The primary purpose of our quarterly meetings is to engage in local dialogues about how we can increase the quality of STEM education; the quantity of STEM educated graduates that are eligible for employment in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industries; and the amount and effectiveness of engagement by A&D employers, working in partnership with others in their communities.Previous meetings have demonstrated the productiveness of bring...

Join us for the Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry - 2013 Munitions Executive Summit (APBI - 2013 MES). This annual event will be attended by key leaders in the U.S. Government Acquisition, program management, technology & academia sectors. Likewise, industry leaders in the U.S. Munitions Industrial Base will also participate in this executive forum. The purpose of the Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry - 2013 Munitions Executive S...

Introduction As we exceed a decade of persistent armed conflict, we find ourselves confronted with an era of unprecedented technical and financial challenges. Former Defense Secretary Gates referred to the gravity of its impact on the Department of Defense during the waning days of his leadership as “extreme fiscal duress.” The Test and Evaluation (T&E) community must redouble its efforts to provide the warfighter with “n...

Please join NDIA on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the next Legislative Information Division (LID) Breakfast Series featuring Representative Scott Rigell (R-VA). Congressman Rigell serves on the House Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Science, Space and Technology Committees.Please note this event is closed to the media and trade press and all comments are not-for-attribution.

The International Traffic In Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) provides strict regulation of defense industry firms. Executives of many of these companies, especially small and medium-sized firms, are not sure about how ITAR applies to them and how to comply with the law. The stakes are high – violations can result in significant civil and criminal penalties for companies and their employees. This program will provide a practical ove...

ThemeOne day networking opportunity for industry and government representatives. 7:30 AM–9:00 AMExecutive Breakfast (Business attire/Service dress uniform)Speaker: Lt Gen Ellen Pawlikowski, Commander SMC 9:30 AM-11:00 AMMaintaining America’s Space Advantage Panel Panel Topic: Maintaining America’s Space Advantage in an Increasingly Challenged EnvironmentModerator: Maj Gen USAF (Ret) H.J. “Mitch” Mitchell, VP Progr...

Please join NDIA on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the next Legislative Information Division (LID) Breakfast Series featuring Senator Daniel Coats (R-IN). Senator Coates serves on the Senate Appropriations, Select Intelligence, and Science and Technology Committees. He is the Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee. Please note this event is closed to the media and trade press and all comments are not-for-attribution.

Day 1:Monday, 11 February 20132013 Modeling & Simulation Congressional Caucus Leadership Summit The purpose of the Summit is to bring together leaders from across the Modeling & Simulation Community of Practice to identify potential priorities that can be undertaken by the M&S Congressional Caucus. The Caucus will consider these priorities in establishing their legislative agenda. During this event we wil hear from leaders across t...

A seminar showcasing and featuring the contributions of logistics intermodal technology transfer, visioning and problem-solving optimizing logistics and supply chain effectiveness in times of crisis and disasters hosted by the Center for Advanced Logistics Management, Albany State University Theme: Optimizing Logistics and Supply Chain Effectiveness in Times of Crisis and Disasters Big Idea: This conference focuses on tools and methods logisti...

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...