The 9/11 Commission recommended a biometric and comprehensive screening system of foreign visitors, including an exit system.In the wake of the Christmas Plot and the Times Squares near getaway by Faisal Shahzad already boarded on an international flight leaving the U.S. when arrested, we are once again reminded that border security is an essential element of national security, and EXIT may matter to that rubric. For 14 years, a law requiring...

Biotech has rebounded from the recession faster than most other industries in Maryland and with about 8% of the biotech companies in the country based in Maryland, the future of Maryland's tech scene is bright. Adding to the optimism is recent approval of plans to create a $10 billion, 17.5M SF "Science City" for bioscience research. How do the top Maryland tech players envision the future of the I-270 tech corridor? Where will future develop...

Convene. Connect. Collaborate. Join government officials and regulators in Washington, D.C. for DARE 2010 as we dispel what’s happening in both residential and commercial real estate and what might be stalling momentum in the U.S. financial markets. Participate in conversations discussing lenders’ unbooked losses on defaulted commercial real estate and construction loans, the diminished cash flows on both the residential and comme...

A half day event bringing Government leaders (CIOs, CTOs and other Sr. Execs) together with leaders from the high tech industry to exchange best practices and identify ways to collaborate together on cybersecurity.

On April 22, 2010, the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, AFCEA Energy will host it's “Business and Technology Symposium”. This half-day symposium will bring together senior government leaders and IT professionals from across DOE, other federal civilian agencies, the Department of Defense and industry to foster better interagency communication among key stakeholders, share lessons learned, identify critical technology issues and promot...

AFCEA Intelligence is perhaps best known for its annual fall and spring classified symposia for U.S. intelligence professionals in government and industry. For over twenty years, these events have sold out every time they have been held! The next AFCEA Intelligence event will be the Spring Intelligence Symposium taking place on April 21-22, 2010 in the Defense Intelligence Analysis Center, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, DC. The theme for...

GovSec and U.S. Law is the only event that provides a comprehensive approach to securing our country. The exhibits will empower you to meet with industry leaders demonstrating cutting-edge security products. You will be able to experience, first hand, the newest systems, tools and technologies protecting us from threats, preparing for all hazards and disasters, and ensuring public safety.Join your colleagues on Tuesday March 23, 2010 and Wedne...

Using Social Media to Communicate During a Crisis Class Format: One–Day Course Instructor: Shel Holtz, Holtz Communication + Technology Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Place: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Directions to FERC Fee: $200 federal, state, or local U.S. government; $300 for non–government Course Description The Internet—and, more recently, social media—have added new di...

The year 2009 saw significant changes in American's national security leadership and a new Quadrennial Defense Review published. Even outside the Department of Defense, the prevailing thoughts on our future security challenges talk of smaller conflicts, irregular warfare, insurgencies, terrorism, and increasing use of special operations forces. There continues to be an evolving National Security Strategy and National Military Strategy that cal...

There’s still a tough road ahead when it comes to abating the nation’s foreclosure crisis. Government officials and regulators, along with lenders, servicers, and their service providers must work together to bring about economic recovery and stability in the housing market. The hard, but necessary, conversation that needs to be addressed: What are the challenges that are keeping servicers from modifying loans under HAMP? Is the p...