NDIA Michigan Chapter

It's almost time... time for Michigan Defense Expo (#MDEX2025) April 8-10 at Macomb Community College Sport and Expo Center! We can't wait to see you there, but you must PRE-REGISTER this year. https://mdex-ndia.com/ And back by popular demand this year, the MDEX t-shirt! This year it was designed by our very own Doug Didia!! Can't wait for you to see them! What's that? You're interested in exhibiting because you heard we had over 3,000 attendees last year? Well, you should know that almost all of our booths are gone, lots of great companies are exhibiting again this year! Reach out ASAP and grab one of the few remaining. There are also a couple of?#sponsorships?left, but many have sold out! If you want to sponsor but don't see what you like, reach out and maybe we can make something work. Besides a ton of exhibitors, on the agenda we have: #APBI; Upcoming Contracting Opportunities; #Budget Briefings; #Policy Briefings; #Marketing information; #SmallBusiness Opportunities; Defense Industry Briefings; U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (#GVSC) one-on-ones; U.S. Army TACOM; PEO Ground Combat Systems; U.S. Army PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support; MG Paul Rogers; Next Generation Combat Vehicles Cross Functional Team (#NGCVCFT); #ODAI; Women in Defense Michigan Chapter (#WID); Fisher House Michigan; AUSA Arsenal of Democracy Chapter; NDIA Michigan Chapter, Kim Bode ..... and a lot more!! Hope to see you there! Kim Bode, Karen McCaffrey Kiewski, Lila Abraham, Casey Calvo, Hali Lenney, Alycia Stockdale, Michael Cadieux, Christina Poncé, Jen Judson, Axel Cooley??, Samantha Smart, Alissa Roath, John Hall, Jason Toepfer, Elham “Ellie” Karaki, Defense News; Kim Wegner, Crain's Detroit Business; AM General LLC; Oshkosh Defense; Thales Defense & Security, Inc.; Array of Engineers; Ace Electronics; Roush; W. L. Gore & Associates; Gore Aerospace & Defense Products; Waséyabek; National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC);

MDEX 2025 is coming up next month. Mark your calendars! Registration closes March 24th, 2025. Visit https: mdex-ndia.com to learn more.

GVSETS CALL FOR PAPERS SUBMISSION EXTENDED TO MARCH 11TH. NDIA Michigan is dedicated to enhancing warfighter capabilities and finding solutions for capability gaps which are growing in scope and complexity. The Technical Sessions, Day 1, addresses these gaps and serves as a forum to bring members of government, academia, and industry together to explore and discuss technical areas of mutual interest. In support of these Sessions, scientists and engineers are invited to submit technical papers in the topics of interest below: o??Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (AAIR) o??Digital Engineering / Systems Engineering (DE/SE) o??Modeling, Simulation, Prototyping, and Validation (MSPV) o??Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) o??Power & Mobility (P&M) o??Open Session, including but not exclusive to: - Advanced Computing Technologies - Biomanufacturing - Contested Logistics - Demand Reduction - Generative Artificial Intelligence - Predictive and Preventative Maintenance The NDIA MI has enlisted the support of SAE Government Technologies to assist with the Paper publication process to ensure all of our authors are properly recognized for their hard work and expertise. For more information about the Technical Sessions and Paper Submission process, go to: https://lnkd.in/gKzasdEX Jacquie Vitale Schmitt; Leslie Smith, CMP; SAE Government Technologies; Valde Garcia

It may be 6 months away, but the 17th Annual GVSETS is open for business! Help us make it another record setting attendance and exhibitor year. Sign up today to Attend, Exhibit and/or Sponsor! And if you are an Engineer or Researcher focused on Ground Systems, our Call for Papers are due next week, March 4th! This year's theme is Deliberate Transformation of Ground Systems. With global threats becoming more aggressive and complex, our nation must implement solutions to ensure our Warfighters have the right tools and solutions for current and future conflicts. And by participating at GVSETS, you will have the ability to learn about the latest R&D being facilitated, while discussing capability gaps and modernization needs. This is THE event for the Ground Systems Community, where over 2K people from Industry, Academia and the Government come together to help shape the future. For more information on how to get involved, go to https://lnkd.in/g8Rms9N. Hope to see you there! Sandra M; Jacquie Vitale Schmitt; Kevin Votenz; Lila Abraham; Valde Garcia; Leslie Smith, CMP; Mark Pickett;

Join the NDIA Michigan Chapter as we help present the 68th?Annual Michigan R.O.T.C. Awards Banquet on April 5th in Auburn Hills. The NDIA MI is extremely proud lead the effort to provide our defense community the opportunity to recognize the academic and leadership accomplishments of some extremely dedicated and exemplary Michigan ROTC cadets and midshipmen. In addition to supporting these distinguished young men and women, we will also have the good fortune to hear inspirational words from our very own, Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General, Doug "Odie" Slocum! Let's make this night really special for these cadets and midshipmen! Details on how to attend or become an event sponsor, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g3MeW3Dr A big shout out to our sponsors: General Dynamics Land Systems; BAE Systems; Leonardo DRS; Navy League of the United States; AUSA Arsenal of Democracy Chapter; Waséyabek; Gideon Defense; KBR, Inc.; DC3S - Office, Meeting and Event Space Leasing; Munro Defense; Amentum; Warner Norcross + Judd; Graphic Resource Group; Jewish War Veterans of the USA; Ace Electronics; American Business Development Group (ABDG); National Guard Association of Michigan; Saab; Pratt Miller; AM General LLC; Honeywell; SAPA Transmission, Inc.; and Array of Engineers. We could not host this wonderful night without your support! Also, we'd like to thank those organizations planning the event: JetCo Federal; AUVSI - Great Lakes, National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC); GREAT LAKES SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY LLC; Women in Defense Michigan Chapter; Air Force Association - National; and Tammy Carnrike Phil Wills; Scott Davis

#CPS3 Featured Cyber Speaker: Hahna Kane Latonick, Director of R&D at Dark Wolf Solutions, is a cybersecurity expert with 19 years of experience in the defense industry. Hahna has been featured on Fox Business News, ABC, and other media outlets. A DEF CON CTF finalist and top-ranked ethical hacker, she trains and speaks at Black Hat, DEF CON, AUVSI, Ringzer0, BSides, and other conferences. She holds several cybersecurity certifications and earned her B.S. and M.S. in Computer Engineering from Drexel University. We look forward to hosting Hahna as a featured speaker at the 2025 Cyber-Physical Systems Security Summit (CPS3), which will take place on May 13-14, 2025. #cybersecurity #embeddedsystems #drones #military #defenseindustry

2025 CPS3 Featured Speaker Alert! Meet Natalie Lehr-Lopez the Executive Director of the DNI’s Supply Chain and Counterintelligence Risk Management Task Force. As the Executive Director of the Task Force, she oversees SCRM plans and programs to ensure foundational performance and mature organizational capabilities. She also is responsible for developing department-level policies, guidance, and best practices while coaching component representatives, cadre staff, and contractors. Most recently, she has supported the implementation of the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act. This Act sets in law the rules, regulations, and processes aimed at enhancing the security of information, communications, technology, and services (ICTS) relied upon by the federal government through reviews conducted via a whole-of-government, integrated approach. With more than 20 years of experience as a national intelligence professional, her expertise spans the government and commercial sectors. She has extensive cybersecurity, insider threat, and supply chain risk management experience protecting highly regulated industries. Natalie is recognized in the industry as a leader in solving complex network security problems and developing innovative methods to assess and protect specified interests and high-value intellectual property. Natalie holds a Masters degree in International Relations from Yale University. Meet Ms. Lehr-Lopez at the 2025 Cyber-Physical Systems Security Summit (CPS3) on May 13-14, 2025. #cyber #supplychain #riskmanagement #counterintelligence

Join industry leaders, defense experts, manufacturers, and small business innovators at the?Northern Michigan Defense Conference, a dynamic event dedicated to exploring the vast opportunities within the defense and federal contracting sectors. Hosted by Traverse Connect and Century LLC, this event is designed to connect businesses, government officials, and thought leaders to advance collaboration and innovation in Michigan’s growing defense and aerospace ecosystem. The conference will feature an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, including Jason Allen, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, and MG Paul Rogers, Adjutant General for the Michigan National Guard, along with executive leaders from the Army Contracting Command and TACOM ILSC. Through engaging presentations, attendees will gain valuable insights into the federal procurement process, emerging opportunities in defense and aerospace, and best practices for doing business with the federal government. This event is a must-attend for business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals eager to expand their presence in the defense and aerospace industries. Whether you’re an established contractor, a small business looking to break into the federal market, or a professional seeking insights into the latest defense trends, the?Northern Michigan Defense Conference?will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and connections to succeed. For more information on how to attend, go to https://lnkd.in/gcriX4cq Jim McManus; Beth Cryderman Moss, MSM, GWCCM, CFCM; Jon Tellier; Phil Wills; Mark Ignash, GWCCM; Scott Davis; Women in Defense Michigan Chapter; National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC); AUSA Arsenal of Democracy Chapter

2025 Cyber-Physical Systems Security Summit #CPS3 speaker announcement featuring Jennifer Shannon from Secure Ideas, LLC. Jennifer is a Senior Security Consultant with a malware analysis, penetration testing, and training background.?For most of her life, an avid computer geek, she began her journey in cybersecurity as a SOC Analyst where she showed an aptitude for penetration testing and malware analysis. She has experience performing penetration tests against web applications, mobile software and platforms, and physical security assessments. Jennifer discovered a passion for computers and problem-solving at a young age and has developed a passion for teaching and is eager to share her knowledge with our attendees. Early discount registration is available through 31 March 2025, don't wait! https://lnkd.in/gGkZUvBP #hacker #cyber #research #military #defenseindustry

LAST CHANCE to register a team for NDIA Michigan Chapter's Battle of the Primes bocce ball fundraiser! Can we count on you for a fun night of networking to support our scholarship fund? Join us this Thursday, February 13 at Palazza di Bocce: https://loom.ly/lx3Huis #youngprofessionals #YPC #NDIAMI #NDIA #michigan #defenseindustry #defense #defenseindustryprofessionals #networking