Tuesday, June 10
CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT: NETWORK SOLUTIONS IN PEACE AND CRISIS
8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Sponsored by World Teleport Association and Global VSAT Forum
As the U.S. and other nations have grappled with terrorist attacks and natural disasters in the homeland, they have come to grips with the vital role of communications in maintaining continuity of government. Our networked society depends on a continuous flow of digital communications for everything from public safety and security to paying the bills and keeping the lights on. Satellite plays a critical role in maintaining that flow, particularly in times of crisis or catastrophe, because of its unique flexibility, portability and survivability. The first day of ISCe 2008 is dedicated to exploring satellite's fast-growing place in local, state and federal efforts to ensure continuity of government.
7:30 am 8:30 am, VIP and Speaker Breakfast
Marina F
8:45 am - 9:00 am, Conference Welcome Remarks
- David Bross, Chairman ISCe 2008
- Robert Bell, Executive Director World Teleport Association (WTA)
- David Hartshorn, General Secretary GVF
9:00 am 10:00 am, Communications and Continuity of Government: An Overview
Introducing the key topics of the day, this roundtable panel identifies the role of communications, and the challenges of providing it, in emergency management, disaster relief, security and border control, and energy source protection.
Moderator
Speakers
- Larry Haughey, Vice President, Government Sector - MSV
- Britt Lewis, Vice President, Marketing & Business Strategy - Intelsat General Corp.
- Glen Nash, Supervising Telecommunications Engineer, California Department of General Services - Telecommunications Division
- Bill Ryan, Program Manager, Continuity Communications Architecture - Department of Homeland Security
- Mike Wheeler, CEO - Segovia Inc.
10:00 am 10:20 am, Coffee Break
Marina Ballroom Foyer
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10:20 am 12:00 pm, Expecting the Worst: Emergency Management Communications in Uncertain Times
When natural or manmade disaster strikes, communications is the "glue" that holds together the response. Experience with disasters in this turbulent decade has made it clear that advance planning and resource allocation are the only ways to ensure that communications are available when they are most needed. An expert panel discusses how to plan, manage and fund communications for emergency management and provides examples from their wide-ranging experience.
Moderator
Speakers
- Edwin Evans, Director, Medical Communication Systems - Hospital Association of Southern California
- David Myers, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development - Spacenet
- Scott Rau, Director of Western Region Sales- Newpoint Technologies
- Dr. Nongluck Phinainitisart, President Thaicom Public Company Limited
- Ted O'Brien, Vice President , Americas - Iridium, Inc.
12:00 pm 1:45 pm, ISCe 2008 Welcome Luncheon
San Diego AB, Lobby Level, North Tower
Welcome Remarks
- Len Kwiatkowski, Vice President/General Manager Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co.
Keynote Speaker
1:45 pm 3:00 pm, Disaster Communications: Rewriting the Rules, Setting the Parameters
While advance planning is essential to emergency management, disasters frequently rewrite the rules on the spot. Key assumptions turn out to be unfounded and unnoticed weaknesses in the chain are suddenly revealed. That's when improvisation, based on sharp skills and deep experience, can save the day. Panelists explore how communications management plans can fail, offer advice on an effective response, and share experiences from the field.
Moderator
Speakers
- Jim Corry, Vice President for Government Solutions MSV
- Bill Harrington, Vice President of Advanced Programs and Government Solutions - SeaMobile Enterprises
- Glenn Katz, President & COO - Spacenet
- Andrea Malιter, Technical Director - Futron Corp.
- Fred Morris, General Manager, Vipersat Network Products Comtech EF Data
- Nelson Santini, Vice President, Marketing and Sales Operations Integrated Systems and Services BU DataPath Inc.
3:00 pm 4:15 pm, Communications and Border Security: It's More Than Just Building a Fence
Securing the U.S. border sounds simple – until you consider that it consists of more than 36,000 miles of land and sea. Technology and communications offer the only chance to provide reasonable surveillance and security of the border. In this panel, experts on remote sensing, border control and civil and state communications experts profile the challenges, technologies and opportunities in this critical field.
Moderator
Speakers
- Tom Costello, Director, Products and Services - Stratos Government Services Inc.
- Scott Herrick, Director of Government Business Development Newpoint Technologies
- DK Sachdev, President - SpaceTel Consultancy LLC
4:15 pm 4:30 pm, Refreshment Break
Marina Ballroom Foyer
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4:30 pm 5:30 pm, Energy Source and Infrastructure Protection
The infrastructure that supports our advanced economy – from energy generation and transmission to surface and air transportation – is highly vulnerable to natural and manmade disaster. Diverse, survivable communications has become essential to managing the threat. This panel of experts reviews the vulnerabilities, risk reduction strategies and communications technologies in use and development.
Moderator
Speakers
- Anthony Bardo, Assistant Vice President, Government Markets, North American Division - Hughes
- David Codacovi, Vice President Americom Government Services
- Sara Diaz, 3Cs Program Manager, Public Safety & Homeland Security - City of San Diego
- Allen Gottlieb, Maritime Consultant Globecomm Systems Inc.
- Steven Teller, President - IOT Systems
6:00–7:30 pm, ISCe 2008 Reception by the Pool, Hosted by SSPI
Poolside
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