TECHFORECAST '98 SYMPOSIUM The Erie Canal Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA) in conjunction with the Air Force Research Laboratory's Information (IF) and Sensors (SN) Directorates is holding its first Annual TechForecast'98 Symposium on June 16-17 at Hamilton College, Clinton, NY. The DoD acquisition process requires that technology be inserted into the field quickly and cost effectively. TechForecast'98 will demonstrate to the R&D community, the user community and the contractor community that there is a stronger need than ever to work together to address the DoD requirements and develop the technology milestones. The Symposium will showcase the joint AFRL IF and SN programs that address the Information and Sensors technology investment plans in the context of Joint Vision 2010, the planned research and the projected funding. Major General Richard R. Paul, AFRL commander, will open the first TechForecast'98 Symposium and provide his view of AFRL's role in meeting the Vision 2010 challenge. Major General John Hawley, Commander of the Air and Space Command and Control Agency, will provide an inside look at his new organization, how it fits into the DoD acquisition process as well as the new business implications. Mr. Ray Urtz, Director of the AFRL Information Directorate and Mr. Les McFawn, Director of the AFRL Sensors Directorate will share their views on how the new Joint Vision 2010 Objectives (Global Information Exchange, Dynamic Planning & Execution, Global Awareness, Precision Engagement and Threat Survival & Electromagnetic Control) will be implemented by organizing and executing the IF and SN technology research and development programs to reflect an integrated solution. Each Objective will be covered in detail: how it supports the goals of Vision 2010 and the planned business opportunities. Throughout the Symposium, 10 minute sidebar sessions will be scheduled where users, contractors and AFRL management and research leaders can get together privately to discuss opportunities or proprietary work. Note, this Symposium will replace the Wright Laboratory Avionics Directorate portion of the Tri-Service Briefing to Industry held last year at Patuxent River, MD and Industry Looks at Rome Laboratory. Early bird registration (received prior to May 15) is $200, registrations received between May 16 through June 15 are $250 and walk-in registration is $300. The registration fee covers symposium costs, a one-year membership to AFCEA, continental breakfasts, lunches, and a social on Tuesday night. Current AFCEA members will receive a $25 discount. Registration forms and additional information including the preliminary agenda, accommodations and transportation information can be found at Web address http://www.borg.com/~afcea/TF98/tfhome.html or by contacting Dawn Ernst at (315) 330-3225 or ernstd@rl.af.mil.

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