NDIA schedule of events.

AUGUST 2004

16-19

Joint Service Environment Management Conference & Exhibition (P2 & HWM) San Antonio, Texas

POC Naomi Mundy @ (703) 247-9476 Exhibits: Dawn Harper @ (703) 247-2584

The 9th Annual JSEM Conference & Exhibition, "Sustaining the

Force: Optimizing Readiness Through the Prevention of Pollution" will bring together more than a thousand professionals from military services, industry, academia, local, state and federal agencies to translate ideas, success stories, case histories, current trends and technologies to solutions for pollution prevention and hazardous waste management challenges. This year's conference is co-hosted by the U.S. Army Environmental Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and Headquarters, Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence, Brooks City-Base, Texas. The conference will be co-located with the GeoSpatial Technology Symposium, the GeoBase Compass Conference, and the AFCEE Technology Transfer Workshop.

16-19

CADD Geospatial Technologies Symposium & Exhibition San Antonio, Texas

POC: Naomi Mundy @ (703) 247-9476

The staff of the CADD/GIS Technology Center is pleased to announce its 6th Symposium & Exhibition. Expect many exciting presentations on topics related to CADD, GIS, FM, remote Sensing and Survey/Mapping. This Symposium will be co-located with the JSEM Conference, GeoBase Compass Conference and the AFCEE Technology Transfer Workshop.

16-19

Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence Technology Transfer Workshop San Antonio, Texas

POC: Naomi Mundy @ (703) 247-9476

The AFCEE Technology Transfer Workshop will provide attendees with the tools to support the DoD readiness mission through environmental stewardship. The workshop will offer the latest knowledge and skills necessary to achieve site closure and property transfer. The workshop will focus on Performance-based Management, the new thrust within the Air Force Restoration Program. The workshop will be co-located with the JSEM Conference, the GeoSpatial Technology Symposium and the GeoBase Compass Conference.

16-19

GeoBase Compass Conference San Antonio, Texas

POC: Naomi Mundy @ (703) 247-9476

The purpose of the 4th Annual GeoBase Compass Conference is to further a common understanding of the GeoBase program and the challenges associated with implementation told sustainment. The schedule will include educational workshops, paper presentations, plenary session, major command breakout sessions, as well as many opportunities to network within the GeoBase community. The conference agenda will be organized to complement the six pillars of the GeoBase program, as well as the Garrison, Expeditionary, and Strategic GeoBase Domains. This conference will be co-located with the JSEM Conference, GeoSpatial Technology Symposium and the AFCEE Technology Workshop.

16-20

Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course Denver, Colo.

POC: Christina Buck @ (703) 247-9478

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 Systems Management College (DSMC), the course uses the same acquisition policy information provided to Defense Department students who attend DSMC courses for formal acquisition certification. Students are 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.

17-18

Analytical Chemistry Conference San Antonio, Texas

POC Naomi Mundy @ (703) 247-9476

The theme of this year's conference is "Trends Towards Tomorrow." This program is designed for laboratories providing analytical support for AFCEE programs, their laboratory directors and quality assurance personnel, and for object chemists of the engineering firms which execute these projects. Conic hear where the AFCEE Environmental Chemistry Program is headed. Learn about the newly revised AFCEE QAPP version 4.0--what's new, what's improved, and what remains the same.

30-1

Defense Supply Center Columbus Conference & Exhibition Columbus, Ohio

POC: Phyllis Edmonson @ (703) 2588 Exhibits: Dawn Harper @ (703) 247-2584

"Forging Alliances ... Charting the Course" The conference focuses on transformational initiatives designed to cultivate responsive relationships with supply chain partners and military customer requirements. This event will provide multiple forums to facilitate the exchange of information on the Defense Logistics Agency's business systems modernization program, "new normal" customer demand projections, supplier relationship management program, strategic supplier alliances, strategic material sourcing, performance-based logistics and radio frequency identification shipment-tracking program.

31-2

2004 Department of Defense Personnel Recovery Conference and Exhibition Washington, D.C.

POC: Meaghan Dowd @ (703) 247-2568 Exhibits: Korea Kane @ (703) 247-2573

U.S. Joint Forces Command and DoD's Personnel Recovery Office again will sponsor the DoD Personnel Recovery Conference & Exhibition. This conference will continue the dialogue generated in the highly successful 2002 conference for developing a vision for joint operations, supporting coalition operations and preserving the lives and wall-being of U.S. military, DoD civilian and contract employees placed in danger while participating in a U.S.-sponsored activity or mission.

SEPTEMBER 2004

7-9

Combat Vehicles Conference: "Post War Transformation" Fort Knox, Ky.

POC: Angle DeKleine @ (703) 247-2599

Our nation's ground forces have been hard at work over the past year. The lessons learned from ground combat in the deserts 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 issues with various panel discussions and key presentations.

22-23

C4ISR Conference Dulles, Va. POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

20-23

Joint Undersea Warfare Fall Conference Maintaining Undersea Warfare Superiority Critical to the Joint Warfighter Groton, Conn.

POC Kim Williams @ (703) 247-2578

This conference will feature presentations addressing critical undersea warfare policy and technological 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 one-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 on aviation USW, C4I & combat systems, and undersea sensors and vehicles. This meeting is classified "Secret U.S. only." The classified format permits disclosure of details essential to more fully understand the complexity of issues facing die USW community.

OCTOBER 2004

13-15

U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Advance Planning Briefing to Industry Dearborn, Mich.

POC: Angie DeKleine @ (703) 247-2599

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

13-15

Worldwide Chemical Conference and Exhibition Ft. Leonardwood, Mo.

POC: Christy O'Hara @ (703) 247-2586 Exhibits: Cathy Vilga @ (703) 247-9460

The annual worldwide chemical conference is the preeminent chemical and biological conference held in the United States and includes attendees from 15-20 foreign government/industries. Held annually at the home of the U.S. Army Chemical School at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., this conference mad exhibition offers a series of interactive presentations addressing the specific need of warfighters in the areas of operations, training, doctrine and readiness. Industry and government exhibitors will highlight the newest chemical and biological defense technologies and applications.

18-21

Expeditionary Warfare Conference "Joint Expeditionary Warfare & Seabasing Issues & Challenges" Panama City, Fla.

POC: Simone Baldwin @ (703) 247-2596

This conference will provide an opportunity for the Services to provide clear 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.

19-21

Defense Supply Center Philadelphia General & Industrial Supplier Conference & Exhibition King of Prussia, Pa.

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

The purpose of this conference is to inform industry suppliers of the latest DLA and DSCP initiatives to stimulate a wider industry interest and inquiry into technical and professional topics. Subject matter for the DSCP G&I Suppler Conference will consist of professional, technical. and logistical topics such as: vendor relationships, supply chain management, transformation issues, business systems modernization efforts, customer relationship management and other topics relevant to the missions of G&I, DSCP, the DLA, and the DoD.

25-28

Systems Engineering & Supportability Conference Dallas, Texas

POC: Veronica Allen @ (703) 247-2570

This conference has grown in stature as it focuses on Systems Engineering and its importance in the acquisition process from "cradle to grave." The conference seeks to create an interactive forum for program managers, systems engineers, chief scientists, engineers and managers from the requirements, design, verification, support and logistics communities.

NOVEMBER 2004

14-17

Insensitive Munitions & Energetic Materials Symposium San Francisco, Calif.

POC: Christina Buck @ (703) 247-9478

15-18

CMMI Technology Conference & User Group Denver, Colo.

POC: Phyllis Edmonson @ (703) 247-2588

This conference serves as the overall user group forum for industry and government organizations that are adopting CMMI. It will cover such topics as transition to CMMI for SW-CMM and EIA/IS-731, CMMI technical discussion groups, implementation strategies, assessment, appraisal and evaluation methodologies, lessons learned, plus tutorials and seminars. Attendees at this conference represent both the defense and commercial sectors.

16-18

Targets, UAV's and Range Operations "Salute to Joint Warfighting" North Charleston, S.C.

POC: Joe Hylan @ (703) 247-2583 Exhibits: Cathy Vilga @ (703) 247-9460

This will be the 42st annual gathering of industry representatives and government officials interested in the technical sessions and exhibits associated with the communities in the fields of targets, UAVs and range operations. The theme for this year's symposium is "Salute to Joint Warfighting." Sessions will address topics such as "Looking to the Future," "Test Requirements," "Ranges and Targets," "UAVs & UCAVs," and concluding with "Military Programs and Requirements."

17-18

Annual Army Small Business Conference McLean, Va.

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

This conference is the only yearly event specifically aimed at all of the Army's small business contractors. It brings together leaders of the industry small business community and government (Small Business Administration and Army) to discuss timely topics, including recent changes affecting small businesses. Participants include key Army decision makes from the Pentagon to field commanders who conduct acquisitions.

29-3

Defense Systems Acquisition Management (DSAM) Course

Orlando, Fla.

POC: Christy O'Hara @ (703) 247-2586

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 Systems Management College (DSMC), the course uses the same acquisition policy information provided to Defense Department students who attend DSMC courses for formal acquisition certification. Students are 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.

30-2

Aircraft Survivability 2004 "Surviving In the Networked Battle Space" Monterey, Calif.

POC: Ann Saliski @ (703) 247-2577

The theme of this year's symposium is "Surviving in the Networked Battlespace." Aircraft Survivability 2004 will address the emerging features of this network-centric battlespace approach as it relates to survivability of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, both manned and unmanned. Senior speakers will discuss the status of implementation of the integrated battlespace concept as well as aircraft survivability lessons learned from combat in Afghanistan and Iraq. Speakers will also cover the impact of network-centric operations on aircraft survivability requirements and how developing and existing programs are being affected. Attendees will be cleared at the "Secret--U.S. only."

DECEMBER 2004

13-16

International Soldier Systems 2004 Conference & Exhibition Boston, Mass.

POC: Ann Saliski @ (703) 247 2577

The objective of the ISSC 2004 is to focus on technical presentations of cutting edge technologies. Also showcased will be the Soldier Systems equipment used in recent military operations. The ISSC 2004 will provide a forum for all those involved with Soldier and Soldier support items and systems and the technologies that support them, with the aim of making the allied soldier the best equipped, best clothed, best fed and the best protected soldier in the world. Attendees will include representatives from NATO governments, research organizations, military personnel, academia ,and industry,

In addition, a Food Safety Workshop will run concurrently with the ISSC 2004 on December 14. It will provide an opportunity for other government agencies, academia and industry to present and learn potential solutions on their respective food safety initiatives.

13-16

USSOCOM Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Conference & Exhibition (CBNR) Tampa, Fla.

POC: Phyllis Edmonson @ (703) 247-2588

"From Evolution to Revolution: Breaking the CBRN Paradigm While Winning the Global War on Terrorism"

In order to meet the future threat head-on, the U.S. Special Operations Command must develop and improve its material and non-material concepts continuously by analyzing future capability requirements in a worst-case CBRN environment. Industry, academia, other government agencies and individuals can help make these rough decisions by providing a glimpse into the future.

JANUARY 2005

FEBRUARY 2005

6-8

Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference Monterey, Calif.

POC: Angie DeKleine @ (703) 247-2599

This conference is the only one held annually, that is specific to the military's Tactical Wheeled Vehicle community. It has historically brought Department of Defense representatives, prime contractors, subcontractors, and their suppliers together to discuss present and future wheeled vehicle requirements for all services. It has afforded an atmosphere for open discussions between the customers and the suppliers based on the needs of the military users. The information presented is valuable to program managers, engineers, planners and marketers. In addition, open discussions will be invaluable to DoD planners and program managers.

9-11

Munitions Executive Summit Washington, D.C.

POC: Christy O'Hara @ (703) 247-2586

This summit will continue to focus on the challenges facing senior Army and munitions industrial base partners as they continue their efforts to field the lighter, leaner and more lethal Brigade Combat Teams and the Future Combat System. Discussions will highlight current technologies and look forward to restructuring efforts and new technologies to meet future combat requirements.

28-3

National Logistics Conference & Exhibition Miami, Fla.

POC: Phyllis Edmonson @ (703) 247-2588

This premier, national level conference brings together senior leaders front government and industry to address issues of acquisition, logistics and finance in support of the warfighter, thus attracting high caliber attendees who will guide tomorrows policies and programs. The Conference will present panels consisting of Service Logisticians, Combatant Commanders, Allied Logisticians, and Logistics Technologists. The NDIA Logistician Emeritus and the Edward Greer Awards will be presented.

TBD

Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) Washington, D.C.

POC: Mike Dauth, @ (703) 247-2593

The mission of the TSWG is to conduct the National Interagency R&D Program for Combating Terrorism (CbT) through rapid research, development and prototyping. 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.

MARCH 2005

7-10

Test and Evaluation Conference & Exhibition Charlotte, N.C.

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

This annual event brings together leaders in the test and evaluation community from around the world. Industry, DoD and allied views are exchanged on how to improve test and evaluation processes of weapon systems and to speed their delivery to the warfighter. The Service Tester of the Year Awards and the Hollis Award for sustained T&E performance are presented at this conference.

21-24

Interoperability & Systems Integration Norfolk, Va.

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

This conference tackles the tough questions dealing with issues facing U.S. and allied forces. The Conference addresses the issues of interoperability, both from the functional as well as information exchange standpoints, for the Defense Department. It will include discussion of policies, initiatives, strategies and challenges, and provide insight into several key interoperability thrusts.

22-25

Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Conference San Diego, Calif.

POC: Kimberly Williams @ (703) 247-2578

TBD

Non-Lethal Defense VI Reston, Va.

POC: Ann Saliski @ (703) 247-2577

APRIL 2005/TBD

5-7

Science & Engineering Conference & Exhibition Charleston, S.C.

POC: Simone Baldwin @ (703) 247-2596

4-7

Fuze Technology Conference Seattle, Wa.

POC: Christy O'Hara @ (703) 247-2586

This conference provides a forum to exchange information throughout the fuzing community. Research, development and procurement plans and programs will be presented by U.S. government and armed services officials while the latest advances in safety, arming and fuzing will be detailed by industry and government experts.

8

Fuze IPT Seattle, Wa.

POC: Christy O'Hara @ (703) 247-2586

NDIA's Department of Defense Fuze Integrated Product Team Advance Planning Briefing/Industry Workshop will provide a complete lay down of all fuzing systems and fuze-related acquisition activities envisioned through fiscal year 2010. This information will prove valuable to members of the industrial base in formulating future business strategies. Participants will participate in one-on-one sessions with the IPT Sessions are designed to provide a frank interchange between industry representatives and the IPT.

12-15

DoD/Joint Service Environmental Symposium and Exhibition Tampa, Fla.

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

This symposium brings together individuals from the Defense Department, the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency as well as industry to exchange technical information and management accountability to support environmental leadership programs, policies and procedures. Exhibits and posters in all aspects of environment acquisition, research & development and regulatory implementation will be displayed. Workshops/special sessions/breakout sessions will be conducted to translate ideas, success stories, case histories, current trends and technologies into solutions. This Conference will incorporate the format of the previously conducted P2HWM and JSEM Conferences.

25-27

Atlanta XXXI Atlanta, Ga.

POC: Christina Buck @ (703) 247-9478

The Atlanta conference provides senior government officials and corporate leaders a forum to engage in frank, informal discussions of important CEO-level issues. As the Army continues to meet the challenges of rapidly evolving mission requirements, it is more imperative than ever that key government and industry decision-making partners meet in this forum to discuss matters of mutual concern.

25-28

Gun & Ammunition/Missiles & Rockets Conference & Exhibition New Orleans, La.

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

This conference and exhibition provides an international forum for the exchange of technical information and ideas, development plans and technology of present and future gun, ammunition, missile, and rocket systems and related integrated technologies. The conference will host an information panel on integrating gun systems and missiles for complementary capability.

TBA

Strike, Land Attack f Air Defense Division Annual Symposium Laurel, Md.

POC: Kimberly Williams, (703) 247-2578

This symposium brings the senior naval leadership together with industry to discuss various topics of mutual interest in the strike, land attack and air defense areas. This conference is classified "Secret--U.S. only."

TBA

JPEO-CBD APBI Washington, D.C.

POC: Mike Dauth, (703) 247-2593

MAY 2005

3-5

Joint Service Power EXPO Tampa, Fla.

POC: Kimberly Williams @ (703) 247-2578

"Power-Energy Source for Transformation"

9-12

Global Demilitarization Symposium Sparks, Nev.

POC: Meaghan Dowd @ (703) 247-2568

The Joint Ordnance Commanders Group (JOCG) requested the organization of a seminar to assure linkage among the numerous efforts directed at challenges related to the demilitarization and disposal of energetic materials. The scope of this effort is to broadband with participation by government, academia and U.S. and international industry representatives. Demilitarization/environmental issues are a concern affecting all ammunition programs.

16-19

Small Arms Symposium & Firing Demonstration Atlantic City, N.J.

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

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 where symposium exhibitors can display their product capabilities. The Chinn and Hathcock Awards are presented during the Symposium.

TBD

U.S. Coast Guard Innovation Expo (Dates &Location pending)

POC: Angle DeKleine @ (703) 247-2599

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 to meet homeland security, search and rescue, law enforcement, environmental protection, and other mission requirements.

TBD

Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course Vancouver, B.C.

POC: Mike Dauth @ (703) 247-2593

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 Systems Management College (DSMC), the course uses the same acquisition policy information provided to Defense Department students who attend DSMC courses for formal acquisition certification. Students are 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.

JUNE 2005

13-15

Artillery Symposium & Exhibition Parsippany, N.J.

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

This symposium is held in conjunction with the Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center. The event is organized for everybody in government and industry who plans, prepares, evaluates, funds, manages or manufactures weapons ordnance systems. Information provided also will be useful to those responsible for supporting future combat operations. The symposium is held in conjunction with the NDIA Picatinny Chapter Firepower Benefit.

JULY 2005

17-22

DSAM Long Beach,

AUGUST 2005

TBD

SEPTEMBER 2005

TBD

Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Fall Conference Groton, Conn.

POC: Kimberly Williams @ (703) 247-2578

This conference will feature presentations addressing critical undersea warfare policy and technological 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 one-half day plenary session featuring the senior Naval leadership discussing the future of Undersea Warfare. The remainder of the conference will address the technical aspects on aviation USW, C4I & combat systems, and undersea sensors and vehicles. This meeting is classified "Secret--U.S. only." The classified format permits disclosure of details essential to more fully understand the complexity of issues facing the USW community.

OCTOBER 2005

24-27

Expeditionary Warfare Panama City, Fla.

POC: Joe Hylan @ (703) 247-2583

24-27

Systems Engineering San Diego, Callif.

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

NOVEMBER 2005

14-18

International Symposium on Ballistics Vancouver, B.C.

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544

14-18

CMMI Technology Conference & User Group Denver, Colo.

POC: Sam Campagna @ (703) 247-2544