Geography 2050 is a multi-year, strategic dialog about the vital trends reshaping the geography of our planet in the coming decades. Initially organized by the American Geographical Society (AGS) in 2014, the ongoing Geography 2050 dialogue convenes thought leaders from academia, government, industry, and the social sector to facilitate discussion of the major forces that will shape our planet’s future. In the late 20th century, talk of...

Driven by factors such as the growing demand for government initiatives to innovate and enhance operations and security, Biometrics for Government and Law Enforcement International will bring together an audience comprised of 200+ Secretaries, Directors of Security Agencies, Heads of Acquisition, Biometric Program Managers, Academia and Industry Experts from the U.S. and International partners to discuss the challenges and successes shaping na...

Online services, connected infrastructure, and public wifi are all becoming standard practices for governments today. As governments, lives and livelihoods move online, so are threats to our safety. This event will explore how state and local governments are rushing to build more sophisticated cybersecurity organizations to meet the constant threat head-on. From detecting sophisticated attacks to protecting citizens, we’ll explore this n...

Based on the assumption that preventive measures must be in place to be effective, students learn 25 mitigation strategies that when successfully applied reduce the impact of terrorist attack. We examine the current state of terrorism in the United States, its evolving nature and the future use of weapons of mass destruction. A variety of options are explored for addressing the most common manmade threats we face today and for the foreseeable...

The Foreign Policy Association is proud to announce the 16th annual World Leadership Forum. Hosted by the Foreign Policy Association and coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly, the World Leadership Forum is one of the foremost public forums on global affairs. Over the years, heads of government and state, executives, investors and policy makers, have participated to discuss and exchange views on global trends and issues that shape...

USGIF is partnering with the American Geographical Society for their annual fall symposium in New York City. Join other thought leaders from academia, industry, government, and the social sector who care about the future geography of our cities. EXPLORING OUR FUTURE IN AN URBANIZED WORLD In 2014, AGS mounted an “Expedition to the Future”, and a topic that prominently recurred through much of the dialog was “urbanization....

SATCON 2015 is the leading fall event in the U.S. for satellite communications and content delivery. Featuring sessions and exhibits at Content and Communications World (CCW), SATCON attracts end-users, integrators and industry experts who are seeking advanced knowledge and innovative solutions. If you are a professional using satellite communications technology for the commercial markets, broadcast, media, telecommunications, government and m...

The Cyber Security Summit is an exclusive conference series connecting C-Level & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with cutting-edge technology providers and renowned information security experts. Top Eight Reasons to attend the Cyber Security Summit: Learn from the nation’s leading experts on how to protect your business from cyber attacks. Acquire the tools from cutting edg...

Private Equity Investing In Defense, Government Services, & Aviation Companies More & More Acquisition Opportunities In a Dynamic Growing Marketplace CHAIRED BY - Jason F. Rigoli, Principal LLR Partners Inc. While sequestration is making some investors nervous, the U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest buyer of goods and services. It consists of hundreds of separate agencies with their own unique missions and priorities...

Jump start your career. Energize your Future. Acquire skills needed in a changing world. The New York Times Knowledge Network and Fairleigh Dickinson University have come together to offer online certificates in several emerging careers: Business, Technology and Communications Global Leadership Cybercrime and Computer Forensics Global Security, Safety and Terrorism Studies United States Homeland Security Studies Global Healthcare and Human Ser...