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2620 - 2011 Combat Vehicles Conference

Theme

INVESTMENT STRATEGY FOR THE FUTURE OF HEAVY FORCES

Event Number
2620

Event Date
10/24/2011 to 10/26/2011

Event Location
Hyatt Regency Dearborn

Event Contact
Ms. Alexis Schwartz at aschwartz@ndia.org or (703)247-9463

Sponsorship Information

Contact Info/Inquiries/Questions

Introduction

As worldwide terrorism persists and U.S. Armed Forces remain engaged in operations spanning the full spectrum of conflict, military services continue to pursue a balanced effort to sustain a capable current force while preparing for future materiel-requirements. With the bulk of our ground forces currently engaged in stability operations, the future role of Combat Vehicles has come under intense scrutiny.

This year’s Combat Vehicles Conference is focused to provide insights into defining an investment strategy for the future of heavy forces. The conference will include program updates on selected Army and Marine Corps Combat Vehicles from the respective program experts.

The Donn A. Starry Award
NDIA is honoring the memory of the late General Donn A. Starry, USA (Retired), by commissioning an award in his name. Widely known for his contributions in authoring and developing the post-Vietnam era ‘AirLand Battle’ doctrine that had the effect of modernizing how the U.S. Army equipped, trained and fought its armed forces, General Starry's bold leadership in attacking the status quo and embarking upon an innovative doctrine that would drive both organizational and technological change throughout every level of the Army, and also deep into the formations and technology of the U.S. Air Force, resulted in his gaining the well-deserved reputation of a visionary and military intellectual.

In honor of his significant achievement, the inaugural presentation of the General Donn A. Starry Award will take place during the Combat Vehicle Conference with the award being presented posthumously to General Starry. Thereafter, the award will be presented annually to recognize and honor outstanding leadership, achievement or accomplishment in the development or application of military doctrine, tactics or technology related to armed warfare and contributing to innovation, evolution or modernization of how the United States equips, trains and employs its armed forces.

Agenda at a Glance

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Monday, October 24, 2011

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
General Session I

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
     Administrative Remarks
          LTG John Caldwell, USA (Ret), Parametric Technologies Corporation; The
          Spectrum Group; Chairman, Combat Vehicles Division, NDIA

8:10 AM - 8:30 AM
     General Donn A. Starry Award Presentation

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
     Welcome Remarks
          MG Kurt Stein, USA, Commanding General, TACOM LCMC, U.S. Army

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
PEO's Perspective
Mr. Scott Davis, Program Executive Officer Ground Combat Systems, U.S. Army

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
     Keynote Address
          LTG Keith Walker, USA, Deputy Commanding General, Futures/Director, Army
          Capabilities Integration Center, United States Army Training and Doctrine
          Command

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Break

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Acquisition Keynote Address
MG John Bartley, USA, Program Executive Officer, Integration, U.S. Army

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Combat Vehicle Research and Development
Dr. Grace Bochenek, Director, U.S. Army RDECOM-TARDEC

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
     Marine Corps Keynote Address
          BrigGen Daniel O’Donohue, USMC, Director, Combat Development Directorate, U.S.
          Marine Corps

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
     Marine Corps Panel
          Moderator: Mr. Gene Meredith, USMC (Ret), Director GCS Projects and Global
          Information Technology Systems Management, General Dynamics Land Systems
          Panelists:
          - LtCol Ethan Smith, USMC, PM Tank Systems, MARCORSYSCOM
          - Col Keith Moore, USMC, PM Advanced Amphibious Assault, Marine Corps PEO
          Land Systems
          - Maj Henry Kayser, USMC, Operations Officer, LAV PMO, MARCORSYSCOM

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking Break

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
     Warfighter Panel
          Moderator: MG Julian B. Burns, USA (Ret), Vice President, Business
          Development & Marketing, BAE Systems
          Panelists:
          - Maj Daniel Hughes, USMC, Instructor, Armor School, U.S. Army’s Maneuver
          Center of Excellence Ft. Benning, GA; Former Tank Company Commander in
          Afghanistan
          - LTC Jay Gallivan, USA, USA Brigade Training Team, NTC
          - CPT James Ianitelli, USA, Assistant Product Manager, JERRV/Systems
          Integration, TACOM
          - SGM Brandon Jenks, USA, Sergeant Major for the TRADOC Capability Manager,
          Stryker Brigade Combat Teams, Fort Benning, GA

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Annual Conference Networking Reception

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Open

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
     Breakout Sessions with Program Managers
          - COL William Sheehy, USA, Project Manager, Heavy Brigade Combat Team
          - Mr. Davis Dopp, Project Manager, Stryker Brigade Combat Team

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Networking Break

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
     Breaktout Session with Program Managers
          - COL William Sheehy, USA, Project Manager, Heavy Brigade Combat Team
          - Mr. Davis Dopp, Project Manager, Stryker Brigade Combat Team

12:00 PM
Conference Concludes

Location

Hyatt Regency Dearborn
600 Town Center Drive
Dearborn, MI 48126
Tel: (313) 593-1234

Lodging

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn. To make your reservation, please use the links below to reserve your room online or call the hotel directly. In order to ensure the discounted NDIA rate, either use the links below or when calling you must ask for the "NDIA Combat Vehicles Room Block." Rooms will not be held after October 3, 2011 and may sell out before then. Rates are not guaranteed after this date.

Hyatt Regency Dearborn
600 Town Center Drive,
Dearborn, Michigan, USA 48126-2793
Tel: (313) 593-1234

Government Rate*: $95.00 or prevailing government per diem (Single/Double)
Government Attendees may reserve their room online by selecting this link.

Industry Rate: $149.00 (Single/Double)
Industry attendees may reserve their room online by selecting this link.

* The government per diem rate is available only to active duty or civilian government employees. ID will be required upon check-in. Retired military ID's do not qualify.

Note: All conference sessions will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn.

Registration

Three Ways to Register!

1. Online Registration is now CLOSED!
2. Fax your completed registration form to (703) 522-1885.
3. Mail your completed registration form to NDIA, Event #2620, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 400, Arlington, VA 22201.

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Registration Fees
	Early	Regular	Late
	(Before 09/9/11)	(09/9/11 - 10/13/11)	(After 10/13/11)
Government/Academia	$400	$440	$485
Industry NDIA Member	$615	$680	$750
Industry Non-NDIA Member	$690	$760	$840

All refund, cancellation, and substitution requests must be submitted in writing
no later than October 13, 2011 to NDIA, attn: Alexis Schwartz via email to
aschwartz@ndia.org or fax to (703) 522 - 1885. All cancellations recieved
before October 13, 2011 will recieve a full refund minus a $75 cancellation
fee. Refunds will not be accepted after October 13, 2011 and will not be given
for no shows. Substitutions welcome in lieu of cancellation.