Washington, D.C.

With a new administration in the White House, January 2009 will be the starting point for a new approach to U.S. counterterrorism efforts. This conference presents solid, immensely practical analyses of strategic counterterrorism policies based on the lessons and experiences of the past eight years and earlier, and on what proven strategies will yield the most beneficial results for the United States. (Source: Cato Institute)

Arlington, Virginia

The Performance Institute is hosting the 2009 Firefighter Safety and Professional Development Summit where workshops and training programs will help you learn to develop strategies to reduce fire safety risks, enhance firefighter and professional development, prevent deadly fire incidents and injuries through training and improve fireground operations and performance. (Source: The Performance Institute)

Chantilly, Virginia

This National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) event is themed "Changes: Looking Towards the Future," and is structured to give industry the opportunity to demonstrate how their products and services can provide solutions to NRO, and how they plan to handle potential challenges that will inevitably arise in the technology realm. (Source: Federal Business Council, Inc.)

Washington, D.C.

Railway Age's 2009 Railway Age Security Forum & Expo will be among the first events to help sort out the new players and the changing landscape in Washington, and what it means for freight and passenger rail transportation safety and security. This fifth annual event is being presented in cooperation with the Association of American Railroads, the American Public Transportation Association, the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, and the Railway Supply Institute. (Source: Railway Age)

Washington, D.C.

The mission of IDGA's Second Annual Counter IED Summit is to detail current efforts and developments in the field of IED mitigation, prevention, and detection. This year's keynotes and program sessions will outline objectives and themes in the Joint Operating Environment that are allowing our soldiers to pursue and prosecute the continuing threat posed by IEDs and the asymmetric infrastructure.(Source: IDGA)

Houston, Texas

"EH&S. Hazmat. Fire. Security. Rescue. Safety. Medical.

Whatever aspect of emergency management you work in, IFSS is the essential destination for staying ahead of the curve – and getting that edge that can make all the difference in your next situation. More than 200 exhibitors. Over 70 speakers. 35+ training workshops and seminars." (Source: IFSS)

Washington, DC Metro Area

This 2nd Annual Biometrics for National Security & Defense from IDGA provides a forum to discuss requirements, opportunities, and capabilities in a focused and professional setting. This conference will offer extensive coverage on: Solutions for privacy and identity management; applications of biometric capabilities in theater; requirements and technologies for biometric interoperability; and the future of biometrics programs such as NGI, US-VISIT, and BOSS-R and U. Early bird registration discounts are available until January 9, 2009.

Vienna, Virginia

IDGA’s 4th Annual CBRN Defense Conference will bring together the developers, users, and decision makers who strive to defend American interests both at home and abroad. Major areas of concern in the CBRN community include: CBRN Defense in the Homeland, CBRN Protection, CBRN Detection, Information Sharing, and Medical Countermeasures. (Source: IDGA)