The HS/HD Career Summit is presented by the National Homeland Defense Foundation in collaboration with the Center for Homeland Security at UCCS, and HSHDcareers.com The HS/HD Career Summit will be held October 28th - 29th in conjunction with the National Homeland Defense Symposium VI at the Broadmoor International Center in beautiful Colorado Springs.
The HS/HD Career Summit will provide participants an exclusive opportunity to explore options to create a sustainable career in the HS, HD and Emergency Management communities.
The Summit will bring capabilities and requirements together, matching individuals with experience, education, and talent with the needs of the public sector and industry to enhance the security of the United States. Suggested participants include transitioning military, first responders, and others that are motivated to build a better, more secure future for our communities and our nation. Attendees will hear from leading experts in HS, HD and EM about current and projected career requirements, as well as meet with government and industry leaders that are looking for the next generation of homeland security career professionals.
The Summit starts with an interactive reception, followed by panels and discussions on the homeland defense, homeland security and Emergency Management career opportunities. If you are looking for a career in this dynamic and growing industry, you won’t want to miss this important conference!
Welcome Reception - October 28, 2008 The Broadmoor International Center
Tuesday, October 28th
5:00
– 6:00pm CHECK-IN/WELCOME RECEPTION (Cash Bar with light refreshments)
NOTE: Pre-registration is
required
6:00
– 6:05pm WELCOME/OVERVIEW
Don Addy, Steve Recca, Kimberly
Hessler
6:05
– 6:30 HSHDcareers.com Interactive Website Demonstration and Technology
Overivew
6:30
– 7:15pm Homeland Security/Defense in the Pikes Peak Region:
Industry Perspective
Panelists:
LTG Ed Soriano, USA (ret),
Northrop-Grumman Corporation (CONFIRMED)
Kelly Roth, Delta Solutions
and Strategies (CONFIRMED)
7:15
– 8:00 Field Research, with opportunity for registrants and the
private sector panel representatives/Recruiters to discuss HS/HD career
opportunities.
Homeland Security/Homeland Defense Career Summit - October 29, 2008 The Broadmoor - International Center
Wednesday, October 29th
7:30
– 8:30am LATE CHECK-IN
NOTE: Pre-registration is
required to participate in the session
8:45
– 9:00 WELCOME REMARKS
Don Addy, President National
Homeland Defense Foundation
Steve Recca, Director UCCS Center
for Homeland Security
9:00
– 9:15am SUMMIT INTRODUCTION: “Critical Need to Build HS/HD
Career Professionals”
General Victor Renuart, Commander
North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command (CONFIRMED)
9:15
– 10:15am PANEL #1: International and National Issues and
Concerns
Panelists:
LTG Ed Anderson, USA (ret),
Booz-Allen-Hamilton (CONFIRMED)
Commodore Jacob Boerresen,
RNON (ret), Norwegian Ministry of Defense (CONFIRMED)
Dr. George Tanner, Department
of Homeland Security (INVITED)
Dr. Stan Supinksi, Naval Postgraduate
School and Battelle (CONFIRMED)
10:00 - 10:45am FIELD RESEARCH
AND DISCUSSIONS
10:45
– 11:45am PANEL #2: State/Regional Issues and Concerns
Panelists:
Hans Kallem, Colorado Office
of Homeland Security (INVITED)
COL Mike Resty, USA (ret),
former Defense Coordinating Officer, FEMA Region 8 (CONFIRMED)
MAJ Brenda Loeffler, Director
Colorado Information & Analysis Center (INVITED)
Joe Catalino, U.S. Northern
Command Director of Public-Private Sector Integration (CONFIRMED)
