IDGA’s 3rd Annual Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference (Fort Bragg, NC) Starts Tomorrow (August 30)!

By David Crane
defrev (at) gmail (dot) com

Image Credit: IDGA

August 29, 2011

The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) is putting on its 3rd Annual Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference starting tomorrow, August 30 – September 1, 2011 at Fort Bragg Club, Fort Bragg, NC. The Live Fire Day will be conducted on the last day (Sept. 1). DefenseReview (DR) will be sending one of its representatives to the show to check it out.

In the meantime, the IDGA has published a product showcase on the Soldier Equipment and Technology Expo and Conference website.

The following is are the particulars from the website:

“Attend the most comprehensive event focusing on next generation equipment and technology for America’s Soldiers!

Register now to reserve your place and for express entrance.

Get hands-on with an expansive array of advanced operational and tactical gear, participate in product demonstrations, and provide feedback to companies producing and developing specialized solutions for the challenges that face the modern day soldier.

All events are FREE to attend:

Expo & Showfloor Theatre: Access to leading military technology companies displaying the newest innovations in personal protection, firearms and more.Xbox gaming will also be featured on the Expo Floor, courtesy of Fayetteville Gamestop.
Future Warrior Focus Day: Presentations from leading military and civilian officials. See who is confirmed to speak.
Specialized Soldier Training Sessions: These sessions will provide a unique opportunity for Soldiers to improve and maintain mission readiness, recover from stress and learn new combat techniques.
Fort Bragg Forum: These sessions will address current challenges encountered by senior level members of the Fort Bragg community.
Live Fire Day: Test a wide variety of unique weapons for deployment qualification and testing of armament systems.
BBQ, Cocktails & Special Attractions: On Tuesday, August 30 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, relax, enjoy food, fun activities and more.

You will get a chance to:
Meet Sully from ESPN who will be airing LIVE with lots of giveaways
Take the Paintball target practice challenge
See MMA demonstrations by Team R.O.C in Fayetteville

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Download the schedule of events to see what which events you would like to attend during the Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference.

IDGA Point of Contact:

Thomas Boccard
Phone: 646-253-5517
Email: thomas.boccard@idga.org