2009 Homeland Security Conference
Private - Public Partnerships With Change, New Opportunities

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The New York State Perspective: Priorities for 2009

Honorable Michael Balboni, NYS Deputy Secretary for Public Safety

Michael Balboni is the Deputy Secretary for Public Safety for the State of New York, which is the senior homeland security and law enforcement official in Governor David Paterson’s Administration. He was appointed to that cabinet-level position by former Governor Eliot Spitzer in January 2007. Deputy Secretary Balboni will share with participants the State’s perspective on the changing federal landscape; how that may impact New York State; and Paterson Administration priorities in the homeland security arena. 

William Pelgrin, Director, NYS Office of Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Coordination (Bio)

Led by William Pelgrin, the NYS Office of Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Coordination is responsible for leading and coordinating New York State’s efforts regarding cyber readiness, geographic information systems (GIS) and critical infrastructure preparedness.  NYS CSCIC works collaboratively with the public and private sectors to foster communication and coordination.  Director Pelgrin will share with the participants the State’s perspective on the changing federal landscape; how that may impact New York State; and the Paterson Administration priorities in the homeland security arena.

"What’s Gonna ‘CHANGE’?":  Looking at What the Obama Administration, the New Congress and the New Leadership at DHS Might Mean to the Business of Homeland Security
Panel Moderator: Rich Cooper, Principal, Catalyst Partners (Bio)

Panelists:
Gerald Buckwalter, VP, Homeland Security, Northrop Grumman Corporation (Bio)
Josh Filler, President, Filler Security Strategies, Inc. (Bio)
Al Martinez-Fonts, Assistant Secretary for the Private Sector Office, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Bio)
Scott Weber, Partner, Patton Boggs LLC (Bio)

While the mission of securing the homeland remains the same, the people, programs, policies and priorities for homeland security are about to ‘change.’ But how much and what will it mean? A panel of Washington and homeland security veterans will discuss possible policies and priorities of the new President and new Congress and the potential implications for technology investment, partnerships and businesses. Sharing lessons learned from the Department’s first five years, Panel Moderator, Rich Cooper, Principal with Catalyst Partners (and formerly with DHS), Josh Filler (tentative) with Filler Security Strategies, Inc. and other panelists, will also discuss how DHS Secretary-nominee, Arizona Governor, Janet Napolitano and other new DHS leaders will guide the Department of Homeland Security through the next four years. Other panelists to be announced.

New York State’s Center for Homeland Security Coming On-Line: Its Function & Its Future
Panel Moderator: Ken Morrelly, Executive Director, Long Island Forum for Technology (Bio)

Panelists:
Eduardo Browne, Power Management Concepts, LLC (Bio)
John Goodall, Applied Visions, Inc. (Bio)
Bruce Jacobson, Northrop Grumman Corporation (Bio)
Scott Meyers, Balfour Technologies (Bio)
Paul Scardino, Globecomm Systems, Inc. (Bio)
Doug Segall, Siemens Enterprise Communications, Inc.
Owen Watford, Retlif Testing Laboratories (Bio)

This panel will update attendees on the progress of getting the Center operational, and the public and private NYS universities and industrial partners with national reach, which will serve as the focal point to address the safety and security requirements of the population and the critical infrastructure of NYS. Hear how the Center will facilitate the development, evaluation and deployment of effective and affordable system solution sets that address state and national security requirements.

DHS Science & Technology Directorate Brief: Doing Business with DHS S&T
Dr. Mitch Erickson, Director of Northeast Operations, US Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate (Bio)

Just what is the focus of the Science & Technology Directorate and why should you care? Dr. Erickson will provide conference attendees with an overview of the role S&T plays in research and technology development to meet specific technology and capability gaps identified and prioritized by the DHS Component Organizations. S&T plays a critical part in helping to integrate products to create solutions across six technical areas including Border & Maritime Security; Chemical/Biological Security; Command, Control & Interoperability; Explosives; Human Factors; and Infrastructure & Geophysical.

Managing Risks and Business Continuity: Best Practices
Panel Moderator: Teresa Richardson, Government and Public Safety Specialist, MacSource Communications (Bio)

Natural and man-made threats …. disasters which can happen with little time to prepare. This session will provide context for some of the best practices being deployed to assess and manage recovery time objectives; recovery scope objectives; and disaster recovery strategies.

Looking Forward: Homeland Security Trends in Critical Infrastructure
Panel Moderator: Robert Gearhart, Director, Business Development, Northrop Grumman Corporation (Bio)

Panelists:
Al Stenson, Protective Security Advisor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Sean K. Montgomery, Inspector - Commanding Officer, Interagency Counterterrorism Task Force & Office of Emergency Preparedness M.T.A. Police Department (Bio)
Greg Moreland, Sentech (Bio)

Al Stenson and other panelists will discuss some of the challenges and trends across sectors in protecting critical infrastructure assets. With Congress poised to make infrastructure investments, now is the time to hear from those “in the know” as to what may be on the horizon.

The New York Intelligence Center
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Fresenius, New York State Police, Office of Counter Terrorism (Bio)
Captain Douglas Keyer, New York State Police (Bio)

As the New York State continues develop and enhance the state fusion center, the State Police continue their efforts to work with the private sector to enhance the interests and needs of our business sector partners. The State Police are in the process of developing a  statewide collaboration to facilitate information sharing and this presentation will provide attendees with the opportunity to hear about this initiative.

Opportunities will be available throughout Tuesday morning to discuss your product or idea with Director of Northeast Operations, US Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology Directorate Dr. Mitch Erickson.

Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Ben & Jerry's Sponsor Exhibitors

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• Hotel Information

About the Conference

This conference will provide you with the opportunity to explore best practices and learn about cutting edge research to improve security in the public or private sector. You will hear from Washington "insiders" who will provide a landscape on what homeland security investments and policies might look like under President-elect Obama and a newly elected Congress. If you have a stake in "homeland security" — from protecting our borders or communities, to securing the safety of our private sector physical assets — you will find something of interest at the 2009 Homeland Security Conference.

Networking Opportunities

The agenda allows ample time to network and visit our exhibitors. Do not miss our Legislators’ Reception on Monday, January 26, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Albany. Shuttles will be provided round trip from The Desmond.

Hotel Information

Room reservations should be made directly with The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center at our conference rate of $159.

Call The Desmond at 518.869.8100 and refer to Group Booking # 11 I 197 (The Business Council) by Monday, January 12, 2009, to secure your reservation.

 

 

 

 

 

Monday, January 26, 2009		Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Ben & Jerry's Sponsor Exhibitors
11:00 am - Noon	Registration / Visit the Exhibits
Noon - 1:15 p.m.	Luncheon / Keynote Address The New York State Perspective: Priorities for 2009 Honorable Michael Balboni Deputy Secretary for Public Safety William Pelgrin, Director, NYS Office of Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Coordination
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.	“What’s Gonna ‘CHANGE’?”: Looking at What the Obama Administration, the New Congress and the New Leadership at DHS Might Mean to the Business of Homeland Security
2:30 - 3:00 p.m.	Visit the Exhibits / Ben & Jerry’s Break Sponsored by Meridian Technologies, Inc.
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.	New York State’s Center for Homeland Security Coming On-line: Its Function and Its Future
4:00 - 5:15 p.m.	DHS Science & Technology Directorate Brief: Doing Business with DHS S&T
5:30 p.m.	Shuttle to Crowne Plaza / Legislators’ Reception
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.	2009 Annual Legislators’ Reception (Crowne Plaza Albany)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
7:30 - 8:30 am	Registration / Visit the Exhibits / Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 am	Looking Forward: Homeland Security Trends in Critical Infrastructure
9:30 - 10:30 am	Managing Risks and Business Continuity: Best Practices
10:30 - 11:00 am	Refreshment Break / Visit the Exhibits
11:00 - 11:45 am	The New York Intelligence Center
11:45 - 12:00 noon	Wrap Up / Conclusion
		as of 1/20/09

Exhibits *

8’ x 10’ Booth $ 1,500

Exhibit space is limited. Priority in assignment will be given to Business Council members in the order in which applications are received.

Booth Rental Includes:

• 8’ high back drape
• 3’ high side drapes
• Booth identification sign
• Electrical and internet service
• One complimentary Conference registration
• One discounted Conference registration
• Pre-Conference attendance list
• Post-Conference attendance list
• Recognition in Program Book

Show Schedule

Exhibits will be open throughout Conference functions on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, 2009.

Sponsorship*

Gold Sponsor	$ 2,500
Two complimentary registrations
Luncheon	$ 2,500
Two complimentary registrations
Cyber Cafe - New	$ 2,000
Company name and logo on all computers
Refreshment Breaks	$ 1,500
Continental Breakfast	$ 1,250
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Break	$ 1,000

Sponsorship Includes:

• One complimentary Conference registration
• Company Name and logo in our promotional material and Program Book
• Company promotional item in Conference packet
• Company Name and logo displayed at event
• Post-Conference attendance list

Hotel Information

Room reservations should be made directly with The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center at our conference rate of $159.

Call The Desmond at 518.869.8100 and refer to Group Booking # 11 I 197 (The Business Council) by Monday, January 12, 2009, to secure your reservation.

* Exhibit & Sponsor Fees

* Prices listed are for Business Council Members. Future Members, please contact Maribeth Riley at maribeth.riley@bcnys.org or call 800.358.1202 for more information.

For further information regarding Sponsorship Opportunities contact Maribeth Riley at
1-800-358-1202.