About the Federal Networks 2012 Conference
We are pleased to announce that the 25th annual Federal Networks Conference will return to the Washington, DC area on February 13-14, 2012.
Federal Networks has become the most important government-wide conference focusing on net-centric solutions to the government's biggest challenges. Whether it's strengthening our nation's defense, defending against cybersecurity threats, or providing top quality care for our nation's veterans, the government is turning to the next generation of network technologies to ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Federal Networks 2012 brings together senior decision-makers from key agencies across the government to share their latest plans for how they will design, purchase and operate their networks as well as the IT services that these networks enable and deliver.
The agency directors know that Federal Networks provides them a direct channel to the senior industry representatives who can mobilize the innovation, technology and talent needed to ensure success in government's transformation to next generation network infrastructure and services during turbulent times.
I look forward to joining you in February to help determine how the government, partnered with industry, will leverage today's network technologies to deliver tomorrow's solutions to our biggest national and international challenges.
Sincerely,
Warren Suss
Conference Chairman and President, Suss Consulting, Inc.
If you have interest in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jeanette Townsend by email or by phone at 703.622.3524
Twenty-Fifth Annual Federal Networks
Conference Agenda - 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
7:30-8:30: Registration Opens
8:30-9:00: Keynote Address
A New Era of Risks and Opportunities
The conference chairman will recommend strategies and tactics to leverage next generation IT capabilities to address a range of new risks and opportunities facing agencies, integrators, professional services companies, carriers and specialized providers in an era of extreme budget pressure.
Warren Suss
President, Suss Consulting Inc. and
Conference Chairman
9:00 – 10:30
General Services Administration Integrated Technology Services
GSA’s Assistant Commissioner for Integrated Technology Services (ITS) and her executive team will provide an update on the top ITS initiatives, including Cloud Computing, Connections, Alliant, Alliant Small Business, Networx, Network Services 2020, 8a Stars, Wireless Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI), the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and the Future Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Services Acquisition, (FCSA).
Mary Davie
Assistant Commissioner for Integrated Technology Services
General Services Administration
Frank Tiller
Acting Director, Office of Network Services Programs
Integrated Technology Services, General Services Administration
Mark Day
Director, Office of Strategic Programs
Integrated Technology Services, General Services Administration
Kay Ely
Director, Office of IT Schedule Programs, Integrated Technology Services
General Services Administration
10:30-11:00: Break/Networking
11: 00-12:00
CMS CIO Perspective
The CMS Chief Information Officer will provide an overview of his organization’s vision for the future and will discuss how his organization’s IT initiatives and priorities will help ensure the operational effectiveness and efficiency of CMS. He will highlight how CMS will address government-wide initiatives including data center consolidation, cloud computing, and cyber security.
Tony Trenkle
Chief Information Officer
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
12: 00 – 1:30: Luncheon Keynote Presentation
Report from the Veterans Affairs CIO
The Chief Information Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs will give an update on the VA’s top upcoming requirements for IT and network technologies at VA hospitals and clinics around the country.
Mr. Stephen Warren
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology
Department of Veterans Affairs
1:30–2:30
FAA CIO Perspective
The Acting Chief Information Officer for the Federal Aviation Administrationr will discuss FAA’s major current and upcoming IT and network challenges and requirements.
Steve Cooper
Chief Information Officer
Federal Aviation Administration
2:30-3:00: Break/Networking
3:00 – 4:00
DHS Cybersecurity Challenges and Opportunities
The Department of Homeland Security’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Cybersecurity will provide an update on the latest DHS initiatives to counter cyber attacks and protect the nation’s critical information systems and networks. Her presentation will highlight requirements from industry to support the DHS cybersecurity mission.
Roberta Stempfley
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, National Protection and Programs Directorate
Department of Homeland Security
4: 00 – 5:00
Health and Human Services
HHS represents almost a quarter of all federal outlays, and it administers more grant dollars than all other federal agencies combined. The HHS Deputy Chief Information Officer will provide an overview of his agency’s requirements for industry to address his agency’s top priorities.
John Teeter
Deputy Chief Information Officer and
Associate DAS for Information Technology
Department of Health and Human Services
HHS/ASA/OCIO
5:00 – 6:00: Hosted Reception/Networking
Tuesday, February 14, 2011
8:15-9:00
Managing Information in a Contested Environment
The Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Department of Defense will provide an update on DoD’s vision for delivering the power of information to the warfighter. The presentation will highlight new opportunities for industry to partner with DoD to improve the management of information in a contested environment. It will also include an overview of the DoD IT budget and an update on the reorganization in process to eliminate duplication and enhance the efficiency of the Defense Department’s IT initiatives.
Robert Carey
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Department of Defense
9:00-10:30
DISA Network Update
Four top DISA executives will describe their latest strategies and plans for the Defense Department’s networks and network services, with an emphasis on upcoming requirements from industry. The presentations will cover network infrastructure, operations, services, SATCOM, teleports, cloud computing, Defense Enterprise Computing Centers (DECCs) Information Assurance (IA) and other next generation DISA IT and network technology requirements.
Anthony S. Montemarano
Director, Strategic Planning and Information
Defense Information Systems Agency
Alfred Rivera
Director of Computing Services
Defense Information Systems Agency
William J. Brougham
Vice Director, Network Services
Defense Information Systems Agency
Mark Orndorff
Program Executive Officer
Mission Assurance and Network Operations PEO
Defense Information Systems Agency
10:30 –11:00: Break/Networking
11:00-12:00
Army Network Requirements
The Army’s Program Executive Officer for Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS), responsible for the program management of the Department of Defense and Army business and combat service support systems, as well as the Army’s communications and computer infrastructure, will highlight the Army’s specific upcoming requirements from industry for near-term and mid-term support to create its next generation network infrastructure, services and applications.
Mr. Hari Bezwada
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Program Executive Office, Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS)
U.S. Army
12:00–1:30 - Luncheon Keynote Presentation
Opportunities in the Intelligence Community
The Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Acquisition and Technology will provide an update on top requirements and opportunities for industry in the intelligence community.
Dawn Meyerriecks
Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Acquisition and Technology
1:30-2:45
Navy Network Opportunities
Three top Navy Network and IT officials will provide an update on Navy IT and networking operations, plans, and budgets, with an emphasis on upcoming requirements from industry. The presentations will cover the Navy’s ashore and afloat requirements, as well as the need to transform the Navy’s Base Level Information Infrastructure, enterprise connectivity, and communications.
Rear Admiral William E. Leigher
Director of Warfare Integration for Information Dominance (OPNAV N2/N6F)
Rear Admiral Matthew Kohler
Deputy Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/Deputy Commander U.S. Tenth Fleet
James W. Coffman
Deputy Branch Head, Navy Networks (OPNAV N2/N6F11B)
2:45-3:45
Air Force Information Technology Update
The Director of Cyberspace Operations of the Office of Information Dominance and Chief Information Officer will provide an overview of the Air Force’s strategies, plans, programs, and requirements for enhancing and operating the Air Force networks and network-related information technology, focusing on specific upcoming Air Force requirements for support in implementing and operating targeted network and IT enhancements.
Chief Technology Officer, Office of Information Dominance and Chief Information Officer, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
3:45 - Program Concludes