Join us for the Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal Symposium & Exhibition (GESE), produced by NDIA in partnership with the EOD Warrior Foundation. This year we address training and technology requirements for the joint service EOD force with a focus on interagency interoperability. Concurrently we are proud to host a Technology Outreach by the Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Agency – their only such event of the year. Hear JIDA...

**CHANGE IN PROGRAM** July 7, 2016 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Due to demands on the staff of ASA(ALT), ARCYBER and TRADOC an in-person program cannot be held. In its place will be an on-line briefing and information session on the FedBusOps announcement for this challenge. The requirement is planned for release to the C5 Consortium on July 7. The in-person session at MITRE will not be held. In its place will be an on-line session. Registration for the...

All course materials and handouts will be provided to students on CD ROM. Please bring a laptop computer that is equipped with a CD ROM with you to the class. If you do not have access to a laptop, please contact the respective meeting planner as soon as possible. There will be a limited number of laptops available for use through NDIA, so please call early. Overview The Defense Systems Acquisition Management course meets the needs of defense...

The Mastering Business Development® Workshop is an educational and professional development program which focuses on the thinking, process and discipline required for professional Business Development. This 2-day workshop fosters participants' understanding of the core competencies required for success in the Business Development role. Business Development is primarily a relationship development and intelligence gathering process. Particip...

Service to the Flag Award: Bestowed annually, the Service to the Flag Award recognizes extraordinary leadership, strategic impact and potential to inspire other women to serve in national security. Each year, it is awarded to two women who identify and address some of our nation’s most vexing national security challenges through their work in and outside of government. 2016 Service to the Flag Honorees: The Honorable Christine E. Wormuth...

Service to the Flag Award: The mission of this annual award from WID is to recognize members who have served national defense and security, supported military service members, and/or facilitated partnerships between industry and the military. As part of our efforts to honor women in defense, WID reintroduced its Service to the Flag award in 2013 presenting it at the celebration to Hon. Carolyn H. Becraft. In 2014 WID heard from Secretary Debbi...

The seventh annual SOFIC (Special Operations Forces Industry Conference) will be held May 23–26, 2016 at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. This year’s conference theme, “Evolving the Network to Counter Emerging Threats,” reflects the enduring vision of a global Special Operations Forces (SOF) network, acknowledging the SOF network is in place and now must adapt to address present and future threats. The conference...

Tee off for the troops! This annual golf outing benefitting the USO-Metro is sponsored by the NDIA Washington D.C. Chapter and held at the courses at Andrews Air Force Base. Approximately 260 golfers and sponsors play on two courses, enjoying a fun day of camaraderie, competition, relaxation and a chance to meet some of our nation's heroes from local military hospitals who are also invited to play. Proceeds from this benefit go towards USO-Met...

29th International Symposium on Ballistics Join us for the 29th International Symposium on Ballistics (ISB), jointly organized and supported by the International Ballistics Society (www.ballistics.org) in conjunction with NDIA, May 9-13, 2016 at the Edinburgh International Conference Center in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK! The ISB is an opportunity for ballistics scientists, engineers, and others to report, share, and discuss current research and a...

NDIA’s prestigious 2016 Eisenhower Award will be presented to Trace Adkins - singer, author, and entertainer. This memorable evening offers a legal, ethical forum where government, military, and industry representatives can network and honor a distinguished American in a social setting. Tables and tickets are available for companies to purchase. NDIA invites selected individuals from the military and government to attend as our guests (n...