DEFENSE FORUM BREAKFAST
Radisson University Hotel, Orlando, Florida
Thurs 27 March 2008
0800-1100
Evolving Research, Development and Acquisition Strategies in the Global War on Terror
There are dramatic and far reaching changes being made to the manner that the DOD is accomplishing its Research, Development and Acquisition responsibilities. In addition to long term R&D efforts towards Future Force Requirements, it is critical to address battlefield advantages and life saving technologies that are needed on the battlefield now for the Global War on Terror. Similarly acquisition policies and practices are undergoing dramatic and significant changes. Recent initiatives to insure that these developments can be tested, training developed and fielded in a revolutionary manner are in the works. In addition changes are expected aimed at improving risk identification, requirements development, and oversight to streamline the acquisition process for the DOD. This may lengthen the acquisition cycle and drive up contractor costs of bidding
Keynote Speaker:
COL (P) Pete Fuller (USA)
DCG USA RDECOM
Forum Moderator: COL Kevin Dietrick DPEO STRI
Panelists
Mr. David Ludwig (SES)
Dep PEO C3T
CAPT Steve Burris (USN)
Commanding Officer, NAWCTSD Orlando
Dr. Mike Macedonia
VP/GM Forterra Systems-Orlando
COL Craig Langhauser (USA) PM Combined Arms Tactical Trainer PEO STRI
Col. Frank Kelley (USMC) (Invited)
PM TRASYS
Ms. Leah S. Treppel (SOCOM) (Invited) Dep Ops SOA & Logistics, HQ. SOCOM
Breakfast Buffet
Juices, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Potatoes Danish, Muffins, Coffee & Tea
& coffee break
Individual registration on line: https://nonprofit.riptidesoftware.com/luncheons/
Checks should be made out to NDIA-CFL and mailed to NDIA CFC.
PO Box 780263 Orlando Fl 32878-0263
Cost Industry $35 Government $20(Includes forum. Breakfast, refreshments, and proceedings. Cost after Friday 21 March and at the door on a space available basis is $45 Industry and $25 gov’t
Proceeds benefits NDIA Scholarship and Warfighter Support Programs
Accommodations: Rooms are available at the Radisson University Hotel for those attending. Please make your reservations directly with the Radisson at 407-658-9008. The hotel is east of downtown Orlando at the intersection of Colonial Drive (Hwy 50) and Alafaya Trail
Additional Information, contact:
Frederick W. Eisele
VP NDIA (CFC) Programs and Strategic Initiatives
Raytheon C3I IIS
407-365-8060
407-310-3556 Mobile