Tom Troia on LinkedIn: We are always happy to support an important ASIS event like this. (2024)

🚀 Virtual Acquisition Office (VAO) had an insightful conversation with the Chief of Contracts at the United States Space Force's Commercial Space Office! 🛰️ Discover the unique contracting needs of the commercial space industry, the challenges of establishing a new office, and the exciting world of being an 1102 for our nation's newest service. 🌌 Don't miss this engaging interview shedding light on the future of government contracting in the space sector! 🛸 #govcon #contractlifecyclemanagement #federalcontracting

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Space is a competive domain. Come hear what Space Force Guardians are doing today and tomorrow to secure it.

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The United States is going through a major modernization effort, ensuring America can succeed and thrive in this new digital arena, providing an exceptional opportunity for companies to build market share while making a positive impact.In an effort to showcase new and interesting commercial technologies to the federal community, the SDI team is hosting a technology demo competition.TheSDI Showcase and Ignite Awardsaim to recognize and celebrate the most groundbreaking technologies and solutions throughout the space and defense sectors. The online portion of the competition will take place onValid Eval’ssecure online evaluation platform.Companies will compete based on company size and sector, resulting in two finalists from each category being selected. Finalists will face off in a live demo competition, with the winners being crowned during the Space and Defense Innovation VIP Party, held on March 9, 2024, in Austin, TX, during SXSW.The competition focuses on sixof the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense'sOUSD(R&E) critical technologycategories:Integrated Sensing and CyberSpace TechnologyHuman-Machine InterfacesAI and AutonomyRenewable Energy Generation and StorageQuantum ScienceWildcard categoryThere is no cost to apply,and there are some great benefits, including prize packages, awards, and recognition in front of industry leaders. With that said, the real benefit is the ability for companies to get meaningful feedback from an audience of acquisitions and innovation leaders throughout the federal government. Applicants will also be shared with federal programs that are looking for technology, opening new opportunities for growth and commercialization after the competition. The demo event will be part of theSDI Showcase and VIP ReceptiononMarch 9, 2024, during SXSW.In its third year, we are expanding the invite-only VIP Reception to include a demo competition. Applications are open through Dec 15th! Apply to demo here:https://lnkd.in/eDtrnTii. You can find more details in the press release about the competition here:https://bit.ly/3FRQiKkIf you'd like to learn more about the event and how you can participate, we encourage you to visit the SDI website:https://lnkd.in/eB5_jyNUPlease share with prospective companies/organizations that this may be of interest to.

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Check out these great reads from National Security Space Institute!

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🔹 AUSA is just around the corner! 🔹Join us October 9 - 11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. With over 33,000 attendees, 650+ exhibitors, and 150+ sessions, the AUSA Annual Conference stands as the largest land power exposition in North America. It is designed to highlight the capabilities of organizations and present a wide range of industry products and services.We deeply appreciate the opportunity we get to network and keep in touch with others in the industry. For more information on this year’s event, and to register for the conference, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gpRVbCCB Samantha Dunlap | Martin Rahmani | Andrew Clausnitzer | Bryan M. | Gregg Gross | Ryan Peterson | Katie Bigelow | Ben Eazzetta | Phil Wagner, M.D. | Sandy Munro | Cambium Networks | Mettle Ops | ARES Security Corporation |Sparta Science | Munro Defense#AUSA #VictorySix #AdvisoryFirm #BusinessStrategy #GovernmentRelations #GovernmentAffairs #Strategy #Access #Defense #Technology #Security #Innovation #Manufacturing #Networking #StrategicMarketing #DealFlow #DueDiligence #ManagementAdvisory #InvestmentAdvisory #BusinessAdvisory #DoD #PipelineDevelopment

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In Florida, businesses can take their place in the new space economy, or any other aerospace market, with direct access to established infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and an environment built for innovation. 🚀#FLEconDevWeek24#economicdevelopment#workforce#jobs#economy#workforcedevelopment#development#future#growth#investment #aerospace #aerospaceindustry #aviation #aviationindustry #nasa #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation Florida Economic Development Council Space Florida

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Do t miss the next Defense Innovation Board meeting to learn about defense innovation priorities and more. #defenseinnovation

💥💥💥FRIDAY TEASE💥💥💥Next week will see the official launch of the 2025 Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon Public Safety & Forensics Conference!! As you all know very well, this has become my annual obsession to facilitate the very best segment conference for #PublicSafety #Professionals and #Experts……and the 2025 event has a *LOT* to live up to after the absolute gamechanger from March of this year!! So what I will give you, by way of a teaser, is that the dates (which have changed for those with pencilled dates reserved) will be WEDNESDAY 26th & THURSDAY 27th of FEBRUARY 2025.Additionally, the entire conference will NOT take place in, or even near, Milton Keynes. The two days AND the evening social/networking function, will be in VERY close proximity of each other, somewhere else in the UK. The evening event at was, as a fact, amazing. In 2025 we will offer you something different, and yet equally amazing intriguing stimulating and fun……and again something that I truly believe at least 99% of attending delegates will never have experienced, and never will experience again 😄So please make a note in your diaries of the dates, and watch my feed next week for announcement, pictures, details and links to the landing page for applications to attend.Oh…..and if you want to join the growing list of speakers who have all positively relished attending and presenting in the past, just reach out to me, but SOON!!!!!! Have a great weekend everyone 😄😄(Just for fun - feel free to post your venue guesses below as it’ll be interesting to see where you think we could, or maybe should be hosting it!! None of you who have been Uber privileged, and canvassed, by knowing the real venue are to blow the secret PLEASE!!!!)#whenithastoberight#forensicshastoberight#police #fire #military #defence #security #forensic #forensics #investigation #crime #crash #vr #crimescene #csi #fireinvestigation

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🚀💡 While the SOF Week Circus Rolls on- We Still Face The Defense Department's Innovation Challenge - Aligning on a Shared Mission 💪🌐The Department of Defense has embarked on a remarkable journey, establishing a network of "defense innovation organizations" or DIOs over the past decade. These organizations, such as the Defense Innovation Unit, AFWERX, and SOFWERX, aim to accelerate the adoption of innovative commercial technologies, providing strategic advantages to our military.However, a recent RAND study has unveiled a critical issue - the lack of a shared understanding and mission among these DIOs. Instead of operating as a cohesive ecosystem, each organization pursues its own priorities and objectives, hindering collaboration and impeding the progress of promising technologies.The consequences are significant. Duplication of efforts, missed opportunities for collaboration, and an arduous path for groundbreaking technologies to reach full adoption by the military. It is clear that a change is needed.The study recommends that the DOD leadership takes charge by establishing an overarching strategy, policy, and guidance for these innovation efforts. By defining common goals, objectives, and metrics, we can ensure that all DIOs work collectively towards a shared mission. Clarity in roles and responsibilities is equally vital to avoid any gaps or overlaps between organizations.If the DOD truly wants to harness the full potential of its innovation ecosystem and gain strategic advantages, it is crucial to foster a coordinated and integrated approach. Communication of a shared sense of mission across all stakeholders will be key.It will be intriguing to witness whether the department acts upon this recommendation. Let us embrace this challenge together, paving the way for a more unified and effective defense innovation ecosystem. #DefenseInnovation #SharedMission #CollaborationIsKey

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