IDGA’s 8th Annual Night Vision Systems will bring together all relevant stakeholders to discuss the most pressing issues facing the night vision community. Analyze future trends, identify immediate and long-term needs, and uncover up-and-coming technologies for use in changing environments. Policy makers, uniformed service leaders, law enforcement and industry partners will gather in Washington to network, share best practices and explore potential paths to illuminate the future of night vision. For more information visit http://bit.ly/17IcToU

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IDGA’s 8th Annual Night Vision Systems Honorary Chairman:
Dr. Joseph Estrera,
Senior VP & Chief Technology Officer,
L-3 Electro-Optical Systems
Receive the latest updates on plans, programs
and R&D efforts from leading community experts:
Nibir Dhar, Ph.D
Program Manager,
Microsystems Technology Office,
Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency
Igor Ternovskiy, Ph.D
Senior Physicist,
Sensors Directorate,
U.S. Air Force
Research Laboratory
Ruth Jackson
Night Vision, Vehicles and Vessels,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls,
U.S. Department of State
Dan Simons
Fires Thrust Manager,
Expeditionary Maneuver
Warfare and Combating,
Terrorism Science
and Technology,
Office of Naval Research
Gerald Fraser
Chief, Sensor Science
Division,
National Institute
of Standards
and Technology
“This was a terrific experience.
Overall, the presenters were
well-versed, well-equipped,
and well-rehearsed.”
—Boeing
NEW FOR 2013:
Leveraging commercial
technology in advanced
night vision systems!
• Emerging night vision needs
and requirements within the
Department of Defense
• New capabilities and technologies
for night operations on the ground,
in the air, and by sea
• Partnership opportunities between
government, industry, and academia
• Adapting night vision technology
to complement existing/up-and-
coming commercial applications
• Providing enhanced vision systems
to federal and local law enforcement
agencies
Night Vision
Systems™
8TH ANNUAL
Adapting Technologies to Own the Night
in Next Generation Threat Environments
July 29-31, 2013
Washington DC Metro Area

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8th Annual Night Vision Systems
Adapting Technologies to Own the Night in Next Generation Threat Environments
July 29 - 31, 2013 • Washington D.C. Metro Area
Who You Will Meet
IDGA’s 8th Annual Night Vision
Systems is a forum on the many
changing requirements and
challenges of the military night
vision industry. You will have the
opportunity to interact and network
with representatives from the
defense community, as well as
personnel from various government
agencies, law enforcement units,
research, manufacturers/
contractors, and technology service
providers. Attendees will include
Program Managers and Directors,
Branch Heads, Department Chiefs,
Scientists and Engineers with the
following functions and expertise:
• Night Vision Systems
• Image Intensification
• Signature Measurement
and Tracking
• Active Illumination
• Target Acquisition
• Capability Integration
• Surveillance
and Reconnaissance
• Thermal Imaging
• Visual Augmentation
• Sensors and Lasers
Night Vision Free
Resource Library
IDGA’s Night Vision Resource
Library provides regularly updated
presentations, speaker interviews
and articles coordinated with the
event. All of the resources available
are entirely free of charge.
“Great topics. Great conference. I would recommend it to others without hesitation.”
—Raytheon
The demands of the 21st century battlefield present some of the most challenging
threat environments known to man. Protecting and equipping the warfighter has
never been more complex as they combat terrorist threats, weapons of mass
destruction, and rogue nations in harsh, multifaceted conditions for longer periods
of time. It is the advancements in both sensor and imaging technology that enable
the warfighter to see, acquire, and target hostile forces, day or night, in these next
generation threat environments.
“The Army is using its advanced Night Vision sensors in Iraq and Afghanistan
24 hours a day, seven days a week. The capabilities of these critical combat
tactical sensors are vital in the asymmetrical fight against terrorism.”
—Colonel Curtis McCoy, U.S. Army G8 Office
This event will focus on the latest technological advancements in military grade night
vision systems and sensors to maintain a competitive edge on the battlefield. It will
look at investments in new solutions meant to enhance warfighter ability to “own the
night.”
In addition, discover how the night vision world is adapting in the current fiscal
environment, what the future outlook is, and how industry is evolving to meet
commercial needs.
IDGA’s 8th Annual Night Vision Systems will bring together all relevant stakeholders
to discuss the most pressing issues facing the night vision community. Analyze
future trends, identify immediate and long-term needs, and uncover up-and-coming
technologies for use in changing environments. Policy makers, uniformed service
leaders, law enforcement and industry partners will gather in Washington to
network, share best practices and explore potential paths to illuminate the future
of night vision.
What makes IDGA’s Night Vision Systems your must-attend event for 2013?
• Analyze future requirements and trends for night vision goggles, sights, cameras,
displays, and more
• Network with leaders and decision makers from across the night vision community
• Listen to feedback from operators on how optics equipment is performing
in theater and where the most pressing capability needs lie
• Discover the latest technological advancements in photonic sensors and systems
• Understand current export regulations and how to make sure you are compliant
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to hear these topics and many more.
The speakers, sponsors and the IDGA team all look forward to seeing you
in July for Night Vision Systems.
Sincerely,
Dr. Joseph Estrera
Senior VP & Chief Technology Officer
L-3 Electro-Optical Systems
P.S.—Gather your team to secure your
spot today! Early registration is available
at www.NightVisionEvent.com or by calling
1-800-882-8684. Remember to ask about
group discounts.

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Advanced Photonics
Technology Focus Day
Monday, July 29, 2013
Sign up for this in-depth and interactive workshop to examine some of the latest advancements
in photonics technology. Hear from leading researchers and innovative leaders on how the industry
is adapting to current market conditions and preparing for the future. These practical application
sessions will deliver high-impact knowledge by renowned experts.
NanowireBasedPhotonicDevices
Electron-Beam-BasedLightSourcesLaserInducedBreakdownSpectroscopy
LEDS,Lasers,Photodetectors,andOEIC
8:15am Registration & Coffee
9:15am Free-Electron Lasers and Electron Beam Systems
Dr. Biedron is a physicist whose main research is in
beam and laser source development and use. She
was the first in the world to predict and measure the
nonlinear harmonic growth on two types of high-gain
free-electron lasers. “The Free Electron Laser provides
naval platforms with a highly effective and affordable
defense capability against surface and air threats,
future antiship cruise missiles and swarms of small
boats.” Look at the research required to transition
this type of technology to a future self-defense
weapon system.
What will be covered?
• Use and effects of free-electron lasers and
coherent radiators
• Nonlinear harmonic generation and the utilization
of energy from unbound accelerated high-energy
electrons
• Exotic beam techniques
Sandra Biedron, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Electric
and Computer Engineering, Colorado State University
10:30am Morning Break
10:45am Development and Commercialization of Advanced
Optics Based Products
Focus on applied research in nonlinear optics and
laser spectroscopy. Explore a wide breadth of
nonlinear optical phenomenon. Uncover the unique
advantages and challenges of interaction between
university and industrial scientists.
What will be covered?
• Time and frequency-based laser-spectroscopy
• Second harmonic generation Sum/difference
frequency matching Quasi-phase matching
Waveguide fabrication Waveguide assembly
• Integrating laser sources into relevant equipment
applications
• Developing spectroscopy systems and other end
uses based on laser light sources
Noureddine Melikechi, Ph.D, Director, Applied Optics
Center, Delaware State University
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Next Generation IR Detector Components
and Subsystems
Discover the latest progress in the research and
development of innovative photonic and optoelectric
devices and integrated systems. This session will look
at the optical properties of semiconductor heterostruc-
tures. Director Zhang is an expert in the fundamental
study of defect reduction in type-II superlattice materials.
What you will learn:
• The latest developments in IR detector and FPA using
III-V semiconductors
• A novel approach for two terminal multicolor FPA:
the use of optical addressing
• Insight into next generation IR detector components
and subsystems
How you will benefit:
• Discover ways to apply these findings to high-
performance large area MWIR and LWIR-
multi-color FPAs
• A novel approach for two-terminal multicolor FPA
Yong-Hang Zhang, Director, Center for Photonics
Innovation, Arizona State University
2:15pm Afternoon Break
2:30pm Perfecting of Nanophotonics: Sensors & Devices
Nanophotonics has emerged as a major technology
and applications domain, exploiting the interaction of
light-emitting and light-sensing nanostructured materials.
These devices are light-weight, highly efficient, low on
power consumption, and are cost effective to produce.
What will be covered?
• Guidelines for the design and manufacture of
nanophotonic devices
• Applications in the field of electronics and solar energy
• Operational principles of opto-electrical sensing
devices on the nano scale
Ning Xi, Ph.D, Professor of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Michigan State University
3:45pm End of Advanced Photonics Technology Focus Day
“We were extremely satisfied with the
discussions brought up throughout.
We will definitely be back next year.”
—DRS Technologies

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7:30am Registration & Coffee
8:30am Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
8:45am Producing and Fielding Systems that Deliver
Success to Every Mission
• Providing Soldiers with improved lethality,
mobility, and survivability in all weather and
visibility conditions
• Enhancing the Soldier’s ability to see in all
battlefield and lighting conditions
• Complimenting Soldiers with products for
enhanced vision and improved targeting
Colonel Daniel Barnett, USA, Capability Manager-
Soldier, Training and Doctrine
9:30am Providing Situational Awareness to the
Dismounted Warfighter
• Enabling widespread use of thermal imaging
technology to individual warfighters
• Developing IR imagers that provide valuable
information in degraded visibility environments
• Extending missions through small portable
systems
Dr. Nibir Dhar, Program Manager, Micro Technology
Office, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
10:15am Networking Break
11:00am Examination of the U.S. Marine Corps Family
of Optical Systems
• Overcoming technological hurdles hindering
night vision technology progression
• Research and development activities for future
night operations
• USMC implementation of the current family
of optical systems
Ryan Kresse, Program Manager Optics, Marine
Corps Systems Command
11:45am Identifying Electro-Optics for Use in
Infrared Systems
• Leveraging various night vision technologies
to gain situational awareness
• Devices to detect, identify, monitor, and respond
to threats
• Managing requirements for existing and emerging
technology
Glenn Boreman, Ph.D, Director, Center for
Optoelectronics & Optical Communications,
University of North Carolina
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm International Transfer and Export Control
of Night Vision Systems
• Adapting night vision manufacturing technology
for a broader customer base in terms of uses
and users
• Protecting state-of-the-art technology while building
partnership capacity
• Successfully navigating and complying with export
control systems
Ruth Jackson, Division Chief, Night Vision, Vehicles
and Vessels, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls,
U.S. Department of State
2:15pm Global Efforts in Night Vision Research
and Development
• Deciphering NV programs and research and
development projects
• What are the challenges and needs of international
partners?
• Tools and methods for theoretical and experimental
evaluation of night vision devices
Bernd Gerhardt, German Ministry of Defense
Martin Walther, Ph.D, Fraunhofer IAF
Uwe Adomeit, Fraunhofer IOSB
2:45pm Networking Break
3:45pm Providing State-of-the-Art Tactical Sensor
Technologies and Systems
• Define, develop, integrate, acquire, and field
preeminent tactical sensors
• Understanding threat environments through
sensors, networks, and information technology
• Providing a common operating picture to the
warfighter
Mathias Kolsch, Associate Professor of Computer Science,
MOVES Institute, Space Systems Academic Group,
Naval Postgraduate School
4:30pm Night Vision Discussion: Maximizing Technology
to Revolutionize the Industry
• What is the future direction of state-of-the art
night vision technology?
• Cheap and lightweight conversion of infrared images
into visible light
• Optics, electronics and software: the next generation
of computer interaction technologies
Moderator: Dr. Joseph Estrera, Senior VP & Chief
Technology Officer, L-3 Electro-Optical Systems
5:00pm End of Main Summit Day One
Main Summit—Day 1 Tuesday, July 30, 2013
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INTERNATIONALUPDATE
“This was a great opportunity to meet and network with the community.
The subject matter was on point and the amount of time devoted to interactive sessions was just right.”
—ITT Exelis

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7:30am Registration & Coffee
8:30am Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
8:45am Developing the Roadmap for Key Enabling
Optic Technologies
• Enabling electro-optic technology transition
for the warfighter
• Laser and EO/IR systems acquisition, in-service,
and technology transition
• Naval perspective on system gaps and
future needs
Matthew Thurner, Chief, Electro-Optic Technology
Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center
9:30am Identifying Solutions to be Fielded and
Transitioned to Operating Forces
• Outlook of project needs and requirements
• Enabling the warfighter to collect intelligence
against targets using cover, concealment,
camouflage and deception
• Optimizing solutions and assessing effectiveness
Dan Simons, Fires Thrust Manager, Expeditionary
Maneuver Warfare and Combating Terrorism
Science and Technology, Office of Naval Research
10:15am Networking Break
11:00am Development and Integration of Aerospace
Sensor and Countermeasure Technology
• Developing sensors for air and space
reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision
engagement
• Focusing on surveillance, precision, and
engagement technologies
• Leveraging core technologies in EO targeting
systems, sensor fusion, and navigation aid
Igor Ternovskiy, Ph.D, Sensors Directorate,
Air Force Research Laboratory
11:45am Use of Hypertemporal Imaging in
Night Vision Systems
• Analyzing and characterizing sensors detectors,
optics and stability systems
• Designing aircraft lighting systems to be night
vision goggle compatible
• Demonstrating hypertemporal sensing in night
vision systems
Wellesley Pereira, Ph.D, PI, SigEx Group, RVBYI
Air Force Research Laboratory
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Measurement Science and Standards for
Infrared and Optical Sensors
• Maximizing advancements in detectors/image
intensifiers
• Perfecting emerging satellite sensing and missile
defense techniques
• Strategies for improving infrared and optical sensors
Gerald Fraser, Sensor Science Division,
National Institute of Standards and Technology
2:15pm Testing and Evaluation of Laser Detection
and Ranging Systems
• Developing and characterizing sensors for detecting
hard targets
• Designing laser rangefinders, flash ladar and IR
imaging systems
• Delivering advanced laser systems, electro-optic
components and laser-based sensors
Joseph Shaw, Ph.D, Director, Optical Technology Center,
Montana State University
3:00pm Networking Break
3:45pm Leveraging Atmospheric Propagation and Remote
Sensing Systems
• Identifying sensors for active and passive remote
sensing and structuring of the atmosphere
• Modeling the effects of the Earth’s atmosphere
for infrared sensor systems
• Investigating the atmospheric propagation of laser
radiation
Michael Thomas, Ph.D, Applied Physics Laboratory,
John Hopkins University
4:30pm Optical Imaging and Photonic Systems for use
in Defense and Homeland Security
• Target recognition using 3D passive sensing
and imaging
• Creating multifocus holographic 3D image fusion
• Transformative approaches to optical imaging sciences
Bahram Javidi, Ph.D,
Department of Electrical & Computer, Engineering,
University of Connecticut
5:00pm End of Night Vision Systems
Main Summit—Day 2 Wednesday, July 31, 2013
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