Military Tactical Communications Summit
“A Networked Approach to Communications at the Tactical Edge”September 9 – 10, 2014
The Mary M. Gates Learning Center, Alexandria, VA
DSI’s Military Tactical Communications Summit is designed as an educational and training “Town Hall” forum, where thought leaders and key policy-makers across U.S. military and U.S. civilian organizations can come together for actionable discussions and debate. The Summit will focus on a networked approach to providing communications at the tactical edge.
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(Download 2014 agenda for full sessions) _____________________________________________ Today’s U.S. military services and defense agencies must accelerate the development and fielding of initiatives focused on a networked approach to secure, reliable communications at the tactical edge. Confirmed 2014 speakers include:
Maj Gen Craig Olson, USAF, PEO C3I & Networks, AFLMC speaking on industry opportunities for providing managed infrastructure services, improving gateway and data link capabilities; key building blocks for a JALN; viewpoint on a JIE vision and framework
MG Daniel Hughes, USA, PEO, PEO PC3T addressing expectations and needs for more intuitive, simplified systems, and technology imperatives for the short term implementation of the Network Modernization Roadmap
Mr. Randall Conway, SES, Principal Director, C4 and Information Infrastructure, DoD CIO proving opening remarks on the JIE framework’s impact at the tactical edge, and future joint C4 efforts in the tactical communications environment
BGen Kevin Nally, USMC, Director, C4 /CIO, HQMC discussing C2 for rapid response for special purpose MAGTs, expanding NOTM and mobile handheld devices, and a JIE framework for the Marine Corps at the tactical edge
COL Mark Elliott, USA, Director, HQ G 3/5/7, LandWarNet/ Mission Command on delivering the network to the tactical edge
Mr. Frank Konieczny, SES, CTO, Office of Information Dominance, US Air Force providing a technical perspective towards communications at the tactical edge for the Air Force
Col Scott Normandeau, USAF, Director, J6/CIO, NGB discussing the NGB’s perspective towards interoperability challenges with civilian emergency responders and improving interagency, and Joint Force Headquarters (State) information sharing
Col Troy Endicott, USAF, Chief, Policy & Integration Division, SAF/ DoD Executive Agent for Space Staff on space policy, integration, and strategy that impacts the tactical edge
Mr. John Merrill, Deputy Director, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility, DHS addressing how DHS’s OIC partners with first responders and industry to improve the development of technologies and standards
Mr. John Chapin, PM, STO, DARPA discussing current R&D efforts with advanced RF mapping and shared spectrum access for radar and communications
Review of current and future evaluations such as the Army’s NIE 14.2, and fielding of Capability Set 14 DSI’s team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Summits’ content and focus areas, and we assemble the most respected minds in communications from U.S. military commands, leading research centers, government agencies, and industry technology providers. Our non partisan approach allows us to reach across all services and organizations to bring together a truly holistic group of decision makers and solution providers for actionable outcomes and takeaways. _____________________________________________ Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities: The Summit provides opportunities to demonstrate your technologies / solutions live during the Summit, host a thought leadership session, or luncheon and cocktail reception. At our Summit you will have the ability to:Over 15 expert speakers and sessions covering subject areas including:
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Advisory Board
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DSI strives to provide the most up to date, mission relevant, topics and discussion points for our meetings. In order to assure that we are providing the best subject content possible, our Advisory Board Members have volunteered to share their respective insight and expertise with us. We are truly grateful to have their support and guidance as we strive to continually create truly effective meetings and events for all. Learn more about our Advisory Board Members.