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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 12,1998 PSA#2050

AFCEA SPRING INTELLIGENCE SYMPOSIUM AFCEA SPRING '98 INTELLIGENCE SYMPOSIUM On May 6-7, 1998, AFCEA International will host its annual Spring Intelligence Symposium at the Central Intelligence Agency, Langley, Virginia. This year's theme is "Information Dissemination: The Next Intelligence Community Challenge." A detailed agenda, an "Exhibitor Gallery," featuring the 45 companies who will be exhibiting in the CIA Headquarters, and online registration are available at http://www.afcea.org. Attendees must be U.S, citizens and have a Top Secret SI/TK clearance.KEYNOTE SPEAKER:Lt Gen Kenneth A. Minihan, USAF, Director, National Security Agency. SYMPOSIUM CONTEXT: The focus of this two-day, Top Secret SI/TK event is on information dissemination: the challenges, the solutions, the opportunities. The Symposium will begin with a technology session that will serve as a tutorial/update on Intelink, the Internet and Web-based dissemination, information security, multi-media technology, network communications, and more. Next, senior media representatives will present a commercial dissemination model and showcase how intelligence dissemination efforts can leverage off private industry. Then, leaders from the Intelligence Community will discuss the issues in disseminating intelligence to national consumers. Finally, an experienced JTF commander and the joint and service elements that support him will examine the challenges of intelligence dissemination to military commanders. In addition, 45 companies will exhibit the latest in intelligence-related technology. This program has been designed to provide Intelligence professionals with the continuing education they need to stay current in their profession and to facilitate dialogue between and among the Intelligence Community components and Industry. DOD APPROVAL: "The Department of Defense finds this event meets the minimum regulatory standards for attendance by DoD employees. This finding does not constitute a blanket approval or endorsement for attendance. Individual DoD component commands or organizations are responsible for approving attendance of its DoD employees based on mission requirements and DoD regulations." PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1998. SESSION ONE: "Technology Overview." During this special session, attendees will hear all about two major technological advances for intelligence: INTELINK and JIVA, (the Joint Intelligence Virtual Architecture). Both of these projects are intended to help manage the increasing volume of intelligence and intelligence-related data that must be collected, correlated, analyzed and disseminated. Project leaders will discuss the potential and the challenges these systems represent. Session Chairman: Lt Gen James R. Clapper, Jr., USAF (Ret.), Executive Director, Special Intelligence Programs, Booz-Allen & Hamilton. SESSION TWO: "Private Industry Will Make It Happen." Many ask why intelligence dissemination can't be like commercial news operations. Indeed, private industry's technology and knowledge must be leveraged if information dissemination forthe defense and intelligence communities is to be successful in the 21st Century. In this session, attendees will hear leaders from media giants describe their experiences in adapting their information services to the dynamic and highly competitive Web-based environment. Their insights provide a valuable input to the Intelligence Community. Session Chairman: Mr. Richard J. Meyer Chief, Information Technology, National Security Agency. TECHNOLOGY RECEPTION. Enjoy great food and drink, view the latest intelligence-related technology, and network with other Intelligence Community professionals. THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1998. SESSION THREE: "Intelligence Dissemination to National Consumers." In this session, attendees will learn from agency leaders about NSA's National Cryptologic Strategy for the 21st Century and the newly developed Unified Cryptologic Architecture, the NRO architecture for critical national indications and warning, and NIMA's plans for real-time dissemination of imagery and maps. In addition, they'll hear about State Department efforts to improve Intelligence support to diplomacy. Finally, they'll gain insights into House and Senate priorities for intelligence dissemination. Session Chairman: Dr. Mark M. Lowenthal, President and COO, Open Source Solutions USA. SESSION FOUR: "Dissemination Support to Military Commanders." This session will take intelligence dissemination to the "battlefield" and focus on support to military commanders. Attendees will hear direct from an experienced Joint Task Force commander and the joint and service elements of the Intelligence Community tasked with supporting him. They'll hear what works, what doesn't, and what needs to happen if the Intelligence Community is to help commanders respond to 21st Century threats. Session Chairman: MG John A. Leide, USA (Ret.), Executive Vice President, Avenue Technologies, Inc. CONFIRMED SPEAKERS (in alphabetical order): MajGen Joseph T. Anderson, USMC, Assistant Chief of Staff for C4I, Chief Information Officer, Director of Intelligence,Headquarters, United States Marine Corps; Mr. Mark Bernstein, Vice President and General Manager, CNN Interactive; Maj Gen John P. Casciano, USAF, Director of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Headquarters, United States Air Force; Brig Gen John H. Campbell, USAF, Deputy Director of Operations, Information Operations, The Joint Staff; Mr. Peter M. Crowell, Senior Vice President of Technology, McGraw-Hill Information Services Group; Gen John A. Gordon, USAF, Deputy Director Central Intelligence, Central Intelligence Agency; Mr. Leo Hazlewood, Deputy Director, National Imagery and Mapping Agency; RADM Lowell E. Jacoby, USN, Director of Naval Intelligence, Department of Navy;Mr. David V. Keyes, Acting Director, Transition Office, Presidential Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection; MG James C. King, USA, Director for Intelligence, J-2, The Joint Staff; Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, Staff Director, U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; Dr. David Martin-McCormick, Chief of Intelligence Production Automation, Defense Intelligence Agency; Col James C. Massaro, USAF, Commander, Air Force Information Warrior Center; Mr. Andrew Nibley, Co-founder and Executive Vice President, Reuters New Media Group, and Executive Vice President Reuters America Holdings; Mr. James P. Peak, Director, Intelink Management Office; Ms. Mary D. Schanken, Chief, Developmental Assurance, National Security Agency; Mr. James M. Simon, Chief of the Collection Requirements and Evaluation Staff, Central Intelligence Agency; Ms. Jennifer E. Sims, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Department of State; Mr. Rodney B. Sorkin, Deputy Director for Technology and Systems, National Security Agency; RADM Thomas Steffens, USN, Director of Intelligence and Information Operations, U.S. Special Operations Command; MG Charles W. Thomas, USA, Commanding General, U.S. Army Intelligence Center and Ft. Huachuca, Department of the Army. FEES, REGISTRATION, AND QUESTIONS: Government/Military: $150. IndustryAFCEA Member: $300. Industry Non-AFCEA Member: $375. After April 20, 1998, the rates increase $25 for government/military attendees and $50 for all others. SYMPOSIUM FEES INLCUDE ALL PROGRAM SESSIONS, THE EXHIBIT GALLERY, TWO CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS, TWO LUNCHES, AND THE TECHNOLOGY RECEPTION. REGISTRATION OR QUESTIONS: Register online: "http://www.afcea.org" For questions: E-mail "intelligence@afcea.org" or call (800) 336-4583, ext. 6238 or (703) 631-6238. EXHIBITORS: For information about exhibiting opportunities at future AFCEA intelligence events, please call AFCEA at (800) 336-4583, ext. 6238 or (703) 631-6238. SPECIAL NEEDS: AFCEA supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Attendees with special needs should call (703) 631-6250. OUR LAST SYMPOSIUM SOLD OUT; PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! WEB: Click here to register online or for more detailed information, http://www.afcea.org. E-MAIL: Click here to ask a question via email, intelligence@afcea.org.

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