Events

August 10, 2021 - August 12, 2021
Novi, MI
Scientists and engineers from government, academia and industry are invited to submit abstracts for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Michigan Chapter’s 13th Annual GVSETS & APBI, in coordination with The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD). The Technical Committee will select those submissions to be published and presented during the Technical Sessions. This year’s event will focus on bridging the gap between fundamental research in the lab and new ground vehicle capabilities in the battlefield. A full day will be dedicated to presenting select papers in parallel technical sessions on the following topics: • Additive Manufacturing • Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (AAIR) • Cybersecurity of Ground Systems • Modeling, Simulation and Software (MS2) • Power & Mobility (P&M) • Survivability • Vehicle Electronics and Architecture (VEA)
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February 8, 2021 - February 9, 2021
Virtual
In its 8th year, the Summit brings together Members of Congress, Pentagon Officials, Air Force Base Commanders, Contracting Officers, Contracting Experts, and Business Leaders nationwide. More than 650 prime contractors, subcontractors, military officials, contracting officials, financing experts, and defense agencies from throughout the country registered for the 2020 Air Force Contracting Summit in Florida.
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December 7, 2020 - December 7, 2020
Virtual
The Emerging Techniques Forum (ETF) is driven to improve analysis and understanding throughout the defense community by seeking out novel and leading-edge approaches, methods, and techniques - wherever they are conceived. By sharing and incorporating the latest (and in-progress) developments across government, academia, private industry, and enthusiasts, the ETF aims to support and maintain relevant, timely, and early comprehension of lessons learned that may grow to have an outsized impact on the community at large.
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December 1, 2020 - December 3, 2020
Virtual
Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium
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November 17, 2020 - November 19, 2020
Virtual
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November 17, 2020 - November 20, 2020
Virtual
This week-long event will showcase the collective impact of organizations such as the Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Materiel Command, the small business community, and economic development experts have on the Air Force at large. Each day will include a virtual exhibit hall.
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