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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Hotel: 800.824.5419
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Sponsored By:
Educational Sponsor:
 Open Architecture Summit, Chair
Mr. Geoff Fein, Lead Navy Reporter, Defense Daily
With defense budgets getting tighter, the need to find ways to upgrade legacy systems and enable quick technology refresh of newer systems is vital. The armed services are looking towards open architecture to help with these efforts.
Using practices found in the private sector, the military is actively considering plug-and-play-like capabilities to keep combat systems, radios and communications gear relevant.
But moving towards open architecture systems also requires opening up the services' business practices. Enabling companies, both large and small, to compete for contracts to provide software and hardware upgrades should enable the Army, Air Force Marine Corps and Navy to stay a step ahead of adversaries while offering substantial cost avoidance.
Broader competition also provides more opportunities for you! Learn how your business can take advantage of new opportunities arising from the open architecture debate.
This high-powered, strategic summit is like no other and is one you and your team can't afford to miss!
Take Part in Provocative Discussions on:
- Is there a consensus within the services and between the services and industry on the definition of open architecture?
- How are the services and industry working together to develop a common definition and to understand each others' needs?
- How will future budgets impact software and hardware refresh?
- What are the impacts of the technology refresh cycle on maintenance, training and logistics?
- What are the branches of the services doing to open up their systems?
- What are the challenges of opening up business practices?
- What opportunities exist for both large and small companies?
- How can a small company get noticed?
- What are the large prime contractors looking for?
- What are the challenges faced by small firms as they look to gain entry into DoD efforts?
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- Rear Adm. Terry Benedict, PEO IWS
- Paul Gustavson, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, SimVentions
- Mr. Walt Kitonis, President/CEO, Progeny Systems Corporation
- Mr. Gil Klinger, the Asst. Deputy Director National Intelligence for Architecture, Engineering and Integration
- Mr. John W. O’Neill, Executive Vice President, Maritime Systems & Sensors, Lockheed Martin
- Mr. Rob Pence, President, Lakota Technical Solutions
- Mr. Robert A. Martin, Vice President and Deputy of Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems’ Seapower Capability Systems
- Ms. Nan Mattai, Sr. VP, Engineering and Technology, Rockwell Collins
- Dr. Tim Rudolph, Senior Level Team Advisor, Electronic Systems, Hanscom AFB
- Mr. Mike Tweed-Kent, Vice President and General Manager, Integrated Combat Systems, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems
- Mr. John Weiler, Executive Director, Interoperability Clearinghouse
- Mr. John Robinson, Managing Editor, Defense Daily
- Mr. Geoff Fein, Chair, Open Architecture Summit, Lead Navy Reporter, Defense Daily
7:30 a.m. - Registration Open
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. -
Networking Breakfast
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8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Welcome
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Keynote
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The U.S. Government Path Forward For Incorporating Open Architecture
Today’s global government and military landscape is growing increasingly complex. Emerging threats to the US since 9/11 have fast-tracked the need for the military to upgrade its legacy systems in favor of more sophisticated technological advances to better prepare for the continuing war on terrorism. This insightful panel of representatives on behalf of the government and military branches will address what each of their respective branches are doing to open up their systems in today’s changing climate. Learn how each service defines open architecture, the challenges in opening up contract opportunities, and what you need to know to be better prepared as the military looks to incorporate open architecture systems and practices.
- Moderator: Mr. Geoff Fein, Chair, Open Architecture Summit, Lead Navy Reporter, Defense Daily
- Rear Adm. Terry Benedict, PEO IWS
- Dr. Tim Rudolph, Senior Level Team Advisor, Electronic Systems, Hanscom AFB
- Mr. Gil Klinger, the Asst. Deputy Director National Intelligence for Architecture, Engineering and Integration
From this panel you'll learn the answers to key questions like…
- What approaches the US Government is taking to create open architecture system
- What opportunities exist for companies
- How your company can make sure its efforts are seen by the right people
- Plus, Q & A session
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Coffee Break
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11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Opening the Door to Small Niche Companies: Challenges and Strategies for Small Organizations Looking to Gain Entry into the DoD
Many of today’s successful innovators in the open architecture arena hail from outside the beltway. These smaller, niche organizations are moving the needle in technological development, but it’s not always an easy road. There are challenges for organizations who want to bid on contracts that have historically been held by large defense firms. This session will highlight what some of those challenges are, as well as provide thought-provoking insights into how a smaller organization can overcome those obstacles and be a successful player in the open architecture space. Expect to learn from case studies of what’s working, as well as what to avoid when navigating your entry into the Department of Defense.
- Moderator: Mr. John Weiler, Executive Director, Interoperability Clearinghouse
- Mr. Paul Gustavson, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, SimVentions
- Mr. Walt Kitonis, President/CEO, Progeny Systems Corporation
- Mr. Rob Pence, President, Maryland-based Lakota Technical Solutions
Find out about …
- How a small company can get its foot in the door
- What measures are, or will be, in place to ensure a small company won't lose its development or rights
- The challenges facing small companies looking to bid on contracts and how to overcome these challenges
- Success stories on how small companies were able to gain entry into DoD programs
- Plus, Q & A session
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m Networking Break
12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Luncheon and Keynote
Donald C. Winter is the 74th Secretary of the Navy, sworn into office on Jan. 3, 2006. As Secretary of the Navy, Dr. Winter leads America's Navy and Marine Corps Team and is responsible for an annual budget in excess of $125 billion and almost 900,000 people.
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Issues Facing Industry Leaders As They Look To Capitalize on the Changing OA Landscape
Technological advances in systems over the past few years have vastly changed the Open Architecture landscape. The need to lower the cost of upgrading current technologies is leading the military to look beyond the traditional large defense contractors. While moving to more open systems will mean more competition, there will still be a role for the big contractors to play in systems integration. This session brings together some of the top experts from around the industry to discuss the challenges of and benefits to, moving towards open architecture. Learn about the importance of opening up the business practices, the impacts of moving to open architecture to top defense firms, as well as what each of the leaders are doing within their organizations to provide a solution for this complicated effort.
- Moderator: Dr. David McQueeney, Vice President, Technology and Strategy, CTO, IBM Federal
- Ms. Nan Mattai, Sr. VP, Engineering and Technology, Rockwell Collins
- Mr. Robert A. Martin, Vice President and Deputy of Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems’ Seapower Capability Systems
- Mr. John W. O’Neill, Executive Vice President, Maritime Systems & Sensors, Lockheed Martin
- Mr. Mike Tweed-Kent, Vice President and General Manager, Integrated Combat Systems, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems
You'll learn...
- What criteria are being used to define open architecture and who defines what it is
- Customer benefits for some of the underlying business models being presented
- What role integrators play and how they can work together to provide more value for the client
- How to craft a successful business model
- How the government can keep pace with technological developments in open architecture
- Lessons from other industries who have successfully opened their systems
- How safety issues play a critical role in the open systems process
- What the prime contractors are looking for
- What benefits OA brings
- The challenges facing the primes as the services move toward open systems
- The importance of opening up the business practices
- Plus, Q & A session
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Rate |
| Government Attendees |
$395 |
| Industry Attendees |
$695 |
This summit is aimed at senior civilian and military figures involved in defense sectors, including strategists, analysts, procurement executives, influential leaders and decision-makers in:
- Business development, sales & marketing executives looking for networking opportunities with key military officials.
- Policy, requirement and procurement officials from within the military, government and civilian defense industry.
- Senior Executives with an interest in the opportunities presented from Open Architecture.
This conference will provide you with insight and analysis of the current challenges and opportunities facing the military and the defense industry in the new era of Open Architecture.
- Gain unparalleled insight into the future direction of Open Architecture
- Hear how executives expect the industry and policies to develop
- Identify the best business opportunities
- Network with key policy and strategy makers
- Direct your questions to those responsible for shaping OA policies.
Don't miss this opportunity to take part in this one-of-a-kind event on Open Architecture. Register Today
Sponsorship of this event will position your company as a thought-leader in the open architecture debate and provides you a unique opportunity for contact with an intimate group of decision-makers at the highest level of government and industry who specialize in this area.
Sponsorship Packages: Sponsorships include listings in all promotional materials, signage at the Summit and the following number of complimentary registrations:
- Luncheon, Breakfast, Coffee Break Sponsorships: SOLD
- Networking Break: $10,000- (includes 2 complimentary VIP registrations)
- Computer Bag: $7,500- (includes 1 complimentary VIP registration)
- Lanyard: $3,000- (includes 1 discounted VIP registration)
For other sponsorship opportunities, contact Jennifer Green-Holmes at 301.354.1696 or jgreenholmes@accessintel.com.
Defense Daily Wishes to Thank Our Event Sponsors:
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