You are cordially invited to attend the Center for Homeland Defense and Security's

CHDS Alumni Continuing Education Conference - February 3-4, 2010

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey CA

Theme: Homeland Security and Defense Leadership: Through the Cyber-scape and Beyond

Printable agenda [doc] (as of Feb 2, 2010)

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

07:30-8:00 Registration - Continental Breakfast

08:00 - Welcoming Remarks by Tim Manning, Deputy Administrator, Protection and National Preparedness Directorate (NPD), FEMA and Glen Woodbury, Director, CHDS

08:25 - Conference Overview by Kevin Eack, President, CHDS Alumni Association

08:30-10:30 - Plenary Panel: Social Networking and Web 2.0: Implications for Leaders of Homeland Security and Defense
CHDS Adjunct Professor Robert Josefek (moderator) and a panel of experts will discuss emerging challenges for Homeland Security leaders in applications of Social Networking and Web 2.0.

10:30 - Break

10:45-12:30 - Plenary Panel 2: Faculty Discussion Panel: Evolution of CHDS Curricula
During this panel, Dave Brannan (moderator) will highlight current courses being offered in both the ELP and Master's curricula and will engage select faculty members in providing attendees with topical updates on materials covered in these courses

12:30 - Working Lunch

12:45-6:00 - Interactive Open-Space Workshop
Chris Bellavita (facilitator) will utilize the highly interactive Open Space format to engage all participants in a wide ranging discussion on issues of relevance for Homeland Defense and Security Leaders

6:00-7:00 - Conference Reception - Quarterdeck, Herrmann Hall with NPS Welcome by President Daniel T. Oliver

Thursday, February 4, 2010

8:00-9:15 - Networking and Continental Breakfast

9:15-10:15 - Speaker: Hon. Paul Stockton, Jr., Ph. D.

10:15-10:30 - CHDS Legacy Plaque Unveiling and Presentation - Lai Sun Yee / Glen Woodbury

10:30-10:45 - Break

10:45-12:15 - Annual Alumni Association Meeting - Kevin Eack

12:15 - Adjournment, Certificates of Attendance will be mailed unless otherwise requested.

Dress: Business Casual