Presented by NDIA, including the Emerging Technologies Institute, and in association with the Hudson Institute's Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, this symposium seeks to delve into new opportunities and technical enablers of Joint Integration. The event aims to shed light on the advanced technical solutions that are redefining how the different services and Department of Defense agencies connect battlefield sensors, shooters, and ne...

The Washington, D.C. Chapter is kicking off our annual ROTC Scholarship fundraising campaign for 2023, and we need your, and your company's, continued financial support. The recruitment and retention of quality individuals to serve in our Armed Forces continues to be of paramount importance, especially in light of the momentous changes our Armed Services will be facing. Our Nation is blessed with patriotic young Americans that continue to join...

Join us at the NDIA Small Business Innovation Summit to learn how you, as a small business innovator, can support supply at the tactical edge and positively impact national security interests. Are you a small business looking to take your defense technology to the next level? Are you new to government contracting? Are you looking for tips on how to engage in the SBIR/STTR program or navigate the rich federal innovation ecosystem? This conferen...

Join NDIA’s Technical Information Division (TID) virtually when we explore the Configuration and Data Management Certification, and a Data Management presentation. "A New Era in Data Management: Adapting to Emerging Threats and Enhancing Business Performance" In an ever-evolving defense landscape, the need to respond to emerging threats and foster agility has brought about fundamental changes in how defense articles are designed, produce...

Modern warfare has grown to be synonymous with the deployment of asymmetric capabilities to offset technological advantages. In this constantly evolving environment, high-power microwave (HPM) weapons will play a vital role. Potential utilization of HPMs to protect large areas could have substantial implications in the fight against drones and other unmanned systems which have proven to be a significant threat against naval vessels, bases, and...

The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world's largest modeling, simulation, and training conference. Held near the beginning of December in Orlando, Florida, USA, I/ITSEC consists of peer-reviewed paper presentations, tutorials, special events, professional workshops, a commercial exhibit hall, a serious games competition, and STEM events for teachers and secondary students. I/ITSEC is organiz...

Join NDIA and its Japanese counterparts, SJAC and JADI, for a return to the U.S. - Japan Defense Industry Dialogue (DID) Series. Held at NDIA Headquarters on Thursday, November 16 the Japanese DID will be focused on updates from respective governments on matters impacting bilateral defense industry cooperation. You will not want to miss out on the updates on Industry Base Policy, U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation highlights, CMMC Information Secu...

NDIA Washington, D.C. Chapter Sr. Defense Leaders Forum Luncheon With Lt. Gen. Kosinski Director for Logistics, J4 United States Air Force Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Location: ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB, Ballroom, 1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, Virginia Agenda 11:15 am Registration begins 12:00 Noon Event Begins with Presentation of the Colors and Invocation followed by lunch 12:25 pm General Kosinski introduced and g...

The government requires federal contractors to protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) in accordance with requirements defined in NIST SP 800-171 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification or CMMC program is designed to ensure contractors fully meet their requirements under 800-171 by having 3rd Party assessments certify compliance with NIST S...

NDIA and WID would like to invite you to the 2023 Leadership Conference. The conference will bring together volunteer leaders from NDIA Divisions, NDIA Chapters, and WID Chapters for a day of lively interaction, learning and networking. We understand and appreciate the commitment you bring to your volunteer leadership role and hope you will plan on attending. We also invite you to attend the NDIA Board of Directors Meeting. Schedule of Events...