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Enabling the Warfighter, Platforms, and Weapons Systems to become Lighter, Faster, and Stronger

Recent demands have presented some of the harshest challenges for military personnel. Protecting and equipping troops has never been more complex. Real life combat in Afghanistan has created new threats, increasing the need for the soldier’s protection level and ultimately translating to additional, heavier equipment. Supported by millions of dollars from the DoD, the pursuit is on to discover cost effective, cutting-edge materials that will translate to lighter, faster, stronger and more durable systems.

IDGA’s Lightweight Materials for Defense is the premier industry forum to exchange ideas on new materials, trends, opportunities, applications and to identify current and future military needs. Now in its tenth year, this conference will focus on research, development and applications of lightweight materials to lighten the load and increase performance. Attendees will gain knowledge of the latest advancements of materials, their manufacturing, and insertion paths and plans for military systems and equipment.

Lightweight Materials for Defense will highlight:

  • Updates on advanced metallics, polymerics, ceramics, multifunctional materials and glass composites
  • Material research and advancement updates at the US Army Corps of Engineers
  • Initiatives in integrated computational materials science and engineering
  • US Marine Corps material needs for future combat systems
  • US Air Force nanotechnology needs for 2030

Who You will Meet

IDGA’s Lightweight Materials for Defense provides you with unparalleled networking opportunities. You will meet senior-level professionals with responsibilities, including:

  • Program Management
  • Material Management
  • Contracting and Acquisition
  • Research and Development
  • Weapons Specialist
  • Manufacturing
  • Research Scientists
  • Program Managers
  • Technical Directors
  • Chief/Principal Engineers

Here’s what delegates have said about past IDGA events:

“A terrific forum for the exchange of ideas, well attended with decision makers in both DoD and industry. Thanks for your supporting helping pull this off so quickly, you guys did a great job.”
VP, BBN Technologies
IDGA has done it again! They continue to put together first class events that address the critical issues facing defense suppliers. I’ve been to numerous conferences hosted by various organizations and IDGA always seems to have the best mix of small, medium and large companies along with key players from the acquisition community. The staff expertly facilitates valuable networking opportunities and deftly handles key introductions. Attendance at IDGA events is always a worthwhile investment of time. I look forward to attending these events in the future.
CEO, Impact Ceramics, LLC
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