2007 mega directory.

July 2007

30-August 2

Naval S&T Industry Partnership

Conference

Washington, DC

POC Kim Williams @ (703) 247-2578

Exhibits: Alden Davidson@ (703) 247-2582

Highlights will include:

* Remarks from the senior leadership

of the Department of the Navy, the Office of Naval Research, and the Naval Research Enterprise

* Partnership opportunities for industry and academia; how to do business with ONR and the Naval Research Enterprise

* Key insights into the Power and Energy challenges and opportunities facing the Navy and Marine Corps in the 21st Century

* One-on-one meetings with Program Managers from ONR and across the Naval Research Enterprise, including Naval Laboratories and Warfare Centers

* Instruction on how to participate in the Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) and Innovative Naval Prototypes (INP) programs.

* Innovative technologies from Industry, National and Federal Labs, and Academia in the Conference Exhibit Hall. Technical Support Provided by the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

August 2007

1-2

ICOTE

Seattle, VA

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

By Invitation Only: Senior industry and government discussion on improvements in the test & evaluation processes & procedures to insure delivery and fielding of weapons systems that meet stated requirements in a timely manner. The August meeting will focus on software testing. For information on participation on the ICOTE contact the POC listed above.

8

C4ISR Breakfast

Pentagon City, VA

POC: Cast Antolock @ (703) 247-2570

C4ISR Division Breakfasts feature presentations by senior government leaders in the C4 and ISR mission areas.

21-23

Small Business Innovative Research

Beyond SBIR Phase II Conference & Exhibition

Arlington, VA

POC: Britt Bommelje @ (703) 247-2587

Exhibits: Allison Burns @ (703) 247-2584

The need for diverse warfighter capabilities requires government funded R&D projects to be identified and quickly transitioned into the field. Beyond SBIR Phase II: Ready for Transition offers pre-arranged technology matchmaking meetings for prime contractors, government acquisition managers, the investment community, manufacturing firms and

SBIR Phase II firms to discuss commercialization opportunities and partnerships. Small businesses must be SBIR Phase II certified to participate.

27-29

Land & Maritime Supply Chains

Business Conference & Exhibition

(DSCC)

Columbus, OH

POC: Casi Antolock @ (703) 247-2570

Exhibits: Dana Pezzuti @ (703) 247-2573

The conference will explore initiatives designed to cultivate responsive, meaningful, and measured collaborative relationships with Defense Supply Center Columbus supply chain partners and the military customer requirements. Highlights will include a tour of the DSCC and presentation of DSCC Recognition for Excellence Awards.

29-30

Expeditionary Warfare Division Wargame

MCB, Quantico, VA

POC: Simone McLean @ (703) 247-2596

Industry executives and USMC leaders will collaborate to examine selected Command and Control Integration issues and identify potential government-industry solution sets.

September 2007

4-5

Disruptive Technologies Conference

Washington, DC

POC: Meredith Geary @ (703) 247-9476

Government and industry Program Managers, Systems Engineers, Chief Scientists, Engineers and Managers meet to present and discuss advances in science and technology that possess the greatest potential for offering leap ahead capabilities for America's warfighters.

5-7

Homeland Security Symposium and

Exhibition

Arlington, VA

POC: Christy Goehner @ (703) 247-2586

Exhibits: Allison Burns @ (703) 247-2584

Border and maritime security will be the lead topics for this event featuring participation by key DHS and USCG officials. Updates on government programs such as the Secure Border Initiative and the Maritime Transportation Security Act will dominate the agenda providing industry with key insights for both strategic and near term business planning.

10-13

Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Fall

Conference (SECRET-US ONLY)

Groton, CT

POC: Kimberly Williams @ (703) 247-2578

This conference will feature presentations addressing critical undersea warfare policy and technology issues from high-level naval officers and government officials and researchers from naval, industrial, academic and other governmental laboratories. The conference will open with a one and a half day plenary session featuring the senior naval leadership discussing the maintenance of USW dominance. The remainder of the conference will address the technical aspects of aviation USW, C4I & combat systems, mine warfare, and undersea sensors and vehicles. This meeting is classified SECRET U.S. ONLY.

10-14

Defense Systems Acquisition

Management Course (DSAM)

Minneapolis, MN

POC: Laura Alexander @ (703) 247-2568

The Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course meets the needs of defense industry acquisition managers in today's dynamic environment, providing the latest information related to acquisition policy, reform initiatives, procedures and processes. Taught by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), the course uses the same acquisition policy information provided to Defense Department students who attend DAU courses for formal acquisition certification.

October 2007

3

C4ISR Breakfast

Pentagon City, VA

POC: Cast Antolock @ (703) 247-2570

C4ISR Division breakfast series feature presentations by senior government leaders in the C4 and ISR mission arenas.

15-18

Insensitive Munitions/Energetic

Materials Technology Symposium

Miami, FL

POC: Michael Dauth (703)247-2593

Full implementation of insensitive munitions and energetic materials continues to be faced by a diverse and complex set of challenges. Under the theme "New Programs, Policies and Strategies Leading to New Joint Solutions," this symposium will examine how the development of new technologies can aid in overcoming existing challenges and simultaneously address the emerging issues of a changing threat environment and continuing fiscal pressures. The 2007 symposium will be a major international forum for presentation and discussion of the latest advances in IM and EM development.

22-25

Joint Chemical Biological Collective

Protection/Decontamination/Individual

Protection Conference and Exhibition

(Joint Chem Bio CPDIP)

Virginia Beach, VA

POC: Laura Alexander @ (703) 247-2568

Exhibits: Dana Pezzuti @ (703) 247-2573

The Joint Project Managers for Decontamination, Collective and Individual Protection, the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense and the National Defense. Industrial Association will present this first ever joint conference and exhibition incorporating the three cornerstone C-B protection programs--individual protection, collective protection and decontamination. Gain an understanding of the current state of technology and search for business opportunities at this comprehensive Chem-Bio conference and exhibition.

22-24

2007 Combat Vehicles Conference

Dearborn, MI

POC: Kimberly Williams @ (703) 247-2578

Our nation's ground forces have been hard at work. The lessons learned from ground combat in the streets of Iraq will have a profound effect on the way the Army and the Marine Corps continue their tailoring of 21st Century war fighting. This conference will address the key issues combat vehicle issues of mobility, survivability and lethality via panel discussions and key presentations by program managers, recent combat leaders and industry executives.

22-25

10th Annual Systems Engineering Conference

San Diego, CA

POC: Britt Bommelje @ (703) 247-2587

This is the premier conference on Systems Engineering with its emphasis on the acquisition process. The conference creates an interactive forum for program managers, systems engineers, chief scientists, and engineers and mangers from the Requirements, Design, Verification, Support and Logistics communities.

22-25

12th Expeditionary Warfare Conference

Panama City, FL

POC: Simone McLean @ (703) 247-2596

The services will have an opportunity to provide statements of their requirements and intent to industry, service laboratories and other interested parties. We are expecting numerous dialogues to take place between the military services, industry and other attendees. The conference will be a celebration of the atmosphere of trust and cooperation that exists between the military services and industry.

24-26

Global Innovation Strategies

St Loius, MO

POC: TBD

Produced in partnership with the US STRATCOM Global Innovation and Strategy Center, this first ever event is designed as a forum to explore common issues and share new or innovation strategies, techniques, and ideas that may be applied to overcome the complex and often unique challenges presented by USSTRATCOM's global mission requirements.

24-26

US Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI)

Dearborn, MI

POC: Kimberly Williams @ (703) 247-2578

The TACOM LCMC APBI will provide broad based business planning information relating to future tank-automotive and armament plans, programs and acquisition opportunities.

28-November 2

2007 USGG Innovation EXPO

New Orleans, LA

POC: Angle DeKleine @ (703) 247-2599

Exhibits: Dana Pezzuti @ (703) 247-2573

The Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security continue to redefine and improve business processes with an infusion of innovation and technology designed to meet ever-changing mission requirements. The Coast Guard and industry will display innovative solutions as well as present and discuss the many challenges faced in Maritime Homeland Security. See and discuss emerging Coast Guard innovations, meet Coast Guard and Industry innovators who are making a difference, and discuss opportunities related to Maritime and Port Security, Search & Rescue, Law Enforcement, Environmental Protection, and other critical mission requirements.

29-31

45th Annual Targets, UAVs & Range Operations Symposium & Exhibition

San Diego, CA

POC: Simone McLean @ (703) 247-2596

Exhibits: Allison Burns @ (703) 247-2584

This will be the annual gathering of industry representatives and government officials in the fields of air and ground targets, UAVs and range operations. Technical sessions and keynote presentations will focus on topics such as the acquisition process, ranges operations and support, new technology, and military programs and requirements. The accompanying exhibition will feature the latest technologies in aerial and ground targets and UAVs.

November 2007

6-9

Aircraft Survivability 2007

Monterey, CA

POC: Christy Goehner @ (703) 247-2586

This year's symposium goal is to provide to the military aviation community an opportunity to expand the dialogue regarding the impact emerging threats are having on fixed and rotary wing manned and unmanned air vehicles, and the state of current and projected capabilities to neutralize these threats.

7-8

11th Annual Small Business Conference

McLean, VA

POC: Karl Deputy @ (703) 247-2588

This yearly event, specifically directed at all of the Army's Small Business Contractors provides a unique opportunity for members of the small business community to meet with senior government decision makers (Army and SBA) to discuss timely topics, including recent changes affecting small businesses. All of the Army's major commands in the US will be represented. A Business Opportunities Fair, featuring government officials and representatives from among the top 50 largest defense firms will discuss future contracting opportunities.

Contractors may market their firm's capabilities to the Army and large businesses at one location. Breakout sessions on pertinent topics will be offered. The Conference begins mid-afternoon on November 7, 2007 and continues through 4:00 p.m. on November 8. Reserve your room early to receive the hotel Conference rates. For hotel reservations, call (703) 847-5000.

12-15

7th Annual CMMI Technology Conference & User Group

Denver, CO

POC: Cast Antolock @ (703) 247-2570

This conference serves as the overall user group forum for industry and government organizations that are adopting CMMI. Agenda topics and highlights will include transition to CMMI for SW-CMM and EIA/IS-731; CMMI technical discussion groups; implementation strategies; assessment, appraisal and evaluation methodologies; and lessons learned. Multiple tutorials and seminars will be offered.

27-28

Stability, Security, Transition & Reconstruction Operations Conference

Falls Church, VA

POC: Meredith Geary @ (703) 247-9476

This conference will explore ways in which the U.S. Government can leverage the expertise and contributions of private industry in confronting complex crises, both foreign and domestic, and natural and human generated. Industry participation will highlight ongoing research and development, as well as current technologies offering solutions to the challenge of the 21st century global security environment. Featured speakers from a range of U.S. Government agencies will address salient policy issues, defense requirements, and possible industry activities necessary to support future SSTR Operations.

December 2007

3-7

Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course (DSAM)

New Orleans, LA

POC: Phyllis Edmonson @ (703) 247-2577

The Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course meets the needs of the defense industry acquisition managers in today's dynamic environment, providing the latest information related to acquisition policy, reform initiatives, procedures and processes. Taught by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), the course uses the same acquisition policy information provided to Defense Department students who attend DAU courses for formal acquisition certification.

December 6

C4ISR Breakfast

Pentagon City, VA

POC: Cast Antolock @ (703) 247-2570

C4ISR Division Breakfasts feature presentations by senior government leaders in the C4 and ISR mission areas.

January 2008

14-17

2008 Homeland Security S&T Stakeholders Conference West

Los Angles, CA

POC: Tia Pitt @ 703-247-9467

The S&T Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security will be the key participant in the 2008 Homeland Security S&T Stakeholders Conference West, presented by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) January 14-17 at the Los Angles Convention Center. The purpose of the conference is to highlight business partnership opportunities in homeland security S&T research and provide visibility into new and emerging technologies relevant to the homeland security mission. The conference will focus in particular on First Responders and the states. Attendees will include industry, all levels of government, and academia.

February 2008

3-5

Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference

Monterey, CA

POC: Angle DeKleine @ (703) 247-2599

An annual event focused toward the military's Tactical Wheeled Vehicle community, this conference consistently draws key DoD leaders, prime contractors, subcontractors and their suppliers to discuss present and future wheeled vehicle requirements for all services. The information presented is valuable to program managers, engineers, planners and business developers.

11-14

Warheads & Ballistics Classified

Symposium (SECRET-US ONLY)

Monterey, CA

POC: Kimberly Williams @ (703) 247-2578

This symposium will provide an opportunity for researchers, developers, and program managers to exchange classified information on current work related to the advancement of the technology and application of ballistics and weapon systems. Topics will include innovations in bombs and warheads; interior, exterior, and terminal ballistics; weapons system lethality and effectiveness; and target vulnerability modeling and simulation. This symposium is classified SECRET--U.S. ONLY.

12-14

19th Annual SO/LIC Symposium and Exhibition

Washington, DC

POC: Christy Goehner @ (703) 247-2586

Exhibits: Allison Burns @ (703) 247-2584

The SO/LIC Division was formed 19 years ago because of the increasing importance of special operations forces and because of their often unique requirements as they pursued missions and tasks in the spectrum of operations called low intensity conflict. The annual conference and exhibition will be an international gathering of government and industry representatives from those communities with interests related to SO/LIC forces, issues and requirements.

19-21

Munitions Executive Summit

Orlando, FL

POC: Laura Alexander @ (703) 247-2568

This annual summit will focus on the challenges facing senior Army and munitions industrial base partners as they continue their efforts to field lighter, leaner and more lethal Brigade Combat Teams and the Future Combat System. Discussions will highlight current technologies, look forward to restructuring efforts, and identify new technologies to meet future combat requirements. This year's conference will also focus on the near term era certain to bring significantly reduced funding and the impacts of a potentially constrained industrial base capability.

21

Technical Support Working Group

Washington, D. C.

POC: Dani Rovenger @ (703) 247-2540

The mission of the TSWG is to conduct the U.S. National Interagency Research & Development program for Combating Terrorism (CbT). The TSWG is unique in that it maximizes multi-agency participation to identify requirements and develop solutions for multiple users. Representatives of over 50 federal organizations promote rapid identification of current and future CbT requirements, establish priorities and prevent unnecessary duplication.

25

Industrial Committee on Operational Test & Evaluation

Location TBD

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

By Invitation Only: Senior industry and government discussions on improvements in the test & evaluation processes & procedures to insure delivery and timely fielding of weapons systems that meet stated requirements. For information on participation on the ICOTE contact the POC listed above.

25-28

24th Test & Evaluation Conference

Palm Springs, CA

POC: Meredith Geary @ (703) 247-9476

This annual event brings together leaders in the test and evaluation community from around the world. Industry, Defense Department and allied nation views are exchanged on methods to improve test and evaluation processes applied to weapon systems with a focus on speeding their delivery to the warfighter. The Service Tester of the Year Awards and the Hollis Award for sustained T&E performance are presented.

March 2008

9-14

Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course (DSAM)

Phoenix, AZ

POC: Dani Rovenger @ (703) 247-2540

The Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course meets the needs of the defense industry acquisition managers in today's dynamic environment, providing the latest information related to acquisition policy, reform initiatives, procedures and processes. Taught by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), the course uses the same acquisition policy information provided to Defense Department students who attend DAU courses for formal acquisition certification.

10-13

24th Annual National Logistics Conference & Exhibition

Miami, Fla.

POC: Keri Deputy @ (703) 247-2588

This premier-national level conference addresses issues of acquisition, logistics and finance in support of the nation's warfighters, attracting high caliber attendees who are tasked with guiding tomorrow's acquisition policies and programs. The conference will present panels consisting of the service logistics chiefs, senior industry logisticians, combatant commanders, allied logisticians, and logistics technologists. The NDIA Logistician Emeritus and the Edward Greer Awards will also be presented.

17-20

Ground Robotics Conference & Exhibition

Dallas, TX

POC: Phyllis Edmonson @ (703) 247-2577

The theme of this first NDIA Ground Robotics conference will be "Robotics--Out of the Labs and into the Hands of the Warfighter". With support provided by the DoD Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise, the conference will be devoted to keynote addresses, technical paper presentations, and interactive workgroup sessions oriented toward problem resolution or go forward tactics. Emerging robotics companies and academia will have the opportunity to exhibit their technology solutions in the accompanying Robotics Solutions Showcase exhibition hall.

TBD

Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Conference (SECRET-US ONLY)

San Diego, Calif.

POC: Kimberly Williams @ (703) 247-2578

Presentations and discussions will address critical undersea warfare policy and technology issues from high-level naval officers and government officials and researchers from naval, industrial, academic and other governmental laboratories. The conference will open with a one day plenary session featuring the senior naval leadership discussing the maintenance of USW dominance. The remainder of the conference will address the technical aspects on aviation USW, C4I & combat systems, mine warfare and undersea sensors and vehicles. This meeting is classified SECRET--U.S. ONLY.

April 2008

15-17

9th Annual Science & Engineering Technology Conference/DoD Tech Expo

Charleston, SC

POC: Simone McLean @ (703) 247-2596

Exhibits: Allison Burns @ (703) 247-2584

Presentations, exhibits and poster papers will enable technical and strategic planning dialogues between DoD, academia and industry representatives. The conference will provide an overview and perspective on the latest science and engineering developments in a broad range of technologies related to warfighting capabilities and defense materiel development.

21-24

Gun & Missile Systems Conference & Exhibition

Charlotte, NC

POC: Casi Antolock @ (703) 247-2570

An international forum for the exchange of technical information on development plans and technologies related to present and future gun, ammunition, rocket, and missile systems and related integrated technologies.

May 2008

6

Strike, Land Attack, Air Defense Annual Symposium (SLAAD) (SECRET US ONLY)

Laurel, MD

POC: Kimberly Williams @ (703) 247-2578

5-8

Joint Services Environmental Management (JSEM) Conference & Exhibition

Denver, CO

POC: Britt Bommelje @ (703) 247-2587

The JSEM Conference & Exhibition will bring together over two thousand professionals from the military services, industry, academia, local, state, and federal agencies to translate ideas, success stories, case histories, current trends, and technologies to solutions for environmental management challenges. This is the only environmental conference supported by the Department of Defense, Office of Environment and Installations.

12-15

Joint Services Small Arms Symposium, Exhibition & Firing Demonstration

Atlantic City, NJ

POC: Meredith Geary @ (703) 247-9476

This Symposium is a premier event bringing together the international Small Arms Community for technical paper presentations, informational speakers and exhibits of the hardware used by current and future defense organizations. A firing demonstration is scheduled to enable symposium exhibitors to display their product capabilities and attendees to test fire weapons. The Chinn and Hathcock Awards are presented during the Symposium.

15-17

National Small Business Conference

San Diego, CA

POC: Keri Deputy @ (703) 247-2588

The only annual and national small business conference of it kind, this event features speakers from large and small businesses and government agencies to identify potential small business opportunities within both the government and industry markets. An organized "matchmaking" program is offered to facilitate networking between small businesses of all sectors and their potential government and industry customers. NDIA's Kathleen Sridhar Small Business Executive of the Year award is presented annually at this event.

13-15

Fuze Conference

Sparks, NV

POC: Phyllis Edmonson @ (703) 247-2577

Fuzing requirements have become more demanding over the last 51 years as witnessed by the improvements in munitions safety and reliability. These improvements have come about largely through cooperative partnerships between government and industry. This conference provides an opportunity to highlight the results of those efforts through technical paper and and poster session presentations and discussions. Fuze producers, developers and engineers treat this event as their annual professional gathering to share new techniques, designs and technical applications related to munitions fuzes and the science of fuzing.

19-22

Global Demilitarization Conference & Exhibition

Dallas, TX

POC: Dani Rovenger @ (703) 247-2540

This conference supports the DoD in numerous efforts directed at reducing the stockpile of excess and obsolete strategic, tactical and conventional munitions. The agenda will focus on global challenges and successes experienced in the disposition of energetic materials. Topics include ongoing disposal, recycling and reuse programs, research and development efforts, transition technologies, and the latest policy issues affecting this business. Business opportunities can be discovered in the exhibit hall and as the agenda presentations and technical sessions unfold.

19-21

Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD) Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI)

Washington, D.C.

POC: Laura Alexander @ (703) 247-2568

APBI's for Industry are held annually to keep the industrial base well informed of future business opportunities, the direction of the Chemical and Biological Defense program and future requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD). The APBI will include details on the Joint Service mid and long range research, development, test, and evaluation plans and programs, future production projections, and emerging military doctrine. These briefings are designed to identify specific contract opportunities over the next 5 years. In addition, the second day is scheduled for one-on-one appointments with the various Joint Project Managers.

June 2008

8-13

Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course (DSAM)

Phoenix, AZ

POC: Dani Rovenger @ (703) 247-2540

The Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course meets the needs of the defense industry acquisition managers in today's dynamic environment, providing the latest information related to acquisition policy, reform initiatives, procedures and processes. Taught by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), the course uses the same acquisition policy information provided to Defense Department students who attend DAU courses for formal acquisition certification.

TBD

Expeditionary Warfare Division Wargame

MCB, Quantico, VA

POC: Simone McLean @ (703) 247-2596

The purpose of the NDIA / USMC War Game is to examine the issues of interest to the Marine Corps in a USMC-industry forum, to refine those issues, and to identify areas where defense industry can provide assistance.

July 2008

No events scheduled.

August 2008

25-27

Land & Maritime Suppliers Conference & Exhibition (DSCC)

Columbus, OH

POC: Casi Anatolock @ (703) 247-2570

The conference will explore initiatives designed to cultivate responsive, meaningful, and measured collaborative relationship with Defense Supply Center Columbus supply chain partners and the military customer requirements. A tour of the DSCC will be conducted as well as presentation of the DSCC Recognition for Excellence Awards.

September 2008

7-12

Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course (DSAM)

Phoenix, AZ

POC: Phyllis Edmonson @ (703) 247-2577

The Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course meets the needs of the defense industry acquisition managers in today's dynamic environment, providing the latest information related to acquisition policy, reform initiatives, procedures and processes. Taught by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), the course uses the same acquisition policy information provided to Defense Department students who attend DAU courses for formal acquisition certification.

22-26

24th International Symposium on Ballistics

New Orleans, LA

POC: Britt Bommelje @ (703) 247-2587

The objective of the 24th International Symposium on Ballistics is to focus on potential technical advances and break-throughs in the general areas off Interior Ballistics, Launch Dynamics, Exterior Ballistics, Projectile and Warhead Design, Vulnerability, Wound Ballistics, Terminal Ballistics and Impact Physics, and Armor and Personal Protection.

This symposium is the premier opportunity for ballistics scientists, engineers and others to report, share and discuss current research and advances in ballistics and visions for the future.