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As we enter the 2011 fiscal year, the US Military is poised to dramatically change how each branch utilizes its budget. Fed Tech Bisnow presents a comprehensive look into US Military technology acquisition trends going into the new fiscal year and beyond. Hear the perspective of key decision makers from across the major military branches on these issues and more:
- What are the broad technology needs of the US Military in 2011?
- What trends will affect the contracting and acquisition process?
- How can the private sector technology community better serve the needs of the US Military?
- How will each agency’s budget change in 2011?
- What are the unique needs, concerns, and goals of each military branch?
- How will buzz words like insourcing, efficiency, and accountability factor into the US Military acquisition trends in 2011?
Join us on September 16 at the glitzy Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner for this 2011 outlook. Learn how to improve your business relationship with the US Government, identify key upcoming trends, understand new dynamics, and as always, excellent schmoozing before and after.
Thursday, September, 16, 2010
The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, VA 22102
Agenda
| 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
Breakfast and Networking |
| 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM |
Program |
| 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM |
More Schmooze |
Free admission for Government employees
and Military members
email mike@bisnow.com to RSVP
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Frank Konieczny
CTO and CIO
Air Force Office of Information Dominance
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| Frank was previously the CIO, CTO, and executive director of operations for the AT&T Government Solutions professional services business unit. This included management of IR&D efforts, multi-location infrastructure management and upgrade, and development of technical solutions for a wide spectrum of projects within the Government sector. |
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Henry Sienkiewicz
CIO
DISA
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| Henry leads and governs the delivery and operation of secure world-wide enterprise IT services enabling the efficient and effective execution of DISA's global combat support missions. He is a cloud computing expert and has led the creation of DISA's Rapid Access Computing Environment, a safe and secure cloud computing platform. He is also a founding member of GWU's technology transfer council, and, in 2006, he published his first book, Centerlined, focusing on organizational and interpersonal dynamics. Previously, he was Technical Program Director for DISA's Computing Service. |
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Gary L. Winkler
United States Army Program Executive Officer
Enterprise Information Systems
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| Gary is responsible for large-scale DoD and Army IT system development efforts supporting finance, logistics, personnel, communications infrastructure, biometrics, medical and war-fighting functions. He leads a workforce of 1,800 military, civilian and contractor personnel around the world to effectively execute $4B per year, 40 percent of the Army's IT budget. |
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Major General Carl M. "Mike" Skinner
Mobilization Asst. to the Military Deputy
Office of the Asst. Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition
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| General Skinner plays a large role in formulating and executing the $210B Air Force investment strategy to acquire systems and support services to provide combat capability to joint warfighting commanders. The Office of the Asst. Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition directs $30B annual investments that include major programs like the KC-X, F-22A, F-35, C-17 and munitions, as well as capability areas such as information technology and command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. |
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Dan Craytor
Chief Architect
Microsoft, US Department of Defense
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| Microsoft's DoD sales district delivers products and enterprise solutions to DoD customers. Dan creates the vision and technical strategy enhancing Microsoft products, DoD solutions and long-term investments in a complex and dynamic network environment. He has 21 years of service as an Army aviator and Test Officer in R&D for tactical communications systems and IT. |
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Richard Ryan
Vice President of Air Force Programs
Accenture
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| Rich leads the Air Force account with Accenture's Defense industry group. His specialty is delivering integrated, innovative solutions with an emphasis on customer service and leveraging commercial best practices. Rich has 30 years experience for the Department of Defense and communications and high tech companies. He was formerly VP of Accenture's intelligence programs. |
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