Why should I attend?

Maritime threats present a serious and realistic danger to the safety and security of the United States and to the stability of international trade. More than 80 percent of the world's trade travels by water and forges a global maritime link; yet ports, waterways, and shorelines remain relatively unguarded. Increased intelligence integration and situational awareness combined with well planned prevention and recovery procedures diminish the risk and mitigate the impact of a potential attack.

As the Maritime Community defines priorities, builds partnerships, and modernizes capabilities, it is vital to disseminate these advances to all stakeholders. MHS brings together policy makers, DoD and DHS leaders, law enforcement, and solutions providers to exchange and share best practices and opportunities to improve the security of our Nation's maritime borders.

Specific Themes for 2009 include:

• DoD and DHS Acquisition Strategy and Capabilities for Maritime Security and Maritime Domain Awareness
• Maritime Domain Awareness
• Situational Awareness/Intelligence Integration
• Coordinated Maritime Security Integration and Partnerships
• DHS/DoD/Law Enforcement relationship and responsibilities
• Cargo security and container screening initiatives
• Infrastructure recovery planning and resumption of trade
• Coast Guard Sector Security Planning
• Small vessel threats/waterborne IEDs
• Port/harbor Security
• Drug smuggling/illegal immigration

Who will I meet and who is speaking?

Confirmed speakers include:

• Gen. Gene Renuart, USAF, Commander, USNORTHCOM and NORAD
• ADM Harry Ulrich, USN (Ret.)-Executive Vice President, Enterra Solutions
• VADM Robert J. Papp, Jr., USCG Commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area Commander, Defense Forces East
• RADM Wayne Justice, USCG, Assistant Commandant for Capability, USCG
• RADM Gary Blore, USCG, Assistant Commandant for Acquisition & Chief Acquisition Officer, USCG
• Dana Goward, SES Director, Assessment, Integration and Risk Management, CG-51
• Dr. Michael Bruno- Feiler Chair Professor and Dean, School of Engineering and Science, Stevens Institute of Technology
• Andy Farrar- Special Assistant to the PEO for Maritime Domain Awareness, PEO C4I, US Navy
• RADM Stewart O'Bryan, USN, Director, N3/N5 U.S. Navy Maritime Domain Awareness
• RADM Joseph Kernan, USN, Commander, US Naval Forces Southern Command, Commander, US 4th Fleet
• Janis Nagy, Principal, US Government Security, Booz Allen Hamilton
• Timothy A. Phillips, SNIS, Chief Technology Officer, Global Maritime & Air Intelligence Integration
• And many more!

IDGA’s Maritime Homeland Security Summit is a forum on the many changing requirements and challenges of maritime security. The audience will be comprised of senior level professionals from the military, government agencies, contractors and technology service providers.

Attend the 7th Annual Maritime Homeland Security Summit and be a part of the newest ideas in Maritime Homeland Security!

Do not delay register now– and Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Maritime Homeland Security Summit in Coastal Florida.

Don't miss this event because...

IDGA’s Maritime Homeland Security Summit is the only event that brings together the leadership from all stakeholders involved in Maritime Security.

The theme of the 2009 event is “Partnerships for Maritime Security and Enhanced Domain Awareness.” Don’t miss the chance to hear the perspectives, challenges, and needs of all partners involved in Maritime Security.

If you are not yet ready to register, feel free to request a reminder nearer the time .

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