Defense Technology & Affordability Requirements Accolades
“The Conference was extremely valuable to me and my organization not only because of the senior acquisition officials who spoke and responded to questions, but also because of the attendees who were movers and shakers within their defense industry organizations. Furthermore, attendance was nicely scaled to ensure opportunities to interact with speakers and colleagues. Very well done!”
- Rob Freedman, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp.
“Having the opportunity to hear first hand from key decision makers on matters that directly affect my companies market and future direction... The post round table and brain storming session were very valuable into gaining understanding of the issues at hand and perspectives from industry leaders and colleagues.”
- Jan Wesley Refsdal, President, Swift Engineering
“I appreciated the exposure to key defense and contact with key Defense officials and industry executives.”
- Alfred Paiz, VP Business Development, OEwaves
“The Defense Technology and Requirements conference allows smaller businesses the opportunity to hear about defense programs from the user's perspective. Using this data for business planning and identification of target opportunities is invaluable.”
- F. Edward Buttrey, President, Cable Technology Inc.
“[DTAR] provided insight to program information that would otherwise require a more in depth investigation in order to be properly informed as a corporation or company.”
- Michael J. Fenoglio, Business Development Manager, Senior Aerospace SSP
“DTAR is a timely event; nowhere else can you obtain this broad sweeping assessment of DoD budgets, thoughts, and plans for the future.”
- Glenn Flaherty, Vice President, L-3 Communications
“Great view of most important programs in the defense budget, warfighter needs and program manager deliberations.”
- George T. Ferguson, IV, Senior Analyst, Bloomberg LP
“I enjoyed the times for networking and to be able to meet the decision makers in the DoD and the Services.”
“The breadth of information and validation of important data points on acquisition programs and political leaders’ opinions and positions were very important.”
- James Allen, Manager Surveillance Systems Business Development, Northrop Grumman
“Extremely worthwhile event packed with senior-level speakers and a diverse set of perspectives; extremely professionally handled event, with an excellent lineup and a uniquely strategic approach to the agenda; positively uncommon access to some of the most senior defense officials in the country.”
- Chris Gouin, Manager Strategic Planning, General Dynamics
“You gain valuable insight and guidance of DoD’s strategic viewpoint and national security inclination from senior leadership without the filter of the press.”
- Roudy Romulus, Economist, Defense Contract Management Agency
