Events

MEIT supports the 2013 Houston Technology Center Gala as Gold-Level sponsor

Event Date: May 16, 2013
Location: Houston, Texas

Description: The 2013 Houston Technology CenterGala, “A Celebration of Entrepreneurs,” will honor Founder & Chairman Vinmar International, Ltd., and Lifetime Achievement awards will be presented to David McWilliams, Chair of BioHouston; Tom Short, Anadarko Industries/CEO; Leland Putterman, Acorn Systems Inc./CEO; and John Calaway, Pattern Energy Group/Director of Wind Development.

HTC is the largest technology business incubator and accelerator in Texas, advancing the commercialization of emerging technology companies in the greater Houston area. HTC serves as the nexus of new ideas, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship.

A gold-level sponsor, MEIT’s Owner Ed Muñiz is a past recipient of HTC’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement award in Aerospace.

Event link: http://houstontech.org/events/1105

MEIT supports NASA HQ Spring Golf Tournament

Event Date: May 10, 2013
Location: Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

Description: MEIT-Maryland and corporate employees to tee off at the NASA HQ golf tournament this spring.

Event link: http://nasagolf.com

MEIT supports NASA JSC Golf Tournament

Event Date: April 25, 2013
Location: Houston, Texas

Description: MEIT will be on the course supporting NASA’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament, raising funds for scholarships. MEIT is proud to sponsor a hole at this tournament.

Event link: http://starport.jsc.nasa.gov/Golf

MEIT Proudly Supports the Final Doolittle Raiders Anniversary Reunion

Event Date: April 17 - 20, 2013
Location: Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.

Description: The 71st Doolittle Raiders Reunion will be held in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. April 17 – 20. This will be will be the last public reunion of these World War II heroes and will include many public and ticketed only events such as book signings, lunches, dinners and the Parade of Heroes. Through the Northwest Florida Daily News, MEIT is proud to be a sponsor in support of this event and salutes these fine war heroes.

Event and info links: www.doolittleraider.com, www.doolittlereunion.com, www.nwfdailynews.com

MEIT to attend the Panhandle Job Fair Foundation

Event Date: April 18, 2013
Location: Mary Esther, Fla.


Event link: http://panhandlejobfair.com

MEIT Top Sponsor for NCMA Small Business Conference

Event Date: April 11, 2013
Location: Houston, Texas

Description: The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Space City Houston Chapter presents its 2013 Small Business Conference & Trade Fair, “SMALL BUSINESSES – STAYING PREPARED.” This event provides networking opportunities with NASA JSC, Prime Contractors, and Small Businesses. MEIT is proud to be a Level 1 Sponsor.

For more NCMA info: http://www.ncmahq.org

MEIT to attend 29th National Space Symposium

Event Date: April 8 - 11, 2013
Location: Colorado Springs, Colo.

Description: The premier gathering of space professionals in the world, the 29th National Space Symposium is slated for April 8-11, 2013, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. More than 9,000 people are expected from around the world, including speakers, attendees, exhibitors, volunteers, educators, students and the Space Foundation team. The 29th National Space Symposium will offer presentations and panels covering all aspects of space, plus special events and presentation of prestigious Space Foundation awards.

Event link: www.NationalSpaceSymposium.org

MEIT to Host Open House for Incumbents at the New Shalimar Office

Event Date: March 7, 2013
Location: MEI Technologies, Inc. – Shalimar, Fla. office

Description: MEIT is looking for experienced, incumbent engineers and other technical professionals to join our team for the upcoming Technical and Management Advisory Services (TMAS) contract. Stop by our Shalimar office to meet our team and apply:

Pre-register by clicking here for a chance to win a Kindle Fire!

MEIT to attend the University of West Florida Career Fair – Tech Connection

Event Date: March 5, 2013
Location: Shalimar, Fla.


Event link: http://www.fl-cpa.org/career-fairs

MEIT to attend the 2013 AFCEA CYBERSPACE Symposium

Event Date: February 5 – 7, 2013
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Description: The AFCEA CYBERSPACE Symposium’s 2013 theme, “Cyber - The New Center of Gravity," will create important interaction between industry and government to explore this critical domain, now the center stage of our national defense.

In its fifteenth year hosting some of America's most brilliant strategic thinkers and policy makers, as well as world class industry partners and private organizations, the 2013 Symposium features participants from the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Army Cyber Command, 24th Air Force, USMC C4/CIO, Department of Homeland Security, Defense Information Systems Agency, and leading industry partners. Thought-provoking panel discussions will be chaired by some of the most elite minds in today’s cyber and space community. MEIT Vice President of Cyber Strategy & Development Mike Van Chau and Advisory Board Member Brad Butler will be in attendance, representing the company’s cyber and space capabilities.

Event link: http://www.afceacyberspace.com

MEIT sponsors hole at Annual Emyre Barrios Robinson Member Appreciation Golf Outing

Event Date: November 12, 2012
Location: Bay Oaks Country Club. Houston, Texas

Description: MEIT to participate in the Annual Emyre Barrios Robinson Member Appreciation Golf Outing hosted by Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’ Small Business Committee and Bay Oaks Country Club. MEIT to sponsor a hole at the golf outing.

MEIT supports UHCL tenth annual Veterans Days celebration

Event Date: November 11, 2012
Location: University of Houston-Clear Lake Campus

Description:University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) invites the area’s military communities and the general public to join them in recognizing and thanking those who have fought to preserve our way of life – both in the past and the present. Inspiring keynote speaker, Vietnam POW Robert Naughton, Captain, U.S. Navy (Ret.), delivers, “The Call to Serve: a Veterans Perspective.” MEIT supports this tenth annual Veterans Days celebration through a Captain sponsorship.

MEIT to exhibit at the 38th Air Armament Symposium in Florida

Event Dates: October 16 – 17, 2012
Location: Emerald Coast Convention Center. Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

Description: The NDIA Gulf Coast Chapter has partnered with Air Armament Center to conduct the 38th Air Armament Symposium, a two day interchange for senior Government (Federal, State and local) industry leadership to better understand warfighter requirements, acquisition challenges and future Air Armament Center business opportunities. MEIT will have a booth to exhibit capabilities in support of our warfighters.

Event link: http://www.ndia.org/meetings/C033/Pages/default.aspx

MEIT to attend SMC Industry Days 2012

Event Dates: October 2 – 4, 2012
Location: Long Beach Marriott. Long Beach, CA

Description: SMC Industry Days is an annual event where industry is invited to learn about current and upcoming plans and programs at the Space and Missile Systems Center. This event focuses on business opportunities in military space programs and information of interest for the 400+ aerospace professionals representing over 130 companies in attendance.

Event link: http://smcindustrydays.org/

MEIT supports the Air Force Space Command 30th Anniversary

Event Dates: September 11 - 15, 2012
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Description: Events planned for the AFSPC 30th Anniversary week include: Space Pioneers, AFSPC Commanders Conference, Anniversary Ball, NSSI Ribbon Cutting, NDIA Executive Session and AFSPC 30th Anniversary Golf Tournament. The Anniversary Dinner is being hosted by the National Space Foundation. The 30th Anniversary Golf Tournament is hosted by the Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC Military Affairs Council (MAC) and the local Air Force Association Chapter (Lance Sijan Chapter); MEIT is a tee box sponsor at the event.

Honoree link: www.afspc.af.mil

MEIT VP, Space Access Services serves as Session Chair at AIAA’s SPACE 2012

Event Dates: September 11 – 14, 2012
Location: Pasadena Convention Center. Pasadena, California

Description: The AIAA SPACE 2012 Conference is AIAA’s premier event on space technology, policy, programs, management, and education. MEIT VP, space access services Jim Baker will serve as a space systems and sensor session chair at the event.

Event link: https://www.aiaa.org/EventDetail.aspx?id=4698

MEIT-Maryland to participate in the NASA HQ Fall Golf Tournament

Event Date: Friday, September 14, 2012
Location: Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

For information, contact:Kelly Carter, Kelly.Carter@NASA.gov

MEIT to attend Briefing for Industry (BFI) 2012

Event Dates: August 20 – 22, 2012
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Description: BFI 2012, sponsored by the Professional Aerospace Contractors Association (PACA), will provide a comprehensive summary of Department of Defense, Department of Energy and NASA new business opportunities in the State of New Mexico, plus provide a local and national perspective on government strategies and future directions. Now in its 26th year, the PACA/AFRL Briefing for Industry has become the preeminent event of its kind in the Southwest.

Event link: http://bfi.pacanm.com/home.php

MEIT to sponsor and attend the 15th Annual Space and Missile Defense Conference

Event Dates: August 13 – 16, 2012
Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Description: The Space and Missile Defense Conference, or SMD Conference, brings senior defense and industry leaders together to provide you the latest information relating to warfighters' needs, acquisition plans and future space and missile defense operations. Speakers will address a range of relevant technical topics that include cyber, directed energy and space operations. MEIT is a proud Silver Patron sponsor of the event and will host a booth to discuss one-on-one company services and capabilities.

Event link: http://www.udreg.com/SMD

MEIT VP of Space Access to attend the 26th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites

Event Dates: August 13-16, 2012
Location: Utah State University. Logan, Utah

Description: The AIAA/Utah State University (USU) Conference on Small Satellites looks to provide examples of how the small satellite community can integrate its assets to support critical global needs and expand awareness worldwide.

Event link: www.smallsat.org

MEIT to support the 2012 Industry Military Annual Golf Event (IMAGE)

Event Date: August 10, 2012
Location: Peterson Air Force Base. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Description: Through the IMAGE Golf Tournament, the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA ), and Air Force Association (AFA) work together to raise money for science and engineering scholarships for local high school and college students. One of the largest networking events within the defense marketplace in Colorado Springs, the IMAGE Golf Tournament is an ideal opportunity to enjoy a round of golf, meet industry and military leaders, and gain a better understanding of issues and opportunities facing our community. This is MEIT’s fourth year to proudly attend this event in support of the efforts of NDIA, AFCEA and AFA. This year, MEIT is sponsoring two beverage services.

Event link: http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/20662-IMAGE2012

MEIT Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Sector, to promote space capabilities at the First Annual International Space Station (ISS) Research and Development Conference

Event Dates: June 26 - 28, 2012
Location: Denver, Colorado

Description: Organized by the American Astronautical Society in cooperation with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and NASA, this conference will focus on ISS Research and Development—research results and future opportunities in physical sciences, life sciences, Earth and space sciences, and spacecraft technology development. Conference participants will include scientists, researchers and academics, as well as management representatives of organizations currently supporting work on board the ISS. Meet MEIT Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Sector, Jim Baker, at the MEIT booth promoting the company’s Space Access and Payload Integration capabilities.

Event link: http://astronautical.org/node/96

MEIT to attend TechAmerica Foundation’s Big Data Commission kick-off meeting in DC

Event Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Location: Washington, D.C.

Description: Providing guidance to our Government’s senior policy and decision makers, TechAmerica is pleased to announce the formation of the Big Data Commission. Serving as a Commissioner, MEIT’s Vice President of Cyber Strategy & Development, Michael Van Chau, will attend the kick-off meeting on June 12 in DC.

Event link: http://www.techamericafoundation.org/big-data-commissioners

MEIT-Maryland to participate in the NASA HQ Spring Golf Tournament

Event Date: Friday, May 11, 2012
Location: Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

Event link: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/hq/docs/spring_golf_tournament_2012.pdf

MEIT to sponsor and attend the Houston Technology Center’s “A Celebration of Entrepreneurs”

MEIT-Alabama to attend 2012 “Best Places to Work” awards luncheon

Event Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Description: MEIT has been named a contender for the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County’s 2012 “Best Places to Work.” MEIT corporate representatives, Huntsville operations representatives, and Huntsville-based professionals plan to attend the awards luncheon to honor the winning companies. Rankings are based on a survey distributed by Quantum Workplace that asks employees to rate their company.

Event link & list of contenders: http://www.huntsvillealabamausa.com/calendar/2012/bptw_contenders.html

MEIT to sponsor and volunteer at the Special Olympics Texas/Gulf Coast Area Spring Games

Event Dates: Friday and Saturday, May 4 - 5, 2012
Location: Houston, Texas

Description: As part of the Space Center Volunteers team, MEIT employees will volunteer to help support the Special Olympics Texas/Gulf Coast Area Spring Games. The mission of Special Olympics Texas is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. MEIT is a proud bronze medal sponsor of the event.

Event link: www.sotx.org

MEIT to attend Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Gala

Event Date: Friday, April 27, 2012
Location: Houston, Texas

Description: The Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA) Foundation was founded by the Space Center Rotary Club of Houston, Texas in 1985 to organize and coordinate an annual event to recognize outstanding achievements in space and create greater public awareness of the benefits of space exploration. The RNASA gala will honor JSC Director Michael Coats (2012 National Space Trophy winner) and the Stellar Award winners. MEIT, a corporate-level sponsor for the event, is proud to have seven nominations this year in the late career, mid career and team categories. This year’s MEIT nominees hail from Texas, Colorado, and Maryland.

Event link: www.rnasa.org

MEIT IT professionals attend the 2012 SecureWorld Expo

Event Dates: Tuesday, April 17-18, 2012
Location: Houston, Texas

Event link: http://secureworldexpo.com/event/index.php/2012-houston-home

MEIT VP of cyber strategy and development to serve as panel member
at American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Convention

Event Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Location: Washington D.C.

Description: Michael Van Chau will serve as a panelist for the session entitled "Cloud: Hype vs. Reality" on Tuesday, April 17, as part of the “CIO Council Symposium: Change of the Information Infrastructure Landscape” being held at the 2012 Annual Convention & Legislative Summit for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).   Michael will be joined by Daniel Kent, Director, Public Sector Solutions & Federal CTO, Cisco Systems and Robin Lineberger, CEO, Deloitte Federal Government.  The keynote speaker and moderator for the session is Jennifer Kerber, President Tech America & Director of the Cloud2 Commission.

Event link:  http://www.acec.org/conferences/annual-12/cio_agenda.cfm

MEIT VP of cyber strategy and development to speak at Houston Cloud Tech Symposium

Event Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Location: Houston, Texas

Description: Michael Van Chau will present “Overview & Roadmaps: Innovation and Transformation through Hybrid Clouds” on April 4 at the Houston Cloud Tech Symposium.  Michael, along with other speakers comprised of consultants and senior executives from Microsoft, Perficient, tw telecom, Smartbridge and Neudesic, will help attendees clearly understand why so many competitors and colleagues have already begun their migration to the cloud.

Event link:  http://www.techsymposiums.com/session-abstracts