The 11th Annual
EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will bring together experts, innovators, and policymakers to address critical challenges in explosive ordnance disposal, improvised explosive devices, and countermine operations. The 2024 Symposium will highlight cutting-edge research, technological innovations, domestic and international cooperation and counter-IED missions, and best practices in mitigating the threats posed by explosive hazards.
Topics To Be Covered
- Sustaining Navy expeditionary combat forces to support maritime objectives
- Effectively countering explosive threats amid an evolving era of expeditionary warfare
- Building Army strategic readiness & sustaining land dominance through EOD
- Deploying & conducting operations to counter CBRNE & WMD threats
- Building nationwide C-IED capabilities & mitigating risk to critical infrastructure
- Enabling joint warfighter success through innovative lethal & protective capabilities
- Supporting the Navy through ordnance, energetics & EOD solutions
- Adapting EOD/IED tactics & training to enhance preparedness
- Coordinating with the international C-IED community to combat complex threats
Why You Should Attend This Symposium
The Counter-IED Market is expected to reach US$1 Billion in 2025. DoD and the federal government are preparing for a new era of explosive ordnance disposal that will require innovative technology solutions to address new challenges. The 2024
EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will convene leading experts and innovators to explore critical challenges, current initiatives, and future innovations in explosive ordnance disposal and countermine operations. Key themes of the conference include advancements in EOD techniques, large-scale clearance operations, innovative C-IED/EOD technology, and approaches to clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in post-conflict environments.
Amid an era of strategic competition, DoD, Federal Government, and the Military Services are striving to prepare for next-generation explosive threats it could face in future conflicts against more advanced adversaries. Leading experts and innovators at the event will discuss unmanned IED strategies, coordination of national and intergovernmental C-IED efforts, critical information/intelligence sharing, international partnerships, and innovative research and technology to support global IED defeat. Attendees at the 2024
EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will gain valuable insights into the evolving nature of IED threats, advancements in EOD technology, significance of a whole-of-government approach, and best practices for training personnel to effectively identify, mitigate, and neutralize explosive devices
The team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Symposium’s content and focus areas, and we will assemble the most respected minds in the EOD/IED community as well as key policy makers across military and civilian offices. Our non-partisan approach allows us to reach across all services and organizations to bring together a truly holistic group of decision makers and solution providers.
At Our Symposium You Have the Ability To
- Gain Education & Insight: Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the EOD/IED communities.
- Build Partnerships: The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to discover.
- Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are encouraged to address our speaker faculty and each other with their questions, comments or ideas.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
The
EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium provides opportunities including exhibit space, round table discussions, product demonstrations, and networking receptions.
Contact us for sponsorship information
2024 Confirmed Speakers
- Brig Gen Brian S. Hartless, USAF, Director of Civil Engineers, U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering, & Force Protection
- COL Vince Morris, USA, PM, Close Combat Systems, U.S. Army Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition (JPEO A&A)
- COL Brennan Fitzgerald, USA, Commander, 71st Ordnance Group
- COL Bradley Waite, USA, Director, Proponent Office for EOD, TRADOC
- CAPT Cameron Chen, USN, Expeditionary Combat Branch Head (OPNAV N957), Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
- CAPT Gareth J. Healy, USN, Deputy Director for Military Personnel Plans & Policy (OPNAV N13B), Chief of Naval Personnel
- COL Brett A. Carey, USA, Senior Military Advisor, OSD Policy (HDI & DCSA)
- Jason Perry, EOD Department Head, Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center
- Sean Haglund, Associate Director, Office for Bombing Prevention, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
- Jerry Guilbert, Chief of Programs, Office of Weapon Removal & Abatement, Department of State
- COL Leo Bradley, USA, (Ret.), Owner, LE Bradley Consulting, LLC (Event Moderator)
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Venue
151 St. George
151 St. George Blvd, 20745
Oxon Hill, National Harbor, MD
Parking DetailsParking details will be provided to registrants one week before the event in the “Event Logistics” e-mail.
Nearby HotelsHotel rooms are available at a discounted rate at the below hotels.
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Please Note: AC Hotel National Harbor discounted partner rate will be available starting 60 days before the event begins.
THE WESTIN WASHINGTON NATIONAL HARBOR171 Waterfront St National Harbor, Maryland 20745
check availabilityTHE HYATT PLACE NATIONAL HARBOR123 Waterfront St. National Harbor, Maryland, United States, 20745
check availabilityAC HOTEL NATIONAL HARBOR156 Waterfront St National Harbor, Maryland 20745
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