Investing in Technologies to Support the Shift in SOF Priorities Special Operations have spent the past ten years engaged in combat in the dry, hot, mountainous terrain of the Middle East. As U.S. forces shift priorities to target emerging hotbeds of activity around the globe, SOF will require new skill sets not previously utilized in Iraq and Afghanistan. Investments in both the technological aspects of military engagement as well as the ful...

IDGA's ArmorCon is the premier forum for the armor community to exchange ideas on new armor technologies, challenges and developments in protective equipment for vehicles and personnel. The conference aims to deliver a national armor event where armor protection professionals can come to learn the current requirements, latest advancements and future development of armor. ArmorCon 2013 is geared to provide the armor community with a focused, de...

The Big Data for Defense and Government 2013 addresses the latest government challenges, strategies and initiatives relating to Big Data Analytics, as well as the state of science in Big Data employments and technologies. Hear from those closest to these developments to learn what’s actually happening on the ground.We are also very excited to host a Data Visualization Focus Day! Engage with leading DHS, DoD and DOE scientists who are at...

This is the 4th year of IDGA’s Cloud Computing Summit, where we bring together those who have an expertise on the topic of Cloud Computing with those who are seeking to implement it. This year’s summit takes place at an interesting and innovative time in the implementation of Cloud Computing in the government and defense industry. In order to further explore these new and exciting advancements in Cloud technology this year’s...

At this years Military Radar Summit, you will have the opportunity to connect with DHS, DoD, academia and industry representatives within the radar community. It will present new developments for government and military funded radar programs with details on the latest capability requirements. You will also gain insight into the government’s roadmap for acquisitions and requirements to fulfill their radar operational requirments. Furtherm...

Don’t miss IDGA’s biggest Biometrics event to date - over 25 sessions dedicated to the current and future trends of the biometrics community. Highlights of this year’s agenda include multi tracked sessions focusing on Fingerprint Analysis, Facial/Iris Recognition, National Security and Local Law Enforcement. Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in detailed discussions led by industry leaders from DHS, FBI, DoD and...

Understanding the Implications of Current UAS Initiatives: Evolving DoD Employment Methods, Commercial Use of UAS, and Capability Advances Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), projected to be a $10.6bn market in 2013, have proven their efficacy in Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) over the past decade. UAS platforms allow the DoD to project lethality and ISR capabilities without projecting vulnerability. Drone attac...

IDGA’s flagship 8th Annual Counter IED Training Forum returns in January 2013 and will investigate the IED community in a post-Iraq/Afghanistan world as the fight develops on our shores and those of our allied nations. Learn what the new shape of the IED threat will become as we begin to shift away from the Middle East to the other areas around the world. High Profile Speakers include: Colonel Santiago San Antonio, Director, Counter Impr...

The Future of Logistics and Materiel Readiness and Requirements to Support Global Operations Today’s Military Global Force operates in all continents and oceans around the world, securing the world’s main trade routes, supporting global economy and pursuing global peacekeeping. With all of these demands, our Armed Forces are faced with an array of challenges. One of these principal challenges is maintaining materiel and logistical...

IDGA’s 10th Annual Tactical Power Sources Summit will focus on the innovation, adaption, exploration and evaluation of policies and technologies responsible for reducing the demand for energy on the battlefield. It will address the financial benefits, quality of life, and the preservation of options associated with increasing energy efficiency while maintaining mission capability and supportability. What makes IDGA’s 10th Tactical...