BMDO BRIEFING TO INDUSTRY "FORUM 98" Ballistic Missile Defense Organization Briefing to Industry "FORUM '98" "Making Joint Air and Missile Defense a Reality." The annual briefing to industry by the Director of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization and senior members of the BMD team will be presented on 16-17 April 1998 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Arlington VA (Crystal City). FORUM '98 will feature the Director's presentation of his Strategic Plan. Four BMDO panels will follow to discuss in depth: the implementation of BMDO's new Strategic Plan; National Missile Defense; Theater Missile Defense; and, the Technology Road Map. A panel comprised of industry leaders will provide an "Industrial Response to the Strategic Master Plan" concept. An International Panel will discuss such topics as MEADS, the impact of technology export limitations, treaty requirements, and more. A block of rooms is available at the Crystal Gateway Marriott. The telephone number for room reservations is 703-920-3230. Refer to "BMDO" for the conference rates. Conference fees are: $190.00 for US Government employees and academia; $395.00 for NDIA members; and, $435.00 for non members of NDIA. A small business rate has been established. Contact NDIA at 703-247-2586 for verification and processing. Please visit the BMDO home Page (www.bmdo.mil) or the NDIA Home Page (www.ndia.org) for additional information. For registration and program information contact the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) at: TEL -- 703-522-1820; FAX -- 703-522-1885; email kdouglass@ndia.org. WEB: Click here to learn more about the National Defense Industrial Association, http://www.ndia.org.

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