NDIA schedule of events.AUGUST 2003 4-7 3290 2003 Transportation Security Administration: Innovative Technologies i n Maritime Security Conference & Exhibition Charleston Convention Center North Charleston North Charleston A city of southeast South Carolina, a suburb of Charleston. Population: 80,600. , S.C. NDIA NDIA National Defense Industrial Association NDIA New Doha International Airport (Qatar) Contact: Bruce Roulstone (703) 247-2574 The Transportation Security Administration, in cooperation with the National Defense Industrial Association, is proud to announce its first "Innovative Technologies in Maritime Security" conference. See and discuss developing technologies as they pertain to pertain to verb relate to, concern, refer to, regard, be part of, belong to, apply to, bear on, befit, be relevant to, be appropriate to, appertain to the new challenges in the world of maritime security. The conference's main objective is to bring together the developers of new security technologies with people in the field, struggling to find cost-effective, newly emerging security solutions. Representatives from all federal agencies working in maritime security will attend. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA TSA See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA). ) is redefining business processes with an infusion of innovation and technology to meet the nation's requirements to safeguard our ports and waterways. TSA will invite innovative solutions from vendors as well as present panel discussions on the many challenges faced in Maritime Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States . Highlights include: --Senator Ernest F. Hollings, D-SC (invited) --Adm. James Loy Admiral James Milton Loy (born August 10, 1942,) served as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from December 4, 2003, to March 1, 2005. Prior to his appointment as Deputy Secretary, he served as the first administrator of the Transportation (Ret.), administrator of the Transportation Security Administration --Capt. William Schubert, maritime administrator (invited) --Dr. Chuck McQueary, undersecretary for science and technology for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States 11-14 3400 8th Annual Joint Services Pollution Prevention & Hazardous Waste Hazardous waste Any solid, liquid, or gaseous waste materials that, if improperly managed or disposed of, may pose substantial hazards to human health and the environment. Every industrial country in the world has had problems with managing hazardous wastes. Management Conference & Exhibition San Antonio, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 This conference provides an open forum for exchanging ideas, success stories, case histories and technologies related to pollution prevention and hazardous waste management. Through open communication, this conference seeks to unite state and federal government, academia, and industry in a combined effort to implement essential pollution prevention/hazardous waste management objectives by all. This year's conference is co-hosted by the Naval Facilities Engineering The term "facilities engineering" evolved from "plant engineering" in the early 1990s as U.S. workplaces became more complex. Practitioners preferred this term because it more accurately reflected the multidisciplinary demands for specialized conditions in a wider variety of indoor Command, Port Hueneme Port Hueneme (wī'nē`mē), city (1990 pop. 20,319), Ventura co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast; founded 1870, inc. 1948. It has an artificial deep-sea harbor and is the site of a huge naval construction-battalion (Seabee) center. , Calif. and Headquarters, Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence, Brooks City-Base Brooks City-Base is a former United States Air Force base in San Antonio, Texas, that was established in 1918. In 2002 Brooks AFB was renamed Brooks City-Base when the property was conveyed to the Brooks Development Authority as part of a unique project between local, state, , Texas. 11-14 3010 Technical Information Division Annual Symposium New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , La. NDIA Contact: Joe Hylan (703) 247-2583 This year's NDIA Technical Information Division symposium is about Creating Competitive Edge: Integrating and Measuring Maturity of Processes. Over the course of two days, symposium participants will explore how the disciplined management of technical information makes the measurement and integration of processes a reality, and how configuration management, data management, and engineering drawing practices make competitive excellence real by reducing costs, eliminating rework re·work tr.v. re·worked, re·work·ing, re·works 1. To work over again; revise. 2. To subject to a repeated or new process. n. and creating consistencies. This two-day event will feature a keynote speaker, an expert panel with a town hall style question and answer period and three concurrent track sessions. If you're in the military or work for the Defense Department and are involved in the development of standards, or work for a company that uses military standards, then you need to attend this symposium. A Configuration and Data Management Training Course and certification examination will be offered in conjunction with the conference. 18-22 302D Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course Minneapolis, Minn. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (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 DSMC Direct Simulation Monte Carlo DSMC Defense Systems Management College DSMC Data and Safety Monitoring Committee DSMC Division-Support Medical Company DSMC Data Services Management Center (US NASA) ), 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. 25-27 3780 DSCC DSCC Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee DSCC Defense Supply Center Columbus (US DoD) DSCC Dyersburg State Community College (Dyersburg, TN) Supplier Conference & Exhibition Columbus, Ohio Columbus is the capital and the largest city of the American state of Ohio. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816. NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 The Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) will host a conference entitled "Transforming the DSCC/Supplier Relationship." This theme reflects the strategic transition underway at DSCC to be even more responsive in meeting their military customers' requirements through enhanced relations with their valued suppliers. This conference will provide a format for the exchange of information between DSCC functional area staff and industry, which will ultimately lead to improved business practices and will improve the quality and delivery of goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. . SEPTEMBER 2003 2 328A Navy/Marine Corps/Industry CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Conference IX Norfolk, Va. (By invitation only) NDIA Contact: Bruce Roulstone (703) 247-2574 9-11 3500 Mines, Demolition & Non-lethal Conference & Exhibition New Orleans, La. NDIA Contact: Joe Hylan (703) 247-2583 NDIA will team with the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC ARDEC Armament Research Development and Engineering Center (US Army) ARDEC Agence Rwandaise pour le Développement et la Coopération ) to produce the 2003 Mines, Demolition and Non-Lethal Conference and Exhibition. The Army's evolving requirements demand flexibility of response, greater situational awareness Situation awareness or situational awareness [1] (SA) is the mental representation and understanding of objects, events, people, system states, interactions, environmental conditions, and other situation-specific factors affecting human performance in and continuing compliance with international agreements. Industry and the international community will have the opportunity to interact with government officials and present solutions and discuss technological innovations and research projects. 10 3310 Interagency in·ter·a·gen·cy adj. Involving or representing two or more agencies, especially government agencies. Homeland Air Security (IHAS IHAS Integrated Helmet Assembly Subsystem IHAS Integrated Hazard Awareness System IHAS Integrated Helicopter Avionics System IHAS Interagency Homeland Air Security (Department of Defense, Joint Staff) ) National Capitol Region Demonstration Industry Day Laurel, Md. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 The Joint Theater Air and Missile Defense Missile defence is an air defence system, weapon program, or technology involved in the detection, tracking, interception and destruction of attacking missiles. Originally conceived as a defence against nuclear-armed ICBMs, its application has broadened to include shorter-ranged Organization (JTAMDO JTAMDO Joint Theater Air and Missile Defense Organization JTAMDO Joint Theater Air and Missile Defense Office ) is hosting an Industry Day to present Interagency requirements in support of Homeland Air Security operations. This event will consist of briefings and panel discussions soliciting industry responses in homeland security areas: correlators, intelligence sharing, decision aids, communications and interagency seams. Industry will be offered the opportunity after the conference to submit concept papers to these needs for JTAMDO review and evaluation. This conference will be classified Secret at the U.S. only level. 22-25 3240 Joint Undersea Warfare Operations conducted to establish battlespace dominance in the underwater environment, which permits friendly forces to accomplish the full range of potential missions and denies an opposing force the effective use of underwater systems and weapons. Technology Fall Conference (Clambake) Groton, Conn. NDIA Contact: Bruce Roulstone (703) 247-2574 This Conference is Classified at the Secret U.S. only level. Both Government and Industry will find the benefits of this year's Undersea Warfare Technology Conference vastly rewarding. The conference features a day and a half-long plenary session Plenary session is a term often used in s to define the part of the conference when all members of all parties are in attendance. These sessions may contain a broad range of content from Keynotes to Panel Discussions and are not necessarily related to a specific style of delivery. led by senior key naval officials and one day of technical sessions, with topic areas focusing on undersea sensors and vehicles, aviation USW USW Und So Weiter (German: and so on) USW Undersea Warfare USW United Steel Workers USW US Wheat Associates USW Ultrasonic Welding USW Ultra Short Wave USW US West Telecommunications (stock symbol) , and C4I C4I Command, Control, Communications, Computers, & Intelligence (US DoD) C4I Command Control Communications Computer and Intelligence and combat systems. 23-24 3620 Combat Vehicles Conference "Post-War Transformation" Fort Knox Fort Knox [for Henry Knox], U.S. military reservation, 110,000 acres (44,515 hectares), Hardin and Meade counties, N Ky.; est. 1917 as a training camp in World War I. It became a permanent post in 1932. In the steel and concrete vaults of the U.S. , Ky. NDIA Contact: Bruce Roulstone (703) 247-2574 Our nation's ground forces have been hard at work over the past year. The lessons learned from the 'shock and awe' in the desert of Iraq will have a profound effect on the way the Army and the Marine Corps continue their tailoring of 21st century warfighting. One thing is sure--transformation of our ground forces will take on an ever increasing pace, as we sift through the aftermath of Iraqi Freedom. The theme of this year's conference is "Post-War Transformation," with presentation themes to include: "Post War Challenge" and "Objective Force Update," as well as a view from Congress. Panels will address the Iraqi war, USMC program updates, and a "TACOM TACOM Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (US Army) TACOM Tactical Communications TACOM Tactical Command TACOM Tank-Automotive and Armament Command TACOM Theater Army Command TACOM Tactical Army Command TACOM Tactical Army COM Community Assessment." The conference will conclude with a panel of past senior leaders providing a frank assessment of Army and Marine Corps transformation initiatives. As always, the conference will provide ample opportunity for key transformation issues to be dealt with head on. 24-26 3680 Homeland Security Conference & Exhibition Arlington, Va. NDIA Contact: Joe Hylan (703) 247-2583 This symposium will take a step back from the past 20 months of national homeland security efforts--the implementation of new planning concepts and guidance, reorganization and integration of agencies, progress and challenges--and focus on the new intergovernmental, and government/private sector challenges and the system implications that are involved. The expanded dimensions planned for homeland security create new concerns for governments at all levels: further expansion of security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security into our way of life; manpower, equipment and funding shortages; implementing information sharing See data conferencing. , command and control systems, and strategic coordination across many autonomous entities. The common objective will be to identify the potentially unbounded opportunities for new technologies, management practices and initiatives arising from a new level of government and industry partnership. FISCAL YEAR 2004 OCTOBER 2003 20-23 4870 6th Annual Systems Engineering, Supportability & Interoperability Conference San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , Calif. NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 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, and engineers and mangers from the requirements, design, verification, and support, and logistics communities. 20-23 4700 8th Expeditionary Warfare Expeditionary warfare is used to describe the organistion of a nations military to fight abroad, especially when deployed to fight away from its established bases at home or abroad. Conference Panama City Panama City, city (1990 pop. 34,378), seat of Bay co., NW Fla., on St. Andrews Bay; inc. 1909. A Gulf Coast resort with amusement parks and excellent fishing, it is also a port of entry. The city's industries produce paper, clothing, and chemicals. , Fla. NDIA Contact: Joe Hylan (703) 247-2583 This conference will allow the services to provide clear statements of their requirements and intent to industry, service laboratories and other interested parties. We are expecting that numerous frank dialogues will 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. 22-24 4300 Worldwide Chemical Conference & Exhibition Fort Leonard Wood Fort Leonard Wood, U.S. army post, 71,000 acres (28,700 hectares), S central Mo.; est. 1940. It is one of the largest basic-training centers in the United States and also provides training for army engineers. , Mo. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 The annual worldwide chemical conference is the pre-eminent chemical and biological conference held in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and includes attendees from 15-20 foreign government/industries. Held annually at the home of the U.S. Army Chemical School at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., this conference and 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. 29-31 4520 2004 TACOM APBI APBI Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation APBI Alliance Pet Business International APBI Advanced Planning Briefings for Industry APBI Advanced Planning for Business and Industry Dearborn, Mich. NDIA Contact: Bruce Roulstone (703) 247-2574 The annual TACOM APBI provides broad based business planning information to industry relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc future tank-automotive and armament plans, programs and acquisition opportunities. TACOM, the program executive officers (PEOs), and other appropriate tank-automotive and armament organizations will present market opportunities and plans to include research and development efforts, procurement of major end items, secondary items, maintenance and other system support business. The event describes acquisition streamlining initiatives and other topics of special interest. NOVEMBER 2003 3-6 4940 Aircraft Survivability sur·viv·a·ble adj. 1. Capable of surviving: survivable organisms in a hostile environment. 2. That can be survived: a survivable, but very serious, illness. 2003 Monterey, Calif. NDIA Contact: Joe Hylan (703) 247-2583 The theme of this year's symposium is "Reclaiming the Low Altitude Battlespace." Combat flight operations at low altitude pose special survivability challenges for aircraft, both manned and unmanned. While many combat missions may be executed from outside AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. and MANPADS MANPADS Man-Portable Air Defense System threat envelopes, rotorcraft ro·tor·craft n. An aircraft, especially a helicopter, that is kept partially or completely airborne by airfoils rotating around a vertical axis. , fixed-wing airlifters, and tactical unmanned air vehicles, by the very nature of their missions, must operate in the hazardous low altitude flight regime. Tactical fighters may, on occasion, be required to operate in this space as well. Aircraft Survivability 2003 has two principal goals. The first is to acquaint the manned and unmanned aircraft Unmanned Aircraft (UA) is a term used in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) definition of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). UA refers to the aircraft portion of the system required to operate it, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. communities with the special challenges of low altitude operations. The second goal is to increase awareness of survivability techniques and technologies. Attendees will be cleared at the Secret U.S. only level. 4-5 4430 7th Annual Army Small Business Conference Mclean, Va. NDIA Contact: 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 the Small Business Administration and Army Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Office to discuss timely topics, including recent changes affecting small businesses. Participants will include key Army decision makers from the Pentagon, Army Materiel Command Army Materiel Command can refer to:
17-19 4410 Targets, UAVs and Range Operations Symposium & Exhibition Palm Springs, Calif. NDIA Contact: Joe Hylan (703) 247-2583 This will be the 41st 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 "Contributions to Transformation." Sessions will address topics such as "Looking to the Future, Test Requirements," "Ranges and Targets," "UAVs and UCAVs," and "Military Programs and Requirements." 17-20 4110 3rd Capability Maturity Model Integration Technology Conference & User Group Denver, Colo. NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 This conference serves as the overall user group forum for industry and government organizations that are adopting CMMI See CMM. . It will cover such topics as transition to CMMI for SW-CMM SW-CMM Software Capability Maturity Model (Software Engineering Institute) and EIA/IS-731, CMMI technical discussion groups, implementation strategies, assessment, appraisal and evaluation methodologies, lessons learned, plus tutorials and seminars. Last year's conference drew over 320 attendees from both government and industry. 17-21 402A Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course Orlando, Fla. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (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 Defense Department Integrated Product Teams and other personnel that must interface with offices involved in program development and execution. DECEMBER 2003 JANUARY 2000 FEBRUARY 2004 1-3 4530 2004 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference Monterey Conference Center NDIA Contact: Bruce Roulstone (703) 247-2574 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. 4-6 4880 SO/LIC SO/LIC Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict Symposium & Exhibition Washington, D. C. NDIA Contact: Joe Hylan (703) 247-2583 The SO/LIC Division was formed 15 years ago because of the increasing importance of special operations forces Those Active and Reserve Component forces of the Military Services designated by the Secretary of Defense and specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations. Also called SOF. in our national security strategy; and because of their unique requirements, missions and tasks in the spectrum of operations called low intensity conflict (LIC LIC Low Intensity Conflict LIC License LIC Licenciado (Spanish) LIC Long Island City LIC Life Insurance Corporation of India LIC Licensed Internal Code LIC Local Independent Charities of America LIC Line Integral Convolution ). The conference and exhibition will be an international gathering of government and industry representatives from communities dealing with SO/LIC forces, issues and requirements. It will provide ample opportunity for industry and government to directly exchange views and information. 17-19 4650 Munitions mu·ni·tion n. War materiel, especially weapons and ammunition. Often used in the plural. tr.v. mu·ni·tioned, mu·ni·tion·ing, mu·ni·tions To supply with munitions. Executive Summit Tampa, Fla. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 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 The brigade combat team (BCT) is the basic deployable unit of maneuver in the US Army. A brigade combat team consists of one combat arms branched maneuver brigade, and its attached support and fire units. and the Future Combat System. Discussions will highlight current technologies and look forward to restructuring efforts and new technologies to meet future combat requirements. TBD TBD abbr. to be determined 4340 Space Policy & Architecture Symposium Washington, D.C. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 This one and one-half day event will continue the path taken at the highly successful 2003 Space Symposium and critically explore U.S. space operations and policies with particular emphasis on the necessary industry interface. Presentations will review the report, assess where we are now and what the near and long-term course of actions might be. TBD 4090 Technical Support Working Group (TSWG TSWG Technical Support Working Group TSWG Track Safety Working Group (UK) TSWG Tactical Standards Working Group TSWG Towed Systems Working Group TSWG Transportation Safety Working Group ) APBI Washington, D. C. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 The mission of the TSWG is to conduct the National Interagency R&D Program for Combating Terrorism Actions, including antiterrorism (defensive measures taken to reduce vulnerability to terrorist acts) and counterterrorism (offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism), taken to oppose terrorism throughout the entire threat spectrum. Also called CBT. (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 2004 1-4 4730 20th Annual National Logistics Conference & Exhibition Reno/Sparks, Nev. NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 This premier national-level conference brings together senior leaders from government and industry to address issues of acquisition, logistics and finance in support of the warfighter. This conference brings together senior government and industry leaders thus attracting high caliber attendees who will guide tomorrow's policies and programs. 1-4 4910 Test & Evaluation Symposium Reno/Sparks, Nev. NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 This annual event brings together leaders in the test and evaluation community from around the world. Industry, Defense Department and allied views are exchanged on how to improve the test and evaluation process 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. 22-24 4120 Interoperability & Systems Integration Conference Denver, Colo. NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 This conference tackles the tough questions dealing with interoperability and System-of-System issues facing U.S. and allied forces. It 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. TBD 4260 Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Spring Conference Monterey/San Diego, Calif. (TBD) NDIA Contact: Bruce Roulstone (703) 247-2574 Both government and industry will find the benefits of the spring Joint Undersea Warfare Technology vastly rewarding. The conference 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 The strategic, operational, and tactical use of mines and mine countermeasures. Mine warfare is divided into two basic subdivisions: the laying of mines to degrade the enemy's capabilities to wage land, air, and maritime warfare; and the countering of enemy-laid mines to permit friendly . We hope to see you this March. This conference is classified at the Secret U.S. Only level. TBD 402B Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (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 APRIL April: see month. 2004 5-9 4440 30th Annual Environmental & Energy Symposium and Exhibition San Diego, Calif. NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 This symposium brings together individuals from the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and as well as industry to exchange technical information and management accountability to support environmental leadership programs, policies and procedures Policies and Procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfill the policies. They are often initiated because of some external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental . Exhibits and posters in all aspects of environment acquisition, research and development and regulatory implementation will be displayed. Workshops and special sessions on environmental programs and a "Contracting Fair" are highlights of this symposium. 6-7 4370 DoD Chemical Biological Advance Planning Briefing for Industry Laurel, Md. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 The U.S. Army Program Executive Officer--Chemical Biological Defense (PEO-CBD) will host a Chemical Biological Defense Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI). The APBI will include details on the Joint Service mid-and long-range research, development, test, engineering (RDT&E) plans and programs, future production projections, and emerging military doctrine Military doctrine is the concise expression of how military forces contribute to campaigns, major operations, battles, and engagements. It is a guide to action, not hard and fast rules. Doctrine provides a common frame of reference across the military. . 13-16 4590 39th Annual Gun, Ammo and Missiles Conference & Exhibition Baltimore, Md. NDIA Contact: 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 and missile systems and related integrated technologies. Again this year, the conference will host an information panel on integrating gun systems and missiles for complementary capability. 19-21 4510 Atlanta XXX Atlanta, Ga. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 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. 21-23 4720 DoD Science and Engineering Technology Conference & Exhibition Charleston, S.C. NDIA Contact: Joe Hylan (703) 247-2583 The event is held in cooperation with the Office of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering. The continued technological superiority of the United States will depend on rapidly exploiting critical commercial technology for military purposes. The conference will cover ways the S&T and R&D communities work together to rapidly assimilate developments in technology into the military infrastructure. 26-28 4560 48th Annual Fuze fuze n. & v. Variant of fuse1. Noun 1. fuze - any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant fuse, primer, priming, fuzee, fusee Conference Charlotte, N.C. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 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 The Constitution authorizes Congress to raise, support, and regulate armed services for the national defense. The President of the United States is commander in chief of all the branches of the services and has ultimate control over most military matters. officials while the latest advances in safety, arming and fuzing will be detailed by industry and government experts. 29 4100 Strike, Land Attack & Air Defense (SLAAD) Annual Symposium Johns Hopkins Noun 1. Johns Hopkins - United States financier and philanthropist who left money to found the university and hospital that bear his name in Baltimore (1795-1873) Hopkins 2. Applied Physics Lab Laurel, Md. NDIA Contact: Bruce Roulstone (703) 247-2574 The event serves as a forum for senior Navy Leadership to communicate their top priorities (requirements) in the strike, land attack and air defense mission areas to industry. This conference is classified at the Secret U.S. only level. MAY 2004 10-13 4610 Small Arms small arms, firearms designed primarily to be carried and fired by one person and, generally, held in the hands, as distinguished from heavy arms, or artillery. Early Small Arms The first small arms came into general use at the end of the 14th cent. Symposium, Exhibition and Firing Demonstration Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Nev. NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 This symposium and exhibition 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. 11-13 4150 National Aeronautical aer·o·nau·tic also aer·o·nau·ti·cal adj. Of or relating to aeronautics. aer  o·nau Systems & Technology Conference
(NASTC NASTC National Association of Small Trucking CompaniesNASTC North American Steel Trade Committee NASTC National Aerospace Systems and Technology Conference ) TBD NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 Exhibits Contact: Cathy Vilga (703) 247-9460 NASTC 2004 will bring together government and industry leaders who will explore with you various industry and government partnerships for war-winning capability through a sharply-focused series of presentations, discussions, exhibitions and informal networking sessions. Participants will look beyond the limitations to flight as we know them today NDIA's Wright Brothers Chapter and the Air Force Association's Ohio Chapter are key partners in producing this premiere event. TBD 4580 Global Demilitarization de·mil·i·ta·rize tr.v. de·mil·i·ta·rized, de·mil·i·ta·riz·ing, de·mil·i·ta·riz·es 1. To eliminate the military character of. 2. Symposium and Exhibition Dallas, Texas “Dallas” redirects here. For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation). The City of Dallas (pronounced [ˈdæl.əs] or [ˈdæl. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 The Joint Ordnance Commanders Group (JOCG JOCG Joint Ordnance Commanders Group ) 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. TBD 4230 2004 NDIA--U.S. Coast Guard Innovation Expo TBD NDIA Contact: Bruce Roulstone (703) 247-2574 The Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security are redefining business processes with an infusion of innovation and technology to meet the current requirements to safeguard the nation's ports and waterways. The Coast Guard 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 and needs to meet homeland security, environmental protection, search and rescue and other mission requirements. JUNE 2004 14-18 402C Defense System Acquisition Management Course San Diego, Calif. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 The Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course provides 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 Producer Teams and other personnel that must interface with DoD program offices involved in program development and execution. TBD 4600 International Artillery Symposium & Exhibition Parsippany, N.J. NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 This symposium is held in-conjunction with the U.S. Tank-automotive & Armaments Command, Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center. The symposium is organized to be of value to all persons in government and industry who plan, prepare, evaluate, fund and manage weapons ordnance systems and manufacturing. The information provided will be of great interest and importance to all those responsible for ensuring the ability to support combat operations on the future battlefield. TBD 4890 Special Forces EXPO TBD NDIA Contact: Cathy Vilga (703) 247-9460 The Special Forces Expo is held in conjunction with the Special Forces Association conference in June. It is the perfect opportunity to reach command level officers, junior grade officers and enlisted personnel because this exhibition allows you to market directly to the soldier. Whether your goal is future equipment and product sales or to raise the profile of a system already in use by Special Forces personnel, no other show will provide access to policy makers and operators from all over the world! The specialized audience makes the Special Forces Expo the ideal location to display products and services. TBD 4570 4th Annual Intelligent Vehicles Systems Symposium Traverse City Traverse City, city (1990 pop. 15,155), seat of Grand Traverse co., N Mich., at the head of the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, in a resort and cherry-growing region; inc. 1881. , Mich. NDIA Contact: Bruce Roulstone (703) 247-2574 The Army is transitioning toward a lighter weight force structure that can initiate combat quickly and win decisively. This transformation force (Objective Force) must be more responsive, deployable, agile, versatile, lethal, survivable sur·viv·a·ble adj. 1. Capable of surviving: survivable organisms in a hostile environment. 2. That can be survived: a survivable, but very serious, illness. and sustainable than the current force. Intelligent system technologies are critical to achieving these capabilities. Many of these technologies have application to Commercial Automotive products and are being pursued by the Automotive Industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. . This conference will focus on military and commercial concepts and progress in implementing intelligent system technologies being pursued by the military and industry. The objective of the annual Intelligent Vehicle Systems Symposium is to also provide researchers, developers, and program managers (from government, academia, and industry) a forum for exchange of information on current work related to the advancement of technologies and applications of intelligent systems to Army and commercial vehicles. It also provides an opportunity to view these latest vendor technologies. TBD 4480 Warheads and Ballistics ballistics (bəlĭs`tĭks), science of projectiles. Interior ballistics deals with the propulsion and the motion of a projectile within a gun or firing device. Classified Symposium TBD NDIA Contact: Bruce Rousltone (703) 247-2574 This 7th Annual Joint Classified Symposium will provide researchers, developers, and program managers a forum for the interchange of ideas related to the advancement of bomb, warhead, and ballistics technology. The symposium will focus on the changing requirements, limitations, and opportunities that face munitions designers and evaluators. Intelligent integration of tests and simulations will help designers meet the challenges they currently face. This conference is classified at the Secret U.S. only level. JULY 2004 TBD 4070 National Experimentation, Testing, Training and Technology (NET3) Conference Orlando, Fla. NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 NET3 provides an open forum for exchanging ideas, success stories, needs, requirements and technical approaches across the Defense arena. NET3 will bring together key leaders and technology experts in a focused effort to identify technology sharing and horizontal technology integrating opportunities. AUGUST 2004 16-19 4440 9th Annual Joint Services Pollution Prevention & Hazardous Waste Management Conference & Exhibition San Antonio, Texas NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 This conference provides an open forum for exchanging ideas, success stories, case histories and technologies related to pollution prevention and hazardous waste management. Through open communication, this conference seeks to unite state and federal government, academia, and industry in a combined effort to implement essential pollution prevention/hazardous waste management objectives by all. This year's conference is co-hosted by the U.S. Army Environmental Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is a United States Army facility located near Aberdeen, Maryland (in Harford County). The Army's oldest active proving ground, it was established on October 20, 1917, six months after the United States entered World War I. , Md. and Headquarters, Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence, Brooks City-Base, Texas. 16-19 4350 2004 Geospatial Technologies Symposium & Exhibition San Antonio, Texas NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 This symposium highlights the latest technologies for CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting) CAD systems with additional features for drafting, such as dimensioning and text entry. CADD - Computer Aided Detector Design: a project to develop standards and methods to allow cooperation between HEP , GIS, facility management, remote sensing Deriving digital models of an area on the earth. Using special cameras from airplanes or satellites, either the sun's reflections or the earth's temperature is turned into digital maps of the area. , and survey/mapping. The symposium will be co-located with the Joint Services Pollution Prevention & Hazardous Waste Management Conference and Exhibition. By co-locating, attendees of both events can attend any session presentation and enjoy the huge exhibit display area with over 300 exhibits. TBD 4040 2004 DOD Personnel Recovery Conference & Exhibition Washington, D. C. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 Joint Forces Command and the Defense Department'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 A general term to describe military actions conducted by joint forces or by Service forces in relationships (e.g., support, coordinating authority) which, of themselves, do not create joint forces. , supporting coalition operations and preserving the lives and well-being of U.S. military, DoD civilian A Federal civilian employee of the Department of Defense directly hired and paid from appropriated or nonappropriated funds, under permanent or temporary appointment. Specifically excluded are contractors and foreign host nationals as well as third country civilians. and contract service employees placed in danger of isolation while participating in a U.S.-sponsored activity or mission. 15-20 402D Defense Systems Acquisition Management Course Denver, Colo. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (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 Integrated Product Teams and other personnel that must interface with DoD program offices involved in program development and execution. SEPTEMBER 2004 TBD 4240 Joint Undersea Warfare Technology Fall Conference (Clambake) New London New London, city (1990 pop. 24,540), New London co., SE Conn., on the Thames River near its mouth on Long Island Sound; laid out 1646 by John Winthrop, inc. 1784. , Conn. NDIA Contact: Bruce Roulstone (703) 247-2574 This event is classified at the Secret U.S. only level. Both Government and industry will find the benefits of this Undersea Warfare Technology Conference vastly rewarding. The conference features a day and a half-long plenary session led by senior key naval officials and technical sessions, focusing on undersea sensors and vehicles, aviation USW, and C4I and combat systems. FISCAL YEAR 2005 OCTOBER 2004 25-28 5870 7th Annual Systems Engineering, Supportability & Interoperability Conference Dallas, Texas NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 This conference has grown in stature as it focuses on Systems Engineering and its importance in the acquisition process. The conference seeks to create an interactive forum for program managers, systems engineers, chief scientists, and engineers and mangers from the requirements, design, verification, and support and logistics communities. TBD 5550 Insensitive Munitions/Energetic Materials Technology Conference Calif. NDIA Contact: Dick Riegel (703) 247-2593 This program will feature multiple presentations outlining breakthrough technologies in the design and manufacture of insensitive munitions Insensitive munitions are munitions which reliably fulfil their performance, readiness and operational requirements on demand, but which minimise the probability of inadvertent initiation and severity of subsequent collateral damage to weapons platforms, logistic systems and and energetic materials. NOVEMBER 2004 15-19 5110 4th Capability Maturity Model Integration Technology Conference & User Group Denver, Colo. NDIA Contact: Sam Campagna (703) 247-2544 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. |
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