The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) announces the Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference scheduled for August 6-9, 2012 at Fort Bragg, NC.
Members from the DoD, Fort Bragg and private sector will convene this August to discuss and evaluate the newest technology and equipment to make current and future missions of soldiers as effective and safe as possible.
IDGA's 4th Annual Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference is a prime opportunity to examine the immediate and future needs of Warriors, particularly Special Operations, whose demand has quadrupled since 9/11. Strategize with military, academia and industry to ascertain ways to ensure Soldiers are properly equipped with clothing, individual equipment, protection and more.
The Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference has a Military Logistics Focus Day, Live Fire Day* and two main conference days that cover topics such as: US Army Special Operations Command Technology Challenges, Counterinsurgency Challenges in Operational Theaters, Soldier Armor Protection, and FORSCOM Equipment readiness.
- Lieutenant General Bradley A. Heithold, Vice Commander, US Special Operations Command
- Dr. James T. Blake, SES, Program Executive Officer, U.S. Army PEO STRI
- Colonel Thomas Rogers, Commander, 528th Sustainment Brigade (Airborne)
- Colonel Paul Roege, Director, Operational Energy Integration, ARCIC, US Army
- Colonel Bruce B. McPeak, Director of Materiel Systems, Combined Arms Support Command
- John S. Morgan, Ph.D., Command Science Advisor, US Army Special Operations Command
Special features at this year's Expo also include anExpo & Show Floor Theatre: Gain access to the leading military technology companies displaying the newest innovations in personal protection, firearms and more
*Live Fire Day open to US Active Military Only
Registration for the free Exhibition hall and/or the paid conference can be completed at: www.SoldierEquipmentExpo.com/FortBragg
The Institute for Defense & Government Advancement (IDGA) is a non-partisan information-based organization dedicated to the promotion of innovative ideas in public service and defense through live conferences and events. We bring together speaker panels and events comprised of military and government professionals while attracting delegates with decision-making power from military, government, and defense industries.
For more information, please visit http://www.idga.org.
Contacts:
IDGA
Katrina Corns, 212-885-2677
Katrina.Corns@idga.org
