Stability, Security, Transition & Reconstruction Operations Conference (NDIA #1450)

Stabilization and Reconstruction campaigns have proven to be immensely complex, multi-faceted, and complicated. They are likely to remain a pillar of both US foreign assistance and national security policy for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, within the context of the utilizing Smart Power in SSTR operations, the conference will enable participants to explore and contribute to understanding and overcoming policy and operational challenges as well as shaping opportunities inherent in more efficient and effective stabilization efforts.  

Participants will:

• Increase awareness and understanding of different perspectives and approaches toward the application of a wider array of multi-dimensional stabilization, reconstruction, and sustainable development tools
• Discuss and share insights on better coordinating and integrating governmental and non-governmental efforts
• Network with and learn from a range of actors and stakeholders working across different all stages of the pre-conflict to combat to security and sustainable peace and stabilization development continuum

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Here's what last year's attendees said about the 2009 conference!
--“Extremely relevant and interesting; definitely recommend continuing these SSTRO Conferences. Thank you!”
--“Well done in all respects-high quality, excellent value at good cost.”
--“The conference provided an excellent balance between policymakers and ‘field practitioners.'”
--“The quality of the speakers and panels was very high. It did not disappoint. Was very relevant - not only to our businesses, but to the world situation in general, was quite informative. Rarely is there a government industry conference that holds our attention as this one did.”

Panels include:
--Stability in the 21st Century – Challenges to Adapting and Integrating U.S. National Power Applications
--Perspectives on Operational Challenges and Successful Practices
--Preventing, Mitigating and Managing Natural Disasters & Human Crises
--Addressing and Overcoming Challenges to Sovereignty and Stability in Central and Southern America 
--Contracting Support for Complex Contingency Operations - Significance of Contracting and Contract Support to Contingency Operations
--Stabilization through Re-integration and Reconciliation
--Science and Technology for Peace and Stability - Building and Using Soft Power Tool Chest
--Pacific Challenges & Opportunities

Questions? Contact Allison Doherty at adoherty@ndia.org or (703) 247-2570.