The Conference is being held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jun 8 and 9, 2010 at the Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in Utica, NY and on Thursday, 10 June at the Griffiss Institute in Rome, NY.
The Erie Canal Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) is sponsoring an Information Challenges 2010 Conference and Exposition with support from the Griffiss Institute and participation from Air Force Research Laboratory and the Information Institute. The conference will explore challenges and research opportunities in information systems and technology for Air Force and DOD applications. The Conference is being held at the Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY on Jun 8 and 9, 2010 and at the Griffiss Institute in Rome, NY on 10 June. Each day has a plenary session that provides attendees the opportunity to hear several addresses by senior Air Force leaders and Air Force Research laboratory senior staff on future challenges and research opportunities in information technology. Afternoons, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in parallel technical sessions in mini-workshop format on hard problems in information technology. The workshop session will enable technical dialog between contractor representatives, government representatives and academics from Information Institute members and other institutions and the staff of Air Force Research Laboratory, with the goal of identifying promising collaborations and approaches to address hard problems in information technology. In addition, a workshop on Air Force Technology Transfer (T2) will be held to discuss the overall AF objectives for T2, processes for success, how to use Partnership Intermediaries and the protection of Intellectual Property. T2 representatives from all AFRL Directorates will be available for "office hours" appointments to discuss potential collaborations. Finally, an Exposition on Emerging Technologies in Information Science will be held in conjunction with the Griffiss Institute.
Demonstrations and posters are invited on emerging technology and recent developments ready for tech transfer or transition. The third day will be held at the Griffiss Institute and will focus on Small Business Innovative Research. SBIR topics for 2010 will be presented and topic project managers will be available for discussions.
Registration for Info Challenges 2010 can be made on-line starting 1 April 2010 at http://www.afceaeriecanal.com
The Registration Fees for June 8 & 9: are as follows:
Early Bird (received by 23 May), $300.00;
Regular; 24 May to 1 June, $350.00;
At the door, $400.00.
Registration Fee includes conference costs, two days of continental breakfast, two lunches, plus other refreshments each day, handout materials and a Social Hour with heavy Hors d Oeuvres for the Exposition on the evening of 8 June 2010.
The Exposition includes; Exhibit and Poster Boards with an Open Bar of Beer and Wine, passed heavy Hors d Oeuvres, Chef Carved Roast Beef and Turkey and, Coffee, Tea, Decaf, Water and Soda.
Registration Cancellation requests must be received in writing and faxed to 315-724-3330. Requests received before 4 June 2010 are entitled to a full refund less a $50.00 processing fee. After 4 June 2010 no refunds will be made.
Registration Fee for June 10: $20.00.
Parking at MVCC and the GI is also free to conference participants
Registration Fee for Thursday, 10 June, at the Griffiss Institute, Rome NY includes; free parking, conference costs, Coffee, Tea, Decaf, Assorted Bottled Juice, Bagels w/cream cheese, butter, jellies and Mini Muffins and Fresh Sliced Fruit.
Registration Cancellation for Thursday, June 10, will not be refunded.
Attendees must be US Citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens. Proof of status is required for registration. Two forms of identification are required including either a birth certificate or passport, and another picture ID such as a driver's license. Clearances are not required and all discussions will be unclassified.
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