Agenda Highlight: Robotics Spotlight

Join us in person for the inaugural Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for October 18 – 21, 2021, in Columbus, GA. No matter what your area of expertise is, you won’t want to miss the Robotics Technical Session taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday. It will address numerous hot topics and concepts, including:

• An Army Robotics and Autonomous Systems Update
• All-Domain Execution and Planning (ADEPT) Framework
• Autonomous Robotic Systems Act as Force Multipliers to Improve Warfighting Safety and Increase Operational Tempo
• Considerations for Lethality Packages on Unmanned Ground Vehicle Platforms: Arming a Killer Robot
• Critical Scout – Repurposing Small Ground Robotic Vehicles TP Pinpoint Observers
• FENRIS: Persistent Autonomous ISR in the Arctic and Beyond
• Gaining Decision-Making Advantage through Force Design and Mission Integration
• Hardware-Enforced Data Separation Security on Autonomous Robotic Systems or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Trust the Robot
• Mobile Minefield: How to Kill Modern Tanks That Have Advanced Protection with Small Robots
• The Multi-Purpose Expeditionary Platform
• AI-Enabled and UAS-Supported Terrain-Traversability Assessment for Off-Road Navigation of Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS)*
• Emerging Technologies for Armed Unmanned Systems*
• Optionally Manned Semi-Autonomous Howitzer*
• Perception-Based Robotic Reconnaissance Team Coordination in a Hostile Environment*

*These sessions contain Distro D material, those interested in attending will need to have submitted a Distro DD 2345 Form or present a CAC card. Information on how to submit your Distro DD 2345 Form can be found here.

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Registration

The new Future Forces Capabilities Conference and Exhibition combines the NDIA Armaments, Robotics and Munitions, and Global EOD Conferences together for one major event. Anyone working or interested in these focus areas should join us in October. Register today before fees increase after Friday, October 9.

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Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking to gain visibility and increase your brand exposure in front of the Armaments, Robotics, Munitions, and EOD communities?

Robot Roundup – NEW! Just added to the show floor, the Robot Roundup, which will allow exhibitors to showcase the capabilities of their robots.

Exhibit space is still available – visit the exhibits website to secure your booth space today!

Below you will find a few highlighted opportunities. For a complete list, visit the event webpage. Have something in mind that is not listed? Please reach out to create a customized sponsorship package that best fits your needs.

Networking Breaks | $4,500 per day

Reach attendees with your brand as they break for refreshments while mingling and building connections. Available Tuesday and Wednesday; includes both morning and afternoon breaks.

Mobile App | $6,000

The mobile app gives attendees access to exhibitor listings, product categories, education session information, and more. This sponsorship provides your company visibility before, during, and after the conference and will take place of the onsite printed program.

Breakfast | $3,000

Provide exposure and brand visibility for your company during the first meal of the day! Tuesday is sold out; Wednesday is still available.

Contact Sarah O’Hanley at sohanley@NDIA.org for more information on becoming an Exhibitor or Sponsor.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

The Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition planning team continues to monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation as the health of our event participants, members, and partners remains our top priority. We are committed to following the guidelines and precautions as outlined by the Attendees can expect to see the following at NDIA events:

PROOF OF VACCINATION: All attendees will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of negative COVID-19 test within three (3) days of arrival. Details for securely providing documentation will be provided shortly on the event website.
MASKS: Fully vaccinated attendees are encouraged to wear face masks but, in accordance with CDC guidance, may make that choice for themselves. If you are not fully vaccinated, you are required to wear a face mask in public places. For any event taking place at Fort Benning, masks will be required indoors and when six feet of social distancing in an outdoor area cannot be maintained.
WAIVER: All registrants are required to sign the COVID-19 waiver during the online registration process. Attendees may disclose their vaccination status at the time of signing.
SOCIAL DISTANCING: Additional venue space will be available to allow for attendees to spread out. Timed badge pick-ups will be implemented to reduce crowding at registration.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE: Food and beverage areas will be designed to minimize touch points utilizing individually packaged or attended stations.

For a full list of precautions to expect at the Future Force Conference and Exhibition please visit our event Health and Safety FAQ.

More information about the event will follow, so please continue to visit the event website for updates.

Questions? Contact Meredith Mangas at mmangas@NDIA.org.

Dates
October 18 – 21, 2021

Location
Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center
801 Front Ave
Columbus, GA 31901

Contact
Meredith Mangas
Associate Director, Meetings
(703) 247-9467
mmangas@NDIA.org

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