FAIRFAX, Va./EWORLDWIRE/Dec. 5, 2005 --- TechNet Asia-Pacific 2005, AFCEA's 20th annual conference and exposition in Honolulu and the largest and oldest IT conference in the Pacific, returns to the Sheraton Waikiki and Royal Hawaiian Hotels Monday, December 5 through Thursday, December 8. Featured speakers, panel sessions, a contracting seminar and exhibits will explore the theme "Harnessing Information for Tomorrow's Flexible Mission Applications." Featured speakers include the Commanders of the U.S. military in the Pacific: Admiral William Fallon, USN, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command; Lieutenant General John Brown III, USA, Commanding General, U.S. Army Pacific; Lieutenant General John Goodman, USMC, Commander, Marine Forces Pacific; Lieutenant General David Deptula, USAF, Vice Commander, Pacific Air Forces; Rear Admiral Charles Wurster, USCG, Commander, 14th Coast Guard District; and Rear Admiral John Donnelly, USN, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, U.S. Pacific Fleet. In addition, Mr. Martin Gross, Senior Program Manager, Office of the Component Acquisition Executive, Defense Information Systems Agency, will present a briefing on Joint Command and Control.
Five technical panels will provide attendees the opportunity to interact with experts about their requirements in the Asia-Pacific region. Panel topics include: the Intelligence Community, Support to the Warfighter, IT Transformation in the Pacific, the Expanding Pacific Theater, and Interoperability in the Pacific. The conference also includes a government contracting seminar focusing on "Contracting for Mission Applications."
The TechNet Asia-Pacific 2005 exposition offers the latest in IT, communications, electronics, intelligence, and homeland security technologies from over 150 exhibitors. Attendees can see, touch, and try out cutting-edge technologies. Exhibitors include local companies, large defense contractors, small businesses, and government agencies.
This event is open to the public and the media; registration is free but tickets are required for breakfasts, lunches and evening events. Details are available at www.afcea.org/events/asiapacific">www.afcea.org/events/asiapacific and on-site registration is available beginning Monday, December 5.
About The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) is an international non-profit association providing a forum for the professional communications, electronics, intelligence and information systems community. AFCEA serves as an ethical bridge between government requirements and industry's capabilities, representing the top government, industry and military professionals.
For more information visit www.afcea.org.
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