Subject: Information Sharing Training Conference - Feb 25 - Arlington, VA

From: David Dickson <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 23:01:28 -0500

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Information Sharing
Homeland Defense Training Conference(tm)
 
February 25, 2003
 
Executive Conference Center
(NRECA Building)
4301 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22203

Time: 7:00 AM Registration
Program Starts: 8:30 AM
Wrap-up: 4:45 PM
 
Continental Breakfast, Refreshments, Lunch included.

**** For information on how you can register on line and view our web site with a current list of speakers, call our Training Conference Hotline at 703-807-2027.  ****

ABOUT THIS TRAINING CONFERENCE:

Information contributes to every aspect of homeland security and is a vital foundation for the homeland security effort. Every government official performing  every homeland security mission depends upon information and information technology.

Although American information technology is the most advanced in the world, our country's information systems have not adequately supported the homeland security mission. Much of the information needed to support the war on terrorism is in disparate databases scattered among federal, state, and local entities. In many cases, these computer systems cannot share information-either "horizontally" (across the same level of government) or "vertically" (between federal, state, and local governments).  However, since 9.11, there have been significant efforts to address this challenge.

This conference will examine the many steps now being taken to address this national imperative.  Federal, state, local, regional and industry initiatives will be presented.  Focus will be on best practices, lessons-learned and innovation.
 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

* CIOs at federal, state and corporate levels 
* CTOs at federal, state and corporate levels 
* Government program managers for information systems planning, development and operation 
* Information system planners and developers 
* Senior management and marketing for solutions providers 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* New information sharing initiatives 
* Special needs and requirements for sharing information 
* New initiatives being planned at the federal, state, regional and local levels 
* New technologies and products in development and on the drawing boards 
* Lessons-learned 
* Best practices 
* What works - what doesn't 
 
SPEAKERS INVITED:

* Angelo Fiumara, Deputy Director , RISS Office of Information Technology [Government Keynote Speaker] 
* Dr. Robert L. Popp, Deputy Director, DARPA/IAO (Information Awareness Office) 
* COL Ted Dmuchowski, Director of Information Assurance, Information Assurance Division, (Tactical), Initiative for State Infrastructure Protection (ISIP), HQDA, CIO/G6, US ARMY 
* Rob Atkinson, Vice-President and Director of the Technology and New Economy Project, The Progressive Policy Institute 
* Kevin Miller, Special Agent, InfraGard Program, FBI 
* George Brundage, Chief Enterprise Architect, Department of the Treasury 
* Speaker TBD, Open GIS Consortium (OGC) (Discussing GIS Interoperability Standards) 
* Speaker TBD, NCI Information Systems (Invited) 
* George Molaski, President and CEO, e-Associates, (Former CIO US Department of Transportation and Principal, Council for Excellence in Government) 
* Mark Lavoie, Communications Officer, Director of Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Office 

...other speakers to be announced.

ATTN: Solutions and Product Suppliers ... Excellent Exhibitor and Sponsor opportunities are available!

POINTS OF CONTACT:

* For information on sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor arrangements, please contact Ms. Donna Anderson at 703-807-2740

* For registration or general information about this event, please contact Mr. Parrish Knight, 703/807-2748. 

SPONSORS: 
 
Symantec
Information Builders
Alvarion Broadband Wireless 
Xaware

...additional sponsors to be announced.
 
****How to leverage your marketing dollars - Exhibitor and Sponsor Opportunities available!

If you would like to showcase your products and services, have access to over 50,000 readers of the Homeland Defense Journal and network with government and industry executives that make decisions on purchasing your products and services, sign up to be a sponsor or exhibitor at this conference.  Information, rates and options are outlined in our set of exhibitor forms.  

To learn about marketing, sales and advertising programs available from Market*Access and the Homeland Defense Journal, call our Training Conference hotline for website information.
 
**** For information on how you can register on line and view our web site with a current list of speakers, call our Training Conference Hotline at 703-807-2027.  ****

The REGISTRATION FEE for this important training conference is:

* Government:  $395 
* Industry:  $595 

Credit cards and checks are accepted.  Registration fee includes conference, refreshments, lunch and conference proceedings.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

[1] Phone: 703-807-2748.
[2] Register online: Use our online booking form to register and pay by credit card electronically.  Call our hotline at 703-807-2027 for website information.
[3] Fax: registration form to 703-807-2728.
 
To register by phone or to request more information: Call 703-807-2748.

DIRECTIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE CENTER:

The Ellipse Conference Center at Ballston
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Plaza Level
4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING:

At the corner of Wilson Boulevard and N. Taylor in the heart of Arlington's Ballston district, the Ellipse Conference Center is easily accessible by public transportation or automobile.

>From Metro's Orange Line, exit at Ballston; NRECA is less than one block southwest from the Ballston Station. A covered walkway is available from the Metro Station Plaza to the Ballston Common Mall; NRECA is less than one block northwest from the mall exit.

>From I-66, take the Glebe Road/Ballston Exit. Follow Glebe until it intersects with Wilson; turn left onto Wilson and left again onto N. Taylor Street. The building's four-level parking garage is accessible from the N. Taylor Street ramp. Rates start at $2.50 per hour. Two shuttle elevators operate from each garage level to the Plaza Lobby.

Access for the Disabled:
The NRECA building and Ellipse Conference Center meet all ADA requirements and are completely accessible to the disabled.

Marketing, Conference Management and Production by:
Market*Access International, Inc.
(301) 455-5633

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REGISTRATION FORM

Information Sharing
Homeland Defense Training Conference

February 25, 2003

Registration Form

(Use additional pages as needed for multiple employees)

Attendee Name:
Title:
Company/Agency:
Company/Agency Web site:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Email:
Telephone:
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Note: Payment requested in advance.
Please check one of the following as your form of payment:

[ ] Check

Make checks payable to: Market*Access International
Send to: Market*Access, 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1003, Arlington VA 22203

[ ] VISA [ ] MasterCard [ ] American Express

Account Number: ___________________________Exp. Date___________________

Cardholder Name: ______________________________________________________

Signature (required) or telephone order
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Pre-Registration Fee: Industry Credit Card or Check in Advance $595
Government Credit Card or Check in Advance $395

Registration and Information: Call Parrish S. Knight (703) 807-2748

Fax this form to 703-807-2728. Thank you.

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