The sixth annual IDGA Counter-UAS Summit provides a forum comprised of key decision-makers and senior military leaders for discussions on ways to collaboratively combat the threat of UAS to the United States military and civilians. At this year's event we will be returning to Arlington, Virgina at the Marriott Crystal Gateway hotel, August 27th and 28th, 2024. Across two days of learning and collaboration we will engage our audience with high...

For its second year Disruptive Technology for Defense Transformation will bring together experts from the defense and industry communities to explore the game-changing technologies shaping modern warfare and addressing gaps in U.S. critical technology areas. In the midst of ongoing conflicts, the event will spotlight the crucial role of drones and other unmanned vehicles in today's warfare. Participants will gain insights into the evolving thr...

The VA finds itself at a time of rapid change, and is rising to meet the challenges of the pandemic, shifting demographics, and the winding down of the Global War on Terror. As veterans needs change, the VA has shifted the way that it provides care and has become a leader in delivering digital and mobile technologies like telehealth and virtual care. The integration of a brand-new electronic health records system is changing the way that clini...

The White House Executive Order for New Standards for AI Safety and Security and the Department of Homeland Security’s IT Strategic Plan includes the actions to ensure AI systems are safe, secure, and trustworthy, used responsibly, and address algorithmic discrimination. In this webinar, speakers will delve into the development and training of biometric matching algorithms and steps you can take to mitigate bias. The impact of bias inclu...

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has demonstrated the continued tactical and operational importance of armored capabilities in the modern battlespace, along with growth and delivery of key armored vehicle programs, it is imperative that the US and allied nations continue to modernize their armored vehicle forces. Numerous US and allied armored vehicle programs are also reaching maturity, providing opportunities for the ongoing...

Join us on June 11-12, 2024 at The Westin Hotel in Pasadena, California for the IDGA Advanced Manufacturing for Defense Summit, where in our 5th iteration we explore the cutting-edge realm of additive manufacturing, a sector set to surpass a staggering value of USD $76.16 billion by 2030. This dynamic sector, thriving at the intersection of aerospace, space, and defense, is at the forefront of revolutionizing modern manufacturing practices. Th...

The second Air Dominance Summit will bring together over 200 senior U.S. and international leaders from the fighter aircraft community – all tirelessly dedicated to securing air supremacy in an evolving and contested threat landscape. Against the backdrop of rising tensions in the Pacific and the pressing need to outpace adversaries, we will assess how the U.S. and her allies can prepare for the changing character of modern air warfare a...

In the face of a changing climate and the increased frequency, intensity and length of wildfires, the need to effectively mitigate them is becoming increasingly important around the world to prevent the loss of lives, damage to property, infrastructure and ecosystems. After devastating fire seasons in 2021 and 2022, the challenge in 2023 was unlikely to be tamed without appropriate prevention and management technologies and countermeasures. I...

For the 16th year, the IDGA's Operational Energy Summit will once again serve as a hub for fostering thought leadership, meaningful discussions, and valuable collaboration on the subject of energy. This year, our focus intensifies as we delve into diverse operational energy sources, emphasizing risk mitigation, capability enhancements, and the optimization of military performance. We aim to explore the dynamic realm of energy storage, engage i...

As part of its modernization strategy, the US Army is recapitalizing its Howitzer portfolio over the next 5 years. Across active and reserve components of the Army, this will include the initial fielding and sustainment of 2000 systems (+2000 resupply vehicles). The howitzer program is indicative of a generational shift in capabilities and doctrine in this area. Here, doctrine has remained largely static for 40 years and this shift will requir...