FAIRFAX, Va./EWORLDWIRE/Feb. 19, 2009 --- TechNet Tampa 2009 will focus on "Breaking Down Barriers: Enabling a True Enterprise Network" at the Tampa, Fla., Convention Center March 4-5, 2009. AFCEA International and the AFCEA Tampa-St. Petersburg Chapter have put together a comprehensive schedule of featured speakers, panel sessions, professional development seminars, and exhibits at this 2-day event. Registration for TechNet Tampa seminars, panel sessions, exhibits and job fair is free tickets are required for meals. For detailed information and on-line registration visit 'http://www.afcea.org/events/tampa'">http://www.afcea.org/events/tampa'.Onsite registration will be available beginning March 3 at 8:30 a.m.
Featured speakers at TechNet Tampa include:
. VADM Nancy Brown, USN, Director, Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems (J-6), The Joint Staff
. MG Jay W. Hood, USA, Chief of Staff, U.S. Central Command
. LTG Frank Kearney III, USA, Deputy Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command
. LTG Carroll F. Pollett, USA, Director, Defense Information Systems Agency
. Lt Gen Harry D. Raduege, Jr., USAF (Ret.), Chairman, Center for Network Innovation, Deloitte & Touche LLP, former Director, Defense Information Systems Agency
. GEN Peter J. Schoomaker, USA (Ret.), former Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, 35th Chief of Staff, U.S. Army
. SMA Jack Tilley, USA (Ret.), former Sergeant Major of the Army
Two panel sessions will focus on breaking down network barriers. Strategic Reposturing Initiatives, specifically how to break the barriers between information sharing and network security, will be covered in the C4 panel session. The Intelligence Panel will discuss Global War on Terror activities, specifically relating how the Intelligence Community and Special Operations Forces have flattened networks to better target terrorist organizations and pathways. Additionally, the IT Challenge to Industry session, led by U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command representatives, will address both the need for IT companies to invest in research and development projects that apply to Special Operations mission areas, as well as the IT challenges of operating in a satellite-based environment.
The conference will also feature four professional development seminars: Global Surveillance Challenges: Impact on Analytic Tools, Training and Tradecraft Global Surveillance Challenges: Impact on the Enterprise Biometrics: Policy, Plans and Enterprise Infrastructure and Web 2.0 - Challenges and Promises for Information Sharing. Led by subject matter experts, these sessions will provide attendees with a deeper look at issues involved in the war on terrorism. In addition, a Small Business Workshop will review the initiatives and outsourcing trends employed by the military services to satisfy their technology requirements.
TechNet Tampa will also feature the AFCEA and MacDill Air Force Base Airmen and Family Readiness Center job fair. More than 55 companies will be available on Thursday, March 5 to accept resumes and conduct on-site interviews. In addition, the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career " seminar on Wednesday, March 4, will introduce military and government employees to the civilian job market. MOAA will also present four financial seminars at TechNet Tampa: Evaluating Employee Benefits Military and Financial Benefits Update How to Pay for College and the Four Pillars of Successful Retirement.
TechNet Tampa will provide military, government and industry attendees with numerous professional development opportunities. To take advantage of the free event, register at 'http://www.afcea.org/events/tampa'">http://www.afcea.org/events/tampa'.
AFCEA International is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security. To learn more about AFCEA International, visit AFCEA.org ('http://www.afcea.org').
AFCEA Media Contact:
Rachel DeAngelo
(703) 631-6180
rdeangelo@afcea.org
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