In today’s defense world, the only certainty is uncertainty. Adversaries are weaponizing open source technologies to cause never before seen devastation; politics worldwide are changing, causing shifts in global alliances; the U.S. defense budget continues to fluctuate; and more young Americans are choosing to pursue non-STEM career paths. While all of these uncertainties bring challenges, they also present unique and interesting opportu...

The 2019 Simulation Innovation Workshop (SIW), sponsored by the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO), will take place February 11-15, 2019 at the Florida Hotel & Conference Center in Orlando, FL. The theme for the 2019 SIW is Simulation for the next Generation. The 2019 SIW is expected to attract a healthy mix of subject matter experts from industry, government and academia – with a significant percentage of atte...

This unique opportunity will allow you to hear from expert panel members on the acquisition recommendations provided in the soon to be released Section 809 Panel Volume 3 Report.

The National Defense Industrial Association is hosting the TRI-Association Small Business Advisory Panel (TRIAD) Conference. The TRIAD was formed in 1967 to coordinate the efforts of small business subcontracting representatives. It was formed to serve the best interests of the industry associations and their member companies, affected government agencies, and the small business community.The meeting provides an opportunity to exchange pertine...

NDIA’s Defense Systems Acquisition Management course program purpose is to bring together the industry program managers, assistant program managers, systems engineers, industry personnel serving on DoD Integrated Product Teams, and other personnel that must interface with DoD program offices involved in program development and execution.The Defense Systems Acquisition Management course meets the needs of defense industry program managers...

The NDIA Trusted Microelectronics Joint Working Group has become the new Electronics Division of NDIA. Electronics is the underlying technology of current Defense capabilities - munitions, weapons systems, communications, intelligence and more. Moreover they enable the necessary future capabilities such as robotics, AI, machine learning, and autonomous systems.Keeping the mission – and the warfighter – strong today and into the fut...

One SOCOM: Synchronizing Policy, Modernization and OperationsFor 17 years – and counting – of combat operations, the business of Special Operations has evolved through policy, technology and lessons learned. Emerging threats from near-peer adversaries, changes in administrations, politics and policy all challenge stakeholders in unique ways. Through it all, it remains one SOCOM. The 30th Annual SO/LIC Symposium and Exhibition will...

The purpose of the NDIA Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Division is to conduct a forum for Government and Military Service wheeled vehicle and related systems Program Executives/Managers, leaders and technical experts to present, discuss, and answer questions related to vehicle acquisition program strategies, updates, priorities, technology requirements, and other desired capabilities and characteristics to defense industry representatives in attenda...

NDIA's International Division presents a luncheon with MG Bengt Svensson, Defense Attaché, Embassy of Sweden and key staff from the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC.Major General Bengt Svensson, will present an overview of the development of Sweden’s security situation and its Armed Forces. He will also address Sweden’s perception of its regional situation and how the regional threats have and are developing. This discus...

NDIA Washington, D.C. Chapter Defense Leaders Forum Breakfast With General Mark Milley, 39th Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Date: Thursday, January 10, 2019 | 7:15am-9:00amLocation: ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB, 1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VirginiaAgenda 7:15 AM: Registration Opens and Breakfast Buffet available8:00 AM: Meeting begins with Presentation of the Colors, Invocation, Introductions followed by the Speaker remarks9:00 AM: Breakfast Conclud...