FOSE 2008 ANNOUNCES COMPREHENSIVE CONFERENCE PROGRAM

FOSE 2008, the most comprehensive event for government information technology (IT) professionals, today announced the conference faculty for this year’s educational program. The FOSE 2008 Conference offers a variety of topical presentations that will help foster the sharing of best practices, as well as adoption of new technologies and proven implementation strategies across all levels of government.

“The ability to provide such a high quality educational program sets FOSE apart from other events in this space,” said Christina Condos, Vice President of Events for 1105 Government Information Group. “We have three excellent keynote speakers as well as a host of targeted sessions presented by the leaders in government IT. This year’s agenda is second to none.”

Highlights of the recently announced conference program are below. The full agenda can be accessed through: http://www.fose.com/index.cfm?do=cnt.page&pg=1035.

Session 1-1, Agency Infrastructure Transition: Lessons from Seasoned Veterans

Tuesday, April 1, 1:45-2:45pm

* Tim Young, Deputy Administrator for E-Government and IT, Office of Management and Budget [Moderator]
* Theresa Beverly, Infrastructure Transition Program Manager, Infrastructure Architecture and Engineering, Enterprise Services Division, Internal Revenue Service, Dept. of the Treasury
* Harry Lee, Director of Infrastructure Architecture and Engineering, Enterprise Services Division, Internal Revenue Service, Dept. of the Treasury
* Michael Milazzo, Acting Deputy CIO, Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
* John Schwenkler, Senior Enterprise Architect, Hewlett-Packard

Session 3-1, Trusted Internet Connection: Keys to Effective Implementation

Tuesday, April 1, 1:45-2:45pm

* Alan Paller, Director of Research, The SANS Institute [Moderator]
* Scott Bradner, University Technology Security Officer, Harvard University
* David Wennergren, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Dept. of Defense

Session 2-2, Greening of the Data Center: Essential Considerations

Tuesday, April 1, 3:00-4:00pm

* Alexandra Sullivan, Program Engineer, Energy Star Commercial and Industrial Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [Moderator]
* Vic Berger, Lead Technologist, CDW Government
* Bill Bockoven, Vice President, Public Sector, APC-MGE
* Richard Reeves, Chief Technology Officer, Dept. of the Treasury

Session 3-3, Wireless Security: Managing to the Edge of the Network

Wednesday, April 2, 10:15-11:15am

* Dennis Heretick, former Chief Information Security Officer, Dept. of Justice [Moderator]
* Sergeant Jim Craige, Tactical Computer Section, Police Department, Alexandria, Virginia
* Bernard McMonagle, Director, Federal Government Data Solutions, Verizon Wireless
* Stephen Orr, Senior Consulting System Engineer, Federal Operations, Cisco

Session 2-3, Web 2.0 Technologies: Real-World Applications for the Public Sector

Wednesday, April 2, 10:15-11:15am

* Christopher Dorobek, Editor-in-Chief, Federal Computer Week [Moderator]
* Don Burke, Intellipedia Doyen, Directorate of Science and Technology, Central Intelligence Agency
* Sean Dennehy, Chief Intellipedia Development, Directorate of Intelligence, Central Intelligence Agency
* Sharon Fratta-Hill, Dean of Information Technology and Distance Education, Graduate School, USDA
* John Thompson, Associate Professor, Buffalo State College
* James Till, Chief Marketing Officer, Xythos Software

Session 1-4, Enterprise Search and E-Discovery: What You Must Know

Wednesday, April 2, 11:30am-12:30pm

* Edward Meagher, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Dept. of the Interior [Moderator]
* Deborah Armentrout, Chief, Records and Archives, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
* Jason R. Baron, Director of Litigation, National Archives and Records Administration
* LTC J.D. Whitlock, Chief, Knowledge Management, U.S. Air Force Medical Service

Session 3-5, Identity Management Implementation: Accomplishments and Challenges

Wednesday, April 2, 2:45-3:45pm

* Nick Wakeman, Editor-in-Chief, Washington Technology [Moderator]
* Mary Dixon, Director, Defense Manpower Data Center, Dept. of Defense
* LTC Richard Faulkner, Project Manager, Contractor Accountability Mission, U.S. Army Materiel Command
* Michael Mestrovich, President, Unlimited New Dimensions and President, Federation for Identity and Cross-Credentialing Systems (FiXs)

As part of the conference program, each session and tutorial will offer Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) to students, as certified by the Graduate School, USDA. The Graduate School, USDA, a non-appropriated fund instrumentality (NAFI) government entity created 85 years ago, provides adult continuing education with the mission of developing people and making government more efficient/effective. The Graduate School, USDA is the FOSE 2008 Educational Partner.

Since 1976, FOSE has been in the forefront of the government technology revolution, contributing to many technological and creative developments that have helped shape public and private sector initiatives. FOSE remains the premier meeting and solutions marketplace for government technology and program management professionals. Featuring groundbreaking education, smart solutions and unparalleled networking events and programs, FOSE brings together an audience that shares a passion for computing and technology.

To register as press for the event, go to http://www.fose.com/index.cfm?do=cnt.page&pg=1051 or contact A.J. Guenther at 703-742-7184, aj@connellyworks.com.

About 1105 Government Information Group

1105 Government Information Group is the leading provider of integrated information and media for the government information technology market. Our comprehensive portfolio of print, online, event, custom media and research products distinctively serves the information needs of the government IT buying team – agency executives, program managers, IT managers and systems integrators – across all segments of federal, state and local government. Flagship news and information brands include Defense Systems, Federal Computer Week, FEND, GCN, Government Health IT and Washington Technology. Flagship events include FOSE, GovSec, U.S. Law, and READY!, and the E-Gov series of conferences which include Security, Program Management and Enterprise Architecture. www.1105govinfo.com

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