Gen. Cartwright, Maj. Gen. Ennis, Lt. Gen. Clapper and Amb. Richardson Confirmed for GEOINT 2007 Symposium.HERNDON, Va. -- The United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) today announced that U.S. Marines Corps Gen. James E. Cartwright, commander of U.S. Strategic Command; U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael Ennis, deputy director for community human intelligence, CIA CIA: see Central Intelligence Agency. (1) (Confidentiality Integrity Authentication) The three important concerns with regards to information security. Encryption is used to provide confidentiality (privacy, secrecy). ; retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James R. Clapper James R. Clapper is a retired Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force who was chosen by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates to be the second Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence - USD(I). Jr., nominated to be the undersecretary of defense for intelligence; and Ambassador Dennis Richardson, Australian ambassador to the United States; have all accepted invitations to participate as keynote speakers at the GEOINT GEOINT Geospatial Intelligence 2007 Symposium. GEOINT takes place Oct. 21-24, 2007, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is located in downtown San Antonio along the banks of the San Antonio River Walk. The facility is the central component of the city’s successful convention industry. The center, named for the late US congressman Henry B. in San Antonio, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. . The annual GEOINT Symposium is the premier event for the intelligence community. Through keynote addresses, panel presentations and social events, attendees learn from and network with leaders throughout the Defense and Intelligence Communities and discover the latest technology developments from the government, military, academic and private sectors. "USGIF is honored that these four distinguished members of the community will keynote the GEOINT 2007 Symposium," said USGIF President and Chairman K. Stuart Shea. "Their presence on the stage will complement the many exciting panels and technology demonstrations and help make GEOINT 2007 the best symposium to date." Over the past three years, GEOINT has had the strong support and participation of the Pentagon and the Intelligence Community. Last year, a record 3,115 attendees had the unique opportunity to hear from Director of National Intelligence Ambassador John Negroponte, Deputy Undersecretary for Intelligence Lt. Gen. William Boykin, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Noun 1. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency - a combat support agency that provides geographic intelligence in support of national security NGA Director Vice Adm. Robert Murrett, 1st U.S. Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, former Central Command Commander retired Gen. Anthony Zinni, Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States Chief Intelligence Officer Charles Allen, and National Reconnaissance Office Noun 1. National Reconnaissance Office - an intelligence agency in the United States Department of Defense that designs and builds and operates space reconnaissance systems to detect trouble spots worldwide and to monitor arms control agreements and environmental Director Dr. Donald Kerr. In addition to the insightful keynote speakers, GEOINT offers a number of special events including an opening night welcome reception, the Allder Golf Classic, the GEOWalk Corporate Hospitality Night, and the Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Banquet. This rich balance of educational sessions, compelling speakers, and opportunities for networking sets GEOINT apart from other exhibitions and conferences and truly makes it the Nation's Premier Intelligence Event. For more information about the Symposium, including registration and exhibiting, please visit the Symposium website at www.geoint2007.com. USGIF is a Virginia-based, nonstock, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. The Foundation is dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and developing a stronger community of interest between government, industry, academic and professional organizations and individuals who share a mission focus around the development and application of geospatial intelligence data and geo-processing resources to address national security objectives. For more information on the Foundation, please visit www.usgif.org. |
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