3rd Annual Information Operations in the Pacific

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3rd Annual Information Operations in the Pacific 
October 21-23, 2014  |  Hale Koa Hotel  |  Honolulu, HI

SYMPOSIUM THEME

Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) Operations in the Pacific Region: The role of Multilateral Information Operations

SYMPOSIUM OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this symposium is to examine how militaries employ integrated Information Related Capabilities (IRC) in support of HA/DR events, and how these peacetime applications of Information Operations (IO) contribute to regional security and transparency among the many nations in this vast theater. The symposium will provide a venue for increased awareness of Indo-Asia-Pacific issues and an opportunity for networking, a multinational exchange of ideas, and promote partnership building.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

(Coming Soon)

AGENDA

The conference will include presentations covering the following areas:

• Keynote addresses
• U.S. Military Presentations
• Ally and Partner Military Presentations
• Interagency Presentations
• Industry and Academia Presentations
• Panel Discussions
• Operational focus
• Technological developments
• Future Operations – capability, integration and interoperability
• Briefs on programs and capabilities in the land, maritime, air, space, and cyberspace domains

CALL FOR PAPERS

The AOC is soliciting original unclassified English language papers for the Hawaii conference from international leaders, military personnel, subject matter experts and leading thinkers from the military, academia, and industry.  Please contact the conference director, John Clifford ( clifford@crows.org) if you are interested in speaking or want more information and provide the title of the proposed paper, a brief synopsis and information on the speaker.  Company or product briefs will not be accepted.  The deadline for submitting is Friday 15 August 2014 but the earlier the better.