Global SOF Symposium - Europe
The Global SOF Foundation and the Lithuanian Defense and Security Industrial Association are pleased to bring together thought leaders from military, government, academia, think tanks, and industry from around the world in an intimate setting to discuss "The Role of Special Operations in Global Security". Join us in beautiful Vilnius, Lithuania for this unique event!
Our mission: The Global SOF Foundation (GSF) is the only professional association for the special operations community with members from over 50 countries. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated in the State of Florida, that advocates for all aspects of Special Operations Forces development, employment, and sustainment in the fight to defeat globally networked threats. The GSF leads an international effort to increase understanding of Special Operations; advance SOF capabilities; and responsibly promote the role of Special Operations by strategically linking public and private sector initiatives.
Specifically, the GSF:
- Convenes a diverse set of stakeholders interested in the future of global SOF and security through unique networking opportunities and strategic, thought-provoking forums as well distributed media
- Regular networking events in the U.S. and overseas
- Annual Global SOF Forums and Symposia held in the U.S. and overseas
- Regular newsletters, unique website content, and other distributed media
- Educates global policymakers in order to ensure SOF maintain a comparative advantage and are resourced for success
- Serves as the “go to” SOF organization outside of military and government, with a plan to establish a “think team” (as opposed to a think tank) in Washington, D.C. focused on the study of SOF and asymmetric warfare
- Works to identify cutting-edge technologies; future concepts; and innovations in training and education in order to advance the current and future force, and support international SOF partners
- Supports SOF personnel as they transition to civilian employment through SOF for Life
Please visit our website to learn more about upcoming events and GSF membership.
Speaker and Presenter Information
The Honorable Algirdas Butkevičius
Prime Minister, Republic of Lithuania
David Hobbs
Secretary General, NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Congressman Jeff Miller
US Congressman, Florida's 1st District
The Honorable Juozas Olekas
Minister of National Defense, Republic of Lithuania
Ms. Theresa Whelan
Assistant Secretary for Special Operations & Low-Intensity Conflict, US Department of Defense
Lieutenant General Jonas Vytautas Zukas
Chief of Defense, Republic of Lithuania
Please go to Global SOF Foundation website to view the agenda for this Symposium not to be missed.
Relevant Government Agencies
Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association, EEOC
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Thu-Fri, Oct 13-14, 2016, 8:00am
Cost
| Military/Government: | $95.00 |
| Academia: | $295.00 |
| Industry AND Member of Global SOF Foundation (GSF): | $595.00 |
| Industry BUT NOT a Member of Global SOF Foundation: | $745.00 |
Where
Litexpo
Laisvės pr. 5
Vilnius, Lithuania LT
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Website
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Organizer
Global SOF Foundation
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