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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 2025 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.

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

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.

CBRN Summer Quarterly Forum

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z

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.

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.

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 14:00:00 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.

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.

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.

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

The NDIA Air Combat Survivability Division will host a two-day workshop on Multi-Systems Aircraft Combat Survivability at the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, May 5-6, 2026.

While historically, the fundamentals of aircraft combat survivability focused on evaluating a single aircraft’s survivability versus a single threat, the discipline must now expand. The United States is developing new aircraft which bring the ability to cooperate with other air assets, including Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), to fight in the expected threat environment in 2030 and beyond. CCA are uncrewed, autonomous, drones that are designed to fly alongside crewed aircraft costing significantly less and providing greater sensor reach, delivery of weapons at increased ranges, and enhanced protection of the crew controlling the CCA. Thus, survivability analyses must also evolve to include the contribution of these off-board systems both to the survivability of the crewed aircraft-CCA systems and collectively to the entire air battleforce.

The goal of this workshop is to review the current state of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base to assess multi-systems aircraft survivability, and identify pathways needed to further develop improved analytical methods. This event welcomes researchers and testers from the Department of War, Services, academia, and industry to collectively build a multi-faceted perspective on multi-systems survivability. The workshop will establish what analytical methods are currently available, consider how existing analytical methods might be limited for the upcoming needs, and highlight investments which need to be made in the near term, in order to include the effects of nascent collaborative combat tactics in the analysis of multi-system survivability.

The workshop will be held at the SECRET//NOFORN level to allow discussion of details relevant to current acquisition programs.

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

Join us on April 21st!

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

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.

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

Register for this 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.

Robotics Division Meeting

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z

NDIA’s Robotics Division is leaning forward to support accelerating the Department of War’s efforts to transform acquisitions pathways. For innovators, startups, and small businesses, often the producers of the latest hot capabilities and the best technologies, discerning “what right looks like” is not easy. The Robotics meeting this March will focus our attention on asking how government and industry can best work together to “chart a faster path” to get the right robotic and autonomous tech into the hands of the warfighter. Current events demand an aggressive approach. Come help us answer what you think matters most to enabling the American way of war, what might we be missing, and what needs to happen next.

Digital Transformation for Acquisition (DxA) - The Art of the Possible

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 Z

Third in a four-part series, Digital Transformation for Acquisition (DxA): The Art of the Possible will feature a set of lightning talk presentations focused on the tools, techniques, and processes available to support the implementation of digital acquisition across the Department.

The session will spotlight practical approaches being used in real-world environments, with industry partners sharing how digital methods can be applied to improve acquisition outcomes. A moderator will provide brief introductions for each speaker, followed by 20-minute presentations that allow presenters the flexibility to organize their content and discussion as they see fit.

2026 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z

Join us in Pittsburgh, PA, from February 23 – 25, 2026, for the next Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWV) Conference. This extraordinary event brings together leaders from the Department of Defense, the military services, industry, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and academia to address present and future tactical wheeled vehicle requirements. The conference provides a unique atmosphere for open discussion between participants on the needs of the military users.

Why Attend?
This conference is recognized industry-wide as the premier event focused on the tactical wheeled vehicle industry and its support to the Department of Defense and our nation’s warfighters. Kicking off the calendar year with the most updated information in the tactical wheeled vehicle industry. The information and dialogue which will be presented is invaluable to all organizations which play a role in the design, development, innovation, acquisition, production, delivery and sustainment of tactical wheeled vehicles to our government customers. Interactive panel discussions and several networking events offer attendees direct access to OEMs and military leaders.

*This event is open to press*

AI-Enabled Market Intelligence for Acquisition Success: Transforming How the Pentagon Conducts Market Research

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 Z

As defense acquisition organizations pursue speed, agility, and better decision-making, the market research phase is emerging as a prime candidate for transformation through artificial intelligence. Traditionally labor-intensive and fragmented, market research often relies on manual reviews of disparate data sources, limiting the government’s ability to rapidly understand commercial capabilities, supplier landscapes, cost drivers, and emerging technologies. This session explores how AI-enabled tools and techniques can augment, not replace, acquisition professionals, improving the quality, consistency, and timeliness of market research that informs requirements, acquisition strategy, and risk reduction.

Building on acquisition modernization initiatives and lessons learned across government and industry, this discussion will examine how AI can be responsibly integrated into market research workflows to support evidence-based acquisition decisions. Participants will hear from practitioners applying AI to real-world acquisition challenges and gain practical insights into how AI can strengthen market intelligence while preserving human judgment and accountability.

Key topics will include:

The evolving role of AI in market research, including automated discovery, synthesis, and comparison of commercial capabilities, vendors, and technologies.
Common pain points in traditional market research and how AI-assisted approaches can reduce manual effort, improve traceability, and increase analytical rigor.
AI-enabled analysis of industry engagement artifacts (e.g., RFIs, Sources Sought, white papers, capability briefings) to extract patterns, gaps, and opportunities.
Using AI to support acquisition planning, including alignment of market research outputs to requirements development, acquisition strategies, and independent cost estimates (IGCEs).
Opportunities and risks of AI-assisted market research, including data quality, bias, transparency, and the importance of keeping humans in the loop.
Best practices for documenting and validating AI-informed market research in a manner consistent with FAR requirements and audit expectations.

Join government and industry leaders for a forward-looking conversation on how AI-enabled market research can move acquisition teams from static, document-driven processes to dynamic, insight-driven decision support, enabling faster, smarter, and more resilient defense acquisitions.

36th Annual NDIA Special Operations Symposium

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z

Mark your calendars for the 36th Annual Special Operations Symposium, taking place Feb 17 - 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

"THIS EVENT IS CLOSED TO MEDIA"

Complex, dynamic, asymmetric, technological, and intense – all are adjectives commonly used to describe modern conflict. Importantly, these are all adjectives that play to the strengths of special operations. While the return to great strategic competition has changed the stakes and arenas of conflict, its fundamental nature has not changed. If Special Operations Forces (SOF) can harness new tools to age old SOF truths, it can continue to be the tipping point it has been in the past, helping to quietly avoid conflicts and violently win when they do occur.

40th Annual National Logistics Forum

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z

Prepare yourself and your organization for an inspiring and strategic exchange of ideas at the 40th Annual National Logistics Forum, a premier event dedicated to driving Logistics Readiness through innovative AI applications and the foundational principles of the Warrior Ethos. This highly anticipated gathering provides a unique platform to engage with government officials, industry leaders, logistics experts, and Partner Nations/Allies committed to shaping future strategies that will keep our warfighters prepared, supported, and resilient in an ever-evolving operational environment.

Join a diverse community dedicated to exploring the latest advances in AI, reinforcing core values, and fostering collaboration among top-tier professionals, military officials, coalition and international partners. This will be an exceptional opportunity to build valuable connections, share insights, and contribute to pioneering strategies that will ensure our logistics capabilities remain robust, responsive, and mission-ready for the challenges ahead. Be part of a transformative experience that will help shape the future landscape of military logistics and operational excellence, supporting the success of our nation’s warfighters now and into the future.

*This event is open to press.

February 2026 Data Analytics & Enterprise Platforms Division Meeting

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:30:00 Z

Join NDIA's Data Analytics and Enterprise Platforms Division on February 12, 2026 for their virtual meeting focused on advancing collaboration across government, industry, and academia in the areas of artificial intelligence, autonomy, enterprise data, and analytics. This meeting will explore how these digital technologies can be strategically implemented to strengthen national security and support key priorities outlined in the National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy. This meeting also provides an opportunity for the Division’s subcommittees to conduct business and engage with their members. Subcommittees include: Tactical Edge and Automomus Systems, Audit Mandate, and Hackathon subcommittees.

Implementing Digital Transformation for Acquisition – How to Start?

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:00:00 Z

This session is the second webinar in ETI’s four-part series, “Digital Transformation for Acquisition (DxA) – The Answer to SPEED.”

This webinar will explore how organizations can begin implementing digital transformation for acquisition across their programs. Current and former program managers will discuss practical approaches to launching and scaling digital acquisition efforts, including key elements of digital acquisition strategy and execution. The discussion will highlight how digital acquisition enables programs to adopt modular open systems architectures, improve performance, and leverage competition to deliver capabilities at speed.

Human Systems Insights

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z

Join us for the third HSInsights, our series of preconference webinars. In a world where machine intelligence is the benchmark for foundational knowledge, the opportunity to explore and develop innately human skills such as creativity, empathy, and character is paramount. This emerging focus in the field of human optimization provides a unique and competitive advantage across our elite communities as we prepare for future engagements in an increasingly machine dominated environment. This conversation will discuss these ideas with specific reference to the cognitive warrior program.

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 pm EST: Presentation

January 2026 Quarterly International Division Meeting

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z

The NDIA International Division invites you to join us on Thursday, January 29, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET for our quarterly meeting. Join the division for an update from this quarter’s keynote, Sander Oude Hengel, Defense Cooperation Attaché, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Chair, Defense MoU Attachés Group (DMAG).

TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR ATTENDEES, THIS EVENT WILL BE FULLY VIRTUAL.

This is a virtual meeting where attendees will meet 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.

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.

What is Digital Transformation for Acquisition (DxA) and Why is it the Answer to Speed?

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:00:00 Z

This session is the first webinar in ETI’s four-part series, “Digital Transformation for Acquisition (DxA) – The Answer to SPEED.”

This webinar will discuss what digital acquisition is and why it is the answer to achieving speed in acquisition. Thought leaders will explore the foundations of digital acquisition, including digital infrastructures, digital twinning, digital threads, model-based systems engineering, and the importance of integrating these efforts across the entire acquisition lifecycle, from prototyping through sustainment.