The Security Summit 2004 Announces Keynote Speakers and Final Conference Agenda.SAN DIEGO San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. -- The Security Summit to Bridge the Gap Between Corporate, Government, and Academic Leaders for a Discussion on Regional Security Strategy Organizers of the 1st Annual occurrence of The Security Summit(SM) today announced the full list of speakers and final conference agenda for the upcoming event. On July 1, 2004 corporate, government, and academic leaders will gather to focus on the emergence of San Diego as one of the leading centers of innovation for security in the U.S. The Security Summit will highlight the region's breadth of security products and services and will promote the development of a comprehensive regional security strategy. This daylong conference will be held at the Hilton San Diego Resort on Mission Bay. "The security industry is large, growing and still evolving due to the imperatives of homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States ," stated Jessie J. Knight, Jr., President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. "San Diego has proven to be at the epicenter of most security initiatives. As a community, we must do everything possible to support dual usage of technology and innovative ideas, as homeland security initiatives become vital to the security of our community and secondarily expands our economy. There is an increasing need for an on-going organization to champion these initiatives with the private sector and singularly focus its attention on strengthening San Diego's security umbrella. The culmination of The Security Summit should pave the way to shape a charter amongst stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. for a security network that will do exactly that," continued Knight. The 2004 Security Summit will cover the full range of critical security issues facing 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. today. Focusing specifically on the convergence of government and private sectors to address matters related to national security, the conference agenda will provide insightful discussion from industry leaders on critical issues pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to homeland defense, border control, biological, chemical and nuclear detection, advancements in next generation communications and wireless technology, as well as the integration of these technologies into legacy security systems. Highlights of the conference will include a keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. by GE Security as well as panel discussions and breakout sessions from leading private technology companies and government contractors A government contractor is a private company that produces goods or services under contract for the government. Often the terms of the contract specify cost plus – i.e., the contractor gets paid for its costs, plus a specified profit margin. . Represented on the conference agenda, and recognized as Security Summit sponsors, are leading organizations such as Lockheed Martin For the former company, see . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. , Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an aerospace and defense conglomerate that is the result of the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. The company is the third largest defense contractor for the U.S. , QUALCOMM, BAE Systems BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. , SAIC SAIC - http://saic.com. , San Diego Regional Network for Homeland Security, San Diego Chamber of Commerce, the San Diego Police Department The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for the city of San Diego, California. Established on May 16, 1889, the first chief of police was Joseph Coyne. The current police chief is William Lansdowne. and SPAWAR SPAWAR Space & Naval Warfare Systems Command (US Navy) SPAWAR Space Warfare (Space and Naval Warfare naval warfare Military operations conducted on, under, or over the sea and waged against other seagoing vessels or targets on land or in the air. The earliest naval attacks were raids by the armed men of a tribe or town using fishing boats or merchant ships. Systems Command). "The Security Summit is not only a grassroots movement, but also the first conference of its kind to bring government, finance, technology, and users together at a single venue," states Rudy M. Camacho, President of Rudy M. Camacho & Associates, Inc. and former Executive Director Southwest Border, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection. "As leading providers of products, services, and emerging technologies that help to secure the nation, it is our responsibility to facilitate this type of discussion and open dialogue. This is truly a progressive idea that has come of age."
2004 Security Summit Agenda:
Thursday, July 1, 2004
-- 7:30 am to 8:30 am -- Registration & Continental Breakfast
-- 8:30 am to 8:45 am -- Welcome & Introduction
-- 8:45 am to 9:15 am -- Keynote Address
"Security at the Intersection of Commercial Opportunities and
Government Needs" by James A. Clark, Vice President of Global
Marketing, GE Security
-- 9:15 am to 10:30 am -- Panel Discussion
"The Big Issues Facing the Creation of Effective Regional
Security"
Panelists include:
Dr. Frank Gordon, SPAWAR Antiterrorism/Force Protection
Bill Kolender, San Diego County Sheriff
Diane Krzemien, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, FBI San
Diego
D.P. Lee, San Diego Homeland Security Director
CDR Steve Metruck, United States Coast Guard
Moderated by Scott Horsley, KPBS (of San Diego)
-- 10:45 am to 12:00 Noon -- Panel Discussion
"Large System Integrators' Vision of Regional Security"
Panelists include:
Richard Genet, Vice President, Homeland Security, BAE
SYSTEMS
Terry Kees, Vice President, Homeland Security Systems,
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Dr. Marv Langston, Vice President, Corporate Development,
SAIC
David W. Zolet, Vice President, Homeland Security, Northrop
Grumman Corporation
Moderated by Lou Kelly, CCAT
-- 12:00 Noon to 1:30 pm -- Lunch -- Keynote Speaker
"The SPAWAR Role in Regional Security" by Capt. Tim Flynn, CO
SPAWAR Systems Center, San Diego
-- 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm -- First Breakout Sessions
Communication Security -- "Sensor Networks"
Panelists include: Sensoria, Soflinx, Xsilogy
Moderated by Dr. Leslie Lenert, University of California,
San Diego
Bio/Chem/Nuclear Security -- "Detection, Diagnostics,
Decontamination, and Vaccines"
Panelists include: Hollis-Eden, MAXIM Systems, PhiloMetron,
Vical
Moderated by Dr. Gail Naughton, San Diego State University
-- 2:35 pm to 3:35 pm -- Second Breakout Sessions
Border and Logistics Security
Panelists include AIRSIS, Crossflo, QUALCOMM, Quantum
Magnetics, Tetra Tech
Moderated by Rudy M. Camacho, President of Rudy M. Camacho
& Associates, Inc.
Communications Security -- "Voice and Digital Video Security"
Panelists include Daycom Systems, Pacific Microwave, Path1,
Perseus Wireless
Moderated by Greg Horowitt, Director, Global CONNECT
Internet and Software Security
Panelists include Akonix, ID Analytics, ORINCON IA, St.
Bernard Software
Moderated by Steve Campbell, SUN MICROSYSTEMS
Border and Logistics Security (continued from First Breakout
Session)
-- 3:50 pm to 5:15 pm -- Panel Session
"Overview of the Day: Integrating Commercial and Government
Security"
Panelists include:
Joyce Henderson, Acting Director Field Operations, San
Diego, CA. Customs and Border Protection
Jessie J. Knight, Jr., San Diego Regional Chamber of
Commerce
Mark Koro, Director of Governmental Affairs, QUALCOMM
Bill Maheu, San Diego Police Department
Dr. Mark Thiemens, Dean, University of California, San Diego
Moderated by Jackie Townsend, Townsend Inc.
-- 5:15 pm to 5:30 pm -- Closing Remarks
-- 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm -- Network Reception
Who Should Attend? The Security Summit is focused on the crossroads of security solutions and issues. Anyone interested in participating in San Diego's emergence as an epicenter for security issues; including those who want to participate in the creation of a new Security Network in San Diego, should attend. The program is targeted toward an audience of CEOs/Chief Executive Officers, CIO's/Chief Information Officers, CTOs/Chief Technology Officers, and CSOs/Chief Security Officers of companies, and representatives of government, military, and university communities. About The Security Summit The Security Summit is a non-profit conference. The cost to attend is $275 for the general public and $225 for government, military and university participants. The fee includes breakfast, lunch, networking and access to all breakout sessions. The mission of The Security Summit is to become the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae public forum in the US dedicated to understanding and matching regional security needs with dual use security solutions being developed by private enterprise, government, and universities. For more information on The Security Summit, including registration, the conference agenda, speakers and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.thesecuritysummit.com. The Security Summit is organized and hosted by CCAT CCAT Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (Humboldt State University; Arcata, CA) CCAT Cornell Caltech Atacama Telescope CCAT Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test CCAT Competition Commission Appeals Tribunal (Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology), investment banking firm ProFinance(TM) Associates, Inc. and integrated marketing firm Townsend Inc. About CCAT CCAT is a public-private collaborative partnership between industry, academia and government that provides venture capital and mentoring to entrepreneurs developing innovative homeland security technologies. CCAT is supported by Congress and funded by the Department of Defense. Partners include San Diego State University San Diego State University (SDSU), founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area (generally the City and County of San Diego), and is part of the California State University system. (SDSU SDSU San Diego State University SDSU South Dakota State University SDSU Standard Distribution Switching Unit SDSU Smds Dsu ) Foundation and Entrepreneurial Management Center, the University of California, San Diego UCSD is consistently ranked among the top ten public universities for undergraduate education in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.[3] It is a Public Ivy. [1] For graduate studies, most of UCSD's Ph.D. (UCSD UCSD University of California, San Diego (La Jolla, California) UCSD User Centered System Design UCSD Urbana-Champaign Sanitary District (Illinois) UCSD Ultra Cool Sexy Dudes ) Jacobs School of Engineering and UCSD CONNECT, and Lockheed Martin ORINCON Lockheed Martin Orincon Corporation (originally ORINCON Corporation International) is a systems integration and information technology company that supports Lockheed Martin's position in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) industry. Technologies, Inc. with support from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego. CCAT intends to bridge the gap that exists between the generators of technology, the Department of Defense and the commercial marketplace. For more information about CCAT, visit www.ccatsandiego.org. About ProFinance Associates, Inc. ProFinance Associates, Inc., established in 1985, is a San Diego-based, investment banking (Broker-Dealer) firm. Since inception, its professional staff has developed special expertise in providing financial and industry specific advisory and investment banking services to high gross margin, repetitive income service industries and to specialty finance companies. ProFinance was one of the first investment banks The following is a list of investment banks Financial conglomerates Large financial-services conglomerates combine commercial banking and investment banking, and sometimes insurance. in the U.S. to focus on the security field (over 20 years ago) and has been active in the field since that time. For more information, please visit www.profinance.com. About Townsend Inc. Townsend Inc. specializes in strategic branding and public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most to help technology and life sciences companies build credibility and significant brand equity. Townsend's professionals are experts at helping companies with complex technologies develop differentiated and compelling value propositions. The firm then uses a variety of marketing methods to give the value proposition credibility in the marketplace. For more than 10 years, Townsend has been assisting clients -- ranging from start-up businesses to The Fortune 1000 -- to grow and build market valuation. Townsend is headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit www.townsendinc.com. |
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