1. May 18-19, 2010 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
AFCEA Solutions Critical Issues in C4I: George Mason University Symposium
May 18-19, 2010
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Solutions Panel on CUI
Briefing Presentation

2. What Is SOLUTIONS? Mission & History
Purpose:
The AFCEA SOLUTIONS Series promotes a detailed dialogue between government and industry on issues of national importance. We seek a balanced approach wherein the government can share current thinking and direction, and industry can offer their perspective and input on current and projected capability. These events will be compact, with focused tracks, to promote interactive dialogue.
History:
Concept created by AFCEA International President’s from transformational meetings with senior government leadership to identify key issues and concerns in 2007
AFCEA engaged the AFCEA Technology Committee to work (probono) the event design and program in cooperation with the gov/mil advisors
Solutions evolved to a series of conferences tackling key government IT challenges, meeting three-four times per year

3. Conference Leadership Roles & Responsibilities
1. VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONALS
a. Technology Committee Chair (Deb Dunie)
Provides Oversight and Direction
a. Technology Committee Members (Steve James, Scott Winn, Rick Novak, et al)
Track Leads and Moderators
2. AFCEA INTERNATIONAL STAFF
President (Kent Schneider): Leads AFCEA and allocates resources. Visionary for Solutions
VP& Committee Co-Lead (Jim Griggs): Supports committee; handles conference logistics; provides continuity
3. INDUSTRY SPONSORS
Assist with event planning and coordination
Provide financial resources to enable the conference

4. SOLTUTIONS CONFERENCE STRUCTURE
2 day event at GMU in Fairfax, VA
minute Plenary/Town Hall sessions
2 Concurrent tracks broken into 4 sessions each
PowerPoint-free zone in track rooms (with very limited exceptions)
Tabletop exhibits/display area
AFCEA handles all of the logistics
Broadcast of plenary sessions (usually by DISA)

5. How is Solutions Different from 100’s of other Conferences?
KEY Differentiators:
Event programs designed by the AFCEA Volunteer Tech Committee in cooperation with Gov/Mil partners from beginning to end
Hybrid conference with both in-person and online components
HIGHLY INTERACTIVE SESSIONS … a PowerPoint-free zone
Event embraces controversial topics – not afraid of lively dialogue
Initial session themes are shaped around questions to be answered with a goal of driving towards potential solutions or actions
Use of web 2.0 technologies for both planning and execution
AFCEA is not-for-profit

6. Conference Structure “At a glance”
Day 1
Day 2
0800
Welcomes
Welcomes
Keynote
LTG Dennis Via
Keynote
Dr. Vint Cerf
Concurrent Tracks
Session 1
Concurrent Tracks
Session 3
~1200
Lunch
Lunch
Keynote
Mr. Dave Wennergren
Joint Plenary Panel
Various
Concurrent Tracks
Session 2
Concurrent Tracks
Session 4
1600
General Reception
Adjourn by 1630
1800
Leadership Reception

7. CUI Panel Session Useful information Schedule Wednesday 19 May, 2010
Panel Time – from (please plan to arrive by 1015) Introductions – 5 minutes
Opening Remarks – from 5-10 minutes for each person
Open discussion and question and answer time – about an hour
Format
Similar to a morning “talk show” (obviously more Phil Donahue than Jerry Springer)
Seated on the stage. No podium. No Slides.
Moderator will introduce each participant sequentially, immediately prior to their opening remarks
Very interactive; ongoing conversation/dialogue with the audience
Questions for the Town Hall Participants
Limited opening remarks, and the moderator will open with softball questions:
-- “What do you see as your top three concerns about subject?” “What are the most important decisions facing the US on subject?
Moderator will solicit local audience and virtual attendees for questions
Is there a question you (speaker) would like to have asked of you? Of your fellow speakers?

8. Panel Session Useful information
Participants Mr. Jay Bosanko, Director CUI Office, NARA
Ms. Kelly Brickley, Chief, IC CUI, ODNI Ms. Juana Smith, IT Specialist, OASD NII
Mr. John Young, Chief, Administrative Security Division, DHS Moderator: Scott Winn, Tresys Technology
Speaker Biography
Please provide additional, more personal/tailored background insights for introduction
Rules of Engagement
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start. Suggest you join us for the entire day!
Shorter answers enhance interactivity and allow more questions
No need to duplicate another speaker’s answer. OK to “I agree, nothing to add”
Moderator will roam among audience during panel discussion
Dress/Uniform
Uniform of the Day, which varies from BDU’s to Service Dress for military
Usually business suit for civilian speakers

9. More Useful Info Conference Location
George mason University 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA
Moderator Contact Information:
Scott Winn
(410) cell