Exploring Infinite Tech Horizons in the DoD: NDIA Conference to Feature More than 100 Distinguished Speakers

7/24/2024
2024 Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition

(Arlington, VA) The National Defense Industrial Association invites accredited journalists and media professionals to the annual Emerging Technologies Conference & Exhibition, August 7-9, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. The NDIA Tech Expo provides an arena for DoD and industry thought leaders to delve into the future of advancements in modern military warfighting. At last year’s event, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks made headlines with her announcement of the Replicator Initiative.

The event will feature more than 100 distinguished speakers, including:

  • The Hon. Kathleen Hicks, Deputy Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense
  • U.S. European Command’s Commander and Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Christopher Cavoli
  • ADM Christopher Grady, USN, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • Dr. Arati Prabhakar, Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Science Advisor to President Biden
  • The Hon. Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
  • The Hon. Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment
  • Mr. Doug Beck, Director of the Defense Innovation Unit

There will be opportunities for pull asides and gaggles with VIPs during the conference.

Wi-Fi will be available on-site. Network names and passwords will be shared at the venue or in your registration communications. The conference will use Sli.do to take questions. Sli.do is free to download on most smartphone devices and available online through www.sli.do. When using Sli.do, please write in your name and outlet affiliation.

Pre-registration is encouraged and saves time:  https://www.ndiatechexpo.org/media

Contact:

Rachel Sutherland

rsutherland@NDIA.org

About NDIA

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is America's leading defense industry association promoting national security. NDIA provides a legal and ethical forum for the exchange of information between industry and government on national security issues. NDIA and its members foster the development of the most innovative and superior equipment, training, and support for warfighters and first responders through its divisions, local chapters, affiliated associations, and events. For more information, visit NDIA.org