“Getting in Step with DISA”
Oct. 24, 2008 (Fri), 7:15am-9:15am, Sheraton Tysons

Pre-Registration for this event is NOW CLOSED.  There may still be a few seats left the day of, and you are welcome to check-in with us onsite at the hotel registration desk, starting at 7:15am.  We are unfortunately not able to make any more changes to registrants before the event.  If you are a Table Holder for this breakfast, and have a change or addition to your table, please email that in to events@afceanova.org.  We are not able to take any other pre-registrations by email. 

Speakers:

Rebecca S. Harris   (Biography)
Director, GIG Enterprise Services PEO, DISA

The GIG Enterprise Services (GES) is part of the Component Acquisition Executive.  The GES is responsible for the following DISA programs: NCES, Collaboration, Portal, Content Del/Disc, SOA Foundation.     

Ralph Puckett  (Biography)
Deputy Director, Defense Spectrum Organization, DISA

The Defense Spectrum Organization (DSO) is the center of excellence for electromagnetic spectrum analysis and the development of integrated spectrum plans and long-term strategies to address current and future needs for DoD spectrum access. DSO provides direct operational support to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commanders, Secretaries of Military Departments, and Directors of Defense Agencies to achieve national security and military objectives.

Sharon Jones
Director Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization, DISA

The DISA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) advises the Director of DISA on small business matters, and represents the Agency before Congress, the Office Secretary of Defense (OSD), and other agencies in accordance with DFARS 19.201 (d)(2). It also participates and monitors the DISA acquisition process, and develops and monitors the disadvantaged business program to ensure that small business, women owned, small disadvantaged business concerns and Historically Black Colleges, Universities, and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI's) receive a fair portion of DISA contract awards.

Raymond C. Bjorklund  (Biography)
Sr VP and Chief Knowledge Officer, FedSources

If you're a small company seeking insights into teaming with Primes and/or getting through to the real Federal/Defense buyer, you should definitely plan to attend!  Although this event is being targeted to Small Businesses, representatives from large and medium-sized primes are also welcome to attend.

About the DISA Small Business Breakfast:

Continuing with our theme of informing/educating small business our first breakfast is scheduled for Friday October 24, 2008 “Getting in Step with DISA”.  DISA is the provider of global Net-Centric solutions for the nation's warfighters and all those who support them in the nation’s defense. 

AFCEA NOVA Small Business Committee has assembled a panel with diverse DISA expertise. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with three DISA senior leaders, and Fedsources who will brief on technology opportunities across DISA.

The DISA panel will provide information to help you understand their organization's current goals, priorities, and strategy.

SPONSORSHIP & BENEFITS -- Corporate Sponsor -- $300

• Table sponsorship - placement up front
  (4 attendees from your company & 4 other guests placed randomly by AFCEA NOVA)
• Logo on event website
• Logo on event marketing emails
• Logo on event program
• Great networking with peers and officers in the DHS market

Pre-Registration for this event is NOW CLOSED.  There may still be a few seats left the day of, and you are welcome to check-in with us onsite at the hotel registration desk, starting at 7:15am.  We are unfortunately not able to make any more changes to registrants before the event.  If you are a Table Holder for this breakfast, and have a change or addition to your table, please email that in to events@afceanova.org.  We are not able to take any other pre-registrations by email.

Sponsors:

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WHEN:

Friday, October 24, 2008
7:15am - Check-In & Reception
7:45am - Breakfast Served
8:00am-9:15am - Program

WHERE:

Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner
8661 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, Virginia 22180

COST:

Industry Member Pre-Registered -- $35
Industry Non-member Pre-Registered -- $40
Industry Member Walk-in -- $40 (if space is available)
Industry Non-member Walk-in -- $45 (if space is available)
Government Reservations -- No Charge (but we need you to pre-register to attend)

It is not necessary to be a member of AFCEA to attend the small business breakfasts... But once you come to an event, we think you'll want to be!

Pre-Registration for this event is NOW CLOSED.  There may still be a few seats left the day of, and you are welcome to check-in with us onsite at the hotel registration desk, starting at 7:15am.  We are unfortunately not able to make any more changes to registrants before the event.  If you are a Table Holder for this breakfast, and have a change or addition to your table, please email that in to events@afceanova.org.  We are not able to take any other pre-registrations by email.