Events and description.

JANUARY 12-16

Defense Systems Acquisition Management

(DSAM) Course

Event #402E

Dallas, Texas 

POC: Angle Gress @ [phone]

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.

Students are industry program managers, assistant program managers, systems engineers, industry personnel serving on Defense Department Integrated Product Teams and other personnel that must interface with DoD program offices involved in program development and execution.

FEBRUARY 1-3

Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference "Current

Force to Future Force"

Event #4530

Monterey, Calif.

POC: Angle DeKleine @ [phone]

This is the only annual conference held specifically for the military's Tactical Wheeled Vehicle community. It brings together Department of Defense representatives, prime contractors, subcontractors and their suppliers to discuss wheeled vehicle requirements for all services. The information presented is valuable to DoD and industry program managers, planners, engineers and marketers.

FEBRUARY 4-6

15th Annual NDIA SO/LIC (Special Operations 

Low Intensity Conflict) Symposium &

Exhibition

Event #4880

Washington, D.C.

POC: Ann Saliski @ [phone]

Exhibits: Dawn Harper @ [phone]

This year's theme is "Special Operations--The Future is Now: Strategy, Doctrine, Forces and Technology for the Global War on Terrorism."

The purpose of this symposium is to not only look at how Special Operations successes were accomplished, but also to provide an understanding of what is required to sustain those successes. This symposium has been planned to focus on the readiness of Special Operations as it continues to be the "Point of the Spear."

FEBRUARY 17-19

Munitions Executive Summit

Event #4650

Tampa, Fla.

POC: Christy O'Hara @ [phone]

This summit will 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, restructuring efforts and new technologies designed to meet future combat requirements.

FEBRUARY 24

Technical Support Working Group Industry

Day

Event #4090

Washington, D.C.

POC: Angle Gress @ [phone]

The mission of the Technical Support Working Group is to conduct the national interagency research and development program for combating terrorism. TSWG encourages multi-agency participation to identify requirements and develop solutions for a wide range of organizations. Representatives of more than 50 federal agencies promote rapid identification of anti-terrorist requirements, establish priorities and prevent unnecessary duplication.

MARCH 1-4

20th National Logistics Conference &

Exhibition

Event #4730

Sparks, Nev.

POC: Dania Khan @ [phone]

Exhibits: Karen Kane @ [phone]

Operation Iraqi Freedom has highlighted strategic and operational logistics issues that must be addressed at the most senior levels of the Defense Department to ensure the effective and efficient use of U.S. military forces.

This premier, national-level conference will bring together senior leaders from government and industry to address acquisition, logistics and enterprise integration matters associated with the continuing transformation of the department and the military services.

MARCH 1-4

Test & Evaluation Conference & Exhibition

Event #4910

Sparks, Nev.

POC: Dania Khan @ [phone]

This annual event brings together leaders in the test and evaluation community from around the world to discuss better ways to deliver new systems to the war fighter. The Service Tester of the Year Awards and the Hollis Award for sustained T&E performance will be presented.

MARCH 8-12

Defense Systems Acquisition Management

(DSAM) Course

Event #402B

Salt Lake City, Utah 

POC: Angie Gress @ [phone]

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.

Students are industry program managers, assistant program managers, systems engineers, industry personnel serving on Defense Department Integrated Product Teams and other personnel that must interface with DoD program offices involved in program development and execution.

MARCH 15-18

2004 Joint Undersea Warfare Spring Meeting

Event #4260

Monterey, Calif.

POC: Kimberly Wiliams @ [phone]

Both government and Industry will find the benefits of the spring Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Conference rewarding. The event features a day-long plenary session led by senior key naval officials and a day and a half of technical sessions, with topic areas focusing on undersea sensors and vehicles, aviation USW, C4I, combat systems and mine warfare. This conference is classified at the "Secret NOFORN" level.

MARCH 22-25

2004 Interoperability & Systems Integration

Conference

Event #4120

Denver, Colo.

POC: Phyllis Edmonson @ [phone]

This event tackles the tough questions dealing with interoperability and system-of-system issues facing U.S. and allied forces. It will include discussion of policies, initiatives, strategies and challenges, and it will provide insight into several key interoperability thrusts.

HOW TO REGISTER: You can register for these events on the Internet at: www.ndia.org/events. Once you have found the event you would like to attend, you can reserve your space with your credit card or government purchase order.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVENTS: If you have questions regarding NDIA events, please contact our Operations Department at: [phone]. Please have the event number ready when you call. One of our meeting planners will be happy to assist you with all of your concerns.