SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

June 22-24, 2015 • Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Fort Bragg – The Home of Army Special Operations!

For more information, please contact Colby Shine at 212-885-2744 or email Colby.Shine@idga.org

www.SpecialOperationsSummit.com

Understanding the Requirements of the U.S. Army’s Special Operations Forces

Keynote Speaker:

Command Sergeant Major (Ret) James C. Faris U.S. Special Operations Senior Enlisted Advisor, USA

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June 22-24, 2015 • Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Attendee Profile

Today’s battlefield is not the battlefield of old, for conventional war is a thing of the past. As you well know, this has put the lion’s share of the strategic military responsibility squarely on the shoulders of special operations. Now, SOCOM is not only responsible for their requirements but they are also taking responsibility for our partner nations contributing to the growing insurgency from the likes of ISIL, AQAP, AL-NURSA, Iran and others.

The issue that our Special Operations forces are running into now is how ‘Industry is not listening.” What our Special Operators now need is a forum where they can convey they’re real time requirements, and have that translate into meaningful RFQ’s that meet every requirement.

As a result we are going to Fort Bragg, the home of Army Special Operations for IDGA’s Special Operations Summit and Warfighter Exhibition. IDGA will be specifically gathering the key stakeholders directly overseeing the requirements of USASOC.

Breakdown Of End User Attendees:

Now in its 8th iteration year, Special Operations Summit and Warfighter Exhibition will continue to grow as we ensure a strong intimate audience by way of our VIP guesting campaign ensuring the right high level special operations audience is present.

Below is a glimpse of who we’ve had attend in the past:

Titles have included:

Organizations:

· Commander

· Chief Intelligence Officer

· Senior Enlisted Advisor

· Sergeant Major

· Chief Warrant Officer

· Special Operations Chair

· Deputy Commander

· Chief of Tactics

· Deputy Director

· Identity Superiority Manager

· Brigadier General

· ATA Defense

· Axis Communications Inc.

· Black Diamond Advanced Technology

· CommVault

· BAE Systems

· Booz Allen Hamilton

· DRS Defense Solutions

· DynCorp International

· Fraser-Volpe

· General Dynamics C4 Systems

· HP Autonomy

· IBM

· K Force Government Solutions

· Kongsberg Integrated Tactical

· L-3 Communications

· Lockheed Martin

· McKinsey & Company

· Northrop Grumman

· Raytheon

· Red Hen Systems

· SAIC

· Smith & Wesson

· Stevens Aviation

· Threat Tec

· Textron Systems

· Veeam Software

· Visual Awareness Technologies

· Volga-Dnepr Unique Air Cargo

· US Army Special operations Command

· Special Operations Aviation Command

· US Army JFK Warfare Center and School

· 75th Ranger Regiment

· 4th Military Information Support Group

· 95th Civil Affairs Brigade

· 528th Sustainment Brigade

· JSOC

· US Army Training and Doctrine Command

· SORDAC

· FORSCOM

68% Special Operations

10% International Special Forces

7% U.S. Army

5% U.S. Navy

5% USMC

3% Academia

2% Misc.

For more information, please contact Colby Shine at 212-885-2744 or email Colby.Shine@idga.org2

Companies That Have Benefited From Previous Events:

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Why Sponsor?

Budget Outlook for FY 15

The Special Operations Community is concentrating on the human domain as the US moves from a state of perpetual war to perpetual engagement. As a result, the USSOCOM FY 2015 budget request balances the fiscal requirement to reduce expenses with the operational necessity to continue building the networks and capabilities required to successfully accomplish the mission set forth in the Defense Strategic Guidance (DSG).

USSOCOM’s new leadership will continue to invest in technology and protect SOF unique capabilities.

Targeted Solutions:

· Small Arms, Ammunitions, Anti-Tank

· Networking and Communications

· Local and Global Area Networks

· C4I Automation systems

· SATCOM Systems

· Blue Force Tracking

· Tactical, Mobile, and Deployable Radio

· Modular Amplifiers and Speakers

· TALOS/Exoskeleton and Alternative Power Source

· Medical

· Initial Combat Casualty Care/Stabilizations

· Situational Awareness

· Full-Motion Video

· Remote Surveillance

· Night Vision Goggles

· Direct Optic Magnified Sights

· Thermal Imagers

· Radar

· Location and Targeting

· Target Acquisition Systems

· Sniper Detection

· Tagging, Tracking, and Locating Systems

· Biometrics and Forensics Systems

· Threat Warning Systems

· Micro-Satellites

· Aircraft Modification

· Aerospace Product and Part manufacturers

· Aircraft Manufacturers

· Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturers

· Search and Detection Systems

· Navigation Systems

· Future Vertical Lift

· Individual Ballistic

· Body Armor

For more information, please contact Colby Shine at 212-885-2744 or email Colby.Shine@iqpc.com3

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) – $5.2 Billion

Net increase of

$440 Million

Procurement (PROC) – $1.5 Billion

Net increase of

$110 million

Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) – $508 Million

Net Increase of

$151 Million

· Operational forces- 4.6 Billion Net Increase of $306 Million

· Training and recruiting – 371 Million Net Increase of $39 Million

· Administration and Service Wide Activities- $88 Million Net Increase of $5 Million

· Aviation – $526 Million

· Shipbuilding – $25.5 Million Net Increase of $10 Million

· Ammunition – $144.3 Million

· Other Procurement – $828.7 Million Net increase of $128 Million

· Applied Research – $39.8 Million Net increase of $11 Million

· Advanced Technology Development (ATD) – $57.6 Million Net Increase of $15 Million

· Operational Systems Development – $410 Million Net increase of $125 Million

For more information, please contact Colby Shine at 212-885-2744 or email Colby.Shine@iqpc.com4

Company Job Title108th ADA Brigade Electronic Maintenance Officer

16TH MP BDE Manager

82D ABN DIV Manager

ACO (TH MISB (A) Manager

Advanced Combat Solutions Managing Partner

Africa Center for Strategic Studies Manager

Air force Contracting Officer

Amphenol AerospaceProduct Manager- New Products

Applied Research Associates Inc Director of Cyber Technologies

ARC Regional Sales Manager

B Co. 4/1SWTG(A) Instructor

B co. HHBn, XVIII Airborne Corps Aviation Maintenance Manager

B/4/1 SWTG(A)Phase Iv 18e Commitee Instructor

CardinalMetalWorks Inc Sales Manager

Carolina Unmanned Vehicles Project Manager

Cary Police Department ERT Team Commander

CDCEmergency Response Coordinator

Cosworth Technical Lead

Covert Eagle USA, LLC CEO

CREC Group Logistic & Procurment Officer

DOD Supervisory Security Officer

Eagle Systems and Services Program Manager

Eastern Carolina Vocational Center

President

E-Switch I.T. Instructor

Federal Bureau of Prisons Special Investigation Technician

FORSCOM G-6 Net-Mgt-Tech

G4, XVIII ABC G4, Maint Ncoic

Gunmasters Owner

Harris Corporation BD / Operations

HHD 3rd STU BN SPWAR Student

HHD MISOC Capability Developer

HQDA Captain

IBM DoD Federal Accts

Jankel Tactcial SystemsBusiness Development - Vehicles

John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School

Civil Affairs Instructor

K2 Solutions inc. Sr. Annalyst

LeeMAH Electronics Manager

Milliken Market Manager

MISOC Misoc G-8 Nco

NASA RF Spectrum Manager

NAVAIR Physical Scientist

Company Job TitleNCI Qa/qc

NETWORK ENTERPRISE CENTER Project Manager

North Carolina's SoutheastDirector Of Business Development

Odell international President

Pfizer Validation Specialist

PNW Arms Vp Sales

Quartermaster Equipment Institute

Senior Engineer, Head

Refocosta SA President

Rockwell Collins Director

SCHOTT North America Defense Manager

Sierra Nevada Corp / EWR VP of Business Development

SOI C4SIR Platforms Director Business Development

Special Forces Association President

Streamlight, Inc. Federal-Military Sales Manager

Survival Innovations President

T3D Systems, Inc. Vp, Business Development

Tatitlek Corporation Director, Business Development

Ten-X Tactical Owner

Tricom Research Inc. Director, BD

U.S. Army Deputy G3/7

US Army Team Leader

US Army Instructor

US Army Airdrop Liasion

US Army Peoc3t, Fsb Plans Officer, East

US ArmyElectronic Maintenance Supervisor

US Army Quartermaster Doctrine Writer

US Army Manager

US Army Information Assurance Nco

US Army Engineer

US Army Sergeant

US Army Senior Medic

US Logoworks President

US NavyInstructor, Naval Special Operations Medical Instructor

USASFC(A) G8 Force Modernization

USASOC ISS

USASOC G6 TCD Manager

USfalcon Program Manager

USSOCOM Sr Field Eng

Womack Army Medical Center Army Nurse Corp Officer

Attendee Snap Shot

Sponsorship Opportunities

Running off the storied success of our previous SpecOps events, Special Operations Summit and Warfighter Exhibition will give companies the opportunity to overcome business development challenges they’ve been having with this space and strategically market to this specific group of decision makers who own budget and are mandated to implement new solutions.

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Thought Leadership: · Speaking Sessions – demonstrate your company’s expertise with one of the few

standalone vendor led speaking presentations and be strategically placed right behind a Defense end user of your choosing.

· Panel Discussions – Have the ability to be viewed as an industry expert while sitting on or crafting your own panel in order to tackle the relevant challenges that best fit your solution.

· Workshops – Craft your own session focusing on your specific solution, while addressing a targeted audience that have raised their hand and specifically said they would like to take part in this focused session.

Branding: · Cocktail Reception Sponsor – Branding at all drinks stations and on tables including

branded drink vouchers given to all conference attendees as well as being able to deliver a 10-15 minute welcome address as a gracious host.

· Content Card Sponsor -Share a brief description of your company and its capabilities on our website along with a link to your website.

· Badge/Lanyard Sponsor - Have all your competitors and prospects wear your brand throughout the conference, not only making them aware, but clearly establishing your dominance over this market.

· Content Book – Be the industry partner the helps deliver the insight and opinions from the SOF community’s leaders that will be summarized and distributed to all in attendance.

· Onsite Static Display – A separate display area in our exhibit hall to showcase your technology including company logo, product description, and booth number.

Networking: · Exhibit Booth Sponsor - A booth in our exhibit hall allows you to display your solution to

over 100 attendees from all of the relevant agencies and private sector groups influencing special operations.

· Networking Break Sponsor - Unique matchmaking activities and private meeting areas available to gain exclusive one-on-one time with your potential client truly separating your solution from other vendors.

· SOF Reception - Honor the members of the SOF community by co-hosting a dinner reception with IDGA. Donations will be made to charitable organizations while we recognize the men & women that comprise our global SOF team. Strategic networking and unmatched exposure only scratch the surface on the benefits of this sponsorship.

Marketing Partnerships: · Our Marketing Department will work with you to provide content for your website,

incorporate your wish lists into their overall marketing plan, and feature your brand throughout the campaign.

Exclusive Sponsorship Spaces still Available!

If your company offers a technology to assist our Army Special Forces, give me a call today at 212-885-2744 to discuss the customized packages available to meet your specific needs. We offer a limited amount of opportunities, and this timely event is the most cost effective way to get in front of the SOF stakeholders!

Colby ShineSponsorship Marketing Manager - IDGAO: 212-885-2744C: 631-413-7823E: Colby.Shine@idga.org

This is a very hot topic area right now and the space available is limited as it is first come, first serve. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this exciting event, and put your company on the radar of the key decision makers in the Army Special Forces community.

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