34th Air Armament Symposium for 2008

*Note: This is a reposting of Solicitation #PKES0803 posted on 6/19/2008 Subject: 34th Air Armament Symposium for 2008 Description: The President of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Gulf Coast Chapter, in partnership with the Program Executive Officer for Weapons and Commander, Air Armament Center, Eglin AFB FL will hold the 34th Air Armament Symposium at the Emerald Coast Conference Center in Ft Walton Beach, FL on 7-8 October 2008. The theme this year is “Winning Today’s Fight … Preparing for Tomorrow’s Challenges.” Since inception, the Symposium has grown significantly in both attendance and importance. The 34th Air Armament Symposium will feature prominent, eminently qualified speakers discussing topics vital to national and international defense interests. The Air Armament Symposium is an outstanding opportunity for us to continue to strengthen our government-to-industry relationships, foster an excellent exchange of information with senior leaders in the air armament business, and provide information to our industry partners on future Air Armament Center business opportunities. We encourage your involvement in this important event which includes domestic and international business participation, as well as international military participation. There will be a social at the Emerald Coast Conference Center in the exhibit area on Tuesday, 7 October. Various air armament displays and industry exhibits will be available for viewing. On Wednesday, 8 October, the social will be at the Air Force Armament Museum, where you will have an opportunity to see the rich history of Air Force Armament and visit with our local leaders. On Thursday, 9 October, the Air Force Association (AFA) will host a golf tournament at the Eglin Golf Course, open to Symposium attendees. Register for the golf tournament as you register for the Symposium at the web site listed below. If you can join us, please have each participant complete the registration package at www.meetingspots.net/ndia2008.htm . Registration questions should be directed to the Events Coordinator, Ms. Joice Ventry at (850) 926-2508 or email her at [email protected] . Symposium related questions may be directed to the Eglin AFB Point of Contact, Ms. Cindi Jordan at (850) 883-0514, DSN: 875-0514 or email her at [email protected] .