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Thursday, September 18, 2008 Each session will include an extended Q&A period to address your specific questions. 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. AFCEA WELCOME
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. NGA WELCOME REMARKS
Director Murrett will highlight the importance of a strong NGA/industry partnership. Attendees will learn areas where NGA can use innovative industry solutions to help solve mission-related challenges. 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. CONFERENCE ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES Mr. Steven Ritchey Vice President for Intelligence AFCEA International 9:10 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Dr. Laurine will provide insight into NGA’s and the NSG’s future information technology strategic planning in anticipation of the move to NGA’s new campus and compliance with the DNI’s 500 day plan. 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
In this session, Ms. Irvin will provide an overview of the status of current NSG areas of interest and the associated funding priorities. Included will be a macro-view of the programs and concepts behind specific funding priorities.
10:15a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This session will provide insights on how industry can better communicate its capabilities to meet NGA needs. Also included will be an overview of NGA’s philosophical approach to contracting, RFPs, proposals, evaluations, etc. that may help industry better respond to formal documentation issued by NGA. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of NGA’s contracting plans, issues and views as they relate to such topics as IDIQ vehicles, contract types and support to Contracting Officers. 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Ms. Heaton will provide a long-range view of NGA R&D priorities. She will highlight the top technical issues facing NGA and will address research areas that the Agency believes will contribute to future mission success. 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. NETWORKING LUNCH
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Moderator
Speakers
Moderated by Mr. Steven Wallach, this session’s participants will discuss insights into the requirements of NGA’s major operational directorates. Directors from P, E, and S Directorates will focus on near-term priority issues that may have business opportunities in the form of either unsolicited proposals from industry or NGA outreach efforts.
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
This session will provide the foundation for the rest of the day and include an overview of the current state of the Agency. Included will be a discussion of NGA’s top priorities and issues ranging from support to the warfighter to the New Campus East initiative. 4:15 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. CONFERENCE WRAP-UP Mr. Kent Schneider President and CEO AFCEA International Each session will include an extended Q&A period to address your specific questions. |
