FAIRFAX, Va./EWORLDWIRE/Aug. 12, 2009 --- AFCEA International is pleased to continue its 2009 SOLUTIONS Series with "IT Acquisition: Shifting to a Modern Paradigm," Sept. 9-10, 2009, at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Va. The AFCEA SOLUTIONS Series promotes a detailed dialogue between government and industry on issues of national importance. The IT Acquisition conference contains three track sessions wherein government can share current thinking and direction, and industry can offer perspective and input on current and projected capability. Track sessions will cover Policy, Governance, and Workforce Training; Enterprise IT: Procuring Systems and Services; and The Need for Speed - Rapid Technology Infusion. Track speakers for all sessions include government, military and industry IT Acquisition experts. Track sessions are designed to encourage dialogue among speakers and attendees.
In addition, the Conference includes the following featured speakers:
. MajGen (Sel) George J. Allen, USMC, Director, Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4), and Chief Information Officer (CIO), United States Marine Corps
. Mr. Frank Anderson, President, Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
. Dr. Ashton Carter, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) (invited)
. Ms. Melissa Hathaway, Former Senior Advisor and Cyber Coordination Executive, Office of the Director of National Intelligence (invited)
. Mr. Tony Montemarano, Component Acquisition Executive, Defense Information Systems Agency
The conference will also feature tabletop exhibitors that will be showcasing their solutions to IT Acquisition issues.
AFCEA is leveraging online tools to help facilitate communication and collaboration before, during, and after the events. A Wiki is available as an information repository; a Google Group discussion site facilitates ongoing dialogue; and live streaming video and podcasts will allow those not able to attend in person to participate online. In addition, follow AFCEA on Twitter at #AFCEA and on Facebook.
There is a registration fee to attend the conference; for details on the event and the collaboration tools visit AFCEASolutions.org ('http://www.afceasolutions.org').
AFCEA International, established in 1946, 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').
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