The NDIA Delaware Valley Chapter is honored to invite your attendance to an exclusive international program:
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 — Philadelphia, PA
This exclusive program underscores the significant security partnership and technology cooperation between the U.S. and Italy, while highlighting the growing benefits of this trend to the Greater Philadelphia region.
The NDIA Delaware Valley Chapter is honored to present this dynamic program of distinguished speakers and acknowledged government and industry leaders. Gain competitive intelligence and learn more about the growing technology and defense partnerships between Italy and the U.S. Learn how to take advantage of current and future trends impacting your region. Initiate new business relationships while you network with senior decision makers and influencers within the global defense community. Engage with executives from U.S. and Italian Defense firms, and high-level defense officials, attachés and counselors from the Italian Embassy.
Distinguished Speakers Include:
- H. E. Giovanni Castellaneta, Italian Ambassador to the U.S.
- Honorable Curt Weldon (R-PA), Vice-Chair Armed Services Committee
- Major General Pasquale Preziosa, Embassy of Italy
- Eugene Cunningham, Jr., VP, Army Systems, Boeing
- Howard Goldberg, CEO, Oto Melara NA
- Tom Morr, President & CEO, Select Greater Philadelphia
Attend and Gain Insight on:
- Globalization, Innovation & DoD's Future Army Programs
- Italian Defense Industry Forecasts
- Legislative Updates from Capitol Hill
- Procurement Opportunities
- Export Controls, Technology Transfer & Interoperability
- Prime Requirements & Small Business Forecasts from DHS and Industry
Globalization and the continued reduction of military budgets are driving the demand for strategic collaboration in the procurement and development of defense technologies. Moreover, as the U.S. Department of Defense continues to search for the best industrial sources for its defense requirements, opportunities are increasing for allied partners to jointly field innovative solutions and niche capabilities. Cooperation and technology sharing are integral elements in this process and building blocks for 21st Century global security and economic stability.
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Program Planning Committee:
- Chairman: Marco Di Gabriele – Inter. Business Development Manager, Boeing
- Anthony DeMarco – President, Price Systems LLC
- James Donahue – Senior Partner, Defense Solutions LLC
- Edward Hoffman, Esq. – Blank Rome LLP & Past President, NDIA Delaware Valley Chapter
- Jerry Luccarella – Business Development Manager, Boeing
- Douglas Peel – President, NDIA Chapter & Exec. Director, Philadelphia Shipyard Development Corp.
- Juan Peñalver – Director, Business Development, Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors
- Lynn Van Fleit – Program Director, The Van Fleit Group, Inc.