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   2016 Symposium Theme: Innovation in C4I

Schedule of Events

Wednesday May 18, 2016



08:30 – 08:55     Registration



08:55 – 09:00     Welcome by Kenneth S. Ball, Dean

Volgenau School of Engineering, George Mason University



09:00 – 10:00     Keynote Address

Vint Cerf

Challenges of Innovation

The eminent “Father of the Internet” will get us started on the theme of Innovation in C4I, based on his deep experience in innovation and wide-ranging experience in C4I and related commercial technologies.

         Abstract & Bio



10:00 – 10:30     Coffee Break in exhibit area



10:30 – 12:00

Session 1

State of C4I: Critical Aspects

Chair:
  Vicky Huttar


1 – “Command and Control (C2) and Communications–New C4ISR and Operational Implications”

      Abstract & Bio   slides      Dr. Linton Wells II
     Executive Advisor, GMU C4I Center


2 – “Computer/Cyber Technologies and Intelligence”

      Abstract & Bio   slides      Joseph Witt
     Senior Director of Engineering
     Hortonworks



12:00 – 13:00    Lunch in upstairs food court





13:00 – 14:00     Keynote Address

Ben Gibson

Impact of Failure to Innovate

This talk will focus on examples of “What went wrong” resulting in failure to innovate. The situation is rarely as simple as it might seem. Examples will be drawn from experience with Kodak.

slides

         Abstract & Bio



14:00 – 14:30     Break in exhibit area





14:30 – 15:30

Session 2

Innovation Building on Commercial Technologies
Chair:
  Amy Fadida

Moderator:
  Amy Fadida


1 – “The Future of Technology”

      Abstract & Bio   slides      Bob Gourley
     Cognitio Corp


2 – “Changing Missions, Changing IT”

      Abstract & Bio   slides      Stephen J. Wallo
     Chief Solutions Architect
     Brocade





15:30 – 16:30

Session 3 – Panel Discussion

How Cyber Concerns Impact C4I Innovation

Cyber issues are among today’s most compelling. Not only do they impact security concerns; they also get in the way of innovation. This session will address issues such as speed of development versus security, global C4I reach with complete security, advantages of first strike in the new cyber field of battle, and how the need to control conceal info impedes progress and may keep new offensive capabilities from serving as a deterrent.

Moderator:
  Gil Duvall


1 – Panelist: Tom Patterson

      Bio         Tom Patterson
     Unisys Chief Trust Officer and
     VP of the Global Security business

2 – Panelist: Arlette Hart

      Bio         Arlette Hart
     Chief Information Security Officer
     Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

3 – Panelist: Travis Rosiek

      Bio         Travis Rosiek
     Federal Architect
     FireEye



16:30     Reception





Thursday May 19, 2016



09:00 – 10:00     Keynote Address



LTG Rhett Hernandez, US Army (retired)

Increasing Operational Effectiveness through Innovation

Since the beginning of time, people have developed capabilities to increase their ability to fight from a distance. Today, time and space have converged and global threats can impact our national security through cyberspace in milliseconds. Through innovation we must adjust the man-machine balance by investing in people and technology to increase operational effectiveness. Our national security demands more innovative approaches.

         Abstract & Bio



10:00 – 10:30     Break



10:30 – 12:00

Session 4

Future Key C4I Technologies

Chair:
  Kathryn B. Laskey


1 – “IARPA’s Crowdsourcing Evidence, Argumentation, Thinking and Evaluation (CREATE) Program”

      Abstract & Bio      slides   Steve Rieber
     IARPA PM for CREATE


2 – “Securing the Internet of Things (IoT)”

      Abstract & Bio         Davitt Potter
     Enterprise IT Security
     Architecture and Design

3 – “IT, Digital Economy, and Change: Highlights from the TechCast Project”

      Abstract & Bio   slides      Dr. William Halal
     Chairman of TechCast Global


12:00 – 13:00           Lunch in upstairs food court



13:00 – 13:30     Keynote Address

   Lt Gen Arnold W. Bunch, Jr

   Bending the Cost Curve

Weapon system acquisition costs and schedules are trending
exponentially, and unsustainably, up and to the right.
The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition is
committed to bend down that cost/schedule curve.
However, we will measure our effectiveness in terms of a
third variable, namely “warfighting value delivered.”

slides

         Abstract & Bio

13:30 – 14:30

Session 5

C4I Acquisition Reform

Chair:
  Chris Gunderson


1 – “Assuring Greater Acquisition Value Per Cost”

      Abstract & Bio   slides      Major Steven Nielson
     Program Manager for
     Information Directorate at
     Rome Research Labs, New York

2 – “Acquisition Valuation Methodology”

      Abstract & Bio   slides      Tod Levitt
     George Mason University

14:30               End of Symposium

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08:30 – 08:55	Registration

08:55 – 09:00	Welcome by Kenneth S. Ball, Dean Volgenau School of Engineering, George Mason University

09:00 – 10:00	Keynote Address
	Vint Cerf Challenges of Innovation The eminent “Father of the Internet” will get us started on the theme of Innovation in C4I, based on his deep experience in innovation and wide-ranging experience in C4I and related commercial technologies.
		Abstract & Bio

10:00 – 10:30	Coffee Break in exhibit area

10:30 – 12:00

Session 1 State of C4I: Critical Aspects	Chair: Vicky Huttar
1 – “Command and Control (C2) and Communications–New C4ISR and Operational Implications” Abstract & Bio slides	Dr. Linton Wells II Executive Advisor, GMU C4I Center
2 – “Computer/Cyber Technologies and Intelligence” Abstract & Bio slides	Joseph Witt Senior Director of Engineering Hortonworks


12:00 – 13:00	Lunch in upstairs food court

13:00 – 14:00	Keynote Address
	Ben Gibson Impact of Failure to Innovate This talk will focus on examples of “What went wrong” resulting in failure to innovate. The situation is rarely as simple as it might seem. Examples will be drawn from experience with Kodak. slides
		Abstract & Bio

14:00 – 14:30	Break in exhibit area


14:30 – 15:30

Session 2 Innovation Building on Commercial Technologies	Chair: Amy Fadida Moderator: Amy Fadida
1 – “The Future of Technology” Abstract & Bio slides	Bob Gourley Cognitio Corp
2 – “Changing Missions, Changing IT” Abstract & Bio slides	Stephen J. Wallo Chief Solutions Architect Brocade

Session 3 – Panel Discussion How Cyber Concerns Impact C4I Innovation Cyber issues are among today’s most compelling. Not only do they impact security concerns; they also get in the way of innovation. This session will address issues such as speed of development versus security, global C4I reach with complete security, advantages of first strike in the new cyber field of battle, and how the need to control conceal info impedes progress and may keep new offensive capabilities from serving as a deterrent.	Moderator: Gil Duvall
1 – Panelist: Tom Patterson Bio	Tom Patterson Unisys Chief Trust Officer and VP of the Global Security business
2 – Panelist: Arlette Hart Bio	Arlette Hart Chief Information Security Officer Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
3 – Panelist: Travis Rosiek Bio	Travis Rosiek Federal Architect FireEye


09:00 – 10:00	Keynote Address
	LTG Rhett Hernandez, US Army (retired) Increasing Operational Effectiveness through Innovation Since the beginning of time, people have developed capabilities to increase their ability to fight from a distance. Today, time and space have converged and global threats can impact our national security through cyberspace in milliseconds. Through innovation we must adjust the man-machine balance by investing in people and technology to increase operational effectiveness. Our national security demands more innovative approaches.
		Abstract & Bio

10:00 – 10:30	Break

10:30 – 12:00

Session 4 Future Key C4I Technologies	Chair: Kathryn B. Laskey
1 – “IARPA’s Crowdsourcing Evidence, Argumentation, Thinking and Evaluation (CREATE) Program” Abstract & Bio slides	Steve Rieber IARPA PM for CREATE
2 – “Securing the Internet of Things (IoT)” Abstract & Bio	Davitt Potter Enterprise IT Security Architecture and Design
3 – “IT, Digital Economy, and Change: Highlights from the TechCast Project” Abstract & Bio slides	Dr. William Halal Chairman of TechCast Global

12:00 – 13:00	Lunch in upstairs food court

13:00 – 13:30	Keynote Address
	Lt Gen Arnold W. Bunch, Jr Bending the Cost Curve Weapon system acquisition costs and schedules are trending exponentially, and unsustainably, up and to the right. The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition is committed to bend down that cost/schedule curve. However, we will measure our effectiveness in terms of a third variable, namely “warfighting value delivered.” slides
		Abstract & Bio
13:30 – 14:30

Session 5 C4I Acquisition Reform	Chair: Chris Gunderson
1 – “Assuring Greater Acquisition Value Per Cost” Abstract & Bio slides	Major Steven Nielson Program Manager for Information Directorate at Rome Research Labs, New York
2 – “Acquisition Valuation Methodology” Abstract & Bio slides	Tod Levitt George Mason University