Global Security Challenge

America East Regional Final 2009

   

Local Host 

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Regional Host

                        

Partner University

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September 18, 2009

Time: 12.30pm - 5.00pm, followed by networking drinks
Venue: British Embassy, Washington, DC



Event Details

The winners of the America East region have now been selected and will be presenting their innovation at the grand final, held at the GSC Security Summit on November 13, 2009.  

For more information and to book a place to attend, please see the GSC Security Summit 2009.

  

Welcome Addresses

Dr. Mel Bernstein, Vice President for Research, University of Maryland

Dominick Chilcott, Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy, Washington, DC

 

Keynote Speaker

Tom Fuhrman, Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton

 

Judging Committee

  • Dr. John Morgan, Deputy Director of Science and Technology, Counter-Terrorism Technical Support Office, CTTSO (TSWG)
  • Dr. Richard Leaver, CEO, Blue Star Capital plc
  • Dr. Dean Chang, Mtech Ventures and Education Director, Technology Advancement Program, University of Maryland
  • Brigadier General Michael G.Lee, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), Vice President/General Manager Military Services, Intelligence Solutions Division, General Dynamics
  • Fred L. Schwien, Director, Homeland Security Strategy, The Boeing Company

Discussion Panel

  • Topic: 'Cyber Security'
  • Moderator: Bob Harbick, Booz Allen Hamilton
  • Lawrence A.Gordon, Ernst & Young Alumni Professor of Managerial Accounting and Information Assurance, Affiliate Professor in Institute for Advanced Computer Studies, University of Maryland
  • Bill Phelps, Executive Director, Accenture Technology Consulting - Security
  • Richard Gordon, Managing Director, Civitas Group
  • Steven Bessellieu, CEO, Steelgate Global
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Programme of Events

View a full programme of events here.