INDUSTRY/ACADEMIA LOOKS AT ROME LABORATORY CONFERENCE. INDUSTRY/ACADEMIA LOOKS AT ROME LABORATORY CONFERENCE. POC Ms. Sandy Conley, 315-245-3233, or 800-695-7886. The Erie Canal Chapter of The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) in participation with Rome Laboratory is pleased to announce the 20th Annual Industry Looks At Rome Laboratory to be held on 25-26 June, 1997 at the Radisson Hotel -- Utica Centre, Utica, New York. Rome Laboratory is the U.S. Air Force's Super Lab for C4I Technology. The specific mission of the laboratory deals with the science and technologies associated with command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) -- surveillance, communications, intelligence processing, and command and control. The first day's session will begin with the Keynote Address "Air Force R&D Investment Strategy" by Mr. Blaise J. Durante, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management Policy and Program Integration, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition. The "State of the Laboratory" willbe presented by Colonel Bowlds, Commander of Rome Laboratory. The remainder of the day will focus on Rome Laboratory directorate level overviews and conclude with a reception/mixer. The second day will consist of New Business Opportunities briefings and Technology Transfer/Small Business one-on-one sessions. This program is open to all interested businesses and universities on a first come, first served basis. A large response is anticipated, so please register early. The registration fee covers incidental symposium costs and a one-year membership to AFCEA, as well as such major expenses as lunches, the mixer (except drinks), one copy of the proceedings, and mailings. Early bird registration (prior to 15 May) is $225, regular registration (16 May to 15 June) is $250, and late registration (after 15 June) is $275. Current AFCEA members will receive a $25 discount on the prices listed above. Your registration will be confirmed and additional administrative details will be furnished to you. No refund requests can be honored after 24 June 1997. Overnight accommodations and transportation are the responsibility of the attendee. The Radisson phone number is 800-333-3333 or 315-797-8010. The full invitation, agenda, and registration form is available on the Internet at http://www.rl.af.mil/IL/index.html. WEB: Invitation and Registration for Industry/Academia Looks at Rome Laboratory Conference, http://www.rl.af.mil/IL/index.html.

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