IDGA’s Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo is your opportunity to collaborate with key decision-makers and innovators responsible for producing battle-ready soldiers, as well as hear feedback from those soldiers on their current equipment and assets. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to strategize with both military and industry leaders to ensure those soldiers are best equipped for successful missions in the future.
1. FEATURING OVER 40 DEFENSE
EXHIBITORS, UNPRECEDENTED
ACCESS TO MILITARY LEADERS
AND A LIVE FIRE DAY!
6th Annual
SOLDIER EQUIPMENT
and TECHNOLOGY
Expo and Summit
Main Expo: June, 24-25, 2014
Summit A: Fort Bragg SOF Outlook:
June 24, 2014
Summit B: Fort Bragg
Acquisition Outlook:
June 25th, 2014
Live Fire Day: June, 26th 2014
Officers Club, Fort Bragg
North Carolina
SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND FORT BRAGG:
THE CURRENT AND FUTURE PARTNERSHIP
Fort Bragg SOF and
Acquisition Outlook Summits:
LTG Jeffrey Talley
Commanding General
U.S. Army Reserve
Command
LTG Joseph Votel
Commanding General
U.S. Joint Special
Operations Command
LTC Jerry Wilson
Division Chief, Mobilization
and Readiness
U.S. Army Civil Affairs and
Psych Ops Command(A)
Book
ly
Separate
Today
COL Miguel Correa
1st Special Warfare
Training Group(A)
USAJFK Special Warfare
Center and School
COL(P) Michael Turello
Deputy Commanding
General
U.S. Army Special Forces
Command (Airborne)
David Rolen
Acquisitions
US Army Special
Operations Command
• Developing new technologies and applications for
Commands and Units housed at Fort Bragg
• Integration of Special Operations Commands into Fort
Bragg and overall outlook
• Improving readiness capabilities, through training and
support services
• Current and future requirements of Fort Bragg
• Key issues specific to policies and procedures that
support the efficiency of Fort Bragg
Sponsors:
Benefits of Attending the
Exhibition Hall
• Real-time networking officers
leaders of Fort Bragg
*all military speakers are tentatively confirmed pending legal clearance closer to the event
Gain Access to Valuable Insights, Recommendations,
and Best Practices on:
Featuring
40+ Exhibitors
and 600+ Expo
Hall Visitors
over two days!
• Interactive exhibition of
weapons, laser systems,
optics and more
• Featuring four prize giveaways
open to all attendees!
FREE Attendance
to the Exhibition Hall
and Summit Days
for Military
Servicemen
and Women!
FREE
Media Parnters:
www.soldierequipmentexpo.com – 1-800-882-8684 – idga@idga.org
2. 6th Annual
SOLDIER EQUIPMENT
and TECHNOLOGY
Expo and Summit
Preparing the Elite: Technology, Equipment,
and Weapons that Help SOF Succeed
Hear from Fort Bragg
Commanders* and subject
matter experts at the all new,
separately bookable Summits!
June 24th -26th 2014
Officers Club, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Dear Colleague,
Housing more than 20 units and more than one Special Operational Command,
Fort Bragg is without question one of the most important military bases on
the United States Eastern Seaboard. Despite Defense spending cuts Congress
has consistently voiced its wish to funnel more funds into special operations,
making Fort Bragg not only geographically important to Washington, but highly
likely to be one of the few military entities to see an increase in spending. With
this new focus on special operational warfare comes an increased demand for
new and advanced equipment and technology.
’We’ve known for years that when the president dials 911,
the phone rings at Fort Bragg, and with the location of the Special
Forces and forces command, that’s more true now than it’s ever been.”
– Greg Taylor, Fort Bragg Regional Alliance Executive Director
Soldiers are currently challenged with adapting to vastly different theatre
environments, requiring advanced adaptable equipment and compatible
technology to aid their successful completion of missions. As a result, both
the government and private industry must communicate and work together
to ensure that the most cost-effective solution is also the best option for
the men and women that protect our nation and its interests abroad. These
manufacturers of military equipment and technology rely on crucial feedback
from soldiers to identify and fill equipment and technology gaps for future
innovations.
IDGA’s Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo and Summit is your opportunity
to collaborate with key decision-makers and innovators responsible for
producing battle-ready soldiers, as well as hear feedback from those soldiers
on their current equipment and assets. Additionally, you will have the
opportunity to strategize with both military and industry leaders to ensure
those soldiers are best equipped for successful missions in the future.
What makes IDGA’s Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo and Summit your
must-attend event for 2014?
• Exposure to the leaders and highly experienced soldiers
• All New, separately bookable, Summits
– Discuss the latest implementation strategies and program
initiatives
Updated acquisition and operational priorities from Fort Bragg
–
commanders and division Chiefs
• 30+ interactive exhibitors – unlimited free access to the exhibition
hall for all attendees
• Unlimited free access to the exhibition hall and both summits for
all military personnel
• Annual Live Fire Day – experience the expo weapons firsthand!
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to hear these topics and many more.
The speakers, sponsors and the IDGA team all look forward to seeing you
in June for the Soldier Equipment and Technology Expo and Summit.
Sincerely,
Meghan Miller
Program Director
IDGA
LTG Joseph Votel
Commanding General
U.S. Joint Special Operations
Command
COL Miguel Correa
1st Special Warfare
Training Group(A)
USAJFK Special Warfare Center
And School
LTC Jerry Wilson
Division Chief,
Mobilization and Readiness
U.S. Army Civil Affairs and
Psych Ops Command(A)
COL(P) Michael Turello
Deputy Commanding General
U.S. Army Special Forces
Command (Airborne)
Why do our attendees love Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo?
LTG Jeffrey Talley
Commanding General
U.S. Army Reserve Command
3 Gain insight into the latest research, development and
fielding of equipment to support Soldier missions.
3 One-of-a-kind opportunity to interact and network with an
audience of military, government, academic and industry
leaders
3 Ability to see the equipment and hear from the manufacturers,
and then get to test them out on Live Fire Day
Early registration is available at www.soldierequipmentexpo.com or
by calling 1-800-882-8684. Remember to ask about group discounts.
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David Rolen
Acquisitions
US Army Special Operations
Command
*all military speakers are tentatively confirmed pending legal clearance closer to the event
www.soldierequipmentexpo.com – 1-800-882-8684 – idga@idga.org
3. BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
EXHIBITION
Network with industry and military
leaders - Titles/organizations of
attendees will include:
• Project/Program Managers
• Acquisition & Procurement Executives
• Commanders, Chiefs of Staff &
Directors
• Operations, Logistics & Strategic
Planning Professionals
• Communication Directors
• IT/Technology Professionals
• Contract Specialists
• R&D Professionals
INVEST YOUR TIME WISELY
HANDS-ON WEAPONS
TRAINING SESSIONS
THURSDAY JUNE 26, 2014
TAKING PLACE AT
RANGE 37 PSR GUN CLUB
USE THE WEAPONS YOU’VE
SEEN AT THE EXHIBITION!
Spend the day testing a wide
variety of unique weapons for
development qualification and
testing of armament systems. Registration
is required and available on a first-come,
first serve basis, so register today!
Live Fire Day Exhibitors:
It’s your chance to network with leading United
States equipment and technology professionals
and top military experts for FREE!
Featuring FOUR
Prize Giveaways
on the Exhibition
Floor for all
Attendees!
IDGA’S FREE BEER & BBQ EVENT
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014
• Come Enjoy a FREE Beer & BBQ Event for all
Soldier Equipment & Technology and Summit
Attendees!
• Network with military personnel and industry
colleagues while relaxing and enjoying a variety
of entertainment
•
Wind down the first exciting day of the
Exhibition and the Fort Bragg SOF Outlook
Summit with a cold beer and classic North
Carolina barbeque
IDGA’S ANNUAL
SHOOT HOUSE CHALLENGE
A defensive combat shooting match
involving close quarters situations and
room to room movement techniques based
on a one person shooter scenario. This is
not a CQB team event. Scoring is based on
accuracy, speed of delivery and emphasis
on sound single shooter tactical movement
techniques in a dynamic multiple threat
environment.
As a hands-on weapons training session,
this program is limited to members of
the Military only. Advance registration is
required and available on a first-come,
first served basis. Register online today!
www.soldierequipmentexpo.com – 1-800-882-8684 – idga@idga.org
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4. All New: Tuesday, June 24th, 2014
SEPARATELY
BOOKABLE
Fort Bragg SOF Outlook Summit*
*all military speakers are tentatively confirmed pending legal clearance closer to the event
09:30
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
COMMANDER OF FORSCOM
COMMANDER OF JSOC
10.00
JSOC: FORT BRAGG & JOINT FORCES
• Aligning Joint Special Operations goals with the
mission and goals of Fort Bragg
• Ensuring operational readiness for all Joint Forces
• Factoring in the expected budget and what that
means for the future
LTG Joseph Votel
Commanding General
U.S. Joint Special Operations Command
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
10:30
JOINING THE CONVERSATION:
DEFENSE INDUSTRY PANEL
• Examining the current equipment, software, and
technology utilized
• Pinpointing the capability gaps the industry sees
• Understanding where to focus for innovation in
equipment and technology
Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available!
For more information contact Marc Zamarin at
212.885.2694 or sponsorship@idga.org
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
11:00
BRIGADE OUTLOOK
• Understanding the role of Fort Bragg’s different
commands, units and divisions
• Discussing the 82nd CAB’s role in future global
operations
• Examining current and future equipment,
technology, and training needs
Speaker Confirmation Pending
11:30 MORNING COFFEE BREAK
12:00
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COMMANDER OF USARC
MAINTAINING READINESS AT EVERY LEVEL: USARC
• Detailing the role of the Army reserve on
Fort Bragg
• Evaluating the technology and equipment utilized
by USARC
• Determining the road forward with the increased
focus on Special Operational Forces
Lieutenant General Jeffrey Talley
Commanding General
U.S. Army Reserve Command
12:30 THE ROLE OF FORSCOM HOME & ABROAD
• Establishing the current and future role of
FORSCOM at Fort Bragg
• Maintaining its forces in the current
budgetary climate
• Discussing the future goals of FORSCOM for the
years ahead
Major General Kevin O’Connell
Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4
U.S. Army Forces Command
FT. BRAGG LEADERS PANEL
13.00
FORT BRAGG OPERATIONS PANEL
• Detailing the collaborative roles of special
operational and conventional commands at
Fort Bragg
• Explaining the way forward for Fort Bragg in the
current political climate
• Discussing possible expansions and enhancements
for special operations at Fort Bragg in the future
Lieutenant General Joseph Votel
Commanding General
U.S. Joint Special Operations Command
Major General Kevin O’Connell
Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4
U.S. Army Forces Command
Lieutenant General Jeffrey Talley
Commanding General
U.S. Army Reserve Command
13:30
GUIDED TOUR OF EXHIBITION FLOOR
15.00 NETWORKING RECEPTION COMPLIMETNARY
BEER & BBQ FOR ALL ATTENDEES
17.00 CLOSE OF EXHIBITION FLOOR DAY ONE
www.soldierequipmentexpo.com – 1-800-882-8684 – idga@idga.org
5. All New: Wednesday, June 25th 2014
SEPARATELY
BOOKABLE
Fort Bragg Acquisition Outlook Summit*
*all military speakers are tentatively confirmed pending legal clearance closer to the event
09:30
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
JFK SPECIAL WAREFARE CENTER
10:00 FORT BRAGG AND THE INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENT
• Empowering SOF to operate in a digital field
• Discussing the methods of training involved
• Outlining the technology, present and future, to
keep Ft. Bragg soldiers ready for any environment
PSYOP COL Michael Ceroli
Commandant Psychological Operations Regiment
USA JFK Special Warfare Center and School
Special Operations Center of Excellence
COMMANDER SWTG(A)
10:30 SERVICES VS COMMODITIES: MISSION SUPPORT
FOR TRAINING
• Discussing the current needs for Special Warfare
Training Groups
• Specifying the mission support these
divisions need
• Identifying the technology and equipment gaps for
Special Warfare forces
COL Miguel Correa
1st Special Warfare Training Group(A)
USA JFK Special Warfare Center and School
USASFC
10:45
11:15
SPECIAL FORCES OUTLOOK
• Outlining the future of USASFC
• Developing assessment and training for forces now
and in the future
• Identifying current asset gaps and discussing possible
solutions
COL(P) Michael Turello
Deputy Commanding General
United States Army Special Forces Command (Airborne)
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
JOINING THE CONVERSATION:
DEFENSE INDUSTRY PANEL
• Examining the current equipment, software, and
technology utilized
• Pinpointing the capability gaps the industry sees
• Understanding where to focus for innovation in
equipment and technology
Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available!
For more information contact Marc Zamarin at
212.885.2694 or sponsorship@idga.org
overall readiness capabilities
• Outlining USACAPOC(A)’s role in overall
preparedness for Fort Bragg forces
Lieutenant Commander Jerry Wilson
Chief, Mobilization and Readiness
U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations
Command (A)
ACQUISITIONS PANEL
12:30 USASOC ACQUISITIONS PANEL
• Discussing the current and future needs
for USASOC
• Outlining the communication between the military
and private defense
• Assessing capability gaps and possible solutions
David Rolen, et al
Acquisitions
US Army Special Operations Command
FT. BRAGG LEADERS PANEL
13:00
FORT BRAGG ASSETS PANEL
• Identifying the overall goals for Fort Bragg
• Emphasising the importance of “getting it right
the first
time” given the pivotal role of Fort Bragg to the US
government’s budget debate
• Developing strategies for better communication
between Fort Bragg leaders, officers, and soldiers
and the private defense industry
COL Miguel Correa
1st Special Warfare Training Group(A)
USA JFK Special Warfare Center and School
Lieutenant Commander Jerry Wilson
Chief, Mobilization and Readiness
U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations
Command (A)
COL(P) Michael Turello
Deputy Commanding General
U.S. Army Special Forces Command
PSYOP COL Michael Ceroli
Commandant Psychological Operations Regiment
USA JFK Special Warfare Center and School
Special Operations Center of Excellence
Lt. Col Robert Law
Commander 900th Contingency Contracting Battalion
Installation Contracting Operations – Fort Bragg
13:30 CLOSE OF EXHIBITION DAY TWO
LIVE FIRE DAY
11:45 MORNING COFFEE BREAK
USACAPOC(A)
12:00 EQUIPPING THE FUTURE
• Establishing the scope of Fort Bragg mobilization and
readiness
• Recognizing the equipment, technology, &
intelligence it takes to maintain Fort Bragg’s
Returning in its sixth year is the popular Live
Fire Day as part of the Fort Bragg Soldier
Equipment & Technology event; providing you with the opportunity to test out
unique weapons for deployment qualification and armament systems with
our dedicated sponsors at the Range 37 PSR Gun Club. With several mock
scenarios specifically created for our event, register for this great add on
feature and test out your shooting skills
as our guest.
www.soldierequipmentexpo.com – 1-800-882-8684 – idga@idga.org
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