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2026 Undersea Warfare Fall Conference

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z

SAVE THE DATE

Mark your calendar! The 2026 USW Fall Conference in Groton, Connecticut will take place September 21–23 this year! Join leaders from across the undersea warfare community for three energizing days of connection, innovation, and forward-looking conversations shaping what’s next. More details coming soon!

Please note: This event is classified at the SECRET//REL USA, AUS, GBR level.

Why Attend the 2026 Undersea Warfare Fall Conference?

Gain Insider Insights into the latest advancements in undersea warfare, including countering submarine and mine threats and enhancing power projection from the sea.
Hear from Key Experts: Engage with Navy leaders, SYSCOM program office leadership, and defense industry professionals.
Network with Industry Peers: Build valuable connections with professionals from operational, acquisition, technology, and defense sectors.
Shape the Future of undersea operations by contributing to the ongoing evolution of Navy mission areas and technologies.
Exclusive, Classified Content: Attend a SECRET//REL USA, AUS, GBR level event with over 1,000 attendees, providing a unique opportunity to engage with key decision-makers and experts in the field.

AIA/NDIA Technical Data Rights Forum

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z

Make your plans now to join AIA’s Intellectual Property Committee and NDIA’s Intellectual Property Working Group for the 2026 Technical Data Rights Forum. This year’s forum comes at a turbulent moment for the domestic and global economy, yet also at a time of increasing global competition and innovation. Join us for a joint industry-government discussion on intellectual property and data rights’ newest regulatory and legislative developments, emerging trends, and mutual pain points.

Registration will open soon! Check this site for updates.

This meeting is being conducted under the Chatham House Rule.

Mastering the Art of Business Development® Workshop

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z

The Mastering the Art of Business Development® Workshop is an educational and professional development program which focuses on the thinking, process and discipline required for professional Business Development. This 2-day workshop fosters participants’ understanding of the core competencies required for success in the Business Development role.

Business Development is primarily a relationship development and intelligence gathering process. Participants will learn how to leverage the principles of behavioral psychology to identify valid prospects and pipeline opportunities, effectively qualify them and develop win-win business relationships for their organizations, their clients and themselves.

This interactive, participant-centered workshop introduces the MBDi Business Development Process®, with its early shaping Opportunity Identification & Qualification component and the MBDi HUMINT® Client Engagement Process. This Client Engagement Process guides participants through a series of planning phases and client engagement steps designed to change how participants think, behave and engage prospects and clients within their Business Development role.

Through the instructor’s use of Socratic teaching techniques, participants will acquire the knowledge, thinking, skills and discipline required to proactively engage clients from a Strategic Hunting, Organic Farming or Program Management perspective. Participants have described this workshop as a career-transforming experience.

During this interactive, participant-centered workshop, participants will:

Explore the concepts of self-identity and role-identity and how to differentiate between goals and purpose in professional and personal life.
Learn how to deal with rejection, risk-taking and failure and gain a better understanding of the importance of leadership, integrity and character in developing business.
Acquire a better understanding of the psychology of human behavior and how it applies to their own self-knowledge and understanding of others.
Review the fundamentals of the MBDi Business Development Process and how the rules of the relationship are established.
Learn how to control the client interview process and gain valuable insights into how and why people buy.
Learn a proven 4 phase Client Engagement Process that produces high value, human intelligence that drives Opportunity Identification & Qualification (OI&Q)i.
Learn account planning, intelligence gathering, call planning and script development with role playing of specific client calls.
Experience how individuals’ bond and position in different roles and at different levels within an organization
Understand how to control the decision-making process in the procurement cycle and master the skills needed for prospecting, qualifying and closing business.
Learn how to overcome the psychological limitations and barriers implicit in developing business and how to successfully integrate these processes and skills into the daily practice of client engagement.

The NDIA has a policy of strict compliance with federal and state antitrust laws. The antitrust laws prohibit competitors from engaging in actions that could result in an unreasonable restraint of trade. Consequently, NDIA members must avoid discussing certain topics when they are together – both at formal association membership, board, committee, and other meetings and in informal contacts with other industry members: prices, fees, rates, profit margins, or other terms or conditions of sale (including allowances, credit terms, and warranties); allocation of markets or customers or division of territories; or refusals to deal with or boycotts of suppliers, customers or other third parties, or topics that may lead participants not to deal with a particular supplier, customer or third party.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:00 Z

Join NDIA's Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI) in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC for the 2026 Emerging Technologies For Defense Conference & Exhibition.

Fall 2026 Integrated Program Management Division Forum

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z

The Integrated Program Management Division (IPMD) leads the advancement of Integrated Program Management (IPM) through industry and government collaboration. As the steward of the EIA-748 Standard for Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), IPMD shapes industry best practices, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability in program execution. The Division fosters a dynamic forum for government, industry, and academia to address challenges, share insights, and enhance IPM disciplines.NDIA has a policy of strict compliance with federal and state antitrust laws. The antitrust laws prohibit competitors from engaging in actions that could result in an unreasonable restraint of trade. Consequently, NDIA members must avoid discussing certain topics when they are together – both at formal association membership, board, committee, and other meetings and in informal contacts with other industry members: prices, fees, rates, profit margins, or other terms or conditions of sale (including allowances, credit terms, and warranties); allocation of markets or customers or division of territories; or refusals to deal with or boycotts of suppliers, customers or other third parties, or topics that may lead participants not to deal with a particular supplier, customer or third party.

2026 Space Warfighter Forum

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z

More information coming soon!

The NDIA Space Division and Rocky Mountain Chapter are pleased to announce the 7th Annual Space Warfighter Forum Forum (SWF). Bringing together leaders from industry, government, and academia, SWF 2026 promises to further the discussion on space warfighting visions, requirements, and existing and emerging capabilities. Attendees will be sure to hear from top USSPACECOM and USSF leadership in both unclassified and classified forums, as well as from entrepreneurs and thought leaders on partnerships, coalitions and international engagement, new technologies, pushing data to the tactical edge, and legislative actions.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

***This is a classified meeting on Wednesday at the TS/SCI Level. Thursday is non- classified***

WHY ATTEND

Connect – Engage in person with mission-driven professionals from across the space enterprise, including program managers, acquisition leaders, engineers, scientists, strategists, and international partners from government, industry, and academia.

Learn – Gain critical insight during dynamic plenary sessions and exclusive briefings, including both unclassified and classified content led by USSPACECOM and USSF leadership.

Showcase – Position your organization in front of senior decision-makers shaping the future of space warfighting. Sponsorships offer prime visibility and networking opportunities throughout the forum.

ANTITRUST POLICY

BD1 - Root Cause Analysis Fundamentals and Rapid Apparent Cause Evaluations (RACE) Course

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z

Transform How Your Organization Solves Problems

In a comprehensive study of over 332,860 executives, Zenger-Folkman identified problem-solving as the most critical skill for middle managers. Yet most organizations continue to struggle with recurring problems, shallow "human error" conclusions, and corrective actions that fail to prevent recurrence. The 2-day BD1 Root Cause Analysis Fundamentals course addresses this gap by teaching a revolutionary, AI-enhanced approach to causal analysis that has proven effective in some of the most demanding operational environments in the world.

What Makes This Course Different

Unlike traditional RCA methods that fragment analysis across disconnected tools (Fishbone diagrams, 5-Whys chains, separate timelines), BlueDragon provides an integrated problem-solving operating system that consolidates the best elements of proven methodologies into a single, coherent framework. Students learn to conduct Rapid Apparent Cause Evaluations (RACE™) that solve most problems in 2-4 hours—not weeks—while simultaneously developing the critical thinking, systems thinking, and complex problem-solving skills that are increasingly essential in today's high-stakes environments.

Core Capabilities You'll Develop

Evidence-First Analysis: Learn to separate data analysis from causal analysis, using disciplined Lines of Inquiry to guard against confirmation bias and premature conclusions before building cause-and-effect logic.
Systems Thinking: Apply defense-in-depth analysis and systems theory to identify where organizational defenses failed and what systemic conditions made failure inevitable—moving beyond surface-level "human error" to address root causes.
Human & Organizational Performance Integration: Evaluate culture, leadership, and organizational conditions as first-class causal factors, not afterthoughts, treating frontline behaviors as symptoms of upstream conditions.
AI-Enhanced Efficiency: Leverage artificial intelligence to accelerate data analysis and pattern recognition in Phase 1, while maintaining human-led causal analysis in Phase 2 to preserve the integrity of subject matter expertise.
Scalable Methodology: Master a graded approach that applies the same framework to everyday 2-4 hour apparent cause evaluations and multi-week root cause investigations of complex, recurring problems.
Sustainable Corrective Actions: Design high-leverage corrective and preventive actions using the hierarchy of hazard controls and Lean mistake-proofing principles—strategies proven to prevent recurrence.

BlueDragon was developed out of necessity in 2015 by Rob De La Espriella, a Root Cause Analysis Subject Matter Expert from the commercial nuclear power industry and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Over the past decade, BlueDragon has established itself as a global authority in solving the most complex—and even wicked—human, organizational, and equipment problems in high-stakes environments. The U.S. Patent-Pending framework represents a paradigm shift in problem-solving: it harnesses AI-enhanced analytics combined with systems theory, critical thinking, and Lean/Agile principles to deliver what traditional methods cannot. BlueDragon rapidly identifies and eliminates the deep-seated root causes of recurring failures—permanently solving problems that cost organizations millions while protecting lives in environments where failure is not an option.

27th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z

The Expeditionary Warfare Division is the focal point and coordinating element within NDIA for the identification, study and resolution of expeditionary warfare and force protection issues in the littoral regions of the world, affecting the strength of the national defense industrial base and the armed services.

The objectives of the Expeditionary Warfare Division are to:

Develop and foster industry/Defense Department communications on expeditionary warfare issues, including missions, systems, technologies, training and manpower resources.
Develop and foster industry understanding of DoD expeditionary warfare capabilities, current and emerging requirements, issues and future plans.
Develop and foster DoD understanding of expeditionary warfare capabilities, resources and technologies available within industry.
Develop and foster effective and efficient use of industrial capabilities in meeting DoD current and future requirements.
Conduct an annual expeditionary warfare conference and other forums, as appropriate, for the exchange of information, ideas and issues of mutual interest to the military services and industry.
Provide a vehicle for broad-based industrial input to DoD concerns on expeditionary warfare matters.

NDIA has a policy of strict compliance with federal and state antitrust laws. The antitrust laws prohibit competitors from engaging in actions that could result in an unreasonable restraint of trade. Consequently, NDIA members must avoid discussing certain topics when they are together – both at formal association membership, board, committee, and other meetings and in informal contacts with other industry members: prices, fees, rates, profit margins, or other terms or conditions of sale (including allowances, credit terms, and warranties); allocation of markets or customers or division of territories; or refusals to deal with or boycotts of suppliers, customers or other third parties, or topics that may lead participants not to deal with a particular supplier, customer or third party.

Army Priorities and Requirements for CBRN Defense

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z

Join NDIA and the CBRN Division for the Summer Quarterly Forum, a dedicated gathering focused on the latest developments in Army priorities and evolving requirements across the CBRN Defense enterprise. This forum brings together government, industry, and defense community stakeholders for timely updates, meaningful discussion, and insight into the direction of current and future CBRN capabilities.

NDIA DVC Aerospace Conference: Advancing the Future Battlespace: Unmanned Aerial Systems and Counter-UAV Technologies UAV and C-UAV Technologies

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z

This event will explore cutting-edge developments in UAS and C-UAV technologies and convene senior leaders shaping policy, requirements, and acquisition strategies. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a conversation that will influence next-generation capabilities and the future of the unmanned battlespace!

2026 Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z

Join NDIA at the annual Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for June 8 - 10, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV hosted by NDIA’s Armaments, Robotics, and Munitions Technology communities. This event will convene a variety of attendees to foster creative interdisciplinary conversation and collaboration. Accordingly, it marks an unparalleled opportunity to maximize your expertise and interests across multiple focus areas by hearing from a team of top leaders in government, industry, and academia amid capabilities briefings, keynote remarks, panels, technical paper presentations, exhibits, and a live-fire demonstration.

Food Manufacturing for National Security

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 Z

The Emerging Technologies Institute and the Good Food Institute are excited to partner on a half-day hybrid event, offering both in-person attendance at the National Defense Industrial Association headquarters in Arlington, VA, and a virtual option for remote participants. This program will explore why and how food biomanufacturing can be leveraged to strengthen U.S. supply chain resilience, agility, and competitiveness.

Programming will cover:

The threats to our current food system and how food biomanufacturing can provide a safeguard
The global state of play in biomanufacturing and why food-grade capacity is essential to competitiveness
Defense-specific use cases for food biomanufacturing
Policy opportunities to advance the field

Electronics Division Meeting

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 Z

Join us for the NDIA Electronics Division Meeting on June 2, 2026, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at NDIA Headquarters in Arlington, VA. This program convenes government, industry, and academic leaders to address challenges in trusted and assured electronics, including supply chain assurance, product reliability, and lifecycle management. The meeting provides a collaborative forum to exchange perspectives and explore solutions that advance mission assurance and national security.

17th Annual NDIA Iowa Illinois Government Contracting Symposium: Readiness Without Limits

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z

This year’s annual symposium - Readiness Without Limits - brings active stakeholders within our Chapter’s region to discuss how industry and academia can actively support military readiness efforts, with an emphasis on Army, to meet current & future needs.

DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z

Make plans to join us for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition June 2 - 3, 2026 in Columbus, OH. This event is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency.

WHY ATTEND

• Gain insight into solutions for issues impacting global supply chains
• Hear from logistics and acquisition professionals on critical issues across the DoD supply chain
• Learn tips on conducting business with DLA representatives
• Network and share ideas with industry and government colleagues
• Establish or strengthen relationships with DLA partners

This conference and exhibition, tailored for small and large businesses, will offer new concepts, insight on Government policy and processing, and will allow for networking, opportunities to share issues, and collective problem solving for a long-term, sustainable supply chain.

No matter if you are a small business looking to begin a working relationship with DLA or an established large business that wants to strengthen the relationship you have already developed, we look forward to your participation at this event. DLA welcomes new businesses that want to join the team and those businesses that have been working with us for years.

Join us and learn more about DLA, and how we can partner together to continually improve Warfighter Support!

*This event is open to media.

BEWARE OF REGISTRATION & HOUSING SCAMS: Improper solicitation of hotel reservations or conference registrations offered by outside companies, other than NDIA and/or specifically approved by NDIA, are not legitimate. Reservations made by unaffiliated organizations may appear to have lower rates, not have the rooms to sell, have unreasonable cancellation or change penalties, or be completely non-refundable. Please be aware of and report any unauthorized solicitation to NDIA immediately.

Additionally, NDIA does not sell attendee list or contact information. If you are contacted by any company representing themselves as NDIA, on behalf of NDIA, or one of its conferences, it is a scam and please report them to NDIA immediately.

Cyber Warfare Division Executive Forum

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 Z

Join us on May 28, 2026 for the reintroduction of NDIA's Cyber Warfare Division, highlighting its transition from the Cyber‑Augmented Operations Division and its renewed focus on cyber as a critical warfighting domain. Attendees will meet the Division's leadership, learn about its mission and priority focus areas, and explore opportunities for engagement with government and industry.

NDIA has a policy of strict compliance with federal and state antitrust laws. The antitrust laws prohibit competitors from engaging in actions that could result in an unreasonable restraint of trade. Consequently, NDIA members must avoid discussing certain topics when they are together - both at formal association membership, board, committee, and other meetings and in informal contacts with other industry members: prices, fees, rates, profit margins, or other terms or conditions of sale (including allowances, credit terms, and warranties); allocation of markets or customers or division of territories; or refusals to deal with or boycotts of suppliers, customers or other third parties, or topics that may lead participants not to deal with a particular supplier, customer or third party.

Industrial Committee on Operational Test & Evaluation (ICOTE) Meeting

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

The Industrial Committee on Operational Test & Evaluation (ICOTE) is run by the Test & Evaluation Division with a mission to gain feedback from senior industry representatives, discuss OSD and military service policies which affect relationships with suppliers, discuss emerging issues in government and industry which affect the readiness and capabilities of U.S. defense systems, and to cooperate on projects of mutual benefit to the ICOTE participants.

The ICOTE has forged a reputation as a productive forum for enhancing DoD-industry cooperation and collaboration in the pursuit of effective, efficient and economical test and evaluation processes, standards and procedures that will ensure quality products at affordable costs for the DoD. ICOTE meetings are held on a quarterly basis in varying venues.

Join us on May 20 for the next meeting at NDIA Headquarters in Arlington, VA.

Participation is by invitation only, and discussions are held strictly non-attribution.

THE EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE MEDIA.

ICOTE Protocol

The meetings are an opportunity for frank discussion between the Services, OSD, and Industry
No minutes are published as a way to incentivize open and frank discussions
Discussions are on a not-for-attribution basis
Membership is meant to be at the executive, decision-making level
We intend to produce a product that is useful to industry and the government

Tech 101: Radiation Biology

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 Z

Radiation biology is the study of how ionizing radiation—energy and particles released from radioactive materials, nuclear reactions, or produced in high-energy technologies such as accelerators used in the radiation oncology clinic—interacts with living systems. At its core, this field examines how radiation transfers energy to cells and tissues, potentially damaging DNA and other critical molecules. Such damage can lead to a range of biological effects, from harmless repairable changes to cell death or long-term health impacts such as cancer.

Understanding radiation biology is essential for informed decisions in public health, environmental protection, military planning, and national security. It provides the scientific base for establishing exposure limits, developing medical countermeasures, managing radiological emergencies, and guiding the use of nuclear technologies in medicine and defense. Unlike the immediate blast effects of a nuclear event, radiation’s biological effects are often delayed and depend on both the dose and the type of radiation.

For policymakers and strategic planners, radiation biology acts as a bridge connecting science and policy—it translates complex molecular interactions into actionable insights for preparedness, protection, and ethical governance of nuclear and radiological technologies. Appreciating these principles enables more balanced assessments of risk, resilience, and response in a world where radiation can be both a tool and a threat.

A particularly useful framing is that radiation biology is not just about understanding harm—it also supports innovations in radiation oncology-based cancer therapy, radiation diagnostics, and radiation-resistant materials for use in space exploration and defense. This shows how a deep grasp of radiation biology and its associated physics can turn danger into discovery and innovation.

2026 Joint NDIA/AIA Spring Industrial Security Conference

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

Onsite Registration Will Be Available!

This bi-annual conference, presented in partnership with the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), serves as the forum for executive-level security leadership and policy-makers across the federal agencies and U.S. Industry to convene to address major government security topics. Don't miss this opportunity for candid discussion, high-level networking, and updates on important subjects.

Themes and challenges addressed include:

Continuing security clearance reforms and implementation
Insider threat guidance
Transitioning cybersecurity requirements and policy
Sharing knowledge of "the business" of security
Late-breaking special security and NISPOM issues, and more

A series of moderated expert panels and key leadership speakers provide insights from diverse perspectives, enabling participants to identify critical issues and needs in order to develop government-and industry-partnered creative solutions--solutions that can advance our nation’s security and mission success.

Please Note: This event is closed to the Press and Foreign Nationals.

Logistics Management Division May Meeting

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

Join the NDIA Logistics Management Division for our next meeting on May 14, 2026, from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, and hear directly from our invited guests as they discuss the support needed from industry to move their work forward effectively. The session aims to foster practical dialogue and actionable insights that can drive meaningful progress.

This meeting is not open to press.

About NDIA's Logistics Management Division

Through NDIA’s Logistics Management Division, government and industry exchange views and information on all matters relating to logistics support for major Defense Department systems and materiel items. It provides the government with collective industry viewpoints, recommendations and advice on government logistics-support concepts, policies, plans, programs, requirements, technologies, problems, implementation or impact of pending legislation, regulations and procedures. The division conducts special studies, analyses and advisories, as requested, and encourages mutual understanding and effective working relationships between government and industry to ensure efficient and reliable logistics-support concepts and systems that meet government requirements at reasonable costs.

We’re excited to hear from senior leaders such as:

Dr. Vic Ramdass, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, OSD
Taylor McQuain, Program Manager, Integrated Logistics Support, NASA
Josh McCave, Senior Supply Chain Officer, United States Federal Government, Intelligence Community

May 2026 Quarterly International Division Meeting

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

The NDIA International Division invites you to join us on Wednesday, May 13, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET for our quarterly meeting. Join our keynote speaker, Katherine Katina, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of War (PDASW), Office of the Secretary of War (Acquisition & Sustainment).

This is a hybrid meeting where in-person attendees will meet at NDIA headquarters and virtual attendees will join via a ZoomGov link. Please be sure make your selection of in-person or virtual when registering for the event. Virtual access will be sent out to registered attendees approximately 24 hours in advance.

NOTE: This event is closed to press/media.

NDIA has a policy of strict compliance with federal and state antitrust laws. The antitrust laws prohibit competitors from engaging in actions that could result in an unreasonable restraint of trade. Consequently, NDIA members must avoid discussing certain topics when they are together – both at formal association membership, board, committee, and other meetings and in informal contacts with other industry members: prices, fees, rates, profit margins, or other terms or conditions of sale (including allowances, credit terms, and warranties); allocation of markets or customers or division of territories; or refusals to deal with or boycotts of suppliers, customers or other third parties, or topics that may lead participants not to deal with a particular supplier, customer or third party.

NDIA Spring Board of Directors Meeting

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

The NDIA Spring Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City in Arlington, VA. We look forward to bringing our Board together for an afternoon of collaboration, strategic discussion, and forward-looking planning in this premier setting.

The Board luncheon will take place prior to the meeting, providing an opportunity for members to connect and engage before the formal program begins. The meeting will run from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and will be immediately followed by a reception, offering additional time for conversation and networking.

Michigan Defense Expo & Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

Michigan Defense Expo & Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) is bringing defense to Detroit this year! Co-located with AUVSI XPONENTIAL, we're showing the world what Michigan's defense industry can do - register today to secure your spot.

NDIA DC Chapter CIO/CTO Discussion Roundtable Panel

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

Join us on Tuesday, May 12 for a dynamic discussion with senior technology leaders from across the defense sector. This roundtable offers a unique opportunity to exchange insights, share expertise, and contribute to the evolving role of AI and autonomous systems in defense applications.

Buried Nugget Workshop: Preparing for Industrial Mobilization

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

INVITE ONLY

The Office of Industrial Planning and Analysis (IPA), supporting DASW Industrial Base Resilience (IBR) under OASW Industrial Base Policy, will host a workshop to discuss industrial perspectives on how to prepare the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) for mobilizations and the narrative to communicate the importance of such activities. This is the third workshop in the series and the narrative outputs from workshops with DOW and Interagency stakeholders will serve as the basis for this conversation. The outcome will be a final set of narrative themes that will be used by OASW(IBP) and other stakeholders to align messaging on industrial base mobilization challenges and opportunities.

Digital Manufacturing Working Group Session

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

This is an invite only event

Spring Manufacturing Division Meeting

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

Join the NDIA Manufacturing Division this May 6-7 at Station DC, 1323 4th St NE Suite 200, Washington, DC 20002 for a premier gathering of industry and government leaders addressing the most urgent challenges facing the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

This year’s division meeting will feature high-level briefings, forward-looking panel discussions, and engaging fireside chats with senior leaders from key Department of Defense agencies driving the future of defense manufacturing.

Gain critical insights into industrial surge, supply chain resilience, advanced manufacturing, and modernization priorities. Engage directly with decision-makers, strengthen partnerships across the defense ecosystem, and connect with leaders from DoD, manufacturing institutes, industry, and academia.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversations shaping the future of American defense manufacturing.

This event is closed to Press.

The Manufacturing Division continues to focus on establishing NDIA as a trusted resource targeted at addressing challenges of the DoD and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) related to:

Supply Chain Resiliency
Workforce Development
Advanced Manufacturing
Research and Engineering
Future Technology

Cybersecurity Division Meeting

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

Cybersecurity requirements for federal contractors continue to grow in scope and scale on an almost-daily basis and keeping up with the changes can be challenging and overwhelming. Join the NDIA Cybersecurity Division to hear about the latest on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), supply chain risk management, AI and software assurance, new requirements regarding the secure software development framework and AI, and other policy and legal developments. Join colleagues, counterparts and the Division Committees focused on Legal and Policy, Software Assurance, Cybersecurity Standards, and Cybersecurity-Supply Chain Risk Management to hear from policy and decision makers regarding their plans and implementation requirements that the industrial base and contractors will face in the federal public market.

Doing Business with the Government May Webinar

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 Z

In today’s competitive defense environment, technical expertise and a strong product are only part of the equation. To ensure our warfighters have the decisive advantage, industry leaders must be able to communicate their capabilities with clarity, confidence, and purpose. NDIA’s upcoming webinar, Doing Business with the Government: Strategic Public Speaking for Industry Leaders, is designed to equip business development professionals, program managers, academic and industry partners, and executives with the tools to deliver compelling, mission-focused presentations that resonate with government and industry stakeholders alike.

This session will provide practical strategies to enhance persuasiveness, navigate challenging or unexpected questions with confidence, and effectively manage high-stakes briefings. Participants will learn how to strengthen executive presence, tailor messaging to specific defense audiences, and communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely without sacrificing impact.

Whether you are presenting at an industry conference, briefing a program office, or pitching your capabilities to a prime contractor, this webinar will help ensure you are prepared to speak with authority and deliver results.

The program will conclude with a dedicated live Q&A session, offering attendees the opportunity to ask questions, share real-world challenges, and gain tailored insights from the presenter.

What you’ll learn:

How to tailor presentations for government and defense audiences
Techniques for simplifying complex technical content without losing credibility
Strategies for handling Q&A in high-pressure environments
Building executive presence in formal defense settings
Communicating value, differentiation, and mission alignment effectively
How you can leverage your NDIA membership to find effective public speaking opportunities

Multi-Systems Aircraft Combat Survivability Workshop

Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

Please be advised that the Multi-Systems Aircraft Combat Survivability Workshop, originally scheduled for May 5-6, has been postponed. We are currently working to confirm next steps and will provide further information at a later date.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We appreciate your patience and look forward to sharing more information soon.

AI Is Changing BD & Capture — How Teams Find, Evaluate, Partner, and Win Faster

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:00 Z

Capture and business development in government contracting are changing faster than most teams realize.

AI is no longer just a tool for drafting content—it’s reshaping how GovCon teams find opportunities, evaluate fit, identify teaming partners, and build capture strategies that actually increase probability of win. Capabilities that were impossible just a few years ago—semantic opportunity discovery, instant RFP triage, and data-driven teaming alignment—are quickly becoming competitive advantages.

In this candid panel discussion, experienced capture and business development leaders will explore how AI is changing the front end of the GovCon lifecycle. The conversation will focus on practical workflows, decision-making shifts, and lessons learned from real-world use—without sales pitches or product demos.

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what’s now possible, how leading teams are adapting, and what capture and BD leaders should be rethinking today to stay competitive tomorrow.

9th Annual NDIA New England Cyber Event

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z

Save the date for the 9th Annual NDIA New England Cyber Event! This year’s focus on “Implementing and Operationalizing CMMC” will feature expert speakers, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities to help you stay ahead in compliance and cyber resilience. Registration coming soon.

Tech 101: Artificial General Intelligence

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 Z

AI systems can now write code, pass bar exams, and reason through complex problems. Does this mean we are on the doorstep of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? If so, should we be excited, terrified, or something else?

This talk offers a grounded perspective on AI. It starts with the capabilities and limitations of current models, then defines two terms that are commonly used but rarely with precision: AGI and Superintelligence. From there, it explores the real implications of both and examines the strongest cases for and against two key claims: that AGI is imminent, and that scaling current models is a viable path to get there.

This talk is for practitioners and leaders who want to understand the landscape clearly, think critically about where things are headed, and make better decisions about how to leverage AI today.

CBRN Spring Quarterly Forum: Joint Force Concepts and Operational Challenges to Counter Global CBRN Threats

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 Z

This discussion provides an update on the CBRN threats and challenges facing our Nation, presented by representatives from the Department of Defense’s Chemical and Biological Defense Program.

Press: This event is NOT open to Press

Foreign Nationals: This event is NOT open to Foreign Nationals

NDIA Cross Division Collaboration Initiative

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 Z

POSTPONED

The NDIA Cross-Division Collaboration Event brings together government leaders, industry partners, and NDIA division leadership to align on a shared imperative: accelerating the delivery of operational capability at speed and scale. A key focus of the event is capturing insights from both Government and Industry stakeholders to inform NDIA’s 2026 priorities, identify opportunities for cross-division collaboration, and shape future events, guidance, and initiatives that align with the need to accelerate delivery as defined in the Department of War Acquisition Transformation Strategy.

The session will conclude with a collaborative workshop, where NDIA Division leaders and participants will synthesize panel insights into a cross-division roadmap, highlighting near-term collaboration opportunities and longer-term areas where NDIA can help enable faster, more integrated delivery.

Proposed Agenda for Reference
Theme: Delivering at Speed
• 8:00 – 8:10 Opening
• 8:10 – 9:30 Government Leadership Panel Setting the Strategic Context: Delivering Capability at Speed
• 9:30 – 9:45 Break
• 9:45 – 11:00 Industry Leadership Panel Agility, Responsiveness, and Speed at Scale
• 11:00 – 11:15 Break
• 11:15 – 11:30 Discussion: What NDIA heard from Stakeholders on their priorities
• 11:30 – 12:00 Division Leads Share 2026 Plans (Quad Chart and Collaboration Chart)
• 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch (working lunch/provided)
• 12:30 – 2:00 Division Leads Share 2026 Continued
• 2:00– 3:30 Whole group workshop.
• Round table discussions and create cross division roadmap
• 3:30 – 3:45 Break
• 3:45 – 5:00 Feedback, and Next Steps

Thank you for your time and commitment as we collaborate to improve how we accelerate capability to the warfighter.

2026 Missile Defense Conference

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z

Due to the unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances, the 2026 Missile Defense Conference scheduled for April 21 – 22, 2026 in Washington, DC, has been CANCELED.

This decision has not been made lightly. NDIA remains fully committed to supporting the warfighter and the missile defense community and will plan to reconvene in the future once situations stabilize.

We thank you for your understanding and support during these times.

Mastering the Art of Business Development® Workshop

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z

During this interactive, participant-centered workshop, participants will:

Explore the concepts of self-identity and role-identity and how to differentiate between goals and purpose in professional and personal life.
Learn how to deal with rejection, risk-taking and failure and gain a better understanding of the importance of leadership, integrity and character in developing business.
Acquire a better understanding of the psychology of human behavior and how it applies to their own self-knowledge and understanding of others.
Review the fundamentals of the MBDi Business Development Process and how the rules of the relationship are established.
Learn how to control the client interview process and gain valuable insights into how and why people buy.
Learn a proven 4 phase Client Engagement Process that produces high value, human intelligence that drives Opportunity Identification & Qualification (OI&Q)i.
Learn account planning, intelligence gathering, call planning and script development with role playing of specific client calls.
Experience how individuals’ bond and position in different roles and at different levels within an organization
Understand how to control the decision-making process in the procurement cycle and master the skills needed for prospecting, qualifying and closing business.
Learn how to overcome the psychological limitations and barriers implicit in developing business and how to successfully integrate these processes and skills into the daily practice of client engagement.

April 2026 Procurement Division Meeting

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 Z

Join the NDIA Procurement Division on April 14, 2026, for its quarterly meeting, bringing together acquisition and procurement professionals from across the defense industry. This program will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions addressing key challenges and priorities shaping today’s procurement landscape. This meeting also provides an opportunity for the Division’s committees to conduct business and engage with their members. Committees include: Contract and Acquisition Management and Legal Committee, Government Property Committee, and Contract Finance Committee.

* Please note: This event is closed to the press and non NDIA members

NDIA has a policy of strict compliance with federal and state antitrust laws. The antitrust laws prohibit competitors from engaging in actions that could result in an unreasonable restraint of trade. Consequently, NDIA members must avoid discussing certain topics when they are together - both at formal association membership, board, committee, and other meetings and in informal contacts with other industry members: prices, fees, rates, profit margins, or other terms or conditions of sale (including allowances, credit terms, and warranties); allocation of markets or customers or division of territories; or refusals to deal with or boycotts of suppliers, customers or other third parties, or topics that may lead participants not to deal with a particular supplier, customer or third party.

Space Breakfast

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 Z

Join members of the community at 7:00 am MT on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for the Space Division Breakfast.

Space is limited, so register today.

Do not miss the opportunity to interface with the aerospace industry leaders and partners who directly support the Space program.

NOTE: This event is closed to the press and operates under Chatham House Rules.

ADAPT Webinar

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:00 Z

Accelerating Mission Impact: Industry and Small Business’ Role in the Software Acquisition Pathway

Join us for the upcoming webinar on April 9 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. The Department of War’s Software Acquisition Pathway is designed to enable rapid and iterative delivery of software-intensive capabilities by leveraging industry best practices and modern software development approaches. To achieve this vision requires collaboration across the industrial base, from innovative small businesses to large industry partners, who each have an important role. Join our esteemed panelists as they share their insights into how industry and small businesses can work together to accelerate mission impact by getting capability to the warfighter quickly.

Panelists:

Brigid O’Hearn

Principal Engineer | Transforming Software Acquisition Policy & Practice \ Software Engineering Institute

Dr. Suzette Johnson

Fellow | Speed, Agility, and AI | Northrop Grumman

Faith Chamberlain

Senior Vice President | Operations and Advanced R&D | Parallax Advanced Research

S&ET April Division Meeting

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 Z

Members are invited to join the NDIA Science & Engineering Technology (S&ET) Division for our next meeting on April 8, 2026 from 9:00 - 10:00 am.

This is a virtual meeting held via a ZoomGov link. Virtual access will be sent out to registered attendees approximately 24 hours in advance.

NOTE: This event is closed to press/media.

Mobilizing Capital for Defense: Tactics and Recommendations

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z

This convening of industry, investors, and senior government decision-makers will mark the publication of a new research report by the NDIA Emerging Technologies Institute, Mobilizing Capital for Defense: Tactics and Recommendations. This event will be open to members of the press.

The report outlines how the Department of Defense primarily mobilizes private investment through three levers: demand signals, catalytic capital, and an investable business environment, and why these tools are most powerful when used together. Drawing on interviews and recent case studies, the report describes how investors evaluate the defense industrial base, and where current government processes can inhibit the business case for investment.

The program includes a brief overview of key findings, as well as panel presentations focused on practical steps forward. Refreshments will be provided.

Please see the tentative agenda below:

1:30: Welcome - David Norquist, President & CEO, NDIA

1:40: Virtual remarks – Representative Robert J. Wittman, Vice-Chair, House Armed Services Committee

1:50: Honorable Mike Dodd, Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies

2:00: NDIA-ETI Recommendations for Mobilizing Private Capital – Sam Moyer, Research Fellow, NDIA ETI

2:20: Panel: Building on Success: Opportunities to Catalyze More Investment

Katie Magnus, Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee
Jeffrey Frankston, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Resilience
Ben Van Burskirk,Vice President, AE Industrial
Jeff Cunningham, Senior Investment Director, Lockheed Martin Ventures

3:40: Closing Remarks – Dr. Arun Seraphin, Executive Director, NDIA ETI

Spring 2026 Integrated Program Management Forum

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z

2026 Undersea Warfare Spring Conference

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z

NDIA’s 2026 Undersea Warfare Spring Conference, will take place March 23 - 25, 2026, in San Diego, CA.

This in-person conference serves as the leading forum for networking and learning in the undersea warfare community. Connect with the brightest minds and gain insight into the latest requirements and developments in undersea warfare, including those related to countering submarine and mine threats as well as power projection from the sea.

Please be aware this conference has a limited capacity, and registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Organizations are welcome to register members of their team.

Please NOTE: This event is classified at the SECRET level.

Security at a Glance:

ID Required: Carry a valid federal/state photo ID or passport at all times.
Badge Required: Display your NDIA conference badge at all times; photo ID may be checked.
No Personal Items: Briefcases, backpacks, handbags, etc., are prohibited. Medical waivers allowed with inspection.
No Electronics: All devices (phones, laptops, cameras, PDAs, radios, recorders, pagers) are strictly prohibited. Non-compliance = removal + Navy Security referral.
Medical Devices: Pre-approval required for MPEDs (hearing aids, pacemakers, health monitors) by March 1, 2026. Contact NDIASecurityDocs@us.navy.mil
No Note-Taking: Attendees may not bring note-taking materials (classified or unclassified).

Tech 101: Defense Radar

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z

Many defense missions rely on the detection, tracking, and possible identification of targets of interest. Since its proliferation during World War II, radar has become a widely-used technology to accomplish these mission objectives as it offers many strategic advantages (e.g., resiliency to environmental nuisances, long-range detection, imaging capabilities). The benefits afforded by radar have enabled its use to permeate beyond the defense realm to meteorology, astronomy, and many commercial applications. At its core, radar employs the emission and reception of radio frequency (RF) energy to perform echolocation of targets of interest; from received echoes, the radar can infer many characteristics of a target such as its location, motion, and/or features about a target's structure. In this talk, fundamentals of radar measurement are introduced, along with the high-level trades that are typically encountered in radar system design. After the basic concept of operation has been discussed, an overview of contemporary radar applications for the defense community will be given, e.g., surveillance, fire control. Finally, the talk will conclude with a brief look at ongoing defense efforts involving radar systems.

Digital Transformation for Acquisition (DxA) – Moving Faster than Bullet Time

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z

Concluding the four-part series, Digital Transformation for Acquisition (DxA) Moving Faster than Bullet Time will feature a fireside chat focused on accelerating acquisition through digital transformation.

This session will feature Will Roper, CEO of Istari and former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SAF/AQ). Drawing on experience across government, industry, and academia, Will will share insights from advancing digital acquisition practices and implementing DxA across diverse environments.

The conversation will be moderated by Bess Dopkeen, former Special Advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and former Professional Staff Member on the House Armed Services Committee. Together, they will explore how digital approaches can help acquisition organizations move faster and deliver capability at speed.

2026 Human Systems Conference

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z

The 2026 NDIA Human Systems Division conference will explore the theme “Human Systems for a Secure and Resilient Future,” emphasizing the critical role of human systems in preparing for and adapting to a rapidly evolving threat landscape. As the pace of technological, geopolitical, and environmental change accelerates, the need for agile, human-centered systems has never been more urgent.

This year’s theme highlights how human systems research and development must not only keep pace with the rate of change but also proactively shape the infrastructure, technologies, and policies that underpin national security and resilience. The conference will spotlight innovations and strategies that ensure our systems (and the people within them) remain adaptive, effective, and secure. Attendees will engage with thought leaders across government, industry, and academia to explore how the human systems and related communities can drive readiness, resilience, and mission success in an era defined by uncertainty and speed. Topics will include emerging threats, human-machine teaming, the preservation of human relevance in complex systems, and the communities’ evolving role in shaping future defense capabilities.

The 2026 conference continues the NDIA Human Systems Division’s commitment to advancing the field of human systems as a vital strategy for enhancing total system performance and efficiency. Participants will gain insights into the latest research and technical innovations while contributing to a growing community dedicated to ensuring human systems remain at the forefront of national defense and security.

Industrial Committee of Ammunition Producers (ICAP) Meeting

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z

Join us on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm for the Industrial Committee of Ammunition Producers (ICAP) meeting which provides a forum for open exchange between Government and Industry ammunition stakeholders.

This is an invite only event

2026 Munitions Executive Summit

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z

Join us for NDIA’s 2026 Munitions Executive Summit scheduled for March 17 – 18, 2026, in Parsippany, NJ. This summit aims to provide a meaningful interchange on the challenges confronting the U.S. Munitions Enterprise. This annual event will be attended by key leaders in the U.S. Munitions Industrial base, academia, and the U.S. Government acquisition, program management, technology sectors. Your insights will greatly enhance the event and contribute to a meaningful discourse between key government and industry representative of this vital sector of the defense industrial base.

This event is closed to Press.

2026 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z

Join NDIA and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for the 2026 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference. This groundbreaking event promises to deliver an unparalleled platform for collaboration, innovation, and exploration of Department of Defense (DoD) opportunities for joint research, development, and experimentation.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Collaborative Engaging Workshops - Be captivated by workshops that will push the boundaries of knowledge and foster new ideas. Engage with fellow experts in your field as you delve into the most pressing challenges and emerging trends in the Indo-Pacific region.
Unique Networking Experiences - Rub shoulders with renowned scientists, esteemed academia, influential industry stakeholders, and visionary government leaders. Forge connections that have the potential to shape the future!
POST Field Experimentation (POST FX) - The POST FX provides an opportunity for Field Experimentation by Academia, Agency, and Industry as a critical step in the acceleration of Innovation to address expressed needs. Previous targets for innovation include Biotechnology, Quantum Science, Future Generation Wireless Technology, Trusted Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomy, and more!
Exhibit Hall – Visit more than 60+ industry companies showcasing their cutting-edge technologies and services. Explore the latest advancements, witness groundbreaking demonstrations, and engage in thought-provoking conversations with the brightest minds in the industry.**

This premier event hosts the Indo-Pacific’s foremost experts in science, technology, and security who gather to better understand and address the critical issues and challenges of the region. Moreover, this conference encourages academia, industry and government leaders to envision near-term solutions to such challenges. The event will also showcase prototyping and experimentation in support of joint fires, information advantage, contested logistics and other joint warfighting challenges.

POST 2026 is not to be missed! This is your chance to be at the forefront of operational science and technology, to collaborate with the industry's finest, and to shape the future of this dynamic field. Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity.

Check back soon for additional details. Registration is targeted to open in December 2025.

NOTE: NDIA does not sell attendee lists with contact information to third parties. Please be aware that any solicitations you receive claiming to have this information are phishing scams. If you receive any solicitations of this nature, please contact an NDIA team member.

**The exhibit hall is a separate event to POST 2026 and is hosted exclusively by NDIA. USINDOPACOM does not support or endorse the exhibit hall event.