The December Speaker Series with Todd Balazs has been rescheduled to February, 27th.Balazs, digital integration officer for Naval Air Systems Command, will be presenting, "Digital Transformation at NAVAIR. WHY ATTEND?Collaboration – Exchange views and information between government and industry on enhancing partnerships of common concernNetworking – The NDIA Patuxent River Speaker Series provides the best platform to network with...

Amazing Grace - Defense Innovation Event This Innovation Gathering was inspired by RADM Grace Hopper deservedly referred to as "Amazing Grace" for her trail blazing innovations! February 26-27, 2019 Lexington Hotel and Conference Center1515 Prudential DriveJacksonville, FL 32207 RADM Grace Hopper, "Admiral of the Cyber Sea”, Mathematician Military Leader, Computer Programmer (1906-1992).Awards: Presidential Medal of Freedom National M...

The Modeling & Simulation Leadership Summit is an annual event sponsored by the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) in support of the Congressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus. The purpose of the event is to bring the M&S Community of Practice together to discuss important issues related to Modeling and Simulation, and to try to reach consensus on one or two specific, actionable initiatives for the Congressional M...

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...