Speakers and Topics: 9th Annual Air Force IT Day

IT Supporting and Enabling the Joint Mission

Strengthening Air, Space, and Cyberspace Capabilities

The 9th Annual Air Force IT Day brings you power-packed line-up of speakers and contemporary IT issues that will help industry leaders make resource investment decisions in this fiscally constrained environment.

With all the recent attention on DOD efficiencies, changing organization structures, and realigning IT responsibilities, this is a “must attend” event for anyone who wants to do business with the Air Force. There is simply no other forum available where you can pack this much information into a one day event.

Senior leaders from across the Air Force will present the forward looking Air Force vision; assess the effectiveness and shortfalls of current capabilities; discuss cyber warfare requirements and directions; outline plans for organizing for cyber operations; define emerging technology needs; and, highlight acquisition plans and programs of particular interest to IT professionals.

Our distinguished speakers will:

•   Outline the Air Force distinctive capabilities and the core competencies needed to achieve the vision of Global Reach, Power and Vigilance
•   Describe the structure and requirements with the Air Force to successfully execute the cyber warfare mission
•   Define the Air Force approach and requirements for protecting and defending “the network”
•   Assess the timeliness and adequacy of IT support for ongoing combat operations
•   Explain what each major air command requires from the IT community to strengthen their operational capabilities
•   Discuss current and future acquisitions that the IT industry will want to pursue.

Confirmed Speakers

Arthur "Wally" L. Wachdorf
Senior Adviser for Intelligence and Cyber Operations, 24th Air Force

Arthur L. Wachdorf is the Senior Adviser for Intelligence and Cyber Operations, 24th Air Force, Air Force Space Command, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He advises the commander on cyber and intelligence related issues. He develops and refines processes, operational concepts, and organizational constructs for cyber operations in support of Air Force and joint requirements. Mr. Wachdorf serves as a functional expert, coordinating cyberspace related issues with Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Air Force Space Command and other joint and national agencies. He establishes and maintains essential relationships within the Department of Defense and civil industry, ensuring the crossflow of information relating to Air Force cyber capabilities and processes. Mr. Wachdorf is a Highly Qualified Expert who will serve in this assignment for three years.

Official Biography

Brig Gen Ian R. Dickinson
Director, Communications and Information and CIO, Air Force Space Command

Brig. Gen. Ian R. Dickinson is the Director, Communications and Information, and Chief Information Officer, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. General Dickinson was commissioned in 1985 from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He has held a variety of positions at base, center, major command, Air Staff and Joint Staff levels in acquisition, operations, maintenance, communications and information requirements.

Official Biography

Lt Gen William T. Lord
Chief of Warfighting Integration and CIO, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force

Lt. Gen. William T. Lord is the Chief of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. General Lord leads five directorates and one field operating agency consisting of more than 350 military, civilian and contractor personnel supporting a portfolio valued at $7 billion. He integrates Air Force warfighting and mission support capabilities by networking space, air and terrestrial assets. Additionally, he shapes doctrine, strategy, and policy for all communications and information activities.

Official Biography

David M. Van Buren
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (acting)

Mr. David M. Van Buren is the acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Washington, D.C. He is the Air Force's service acquisition executive, responsible for all Air Force research, development and non-space acquisition activities. He provides direction, guidance and supervision of all matters pertaining to the formulation, review, approval and execution of acquisition plans, policies and programs. Mr. Van Buren directs $30 billion annual investments that include major programs like the KC-X, F-22A, F-35, C-17 and munitions, as well as capability areas such as information technology and command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. He formulates and executes the $210 billion Air Force investment strategy to acquire systems and support services to provide combat capability to joint warfighting commanders.

Official Biography

Major Command A6 Requirements Panel

Air Force IT Day will include a requirements panel of several Air Force Major Command A6s who will tell you how IT supports the operational mission of their command and what their most pressing needs are.

Brig. Gen. William J. Bender (moderator)
Director, Warfighter Systems Integration, Office of Information Dominance and CIO, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
Official Biography

Panel Participants:

• Brig. Gen. Steven J. Spano
  
• Col Anthony Thomas
  
• Col Mitch Butikofer
  
• Col Kim Johnson

Small Business Sessions

Don't miss the Small Business Sessions that will be conducted in parallel to the main program - giving both large and small businesses an opportunity to hear AF Small Business Advocates discuss their programs, and detail future business opportunities.  Plus, MAJCOM booths in the lobby of the hotel, where reps from different commands can tell you one-on-one about their programs and needs.

If you are an industry executive, business developer, sales and marketing manager, technical design specialist, or just someone who wants to learn more about Air Force IT requirements and applications, then Air Force IT Day is for you - full of valuable information that will help you grow your business by meeting Air Force needs.

If you are a government executive, program manager, team lead, technical specialist, or just someone who wants to better understand the needs and challenges of the entire Air Force, then Air Force IT Day is for you - full of context and contacts that will make your job more relevant to the fight.

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