitigation, capability enhancements, and the optimization of military performance. We aim to explore the dynamic realm of energy storage, engage i...

As part of its modernization strategy, the US Army is recapitalizing its Howitzer portfolio over the next 5 years. Across active and reserve components of the Army, this will include the initial fielding and sustainment of 2000 systems (+2000 resupply vehicles). The howitzer program is indicative of a generational shift in capabilities and doctrine in this area. Here, doctrine has remained largely static for 40 years and this shift will requir...

Join us at this year's Land Forces Training summit as we delve into the evolving landscape of land forces training amid increased desire for effective collaboration with allied armed forces. Together with our esteemed partners at Team Orlando, we will explore the complexities, challenges, and advances that shape the future of military training. From cutting-edge simulated environments utilizing virtual reality and augmented reality, to innovat...

With a new year comes new goals, priorities and challenges for stakeholders involved in Homeland Defense and Security for the United States. This senior and expert-led Summit will highlight the ongoing efforts to empower knowledge sharing and collaboration with those across the Military, Defense, Law Enforcement, Industry and Academic sectors at the local, state and national level. Recent developments have highlighted the need for technology,...

Join us at the forefront of the C2ISR community as we tackle unprecedented challenges from near-peer competitors and chart a path towards restoring our forces' competitiveness and seizing the information advantage. The future of warfare is marked by an accelerated tempo, increasing complexity, extended operational distances, and decentralized operations across all domains. To overcome these formidable obstacles, it is imperative that we integr...

Mexico and the United States share the longest contiguous land border in the world, and monitoring traffic across it is a monumental effort. The border is an enormous economic gateway for the United States, but it requires control, safety and modernization to maintain it. In order to mitigate human trafficking, drug smuggling and promote trade and cooperation between the US and Mexico, US border officials must leverage the latest innovative te...

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,...