May 24 2010
IDGA announces its 5th Night Vision Systems conference, to take place July 26 – 28, 2010 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, VA.
The conference, widely considered the most trusted forum for night vision experts, will keep specialists ahead of the curve by discussing the two most pressing topics in the field: optimizing night vision equipment in Afghanistan and how to expand the market reach for current and future systems. Other sessions will include vital information on export regulations that apply to manufacturers and industry, emerging technologies and immediate and long-term needs for military and civilian night vision capabilities.
Holly Schneider Brown, the event director, noted that, “This is truly the best conference you can find on Night Vision Systems. This comprehensive event draws from both the latest technology developments and military program information, which attracts a wide range of experts to attend. Due to topic variety and networking opportunities, we’ve seen higher attendance year after year.”
The expert speaker faculty includes:
- Dr. Donald A. Reago, Jr., Principal Deputy for Technology & Countermine, Night Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate
- COL Stephanie Foster, USA, Project Manager Soldier Sensors and Lasers, PEO Soldier
- Col Russell E. Smith, USMC, Fires and Maneuver Integration Division, Capabilities Development Directorate, Marine Corps Combat Development Command
- Dale C. Linne von Berg, Head, Applied Optics Branch (ISR & IRCM Systems), Naval Research Lab
- And many others
A Night Vision Technology Application Day will be held on Monday, July 26, 2010. The conference will be chaired by Dr. Joe Estrera, Senior VP and Chief Technology Officer for L-3 Electro-Optical Systems. Dr. Estrera, winner of several technology corporation awards and author of numerous technical papers and patents, has been active in the study of photocathodes, semi-conductors, laser technologies, uncooled infrared technologies and image fusion technologies.
Source: http://www.idga.org/