On Thursday February 8

Hybrid meeting: In-person DFW location and Virtual via Zoom. ** Membership not required**

Guest Speaker Mr. Andy Milburn, retired Marine Special Operations and infantry officer, now keeping occupied as a military consultant, instructor, author, and student of modern war. Since retiring in 2019 as the chief of staff of Special Operations Command Central, he has written a critically acclaimed memoir When the Tempest Gathers, and a number of articles for national publications. He is on the adjunct faculty of the Joint Special Operations University, and teaches classes on leadership and ethics to mid-grade and senior officers at US, British and Canadian military schools.

 

5:30 PM Networking starts

6:00 -7:00 PM Speaker Andy Milburn, including Q&A

7:00 PM Networking

 

In-person in Las Colinas, Irving, Texas

Address: Advanced Intralogistics, 350 E. Royal Ln. Irving, TX 75039

Please RSVP to Dr. Scott Nichol, Government & International Business Development Manager at Shoppa’s Material Handling / Advanced Intralogistics

snichol@shoppas.com or contact him at 682-417-5789.

Event is free and open to the public.

Virtual option: Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85109831076?pwd=SM1wBOCX0QL21lILFIl8hbf41f4hDp.1

Meeting ID: 851 0983 1076 Passcode: 565113

Event venue and refreshments are kindly provided by Advanced Intralogistics, an integrated systems solutions company that takes a brand agnostic approach to your specific supply chain challenges and addresses them with a methodical approach, ensuring to maximize your investment and operational results in your warehouse.   https://www.advancedintralogistics.com/.       Thank you Scott and Advanced Intralogistics.

December 11, 2023

A special briefing on the forthcoming NDAA24 by Michael Seeds of NDIA national’s Strategy & Policy Team that will look at the omnibus, bipartisan, bicameral consensus legislation from the top-line, with an eye toward how it may impact our country and national security innovation. Questions and answers time is included.

Speakers:

Michael Seeds, NDIA Strategy & Policy

Michelle Letcher, Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Retired), NDIA LSC

December 11, 2023 10:00 CT – 11:00 CT

Join us online or by phone for this special briefing on NDAA24 co-hosted by NSIC and NDIA LSC.

**Event is free and membership is not required to attend.**

Mtg Link: https://meet.google.com/pvz-dxzk-kjg
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 540-929-1125‬ PIN: ‪245 995 977‬#

Feel free to invite colleagues and please let Drew dscheberle@ncsitexas.org know.

 

 

Join us for a groundbreaking event: TRIBE – Unleashing the Power of Drones and Replicator for the DOD, happening on November 17th at the San Antonio Tech port from 4-8 pm.

This exclusive event, a collaborative effort between RIIS and NDIA Lone Star Chapter, is set to revolutionize the Replicator/Drone manufacturing landscape within the Department of Defense. Dive into the world of advanced drones and cutting-edge replicator technologies, and see how they’re shaping the future of defense and manufacturing.

Event Highlights:

Expert Fireside Chat: Introducing DONALD “CHEE” GANSBERGER , from AFWERX Autonomy Prime and Replicator is set to take the stage and share groundbreaking insights!

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow NDIA members, tech enthusiasts, and key players in the defense manufacturing sector.

Secure Your Spot Today! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a technological revolution. RSVP now and be a part of the tribe that’s driving change!

Where Innovation Meets Strategy – Be There to Experience It!

Sign up to reserve your spot here – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tribe-unleashing-the-power-of-drones-and-replicator-for-the-dod-tickets-741728769717

Questions? Contact Art Trevethan art@riis.tech  or Patricia Baumhart

On Wednesday November 8

Hybrid meeting (two in-person locations, DFW and Austin) **Membership not required**

RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ndia-lone-star-november-member-engagement-meeting-with-admiral-inman-tickets-717322580147

Join us for an engaging meeting that is a fantastic opportunity for NDIA Lone Star members to connect, network, be inspired by, and gain insights and knowledge from US Navy Admiral Inman, who has held several influential positions in the US Intelligence Community. What our country needs today to re-spark a culture of innovation – lessons from MCC and SEMATECH.

5:30 PM Networking starts
6:00 PM Speaker presentation, Q&A
7:00 PM Chapter Officer Elections, and networking

In-person in Irving, TX:
At Advanced Intralogistics 350 E Royal Lane, Suite 150
Contact Dr. Scott Nichol snichol@shoppas.com 682-417-5789 with questions
Bonus: Author John Antal will be in attendance, with his newest book “Next War: Reimagining How We Fight”

In-person in Austin, TX:
At CBRE 500 West 2nd Street Suite 1700
Contact pbaumhart@me.com with questions.

Event is free an open to the public.

Zoom info and RSVP link here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ndia-lone-star-november-member-engagement-meeting-with-admiral-inman-tickets-717322580147

For more information about Admiral Inman’s leadership and service, see

Book: R&D Collaboration on Trial: The Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation by Everett M. Rogers, 1994

Bios
https://lbj.utexas.edu/inman-bobby-r
https://heritageproject.caltech.edu/interviews-updates/adm-bobby-ray-inman
https://www.hoover.org/profiles/bobby-inman

Video
Austin Revealed: Booting Up Big Tech
https://video.austinpbs.org/video/austin-revealed-booting-up-big-tech-rye3rh/
Explore Austin’s high tech origins when innovators and community leaders formed a catalyst that still drives the economy today. Discover how visionaries created a foundation of collaboration and entrepreneurial spirit. This show consists of excerpts of all six parts of Booting Up Big Tech edited into one documentary special.

On Wednesday October 18

Virtual meeting **Membership not required**

Mini Drones in Modern Warfare

Mini-drones are cheap and plentiful, and are filling the role of reconnaissance, artillery, and electronic warfare in Ukraine. At the same time, they are employing all the aspects of counter measures against these same things. Brief intro summary of how small cheap commercial equipment is replacing million dollar systems.

With speakers Chuck Weis and Lt Col Alex “STOIKY” Goldberg

Mini-drones are cheap and plentiful, and are filling the role of reconnaissance, artillery, and electronic warfare.  At the same time, they are employing all the aspects of counter measures against these same things. Brief intro summary of how small cheap commercial equipment is replacing million dollar systems.

1530 CST Chuck Weiss is the current NDIA Lone Star Chapter Treasurer. Chuck has 39 years experience in defense contracting at Texas Instruments and Raytheon. He has worked on a variety of missile programs and intelligence services.

1540 CST Lt Col Alex “STOIKY” Goldberg is the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) lead for Strategic, Defense, and Commercial Engagement in Austin, Texas. Currently, Alex is responsible for implementing the innovation strategy of the Office of the Secretary of Defense throughout the southwest region of the U.S, as well as acting as the primary liaison between the DoD, venture capital, private equity, and startup communities.

3:30 PM Meeting starts.  Presentation, Q&A

4:30 Meeting ends, networking until 5:00pm

Event is free and open to the public. 

RSVP link and zoom info is here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ndia-lone-star-october-engagement-meeting-mini-drones-in-modern-warfare-tickets-738179222927?aff=oddtdtcreator

Questions?  Contact Patricia Baumhart at pbaumhart@me.com