Providing a forum for the interchange of
ideas between Government and Industry
   
JFCOM* / NDIA Industry 2005 Symposium
   
(*USJFCOM's participation in this conference does not imply endorsement of NDIA by the United States Government
.)
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- Registration for the Symposium closed at 2:15 PM EST on 30 Mar 2005 -

Information current as of: 01 Apr 2009

Quick Facts

What:  JFCOM / NDIA Industry 2005 Symposium
Theme: "Joint Command and Control from the Warfighter's Perspective"
Dates:  5-6 APR (Tuesday - Wednesday) Conference
 7 APR (Thursday) Golf Tournament
Event Details:  Keynote Speakers, Panel Discussions, Small Group Seminars, Exhibits
Location:  Renaissance Hotel Portsmouth, VA
325 Water Street
Portsmouth, VA  23704


Detailed Information:
   
General Information Symposium Registration Golf Event Registration Costs
   
Lodging & Maps Agenda Booth Registration Press Information

General: The U.S. Department of Defense is transforming to meet the challenges of globalization and the information age. U.S. Joint Forces Command has a leading role in this transformation. The Greater Hampton Roads Chapter (GHRC) of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), in association with USJFCOM, is sponsoring the 2005 JFCOM Industry Symposium. 

This is a professional conference to provide information and foster discussion on meeting joint warfighting needs. This year’s theme is "Joint Command and Control from the Warfighter's Perspective".  Key national and JFCOM leaders will attend, speak and answer questions. Displays by industry are new this year, in addition to those by JFCOM.  A limited number of rooms at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel are available at a government rate.  Attendance fees are $100 for Government / Military / University personnel, and $275 for Industry / Contractor personnel. Lunches and Continental Breakfasts on 5-6 APR are included for paid attendees. Electronic copies of presentations will be provided to attendees at the Symposium. Exhibition space for Industry is offered for $1500 per booth. More Detail is shown below.  Attendees and Exhibitors should register in advance.  (Registration on arrival will be allowed only on a space available basis.)  Payment is required to secure final Registration.

  • Security:   Security Clearances are not required.  All briefings will be at the UNCLASSIFIED level. Event Badges will be provided at Check-In and must be worn in the Symposium area.  A government-issued picture ID must be shown to Check-In.
  • Cellular Telephones / Pagers / Messages: During the sessions, attendees are asked to please turn off all cellular telephones and pagers as a courtesy to our speakers.  Messages may be left with the conference staff and will be posted on a message board.

Working Agenda:

 


Agenda last Updated:  29 March 2005
Date Activity
  Preliminary Day
  (optional)
  Exhibit Set-Up at Renaissance Hotel (1200-1600).
  Day One
Times Activity Speaker
0700-0800 Check-in  (Photo ID required)
0700-0745 Continental Breakfast (included in Registration fee)
0900-1900 Exhibits / Tables open 
0800-0815 Admin Address Mr. Tim Peppe
(NDIA-GHRC President)
0815-0825 Welcoming Remarks MajGen Soligan
(JFCOM COS)
 0825-0925  Joint C2 From the Warfighter's Perspective
& Question / Answer
ADM Giambastiani, USN
Commander, USJFCOM)
0925-0945 Break - Coffee and Snacks
0945-1130 Requirements & Integration for Joint C2
Panel Discussion & Question / Answer
MGen Simpson, USAF
(USJFCOM J8) and panel
1130-1200 Break 
1200-1230 Lunch (included in registration fee)
1230-1330 Keynote Address:  "Enhancing Jointness"
& Question / Answer
Gen Richard B. Myers, USAF, Chairman JCS (confirmed)
1330-1400 Break - Dessert and Drinks
1400-1530 JNTC and Training for Joint C2
Panel Discussion & Question / Answer
MG Gallinetti, USMC
(JFCOM J7) and panel
1530-1600 Break - Coffee and Snacks
1600-1630 NDIA & Net-Centric Operations
ASAP ACTD & Question / Answer
Mr. Grosvenor &
Mr. Koontz (NDIA)
1630-1700 Commercial IT in Joint C2 Systems
& Question / Answer
Hon. Frank Kramer
(former ASD-Intl.Secr.
Affairs)
1700-1900 Reception with hors d' oeuvres & beverages (included in registration fee)
  Day Two  
Times Activity Speaker
0700-0800 Check-In
0700-0745 Continental Breakfast (included in Registration fee)
0700-1600 Exhibits / Tables open 
0800-0810 Resuming Remarks MajGen Soligan
(JFCOM COS)
0810-0900 Transformation & CJTF-Futures To Promote Joint C2 & Question / Answer MG Wood, USA
(JFCOM J9)
0900-0930 Break - Coffee and Snacks
0930-1100 Global Planning and Execution for Joint C2
& Question / Answer
Mr. Deichman
(JFCOM J9) and panel
1100-1130 Break
1130-1200 Lunch (included in registration fee)
1200-1300 Keynote Address:  Lessons From Post-War Iraq & Question / Answer MG Chiarelli
(CG, 1st Cav Div)
1300-1330 Break - Dessert and Drinks
1330-1500 Protoyping and Partnership for Joint C2 
Panel Discussion & Question / Answer
Ms. Shepard
(JFCOM J9) and panel
1500-1515 Break - Coffee and Snacks
1515-1645 Doing Business with JFCOM, ORTA
Panel Discussion & Question / Answer
BG Broome
(JFCOM J5) and panel
1645-1700 Closing Remarks: JFCOM Path Forward LTG Wagner, USA
(Deputy USJFCOM) 
  Day Three

 0730-1230

18-hole “best-ball” Golf Tournament at Bide-A-Wee Golf Course in Portsmouth, VA. Cost is   $50.00 per player. 

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Costs:  Cost is $100.00 (govt/military/university); $275.00 (industry/contractor).  This includes access to all presentations and discussions, breakfast and lunch on 5-6 APR, conference materials, and two (2) beverages at the Reception. Credit Cards are accepted. Checks must be payable to: “GHRC-NDIA”

Lodging: Contact the Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center directly for room reservations.  Mention you're attending the JFCOM / Industry 2005 Symposium to get the Government rate.  To assist you in getting to the hotel, here are Maps of the Area.

      Directions: 

  • From JEXP, JTASC, JWFC, JSIC: Take I-664 South to I-264 to Portsmouth to Crawford St. (exit 7b). Take a right on High St. and then left on Water St. The hotel is on left hand side.
  • From Points East: Virginia Beach Take I-264 West towards Downtown Tunnel/Portsmouth. Proceed through the Downtown Tunnel and take the 1st exit immediately after the tunnel (exit #7). Bear right onto Crawford St. following signs to Downtown Portsmouth. Bear left to stay on Crawford Street. Make a right onto Water Street. The hotel will be on the left.
  • From Points West: Richmond Take I-64 East to I-664 South. Go through the Monitor Merrimac Tunnel. Take I-264 East towards Downtown Tunnel/Portsmouth. Take exit #7B (before the tunnel). Follow the signs to Crawford Street. From Crawford Street make a right onto Water Street; The hotel will be on the left.
  • From Norfolk International Airport: After exiting the Norfolk International Airport, you will be on Norview Ave. Take Norview Ave to I-64 East to I-264 West towards Downtown Tunnel/Portsmouth. Proceed through the Downtown Tunnel and take the 1st exit immediately after the tunnel (exit #7). Bear right onto Crawford St. following signs to Downtown Portsmouth. Bear left to stay on Crawford Street. Make a right onto Water Street. The hotel will be on the left.
  • From Points South: Suffolk Take Route 58 East to I-264 East towards Downtown Tunnel/Portsmouth. Take exit #7B (before the tunnel). Follow the signs to Crawford Street. From Crawford Street make a right onto Water Street; The hotel will be on the left.
  • From Chesapeake: Take I-464 towards Norfolk to I-264 West towards Downtown Tunnel/Portsmouth. Proceed through the Downtown Tunnel and take the 1st exit immediately after the tunnel (exit #7). Bear right onto Crawford St. following signs to Downtown Portsmouth. Bear left to stay on Crawford Street. Make a right onto Water Street. The hotel will be on the left.

Parking: Hotel Parking is available, general parking in the downtown Portsmouth area is limited.  For a better understanding of parking available for the Symposium, please Click here.

Exhibtor Booths: Cost per exhibitor booth is $1500.  Cost per exhibitor table is $750.  Information and Registration for Booth/table sales.

Press Information:  The Symposium policy for members of the press and other media is as follows: 

  • If members of the press want to eat Lunch in the Presentation Hall (Portsmouth), there is only one attendee price - $275 - which will also entitle them to receive an Attendee Package. They must Register here on the GHRC web site.
  • If members of the press do not register at the full price, they may attend but will be assigned a perimeter seat or table with no meals. The hotel restaurant is available. 
  • Anyone acting in a press/media capacity (registered/paid or not) must contact the JFCOM Public Affairs Officer (PAO) in advance at 757-836-6559 and must check in at the Media Ops room at the Renaissance Hotel upon arrival at the Symposium venue on 05 and 06 APR. 
  • Paying media representatives will get a badge with a "Press" marking. Non-paying media representatives will get a different badge. 
  • Paying media should go through Attendee Check-In to get their Attendee Package and badge. 
  • The JFCOM PAO will explain conduct ground rules to media representatives. The PAO will also attempt to arrange interviews as requested. 

 

Points of Contact

NDIA Mr. Ed Kules 757-650-6844 edward.kules@lmco.com
JFCOM CAPT Bob Milburn, USNR 757-836-7466 robert.milburn@jfcom.mil
Exhibitors Mr. John Thomas (T7-AIM) 757-851-8766 T7aim1@aol.com
Golf Info Mr. Bob Alexander 757-203-3085 robert.alexander@je.jfcom.mil
Registration Mrs. Vikki Brandon 757-673-2427 vikki.brandon@gd-ais.com
Hotel Rooms Renaissance Hotel 757-673-3000  

 


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