ComDef 2013

Strengthening the Cooperative Global Framework

Building on the successful ComDef 2012, where 45 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, ComDef returns to Washington, DC to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry with an Asia Pacific emphasis . The goals for the upcoming ComDef are as follows:

Provide an overview and status report of the leading initiatives and programs designed to facilitate Coalition effectiveness
Understand the budgetary implications of not engaging in international cooperation
Determine key enablers for Cooperation to work
Identify the proposed areas for future cooperation
Identify the key industry partners and personalities
Highlight successful interoperability activities and draw out their determinants
Network with colleagues with shared concerns

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Government, military and industry program managers and academic institutions concerned in the day to day international defense cooperation activities.
Business Development executives interested in networking with the international community
Embassy officials, thinktanks and trade associations interested in shaping the policy.
Export compliance facilitators

Speaker and Presenter Information

Ms. Ann Castiglione-Cataldo, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports & Cooperation Frank Cevasco, President, Cevasco International (Confirmed) Brigadier Ashok Dhingra, Defense & Mil. Attach�, Military Wing, Embassy of India Rob Eason, Counselor, Def. Acquisition & Technology, British Embassy, Washington, DC Daniel Fankhauser, Counsellor, Defence Materiel, Embassy of Australia, Washington, DC And many more...

Expected Number of Attendees

300

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Homeland Security, NASA, Coast Guard