1490 - 2011 Homeland Security Symposium 

1490 - 2011 Homeland Security Symposium 

Theme

Disasters: Preparing, Surviving and Responding to Dynamic Threats

Event Number
1490

Event Date
9/26/2011  to 9/27/2011

Event Location
Sheraton National Hotel

Event Contact
Ms. Brant Murray at bmurray@ndia.org or (703)247-2572

Introduction

The 2011 Homeland Security Symposium will present an overview of the ongoing challenges associated with large-scale disasters (and their various forms) and the risks, strategies and investments necessary to address these ever-evolving and dynamic threats, including topics such as:

  • Preventing and Responding to the Worst – Bio, Chemical and Nuclear Security
  • Unpredictable Wrath – The Forces of Mother Nature
  • Responding and Adapting – Domestic Threats, Extremism and Counterterrorism
  • Securing Our Borders, Cargo and Supply Chain
  • Protecting the Passenger – Aviation and Mass Transit Security
  • Protecting and Preparing What Matters – Strategies for Critical Infrastructure Resilience
  • Capitol Readiness – Protecting the National Capitol Region
  • Messaging and Communicating in the Worst of Times and Conditions

Agenda

Download/Print/View the current agenda (as of 9/22/11).

We are pleased to announce the following Confirmed Keynote Speakers:

  • ADM Thad Allen, USCG (Ret), Senior Fellow, Rand Corporation; former Commandant, USCG; former National Incident Commander, BP/Gulf Oil Spill
  • Mr. Matt Bettenhausen, Vice President, AEG Worldwide; former Homeland Security Advisor and Director, the State of California’s Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA)

Location

Sheraton National Hotel
900 South Orme Street
Arlington, VA 22204
Tel:(703) 521-1900

The closest metro stop to the Sheraton National Hotel is the Pentagon City Metro Stop which is serviced by the Yellow and Blue line.
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A Hotel Shuttle runs every 30 minutes to and from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) and the Pentagon City Mall Metro. The shuttle picks up at the bus depot outside of Ritz and Nordstrom.
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The room block is currently closed.

Lodging

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton National Hotel.  To make your reservation, please call the hotel directly at (703) 521-1900 or click here.  In order to ensure the discounted NDIA rate, you must make your reservations early and ask for the "NDIA" room block.  Rooms will not be held after Friday, September 9, 2011 and may sell out before then.  Rates are also subject to increase after this date.

Sheraton National Hotel
900 South Orme Street
Arlington, VA 22204
Tel:(703) 521-1900

Government Rate*: Prevailing government per diem (Single/Double)
Industry Rate: $211.00 (Single/Double)

*The government per diem rate is available only to active duty or civilian government employees.  ID will be required upon check-in.  Retired military ID's do not qualify.

Registration

Online registration is CLOSED.  Onsite registration will be accepted.

Registration Fees

 

Late

 

(After 09/22/11)

Government/Academia/Allied

$555

Industry NDIA Member

$680

Industry Non-NDIA Member

$775

With your purchase of full symposium registration, you are entitled to:
 - General Sessions
 - Continental Breakfasts, Networking Breaks, Networking Luncheon, Networking Reception
 - Onsite Agenda and Meeting Materials
 - Event Proceedings (if releasable by Speaker)

REMINDER
Please register with a complete and accurate e-mail address.  You will receive an e-mailed confirmation as soon as your registration has been processed.

Payment must be made at the time of registration.  Registrations will not be taken over the phone.

Please register with the correct form of payment.  A $25 fee will be applied to those wishing to switch forms of payment.

Online registration will close at 5:00PM EST on Thursday, September 22, 2011. You must register onsite after this date.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations received by Friday, September 16, 2011 will receive a refund minus a $75 cancellation fee.  No refunds will be given for cancellations received after Friday, September 16, 2011. Cancellations must be made in writing to bmurray@ndia.org. Substitutions to this event are welcome in lieu of cancellations.

Attendee Information

Attire
Appropriate dress for the meeting is business for civilians and Class A uniform or uniform of the day for military personnel.

ID Badge
During symposium registration and check-in, each Attendee will be issued an identification badge.  Please be prepared to present a valid picture ID.  Your badge must be worn at all conference functions.
 
Proceedings
Proceedings will be available on the web through the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) two weeks after the conference.  All registered Attendees will receive an email notification once the proceedings are available.

Special Needs
NDIA supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  For more information, please contact Ms. Brant Murray, Meeting Planner, at bmurray@ndia.org or (703) 247-2572 and reference Event #1490.   

National Defense
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Organization Representation
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Sponsorship Information 

 UKTI

 CSC
     Catalyst Partners
     Serco

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For more information, please contact Ms. Brant Murray, Meeting Planner, at bmurray@ndia.org or (703)247-2572.

Contact Info/Inquiries/Questions

NDIA POC: Ms. Brant Murray, Meeting Planner, bmurray@ndia.org or (703) 247-2572.

  

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