Friday, May 21, 2010

IDGA's 5th Night Vision Systems will address Optimizing Night Vision Equipment for Use in Afghanistan

IDGA

Defense News:
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDGA announces its 5th Night Vision Systems conference, to take place July 26 – 28, 2010 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, VA.

The conference, widely considered the most trusted forum for night vision experts, will keep specialists ahead of the curve by discussing the two most pressing topics in the field: optimizing night vision equipment in Afghanistan and how to expand the market reach for current and future systems. Other sessions will include vital information on export regulations that apply to manufacturers and industry, emerging technologies and immediate and long-term needs for military and civilian night vision capabilities.

Holly Schneider Brown, the event director, noted that, “This is truly the best conference you can find on Night Vision Systems. This comprehensive event draws from both the latest technology developments and military program information, which attracts a wide range of experts to attend. Due to topic variety and networking opportunities, we’ve seen higher attendance year after year.”

The expert speaker faculty includes:

  • Dr. Donald A. Reago, Jr., Principal Deputy for Technology & Countermine, Night Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate
  • COL Stephanie Foster, USA, Project Manager Soldier Sensors and Lasers, PEO Soldier
  • Col Russell E. Smith, USMC, Fires and Maneuver Integration Division, Capabilities Development Directorate, Marine Corps Combat Development Command
  • Dale C. Linne von Berg, Head, Applied Optics Branch (ISR & IRCM Systems), Naval Research Lab
  • And many others

A Night Vision Technology Application Day will be held on Monday, July 26, 2010. The conference will be chaired by Dr. Joe Estrera, Senior VP and Chief Technology Officer for L-3 Electro-Optical Systems. Dr. Estrera, winner of several technology corporation awards and author of numerous technical papers and patents, has been active in the study of photocathodes, semi-conductors, laser technologies, uncooled infrared technologies and image fusion technologies. For more information on the 5th Night Vision Systems conference, visit www.NightVisionEvent.com, call 1-800-882-8684 or download the event brochure here.Podcasts, videos and documents relating to night vision systems are also available in the event’s resource center online.

The Institute for Defense & Government Advancement (IDGA) is a non-partisan information-based organization dedicated to the promotion of innovative ideas in public service and defense through live conferences and events. We bring together speaker panels and events comprised of military and government professionals while attracting delegates with decision-making power from military, government, and defense industries.

In addition to our live events, IDGA also offers an online community dedicated to providing defense industry professionals with breaking news, business opportunities, introductions, podcasts, webinars, and presentations from key industry leaders. Members of our online community are able to extend their live event experience and interact with the defense industry by leveraging the opportunity to network, share ideas, best practices, and business solutions.

For more information, please visit http://www.idga.org.

Contact:

IDGA
Holly Schneider Brown, 212-885-2773
Program Director
Holly.Schneider@idga.org

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