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Joint and Coalition Interoperability for a Common Operating Picture

March 4-5, 2008
Grand Hyatt
2900 Bayport Dr
Tampa, FL 33607

In the global war on terror, information is more important than ever.  Getting the right information to the right people, at the right time is crucial. Information needs to be structured so it’s visible, available, usable, and therefore shareable at all levels.

At Warfighter’s Vision 2008, government and industry can begin to collaborate, cooperate and coordinate their efforts to create the network enabled operational support needed to provide the ability to visualize the battlefield; execute operational plans; prepare for future operations; protect and defend.  Together, we can make information a warfighting asset.

Key Speakers
Honorable John G. Grimes
Mr. Grimes is the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration (ASD NII) / Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (CIO) on November 14, 2005. He has extensive technical and policy experience in telecommunications, information systems and the command and control. His public service includes five years on the White House National Security Council Staff as Director for National Security Telecommunications Policy, Director of Defense Command, Control and Communications Programs, and Senior Director White House Situation Support Staff from 1984 to 1990.
   
Lieutenant General Martin E. Dempsey, USA
Lieutenant General Dempsey is Deputy Commander of CENTCOM. Prior to his appointment in August of 2007, Lieutenant General Dempsey was the Commander of Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq, the coalition command responsible for recruiting, training and equipping the Iraqi Security Forces.
He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, Duke University, United States Army Command and General Staff College, and the National Defense University.
   
Mr. Vernon M. Bettencourt
Mr. Bettencourt is the Deputy Chief Information Officer and G6 for the Department of the Army. He provides architecture, governance, portfolio management, strategy, and acquisition oversight of operational capabilities to enable joint expeditionary net-centric information dominance for the Army.

   
Mr. James W. Cluck
Mr. Cluck is the Chief Information Officer, United States Special Operations Command and the Director for Networks and Communications, Headquarters, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).  He is responsible for developing Information Technology (IT) strategy and vision, formulating policy and providing effective networks and communications that support the worldwide missions of USSOCOM’s 51,000 assigned personnel.
   
Brigadier General Mark S. Bowman, USA
General Bowman serves as the Director of Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems, Headquarters U.S. Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.  He is responsible for the implementation and management for the global communications and computer networks for United States Central Command and its component commands; and ensures reliability of Command and Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence systems to support deployed forces across the spectrum of conflict.

Conference Chairman

LTG Peter M. Cuviello, USA (Ret.)
General Cuviello is the Senior Strategist for BearingPoint in network-enabled operation support initiatives including the Department of Defense Architecture Framework, battlespace and situational awareness, IT security, and business intelligence. As the former Chief Information Officer for the Army, he has over 36 years of experience in Defense information systems. Between 2000-2003 he oversaw the Army’s $5.6 billion IT budget, transforming the Army into a network-centric and knowledge-based force, including leading the Army’s biometric security efforts and deploying Army Knowledge Online, a portal that continues to serve 1.8 million users.

Other Confirmed Speakers:

George Wauer, Director, Architecture & Interoperability, DoD CIO / ASD (NII)

BG Von Richardson, USA (Ret), VP, DoD IT Progams, Lockheed Martin

Col Timothy A. Kokinda, USA (Ret.), Principal Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin

CDR Tom Mayhew, USN, Naval Air Systems Command

COL Barry Hensley, USA, Director of Operations (J3), JTF-GNO

COL Rob Bethea, USA, CO 3d Signal Brigade

Agenda

Providing communication support to the war-fighter in a joint /coalition environment leads our Combatant Commanders towards un-chartered and un-tested advancements in technology.  Many advancements have been made, yet the picture continues to be fuzzy. The burning question for operators continues to be sharing those advancements in a joint/coalition community, at the right security level, for a common operating picture.

 

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Charity Golf Outing - New Tee Time Start at 1 PM!

First Warfighter's Vision Charity Golf Outing to Benefit Birdies for the Brave
Monday, March 3, 2008

Presented by BearingPoint

 

at TPC Tampa Bay

Donation - $150 per person, $600 per foursome
Includes greens fee, cart, practice balls and food, tee off at 1 PM!

To play contact: Meredyth Sauter, BearingPoint, (904) 825-0841 or by e-mail at [email protected]

All donations are tax deductible. Receipts will be provided.

For details click here

100% of the proceeds of this charity golf outing will be donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) was founded in 1980 to serve members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Special Operations community. A tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, SOWF is dedicated to providing free college scholarships and educational counseling to the children surviving Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Special Operations personnel who are killed in a training accident or operational mission.

 

The Golf Tournament has been SOLD OUT

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Registration

Online Registration is now closed, but registration is still available. Contact Betsy Lauer at 703-247-9473.

For returning customers* your registration will be faster if you have your previously assigned NDIA Customer/Membership ID number and password.

*If you need to update your mailing information, please visit our Online Customer Service Portal web site at http://eweb.ndia.org/.

For new customers please take a moment to complete the New Account process and then complete your registration.  Please retain your Customer/Member ID and password for future reference.

Registration Fees

Event Number 8A04

Early

Regular

On-site

 (Before 01/11/08)

(1/11/08 -
02/28/08)

(on/after 02/29/08)

Government*

$325

$425

$525

AFEI Member

$625

$725

$825

Industry Non-Member

$895

$995

$1095

*active duty military and full time government employees only

This event is closed to the press.

Online registration closes February 28. Registrations after February 28 must be on-site and at the full conference rate.

Confirmations and Receipts

You will receive an emailed confirmation after you use the CONFIRM button on the web page. When registering online, please review your information then “submit” and “confirm” your entry. PLEASE check your account information for accuracy (i.e.: spelling of name, address, company name, email address, phone number, etc.).

If all required information is input correctly, you will see “Thank you for your registration!”. If you do not receive an emailed confirmation after submitting your registration, your registration is incomplete and was not received. Please call Betsy Lauer immediately at (703) 247-9473 for assistance.

Registration by Fax
Complete the registration form (PDF) with payment information and fax to 703-522-3192 before noon, Monday, February 25, 2008.

Registration by Mail
Complete registration form (PDF) and mail with payment to:

AFEI Event #8A04
2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201-3601

Mail registrations must be received by Monday, February 25, 2008.

Contact Betsy Lauer at (703) 247-9473 or [email protected] with any questions.

Cancellations, Substitutions, and Requests for Refunds
All cancellations, substitutions, and requests for refunds must be done so in writing. Substitutions are welcome! Registrants who are unable to attend the meeting must fax (703 522-3192) or e-mail ([email protected]) their cancellation or refund request on or before February 15, 2008 to receive a refund.

  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after 5:00 PM EST on February 15, 2008.
  • Refunds can not be issued for no-shows.
  • A $75 administrative fee will be applied to ALL cancellations and refund requests received before February 15, 2008.
  • If requesting a substitution, please indicate if payment (if already received by NDIA) is to be transferred to the new attendee, or refunded and new registration created.

Identification Badges
Each attendee will be provided with an identification badge during registration. This badge must be worn while attending the event. All attendees must present a valid, government picture ID (Driver's License), when picking up their badge. Conference badges are to be worn at all times during the event.

Attire

The appropriate dress for this conference is business casual.

Industry/Civilian: Business Casual (open collar)
Active Duty Military (business casual equivalent): Class B (open collar) or service equivalent

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DoD Review

The Department of Defense finds this event meets the minimum regulatory standards for attendance by DoD employees. This finding does not constitute blanket approval or endorsement for attendance. Individual DoD Component commands or organizations are responsible for approving attendance of its DoD employees based on mission requirements and DoD regulations.

Lodging

Grand Hyatt. 2900 Bayport Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
Tel: +1 813 874 1234    Fax: +1 813 207 6790

AFEI has reserved a small block of rooms at the conference site hotel at the rate of $249.

This rate is available until February 10, 2008. Please contact the hotel directly (1-800-233-1234) for your rooming reservation and specify Fulfilling the Warfighter's Vision.

 

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Sponsorships

AFEI offers a variety of sponsorship packages for this event, including continental breakfasts and the VIP Reception at the end of the first day of the conference. Please download the AFEI Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF) for additional details and contact AFEI to discuss your strategic marketing plan.

Exhibits and Technology Demos

Companies wishing to demonstrate their innovative, agile technology approaches for defense-wide, interoperable information sharing at the conference. Space is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. For details and prices download the application (pdf).

Contact Info: Betsy Lauer (703 247 9473)

 

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