Leadership, Strategy and Execution

Purpose

A conference on strategy, leadership and execution of organizational transformation.  The conference will focus on the role of leadership in change, effective strategies for managing both technical and organizational change, building effective partnerships for managing transformation, and assessment methods.

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Agenda at a Glance:

Keynote Speakers:

Leadership in the Public Sector

Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant, USCG (invited)

The Cultural Change Challenge in the Federal Government

Dave Wennergren, Deputy CIO, DoD (invited)

Irresistible Force Meets Immovable Object:  Managing Change in Military Organizations

A Tsunami of Change in the Financial Sector

Luncheon Address

Speaker Introduction

Ms. Ruby Butler DeMesme, Public Services Transformation and Change Solutions Group BearingPoint

Keynote Speaker

David Plouffe, Campaign Manager, Obama for America

Panel Sessions

Leading Change: Moving Organizations and Culture

Making Change an Element of Strategy

Making Change Work

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Registration

There are three ways to register for this conference.

If paying by credit card:

If paying by check:

Registration Fees

*active-duty military and full-time government employees only

Registrations after April 27, 2009 must be on-site and at the on-site conference rate.

Registrations will not be taken over the phone. Payment must be made at the time
of registration.

Please contact Betsy Lauer 703 247-9473 for assistance.

Cancellations, Substitutions, and Requests for Refunds:
All cancellations, substitutions, and requests for refunds must be done so in writing to Betsy Lauer via email at [email protected]. Cancellation requests received on/before April 27 receive a refund minus a $75 administrative fee. Refunds can not be issued for no-shows.

NOTE: No refunds for cancellations received after April 27.

Substitutions welcome in lieu of cancellation!

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 at (703) 247-9473 for assistance.

How to Register for Others or Multiple Attendees On-Line
If you are registering another person or co-worker, (e.g. if you are registering your boss and/or co-worker(s), company/agency credit card holder registering several people, etc.), you must enter the respective email address, customer/member ID and password for each person you are registering, using their Customer ID account profile to register them.  For assistance please call Betsy Lauer.

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:

Industry/Contractors/Civilians: Business Casual (slacks and open collar)
Active Duty Military: Uniform of the Day

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Lodging

For information about hotels nearby, click here.

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Sponsorships

AFEI and the IC offer a variety of sponsorship packages for this event. Please download the Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF) for additional details.

Contact Info: Betsy Lauer (703-247-9473) or Leanne MacDonald (403-873-2084)

New for 2009 AFEI Events:
Increase your company or organization exposure at this premier conference by becoming a Promotional Partner. A Promotional Partnership ($2,500) will add your logo to the website, 250 word company description in the onsite brochure and podium recognition. For more information, please contact Betsy Lauer (703-247-9473) or Leanne MacDonald (403-873-2084).

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Exhibits

Space is very 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) or Leanne MacDonald (403-873-2084)

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