Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference - Educational Program Announced
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Tatiana Pose
IDGA
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Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference - Educational Program Announced
NEW YORK, NY – May 7, 2010 – The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) yesterday unveiled the program agenda and speaker roster for its Military Vehicles Conference taking place August 10-13, 2010 at the Cobo Convention Center in Detroit, MI. The conference is slated to run alongside the largest stand-alone military ground vehicles exhibition in the United States.
The much-awaited preliminary program agenda was posted on the event’s website (http://www.MilitaryVehiclesExpo.com) yesterday afternoon. "The conference focuses on current and future initiatives to meet evolving requirements for the LAV, Stryker, M-ATV, MRAP, AAV, Abrams, Bradley and HMMWV" explained Shamara Ray, Program Director at IDGA. "It will delve into key military vehicle life-cycle management issues, provide essential program updates and explore crucial lessons learned from OIF and OEF for the various platforms."
Specific topics to be discussed at the conference include:
- Acquisition strategies to maintain a combat ready force in Afghanistan
- Latest updates on new requirements in vehicle platforms and modernization plans
- Emerging power and energy technologies for military ground vehicles
- Current challenges on M-ATV and acquisition strategy
- Ensuring reliable and responsive vehicle overhaul at Depots
- Military and industry partnerships in ground combat vehicle R&D
- Advancements in military vehicle training and simulation technology
- Challenges in developing lightweight materials with increased survivability and optimal armor protection
- Latest updates on Army and Marine Corps military vehicle modernization strategy
Some of the experts on military ground vehicles confirmed to speak include:
- Col Brian K. Buckles - Program Manager, Light Armored Vehicles, MARCORSYSCOM
- COL Robert Schumitz - Project Manager, Stryker Brigade Combat Team, PEO GCS
- COL Cheri A. Provancha - Commander, Letterkenny Army Depot
- LTC Coll S. Haddon - Program Manager, M-ATV, JPO MRAP
- LTC Gregory A. Pickell - Chief, Training Technology Development, Joint Advanced Concepts Division, National Guard Bureau
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CSM Clinton G. Hall - TACOM Life Cycle Management Command
In addition to the main conference, the event also features two full days of interactive, hands-on workshops covering Military Vehicle Armor, Power, Maintenance, and Modernization. Attendees will also enjoy access to the show floor theatre and exhibition area hosting over 200 exhibiting companies.
For more information on attending or exhibiting at IDGA’s Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference, please visit http://www.MilitaryVehiclesExpo.com or contact Tatiana Pose at tatiana.pose@idga.org.
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.
In addition to our live events, IDGA also offers an online community dedicated to providing defense industry professionals with breaking defense news, business opportunities, introductions, podcasts, webinars, and presentations from key industry leaders. Members of our online community are able to extend their live event experience and interact with the defense industry by leveraging the opportunity to network, share ideas, best practices, and business solutions.
For more information, please visit http://www.idga.org.
For more information, please visit http://www.idga.org.
