The theme of the 2011 conference, National Security Through Biometric Collaboration; A Roadmap for Tomorrow, recognizes the importance of engaging experts from multiple disciplines to address critical biometrics issues, challenges, and advancements especially relating to national defense in the years ahead. Strong collaboration among researchers, policy-makers and community stakeholders are essential for identifying and implementing promising,...

January 25, 20118:30 Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast9:00 Keynote Address: The Changing World of Immigration and Border ControlThe US has always been concerned with securing our nation’s borders and implementing sound immigration legislation. Today, Immigration and Border Control Managers have access to 600 million dollars for the improvement of their programs, higher new officers, and incorporate new technology into the...

Building Partnerships to Address Military Power Sources of the Future As more and more energy is needed on today’s battlefields, it becomes increasingly essential to share knowledge and integrate resources to provide warfighters with power sources that are efficient, reliable and easy to transport and utilize. From ruggedized computers to communications systems to GPS to remote sensing and video, soldiers are carrying cumbersome loads of...

Improvised Explosive Devices remain the largest threat to our troopers as we expand into areas that previously served as insurgent sanctuaries. General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan The threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) is the greatest threat facing American and NATO Forces today. Reports have shown that between 70-80% of troop casualties are caused by IEDs and that 2010 has been the deadliest year f...

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...

INSA is pleased to announce that Caryn Wagner, Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, DHS, and Charlie Allen, former Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, DHS, and currently INSA's Senior Intelligence Advisor, will be the keynote speakers for our upcoming Distinguished Speaker Series Dinner on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. This will be the first of a series of events focusing on domestic threats and approaches toward the colle...

School and Cyber Bullying Focus on the Social Environment of the School Learn how to teach kids at every grade level effective resistance techniques and inclusive leadership skills. Assess Bullying at Your School Change the climate of the school so that students understand bullying is not a normal part of student life. Garner Staff and Parent Support for Bullying Prevention Gain buy-in from the majority of the staff and parents to prevent bull...

Download the Brochure Securing our borders with policy, procedure, and technology The challenge to manage our nation’s borders can only be answered by advancing surveillance, biometrics, detection and information sharing technologies, as they are pushed forward by policies and mandates of government. With the suspension of SBINet, a recent uproar forimmigration reform, and the constant violencealong the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders,...

IDGA’s 6th Annual Military Antennas Summit is a forum on the challenges, requirements, and potential solutions for the development and deployment of efficient antenna systems for the military. With the growing emphasis on joint operations and interoperability, the Department of Defense is continually exploring ways to foster interdisciplinary communications and integration. This summit promotes the development of military RF systems by p...

Achieve Information Dominance Using RIAs Join us September 21-22 for a 3-Part discussion, demonstration, and education! Attend the FREE hands-on training seminar “Delivering Command Information to the Tactical Edge,” on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 21-22, 2010 at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City in Arlington, VA. We will bring together military program managers, application developers, and technology and information-sharing expe...