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 CAD/PAD Industry Summit 

2023 CAD/PAD Industry Summit
and International Logistics Symposium

Cartridge Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) Industry Summit 
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center

Dates:  October 10 and October 12 (morning side bar meetings 7a.m.-12p.m. and afternoon summit 1p.m.-5p.m.

Who should attend: This forum is intended primarily for program managers and engineers to engage CAD/PAD leadership on future requirements and supply chain challenges in support of the CAD/PAD enterprise. This opportunity is open to all interested parties that have an interest to partner with the Joint Program Office (JPO) on innovative ideas and cost-conscious solutions that can assist in supporting the future effectiveness of the CAD/PAD Enterprise.

Purpose of Summit: The CAD/PAD JPO intends to conduct an Industry Day Event in order to provide industry the CAD/PAD program portfolio updates as well as address the science and technology initiatives in manufacturing and energetics development. For the 2023 Industry Summit, we will once again focus on our collective Mission Statement and Vision with an emphasis on “Readiness.” This area of the CAD/PAD Strategic Objectives is intended to highlight the need for a more streamlined acquisition process that can deliver products on time to meet the global threats of our combined forces.

POC: Patricia Shaw - patricia.m.shaw15.civ@us.navy.mil

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International Logistics Symposium (ILM)
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center

Dates: October 11 (full day)

Who should attend: The 2023 ILM is open to all United States and foreign military, government and contract personnel who support their respective CAD/PAD programs. This meeting is UNCLASSIFIED.

Purpose of Symposium: The ILM provides a direct interaction forum between International Partners, the JPO, NATO NSPA, NSWC IHD, Precision Strike Weapons Program International Programs Office, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and the Army Headquarters Joint Munitions Command, for the exchange of product support management, logistics, and technical information concerning the CAD/PAD program for all international platforms we support, including the F-35.

POC: Brandon Blevins - brandon.s.blevins4.civ@us.navy.mil

For the 3rd consecutive year we will be partnering with The SAFE Association Annual Symposium
The SAFE Association 61st Annual Symposium
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center

Dates: October 10-12