AGENDA Registration Begins at 6:45am Breakfast Served at 7:00am Welcome and Introductions 7:30am Guest Speaker Remarks by Dr. Gerald Parker Closing Remarks Event Concludes 8:30am Dr. Gerald W. Parker serves as the Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Chemical and Biological Defense. In this role, Dr. Parker is responsible for Chemical and Biological Defense Program oversight throughout the Department of Defense and integration with...

Mark your calendar for this new event and join us for breakfast, where Mr. Victor H. Reis, Senior Advisor, Office of the Undersecretary for Science, Department of Energy, will be speaking! The presentation will focus on U.S. and foreign interest and events in applying SMR technology, and the implications to U.S. national security (military, economic and diplomatic).

Key Benefits of Attending Learn firsthand about available business opportunities with government and leading large businesses Exchange information and ideas directly with senior leaders of government and small business Meet government decision makers who set policies and conduct acquisitions Small businesses: Discuss opportunities with DoD and Large Businesses Why Huntsville? Technology, space, and defense industries have a major presence here...

Guest Speaker: General Raymond T. Odierno, assumed duty as the 38th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army on 7 September 2011. General Odierno will discuss the challenges facing our young soldiers today and in the future.

PSTS (held each October) is intended to conduct in-depth reviews at the SECRET/NOFORN level of emerging precision strike innovative technologies—highlighting the most promising next generation precision engagement concepts, capabilities, and processes. Further, PSTS is expected to provide a forum for exchanging insights, experiences, and ideas regarding joint and coalition precision strike technologies to improve the kill chain. Topics o...

The 49th Annual Targets, UAVs & Range Operations Symposium & Exhibition will bring together recognized experts from Government, Military and Industry to showcase the latest developments in Targets, UAVs and Range Operations. As threats and weapons systems evolve and robotics become ever more prominent in warfare, training and testing for these advanced scenarios becomes increasingly critical. Questions of threat replication and fidelit...

A full day of impressive speakers, stimulating panelists, and networking with women representing the spectrum of the defense and national security arena. Representative topics: Cyber Security Realities and Information Technology Solutions Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and the Future of the Industrial Base Government and Industry Partnering for Fair Competition Sustaining Military Readiness and the Role of Women in Conflict Laws...

The 2011 Homeland Security Symposium will present an overview of the ongoing challenges associated with large-scale disasters (and their various forms) and the risks, strategies and investments necessary to address these ever-evolving and dynamic threats, including topics such as: Preventing and Responding to the Worst – Bio, Chemical and Nuclear Security Unpredictable Wrath - The Forces of Mother Nature Responding and Adapting – D...

Key Speakers and Guests: • The Adjutant General, State of Michigan, Major General Gregory J. Vadnais • Assistant Adjutant General, Michigan National Guard, Brigadier General Michael Stone • Assistant Commissioner, Technology Innovation and Acquisition – DHS, Mark Borkowski • Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) for NYPD at Ground Zero, Joseph Blozis • Michigan State Police, Fiduciary Agent for DHS Funds for the State...

Australian, American, British and Canadian defence and security companies have a shared history of business cooperation and investment that dates back decades and continues today. All sides have prospered from their past and ongoing business relationships. The industries of all four countries are playing an important role in support of their armed forces in Afghanistan where co-operation between the four nations is vital for success. With the...