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'Tactical and Tech Day Expo' returns to Vicenza

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force Africa (SETAF) partnered with National Conference Services Inc. (NCSI) to host the Tactical and Tech Day Expo at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, October 26, 2022.

Technology changes so fast and it is important for the Army procurement process to get in on this stuff early
By Spc. Alisha Grezlik ,  U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Vicenza, Italy Oct 31, 2022
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A company representative speaks to event attendees during the Tactical and Tech Day Expo at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, October 26, 2022. Expo attendees were able to discover the latest options in defense technology as well as network with representatives. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik)
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Sgt. 1st Class Simone Loncke the operations NCO for the Operation Protection Directorate, speaks with a company representative during the Tactical and Tech Day Expo at Camp Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, October 26, 2022. Expo attendees were able to discover the latest options in defense technology as well as network with representatives. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik)
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Before the official opening of the Tactical and Tech Day Expo, leadership from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) were invited to participate in one-minute demonstration from company representatives at Camp Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, October 26,2022. Expo attendees were able to discover the latest options in defense technology as well as network with representatives. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik)
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Before the official opening of the Tactical and Tech Day Expo, leadership from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) were invited to participate in one-minute demonstrations by company representatives at Camp Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, October 26,2022. Expo attendees were able to discover the latest options in defense technology as well as network with representatives. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alisha Grezlik)
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Vicenza, Italy - U.S. Army Southern European Task Force Africa (SETAF-AF) hosted the Tactical and Tech Day Expo at the Golden Lion Conference Center on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, October 26, 2022.

The expo allowed tech companies to showcase their products by providing demonstrations using the latest technological options and services that can fulfill mission requirements through collaborative efforts with members of the Vicenza Military Community who may utilize their services.

Companies showcased products that could aid units with communications, language translation, radar, big data analytics, workflow software, signal monitoring, and advanced structures on the African continent.

Sgt. 1st Class Simone Loncke, the operations NCO for the Operation Protection Directorate, feels a certain responsibility and vested interest in intel for the continent. She says, "Technology is a way of the future and we have to embrace it. I am impressed by all we can invest in to protect the continent, and how fast it can be deployed."

While the event aims to cultivate a network of mission-oriented partnerships, it also provides opportunities for individual members to develop professional relationships.

"Technology changes so fast and it is important for the Army procurement process to get in on this stuff early," said the G6 Sgt. Maj. Thomas Richard.

Due to Covid restrictions, the Tactical and Tech Day Expo has not been held in Vicenza since 2019. An annual event, it is scheduled tentatively for the Spring of 2023.

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