01.23.07

6th annual AFCEA Homeland Security Conference “Intelligence and Information Fusion… Beyond Sharing”, February 28 – March 1, 2007, at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, in Washington, DC

Posted in AFCEA, Carter Morris, Charles Allen, DHS, DNI, DNI/CIO, Dale Meyerrose, George Foresman, Homeland Security, Information Fusion, Intelligence Fusion, Jay Cohen, Jim Flyzik, Michael Chertoff, Scott Charbo, conference, event, information sharing, innovation, security at 11:19 pm by Administrator

Dear Colleague:
You are Invited! 6th annual AFCEA Homeland Security Conference “Intelligence and Information Fusion… Beyond Sharing”, February 28 – March 1, 2007, at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, in Washington, DC.

An All-Star Government-Industry Steering Committee has joined with AFCEA to craft a conference agenda that addresses the issues most critical to Homeland Security.

Invited Speakers Include

• The Honorable Michael Chertoff, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  
• Mr. George Foresman, Under Secretary for Preparedness, DHS (confirmed)
• Mr. Scott Charbo, Chief Information Officer, DHS
• Mr. Charles Allen, Chief Intelligence Officer, DHS
• The Honorable Dale Meyerrose, Chief Information Officer, Office of the Director of National Intelligence
• RADM Jay Cohen, USN (Ret.), Under Secretary for Science and Technology, DHS
• Mr. Gregory Garcia, Assistant Secretary of Cyber Security and Telecommunications, DHS
• Mr. David Paulison, Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Mr. Chris Rice, Chief Technology Officer, AT&T (confirmed)
  

Panel Sessions

Fusion Centers

• Dr. Carter Morris, Director of Information Sharing and Knowledge Management, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, DHS
  
• Ms. Lora Becker (invited), Director (Incoming), Federal State and Local Threat Reporting and Assessments Coordination Group, DHS
  
• Dr. Elaine Cummins (invited), Executive Staff, National Security Branch, Federal Bureau of Investigation
  
• Mr. Robert Riegle, Director, State and Local Fusion Center, DHS

Border Fusion

• Mr. Jim Flyzik, President, The Flyzik Group
• Mr. Greg Giddens, Executive Director for Secure Border Initiatives, DHS
• Ms. Kathleen Kraninger, Director of Screening and Coordination Office, DHS
• Mr. Rod MacDonald, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information and Technology, DHS
• Mr. Frank Moss, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Consular Affairs and Passport Services, Department of State

Enabling Fusion: Survivable/Interoperable

• Mr. Robert Zitz (invited), Deputy Under Secretary for Preparedness, DHS
  
• Mr. Tony Cira (invited), Chief Information Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency
  
• Mr. Paul Cosgrave, Chief Information Officer, City of New York
  
• Dr. Peter Fonash (invited), National Communication Systems
  
• RADM Ron Hewitt, USCG (invited), Chief Information Officer, U.S. Coast Guard
  
• Mr. Robert LeGrande, Acting Chief Technology Officer, District of Columbia

Cyber Fusion: National Cyber Defense

• Ms. Sallie McDonald, Director and Deputy Manager, National Communication Systems
  
• Mr. John Bansemer (invited), Director of Homeland Defense, National Security Council
  
• Mr. Jerry Dixon (invited), National Cyber Security Division, DHS
  
• Lt Gen Al Edmonds, USAF (Ret.) (invited), President and CEO, Edmonds Enterprise Services
  
• RADM Elizabeth Hight, USN (invited), Director, GIG Operations, DISA
  
• Mr. John Nagengast, Director, Information Assurance Programs, AT&T
  
• Ms. Kiersjen Nielson (invited), Director of Homeland Defense, Homeland Security Council
  
• Mr. Robert LeGrande, Acting Chief Technology Officer, District of Columbia

Homeland Security issues and challenges – SOLVED! Don’t miss the Solutions Showcase with the latest Homeland Security technologies!

Please contact Jenny Pereira at (703) 631-6170 to reserve your space today!

On today’s Conference Calendar, with multiple Homeland Security events, THIS is the ONLY ONE you need to attend!

Register today!

Conference Sponsors
AT&T, Booz Allen Hamilton, ManTech, QinetiQ North America, Qwest Government Services, TANDBERG, Unisys and Verizon Business.

Questions?
Gina McGovern at (800) 336-4583, ext. 6236, (703) 631-6236 or gmcgovern@afcea.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2007 AFCEA Homeland Security Conference!

http://www.afcea.org/events/homeland

Sponsored by AFCEA International

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10.24.06

AFCEA Bethesda Chapter Health IT Day – 15 November 2006

Posted in AFCEA, conference, event at 10:23 pm by Administrator

AFCEA
Bethesda Chapter Health IT Day

A Conference
on How Information Technology is Driving Advances in Healthcare
at the Federal Level…

• One-day program, packed with information to guide your organization’s
  Health IT pursuits over the next 12-18 months;
• Updates from key stakeholders at VA, DHS, & HHS who are
  responsible for achieving Federal health objectives through the
  use of IT;
• Current status on the challenges and needs facing Health IT
  project managers and department leaders, and how industry can
  help;
• Hear from Health leaders/decision makers on where IT programmatics
  and spending will be headed;
• Networking with industry colleagues and partners who are also
  interested in Health opportunities – both prime and sub-contractors,
  companies big and small.

If you are currently doing business in the Health
IT market, or you want to do business with VA, HHS, or DHS….

Then you need to be at Health IT Day on
November 15.

 Exact
Schedule for the Day

 More
About AFCEA Bethesda Health IT Day

Featured Speakers Include:

• Dr. Jeffrey W. Runge, Chief Medical Officer,
  DHS
• Dr. Robert M. Kolodner, Chief Health Informatics
  Officer, VHA, VA
• Mr. Craig B. Luigart, CIO, VHA, VA
• Mr. Charles Havekost, CIO, HHS
• Ms. Karen Evans, Administrator of E-Gov &
  IT, OMB
• Ms. Laura Conn, Acting Dep Dir, Natl Center
  for Public Health Informatics, CDC
• Hon. Michael O. Leavitt (invited),
  Secretary of HHS

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09.23.06

Annual Defense Spectrum Summit 2006 – 4-8 December 2006

Posted in ASD/NII, C4, DoD, conference, spectrum at 12:43 am by Administrator

Info
Annual Defense Spectrum Summit 2006

From the main conference page:

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration and the Joint Staff Director for Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems are again cosponsoring the annual DoD Spectrum Summit. This year’s event titled: “Spectrum Transformation: Full Partnership” is scheduled December 4, 2006 through December 8, 2006. The conference will be held in Annapolis, Maryland at the Doubletree Hotel. A Classified Panel is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, December 6, 2006, at the nearby ARINC facilities. This year’s event will underscore the importance of our community working together to identify and manage the critical spectrum requirements both within the military community, as well as those within the broader domestic and international arenas. The conference provides an opportunity for a useful and up-to-date exchange of information between representatives of industry, academia, government, the members of our military services and the international community. Broad U.S. and international participation is encouraged and solicited.

The purpose of the annual Defense Spectrum Summit is to provide a forum for the Federal community, the International community and industry to discuss issues and share ideas for solutions – either policy or technical. The summit is designed to bring together these diverse stakeholders to focus on the urgent need for improved management and use of the electromagnetic spectrum which will lead to greater access when required. Bringing together senior leadership and other government, industry and international stakeholders provides an opportunity to elevate these critical spectrum access issues and to propose solutions and develop, at a high level, an agreed upon strategy and action plan for the coming year.

The first two days are DoD closed sessions being led by the JS to focus on operational issues.

This conference is to provide an opportunity for participants to discuss DoD, FCC, Department of Commerce and Industry perspectives on spectrum management policy, requirements, and research & development and to learn about international innovations in spectrum engineering. There will be a unique opportunity to interact and network with representatives from all branches of the military, federal government agencies, manufacturers/contractors, and technology service providers.

Attendees will include Directors or Deputy/Vice Directors with the following responsibilities:

• Program Management

• Sensors

• ISR Space Systems

• Spectrum Policy and Planning

• Electronic Communications

• Satellite Operations

• Antenna Systems

This year’s summit will be sponsored by AFCEA International for organizing and administration. AFCEA International thanks IEEE COMSOC for lending its technical expertise to program development.

schedule * speakers * exhibitors * sponsors * must read * register * contact AFCEA

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09.18.06

IA Events – IATFF Bringing it all Together – Operationalizing the GIG (conference)

Posted in GIG, Information Assurance, NSA, conference at 2:45 am by Administrator

IA Events

21 September 2006

IATFF Bringing it all Together – Operationalizing the GIG

If you have not registered, you have only a few days to do so….
September 21, 2006

Kossiakoff Center, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, Maryland

Forum Overview:

The GIG IA Architecture is fundamental to the enabling of information sharing and collaboration, and the protection of the information infrastructure. In order to be successful, it is necessary to:

• Educate the IA workforce on GIG Enterprise IA Strategy to establish a common understanding of the key strategies and concepts.

• Understand that Systems Engineering is Architecture Driven and Distributed across the Enterprise, Programs and Solutions.

• Involve broad Community IA Expertise.

IATFF Registration:

The IATFF is open to IATF members only.

Our conference registration process has changed. To register, please proceed to the IA Events website (http://www.nsa.gov/ia/events) and follow the registration instructions. You will receive an email confirming your registration.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON 19 SEPTEMBER 2006. There will be no on-site registration for this event. Individuals showing up at the event who have not pre-registered will NOT be admitted.

Conference Fee:

Help us keep the forum FREE by ensuring the registration area accurately reflects your attendance plans. Please register only if you plan to attend. In the past, many members have not attended forums for which they had registered, thus increasing our forum expenses. No shows are tracked and may be prevented from registering for future conferences.

Lunch:

Due to policy changes at the Kossiakoff Center, the optional “Grab-N-Go” lunch will not be offered. Recommendations and directions to area restaurants will be available at the registration tables the morning of the conference. Coffee, sodas, and snacks will be available via vending machines only. Please note that food and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium.We hope you can join us on September 21st!

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