VITAL ISSUES SYMPOSIUM MAY 9 The Washington Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) will sponsor its Annual Vital Issues Symposium on Tuesday, May 9, 1995, from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Loy Henderson Auditorium at the U.S. Department of State. The theme of this year's event is ``Geo-Political Impacts on C41 In the 21st Century''. Conference Chairman is Dr. Michael A. Berta, Hughes Information Technology Corporation President. Conference Co-Chairman is Lt. Gen. Albert J. Edmonds, USAF, Director, Defense Information Systems Agency. The Vital Issues Symposium takes a high level, in-depth look at C41 in the 21st Century and the geo-political drivers that impact this dynamic and exciting environment. A Keynote Speaker, a Luncheon Speaker, and a Speaker for the Warrior's Perspective, as well as four panels comprised of nationally known leaders and authorities in the subject matter will address key elements and provide dialogue with the attendees. The four panels are: The New Geo-Political Environment and Its Impact on Formulation of National Security Strategy. Threat and Intelligence in the New World: Operations Other Than War (OOTW) and the Impact on C41. C41 Acquistion Strategy into the 21st Century. C41 Challenges for the Warrior in the 21st Century. This Symposium will be held at the SECRET (NOFORN) level. All attendees must possess a valid U.S. Government security clearance and submit the necessary security registration information. In addition, attendees from private industry must submit a need to know certification. For more information and a registration package, contact: Sue Dowling at Hughes Information Technology Corporation, 1768 Business Center Drive, Reston VA 22090. PHone: (703) 757-1466; Fax: (703) 757-1499.

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