About the Conference

As commercial globalization and manufacturing outsourcing grows industries becomes more dependent on the availability of secure maritime infrastructure. Throughout the world government enforcement resources are limited so the demand for more rigorous maritime security is growing among major shippers and receivers. The Maritime Security conference will look to the future to address this trend while factoring in the changing policy priorities of the new Congress.

Topics Include:

• The U.S. Coast Guard's new private sector outreach initiatives
• Iraq's impact on global maritime security
• The maritime security spending plans of the new Congress
• The effect of the insurance industry's evolving interest in maritime security
• The latest information on the force protection program of the U.S. Navy
• Private sector's growing demand for CT-PAT compliance throughout the supply chain

Who Should Attend

• Federal, state and local security planners involved with borders and/or transportation security
• Agency technology planners seeking insight into government plans for improved security
• Services and product providers who wish to learn about federal programs, grants and funding for transportation and border security

Early Registrants Include:

• Abraxis Corporation, Program Manager
• AlliedBarton Security Services, President, Government Services
• Apptis, Program Manager
• Arkansas State University, Associate Professor
• BAE Systems, Director, Key Programs and Pursuits
• Battelle Memorial Institute, Program Manager, Maritime Ops
• Bechtel, Business Development Director
• Booz Allen Hamilton Inc,, Vice President
• Broward County Government, Information Systems Analyst III
• CDLS Washington
• Content Analyst Company, LLC, CEO
• DCI Group, Vice President of Government Affairs
• Department of Homeland Security, Program Analyst
• Det Norske Veritas, Market Sector Leader
• Federal Signal Corporation
• IBM, Sales
• Indentix, Inc., Business Development Manager
• ITT Corporation, Director, Homeland Security
• Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of the Homeland Security Division
• Mobilisa, Senior Vice President
• Monroe Executive Associates, President
• Office of Port and Facility Activities, United States Coast Guard, Port Security Specialist, Domestic Ports Branch
• Organization of American States, Secretary, Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism
• Port of Houston Authority, Associate General Counsel
• Port of Seattle Washington, Director, Seaport Security
• Proofpoint Inc.
• RailLink Inc., VP, Safety & Compliance
• RETEC, Director, Homeland Security Services
• RMI, Account Executive
• Serco Inc., Operation Center Manager
• SoBran, Inc., Director of Engineering & Logistics
• SRA International, Project Manager
• Telemus Solutions, Infrastructure Protection Manager
• TransCore, Chief System Engineer/Manager
• U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Deputy Director, Inspections & Compliance
• U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Specialist
• United States Navy, N3, Navy Installations Command, Department of Defense
• Vane Line Bunkering, Risk Manager
• Vision Fire & Security, Global Director, Business Development

Premiere Sponsor

Telemus Solutions provides customized security consulting, advisory, research and training services to both public and private sector markets throughout the world. Our company headquarters is located in Falls Church, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C., with branch offices in Boston and Miami. For more information on Telemus Solutions please call (703) 893-0550.

Corporate Sponsors

IPVision Software has partnered with IQinVision, Agent Vi, and Appear Networks to offer a fully featured Security Information Management Solution. The collaboration integrates four industry security solutions to provide customers with a leading-edge, next-generation IP-based network camera management console, featuring best-of-class megapixel imaging, video analytics, and alerts pushed to mobile devices. This offering is designed to meet the security needs of enterprise-class organizations, both public and private, worldwide.
     IPVision – Video Management Console, www.ipvisionsoftware.com
     IQinvision – Megapixel IP Camera Solutions, www.iqeye.com
     Agent Vi – Video Analytics, www.agentvi.com
     Appear Networks – Mobile Access, www.appearnetworks.com

Organizational Sponsors:

Wireless Communications Association, International

Founded in 1988, the Wireless Communications Association International (WCA) is the principal non-profit trade association representing the wireless broadband industry. WCA membership, which includes the industry's leading carriers, vendors and consultants, has grown to over 530 member companies spanning six continents.

The WCA organizes the world's largest annual business conference and exhibition devoted exclusively to wireless broadband. This conference and exhibition annually convenes experts from around the world to discuss market strategies, emerging technologies, new applications and financing/regulatory options.

Media Sponsors

Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor

ATTENTION INDUSTRY AND SOLUTIONS PROVIDERS: Our sponsors and exhibitors will have a unique opportunity to showcase their products and services to leading government decision-makers and leaders.  If you would like to learn more about this event and ways in which our market research and media outlets can assist your sales program, please contact Andrea Feinberg, (201) 592-6477.
 

Registration Fee

Don't miss our Transportation and Border Security Conference on March 7 at the same location.  Register for both events and save $100!

	Industry	Small Business (<100 employees)	Government
Both Transportation and Border Security (March 7) and Maritime Conference (March 8) - Save $100!	$890	$690	$490
Transportation and Border Security Conference Only (March 7)	$495	$395	$295
Maritime Security Conference Only (March 8)	$495	$395	$295

Registration Options

NOTE: On-line registrations for this conference are now closed. Space is available for walk in registrants.
To register the day of the conference, please complete the registration form

Registrations are payable by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, company check or government purchase order.

CANCELLATION POLICY: You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the conference. If you need to cancel your registration, you must send your notice in writing and will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds are given for cancellations received one week prior to the event start date or later. PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee.

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Contact Us

• For registration information, contact Katie Smith , (703) 807-2758
• For government speaking and best practices presentation opportunities, contact Kim Hovda,
(703) 894-1096
• For product and solutions companies interested in sponsorship information and related speaking opportunities, contact Andrea Feinberg, (201) 592-6477.

If you have any questions about Homeland Defense Journal events in general, please see our Event FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).

Conference Location

The conference will be held at the Executive Conference Center, NRECA Headquarters Building, 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203. The Conference Center is one block from the Ballston Metro stop on the orange line. Please note: the parking garage and a side entrance to the building is on Taylor Street.

• Map and directions to the conference location
• Ballston Metro stop information
• Airport and walking directions from metro to hotels below

Click here for a detailed map and business directory of the Ballston area of Arlington, please note the workshop is in building #211 on the map.

Nearby hotels include:

• Hilton Arlington Towers, (703) 528-6000 (one block from conference center) - Ask for the NRECA rate - subject to availability
• Comfort Inn Ballston, (703) 247-3399
• Holiday Inn, (703) 243-9800 (three blocks from conference center)

 

2007 Event Schedule

Start planning now for your 2007 training needs!  To download a pdf of our planned training conferences and workshops for 2007, please click here.

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Homeland Defense Journal, Inc.
4301 Wilson Boulevard, #1003
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 807-2755