1. Discover the most advanced
weight reduction solutions for
presents a training conference:
tactical vehicles.
See page 3 for details!
2nd Annual
Tactical
Vehicles TM
summit
Enhancing Survivability in All Terrain
April 27 - 29, 2009 • Washington, DC Area
The need for tactical vehicles has never been greater.
Don’t miss your most vital opportunity of the year to:
Get the latest updates on tactical vehicle procurement, technology
•
and development, and fleet modernization, including MRAP, JLTV,
FMTV, and AAV
Gain first-hand insight into the new MRAP-ALL Terrain (M-ATV)
•
Increase foreign investment – learn Department of State tactical
•
vehicle export and import trade controls
Featuring a distinguished speaker faculty that includes:
MG James Chambers, USA - Commanding General, United States Army
Combined Arms Support Command
BGen Timothy Hanifen, USMC - Deputy Commanding General, Marine Corps
Combat Development Command
COL Guy Beougher, USA - G8 (Force Development), Focused Logistics Division
COL Brian Dosa, USA - Army Operational Test Command
Sponsored by:
To register call Joe at 416-597-4733 or email joseph.manthey@idga.org

2. 2nd Annual Who You Will Meet:
Tactical
IDGA’s 2nd Annual Tactical Vehicles
Summit will attract senior-level decision
makers from domestic military,
international partners, and supporting
industry. The attendee profile will include:
Vehicles
Program Managers
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US Military
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Coalition Partners
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Requirements Directors
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Vehicle Maintenance Managers
•
TM
summit Platform Trainers
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Lightweight Material Developers
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And many others!
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Enhancing Survivability in All Terrain Responsibilities of attendees will
include:
• Countermine Intelligence
April 27 - 29, 2009 • Washington, DC Area
• Test & Evaluation
• Electronic Engineering
• Weapons Development
• R&D
Dear Colleague, • Maintenance
• Materials Development
Today, older vehicles are not meeting
the survivability or tactical needs of • Scientists
the armed
forces. The requirement for new
vehicles is so great that Secretary • Requirements
of Defense Robert
Gates has called the advancement
of new vehicle designs his highest • And many others!
priority.
Procurement for new vehicles
is at its highest levels, and the
JLTV contract can be
the DoD’s largest ever!
IDGA’s 2nd Annual Tactical Veh
icles Summit focuses on the spe About IDGA
cific challenges
ahead for the all-important MRA
P and JLTV, including testing nee
ds and future
development of the vehicles. A The Institute for
highlight of the event will be disc
ussions of the
new MRAP Light, the M-ATV. Defense & Government
Advancement (IDGA) is
This year’s areas of focus include: a non-partisan information based
organization dedicated to the promotion
Ballistic requirements
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of innovative ideas in public service and
Logistics
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defense. We bring together speaker
Vehicle armor
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panels comprised of military and
Modernization of the fleet
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government professionals while attracting
Field service support
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delegates with decision-making power
Testing and evaluation
•
from military, government and defense
industries. For more information, please
Key issues that will be discussed are: call Joe Manthey at 416-597-4733.
Short and medium-term strategies
•
in tactical vehicle procurement
and
replacement
New vehicles in the future out Here is what people are
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look and how industry can part
ner with
the military
saying about IDGA’s
vehicle events:
On the pre-summit Vehicle Systems
Development Focus Day you will exp
lore future
and near-term solutions in wei
ght reduction of all aspects of A terrific forum for the exchange
the vehicle and
high-strength weight reduction
materials. You also won’t want
to miss of ideas, well attended with
advancements in situational awarene
ss and Army case studies.
decision makers in both
Do not miss this opportunity to learn DoD and industry.
how to better serve our military vehi
cle users!
Reserve your place among your peer – BBN
s and key leaders in the vehicles com
munity now by
emailing joseph.manthey@idga.org
or by calling 416-597-4733.
Good Presentations. Good Detail.
I look forward to meeting you in Apri
l! – Manager, Land Vehicle Systems
V/R,
This has been an outstanding
conference, primarily due to the
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sign up for th we’ve already had four significant
Systems
Luis G. Hernandez
summit Vehicle
conversations with important PMs.
Program Director
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3. Vehicle Systems Development Focus Day Vehicle Systems Development Focus Day Monday, April 27, 2009
Give time to the issues that matter most. Sign up for the Vehicle Systems Development Focus Day and dedicate more time to dialogue and
networking in a classroom environment.
This in-depth and interactive series of workshops will examine current research and development in weight reduction materials for tactical
vehicles. The series will also focus on enhanced situational awareness and force capabilities. Hear from leading academic researchers and
government organizations on the technology and processes that are revolutionizing high-strength, low-weight technology. These practical
application sessions will deliver high impact training led by globally recognized experts.
Discover the latest multifunctional materials with integrated sensors
8:00am – 10:00am
Vehicle Weight Reduction: Opportunities Presented by Advanced Materials and Composites
As vehicle platforms continue to be developed, a common denominator for How you will benefit:
all vehicles is the problem of weight. No matter the part or attachment for Link practical experience with scientific principles
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a vehicle it is imperative to keep weight as low as possible. This workshop Learn about materials that are promising in military vehicle applications
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will detail the new strategies in vehicle weight reduction and system design. Discuss examples of multifunctional materials with integrated sensors
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There will also be special attention to lightweight but high-strength armor Identify new opportunities in developing multifunctional materials to
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solutions for vehicles. address armor needs
What will be covered: Session Leader:
Advanced materials and composites for various sections of vehicles Dr. Nikhil Gupta
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Advanced materials for lightweight armors Composite Materials and Mechanics Laboratory
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Strategies and opportunities for vehicle weight reduction and integrated Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department
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system design Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Identify the most innovative weight reduction applications for vehicle armor
10:15am – 12:15pm
Emerging Armor Trends for Heavy Vehicles
Driven by the evolution of various threats (ballistics, IED, EFP), armor How you will benefit:
development and use is driven by availability of materials and local threat Workshop briefing will cover a perspective on armor history leading to
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requirements. Materials advances are a necessity to broaden the range of materials used in many armor applications today.
armor performance. Higher level threats are driving armor evolution as part of General areas of ballistic and explosive threats will reviewed including
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a quot;systemquot; within constraints of available materials and unit cost. This video clip examples.
workshop will provide an overview a history of armor with its evolution to Materials for armor will include discussion of metals, ceramics, syntactic
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engineered armor driven by a palette of higher level threats. For example: light composites, metal matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites and
and medium armor now needs to include both ballistic and energy absorbing intermetallics
materials while mitigating effects of blast for increase personnel survivability. Session leader:
What will be covered: John Garnier, PhD
• Threats, materials, trends Armor Program Lead, Security Systems Technologies, National &
Payload, performance, and protection Homeland Security Directorate, Idaho National Laboratory
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Chemical and biological protection
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Emerging role of sensors, networking with armor
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Lunch
12:15 pm – 1:00pm
Get the latest on advanced image processing techniques and military display technology
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Enhanced Situation Awareness Using Intelligent Display Technology
Enhanced situational awareness allows vehicle crews to see outside in day or How you will benefit:
night while under armor, enables improved maneuvering in urban and Hands on demonstrations of the latest generation of intelligent military
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complex terrains, and allows vehicle crews to detect, track, and engage display technology
dismounted and vehicular threats. The display technology enabling this Real time image processing overview and demonstrations
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capability will be presented along with the associated system level trades. Location-based event recording demonstrations
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Embedded real time image processing technology will also be discussed and Session Leader:
demonstrated. In addition, embedded geo-referenced image and event Jim Olson
recording will be demonstrated. Senior Electro-optical Systems Engineer
What will be covered: N2 Imaging Systems
Gain an understanding of intelligent military display technology
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Gain an understanding of the fundamental trades and issues associated
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with enabling armored vehicles with wide field-of-view situation
awareness capability
Gain insight into the use of advanced image processing techniques to
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enhance situation awareness.
Insights from the Department of Energy on lightweight materials for heavy vehicles
3:15pm – 5:15pm
Energy Light Weight Materials Thrust for Automotive Applications
An in depth update on the US Department of Energy light-weighting materials How you will benefit:
thrust for automotive applications. This brief will cover the new advancements Understand role of soft and hard materials
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being required for new materials that meet the demand for high intensity Review past and present materials thrust
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vehicles. Briefing on threat and ability of materials
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What will be covered: Session Leader:
Suspension and drive trains Dean Paxton
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Materials development Office of Vehicle Technologies
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Body and cab structures Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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US Department of Energy
Register by calling 416-597-4733 3

4. Main Summit Main Summit
Day 1 Day 2
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Registration & Coffee Registration & Coffee
7:15 7:15
Welcome & Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Welcome & Chairperson’s Opening Remarks 8:15
8:15
Conflicts in Army Logistics with Tactical Vehicles
The Future of Light Armored Vehicles 8:30
8:30
Logistics Keynote
Modular force transportation
Current status of Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicles •
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Advances in tactical wheeled vehicle training
• Opportunities for industry in the LAV program future •
Major General James E. Chambers, USA,
• Updates to the Marine Personnel Carrier
Commanding General, United States Army Combined
Colonel Michael Micucci, USMC, LAV Program Manager,
Opening Keynote
Arms Support Command
TACOM, Marine Corps Systems Command
Supporting the MRAP Program
Winning the War in Afghanistan with MRAPs 9:15
9:15
Future plans and goals for the MRAP
and New Tactical Vehicles •
MRAP Focus
Sustainability of the fleet
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The need for MRAPs in complex terrain
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• Requirements and challenges
• Marine outlook for future vehicles
Dave K. Hansen, Deputy Program Manager, Joint MRAP
• MRAP All-Terrain
Vehicle Program
Brigadier General Timothy Hanifen, USMC, Deputy
Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat
Networking Break
10:00
Development Command
Army Fleet Modernization and Implementation
10:45
Networking Break
10:00
of Future Combat Systems
G-8 Perspective
Logistics modular force design
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Industry Case Study: Tactical Vehicle
10:45
Serviceable repair parts
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Lighting Systems
• Force generation model
Lighting wiring harness
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Colonel Guy Beougher, USA, G-8 (Force Development),
Mirror bracketry
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Focused Logistics Division
Eric Thorstensen, Director, Grote Industries
Israeli Technology Answer to the Ground Maneuver
11:30
Operational Test Command: Testing Tomorrow's
11:30
Survivability Challenge
Vehicle Testing Focus
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Vehicles for Today's Soldiers
New technology
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MRAP vehicle testing
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• Survivability advancements
• ECV-2 testing and light vehicle replacement
Lieutenant Colonel Lior Kotick, Israel Ministry of Defense
• Development of future test
Colonel Brian Dosa, USA Director, Engineer /
Lunch
12:15
Combat Support Test Directorate, US Army Operational
Test Command
Force Capabilities for the Joint Multinational
1:15
Environment
Lunch
12:15
Army capabilities integration
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Examination of requirements within the Army
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Marine Corps Systems
Command Perspective
Current Challenges with Power Requirements in
1:15 • Complex urban terrain
Tactical Vehicles
Al Resnick, SES, Director, Capabilities Development and
Testing and evaluation
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Assessments, Army Capabilities Integration Center, US
Equipment surveys from the theater
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Army Training and Doctrine Command
Michael A Gallagher, Program Manager, Expeditionary
Power Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command
The Future of Tactical Vehicles
2:00
Expectations for modernizing the fleet
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Smart Integrated Vehicle Area Network
2:00
Integrated logistics support
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The new net centric paradigm
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• Field service support
True plug and play across all vehicles
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Chris Yunker, Mob/C-Mobility Section, Fires &
• A low cost COTS UNIX based solution
Maneuver Integration Division, Marine Corp Combat
James Reeves, Manager Advanced Programs, SiVAN
Development Command
Program Manager, Northrop Grumman
Networking Break
2:45
Networking Break
2:45
State Department Defense
Defense Trade Policy Controls for Tactical Vehicles
3:15
Trade Prospective
TRADOC Outlook
Striking the Balance: TRADOC
3:30 Purchasing or selling parts for vehicles outside US
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Capabilities
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New export and import controls
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Modeling simulation
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Jonathan Dennis, Political Military Affairs, Department
• Modernizing the fleet of tactical vehicles
of State
Robert Hobbs, Deputy TRADOC Capability Manager
Autonomic Logistics Supporting Tactical Combat
4:00
Future Outlook of AAV
4:15 Vehicles
Current initiatives and future upgrades
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Embedded diagnostics/prognostics
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Challenges in the program
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Tactical fuel monitoring and management
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Bryan Prosser, Program Manager, Assault Amphibious • Enhance maintenance and supportability of tactical vehicles
Vehicle Systems Eddie C. Crow, Jr., Head, Systems Operations &
Automation Divison, Applied Research Laboratory The
Cocktail Reception
5:00 sponsored by: Pennsylvania University
End of Main Summit
4:45
End of Day One
6:00
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5. Venue & Lodging
Register by Email Phone or Fax
For information on venue and lodging call Joe Manthey at 416-597-4733.
Email: joseph.manthey@idga.org
Sponsorship and Exhibition
Phone: 416-597-4733
Opportunities Still Available!
Fax: 416-598-7934 24 hours a day
For more information please contact Joseph Manthey at 416-
597-4733 or via e-mail at joseph.manthey@idga.org.
For information about sponsoring our upcoming Webinars, please
contact Joseph Manthey at 416-597-4733 or via email at
joseph.manthey@idga.org.
Pricing Industry Military, Government & Academia
Sponsors:
Register & Standard
Pay by Feb. 27 Price
Vehicle Systems
$500 $500 $500
Development Focus Day
(Mon Apr 27)
$999 $899 $999
Main Summit
(Tues-Wed Apr 28-29)
Team Discounts*
Number of Attendees Savings of:
3 to 4 10%
5 or more 15%
* Discounts apply to registrations submitted together, at the same time. Cannot be combined
with any other discount.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE IN U.S. DOLLARS TO: IDGA
A $99 processing charge will be assessed to all registrations not
accompanied by credit card payment at the time of registration.
* CT residents or people employed in the state of CT must add 6% sales
tax.
Exhibitors:
Details for making payment via EFT or wire transfer:
JPMorgan Chase
Penton Learning Systems LLC dba IQPC: 957-097239
ABA/Routing #: 021000021
Reference: Please include the name of the attendee(s) and the event
number: 13169.003
Payment Policy: Payment is due in full at the time of registration and
includes lunches, refreshments, and detailed conference materials. Your
registration will not be confirmed until payment is received and may be
subject to cancellation.
Please call Joe Manthey at 416-597-4733 for cancellation,
postponement and substitution policy
Special Dietary Needs: If you have a dietary restriction, please contact
Customer Service at 416-597-4733 to discuss your specific needs.
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6. 2nd Annual
Tactical
Vehicles TM
summit
Your customer registration code is:
TLS/JM
When registering, please provide the code above.
Don’t miss your most vital opportunity
of the year to:
Get the latest updates on tactical vehicle
•
procurement, technology and development, and fleet
modernization, including MRAP, JLTV, FMTV, and
3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:
AAV
1 Email: joseph.manthey@idga.org
Gain first-hand insight into the new MRAP-ALL
•
2 Phone: 416-597-4733
Terrain (M-ATV)
3 Fax: 416-598-7934 24 hours a day
Increase foreign investment: learn Department of
•
State tactical vehicle export and import trade controls
13169.003/D/TP
Discover the most advanced
presents a training conference:
weight reduction solutions for
tactical vehicles.
2nd Annual See page 3 for details!
Tactical
Vehicles TM
summit
Enhancing Survivability in All Terrain
April 27 - 29, 2009 • Washington, DC Area
Sponsored by:
Register by calling Joseph at 416-597-4733