With Early Bird registration now extended until August 31st, now is certainly the time to consider attending the upcoming 2007 Military Communications Conference, scheduled for October 29 through 31st in Orlando, Florida. The theme is” Interoperability: Policy to Performance” and the convention will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.
There are some remarkable subject-matter experts scheduled as speakers. They include:
- LTG Keith Alexander, USA, Director, National Security Agency
- VADM Nancy Brown, USN, J6, The Joint Staff
- Lt Gen Charles Croom, Jr., USAF, Director, Defense Information Systems Agency
- VADM Mark Edwards, USN, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Communication Networks (N6)
- The Honorable John Grimes, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration and Department of Defense CIO
- The Honorable Dale Meyerrose, Associate Director of National Intelligence and CIO, ODNI
- Lt Gen Michael Peterson, USAF, Chief of Warfighting Integration/CIO, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
- Gen Lance Smith, USAF, Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command/NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation
- MG(P) Jeffrey Sorenson, USA, CIO/G-6 – Designee, U.S. Army
- Mr. Pete Verga, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense
- LTG John Wood, USA, Deputy Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command
Not only will there be some terrific sessions to attend, but there is also a technology showcase with more than 375 exhibits… and let’s not forget the special events… such as the MILCOM Golf Tournament at ChampionsGate, a VIP tour at Sea World, and, Hard Rock Live with none other than The Beach Boys! Now, as most satellite communications industry folk are above average in regards to their intelligence quotient, realize Central Florida is a tourist travel destination. The later you leave your lodging or obtaining your flight, the less choice you will have. Recommended is you make your reservations at https://www.milcom.org/gaylord.asp or https://www.milcom.org/coronado.asp right away. This is an Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) International event—Fairfax, Virgina—August 23, 2007
