Assessing the Future of Net Centric Operations within the Australian Defence Force

Network Centric Warfare is a crucial topic for Defence Forces globally. And, this event presents us with the perfect opportunity to share strategies, experience and learnings pivotal to NCW development.
COL (Rtd) Fred Stein, Senior Principal Engineer - Network Centric Warfare, MITRE CORPORATION

With the release of the Australian Defence Force’s NCW Roadmap 2009 in response to the warfighting complexities of the information age and the requirement to harness the warfighting advantages offered by modern technology…

… NCW strategies, information and systems development are more than ever at the forefront of your mind within the Australian Defence environment.

Building on Network Centric Warfare 2010… Here at Defence IQ , we have again been speaking with the key people involved within NCW developments, concepts and outlook to gain the best-of-the-best national and global NCW speaker line-up to bring you the premier Network Centric Warfare Australia 2010 event.

Leading Speakers Include:

• LTGEN David Hurley, Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Australian Defence Force
• Mr Matt Yannopoulos, CTO, CIOG
• MAJGEN Mary A. Legere, Commanding General, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, US Army
• BRIG J.J. Sengleman, DSC CSC, Commander, Combat Support & Intelligence Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance Group, Australian Army
• Mr Graham King, Chief Architect & a/Director General Enterprise Architecture, EA Branch, Chief Technology Officer Division, CIOG
• AIRCDRE Chris Westwood, Director General, JCC VDFG, Australian Defence Force
• AIRCDRE William Henman, Director General, Air Command Operations, RAAF
• CDRE Martin Brooker RAN, Director General Integrated Capability Development, CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP
• CAPT Jeffrey Goedecke, Director General Navy Communications & Information Warfare, RAN
• COL (Rtd.) Fred Stein, Distinguished Engineer for Net Centric Operations, MITRE Corporation
• LTGEN (Rtd) Robert Elder USAF, Former Commander 8AF and AF Network Operations, Research Professor, George Mawson University USA
• AIRCDRE (Rtd) Gary Waters, Head of Strategy Jacobs Australia, and Author of “Australia and Cyber-Warfare”
• AVM (Rtd) John Blackburn, Director, Kokoda Foundation

Drawing from national and international perspectives, you will gain the essential information on:

• Defining the Latest Strategies and Technology Enhancing Network Centric Warfare
• Providing an Update on the Policy & Governance surrounding NCW within Australia
• The Next Level of Strategic Warfighting: What’s Next for NCW
• Profiling Hybrid Warfare, Situation Awareness and the NCW 2009 Roadmap
• Assessing the Human Factor on NCW Strategies

In 2011 Network Centric Warfare will provide you with an excellent opportunity to meet, discuss and build on the strategies and information obtained in 2009, teamed with essential international and industry expert perspectives.

NCW 2010 is Australia’s ONLY focused Network Centric Warfare event for Australia.

Network Centric Warfare capabilities are an acknowledged key enabler across all Australian Defence Force warfighting functions. There is a need to engage in further discussion, sharing of experiences, strategies and technology to fully exploit the myriad possibilities on offer.
Capability Manager, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY (RAN)

ATTEND: This was the not-to-be-missed Defence event in 2010… AND in 2011, can you really afford to miss out again? NETWORK with Australia’s finest NCW Defence experts and international keynotes in order to stimulate and strengthen your NCW strategies in an information sharing environment within the Australian and international Defence landscape.

5 REASONS NOT TO MISS Australia’s Annual NCW 2010 Event:

1. This is Australia’s ONLY NCW focused event!
2. International speakers offering you a global perspective on NCW capabilities and developments
3. Outstanding keynote presentations providing you with the next step in future warfighting capabilities
4. NCW Case Studies from key Australian Perspectives including:
5. Building on 2010: Profiling Hybrid Warfare, Situational Awareness and the NCW 2009 Roadmap

Make sure you don’t miss out…

This is Australia’s ONLY focused and dedicated Network Centric Warfare event for 2009. So why delay?

ATTEND and gain access to the best national speakers teamed with the knowledge and insight from the world’s best NCW practitioners.

Who Should Attend?

The J6 and C4ISTAR community gathers at the NCW Australia Series. Now in its 3rd successful year 2010 event will provide you with unparalleled networking opportunities with strategic policy makers, operational decision makers, and tactical users. You will meet senior-level professionals from government agencies, military units, contractors, and technology service providers in areas such as:

• Warfighters
• CIOG
• CDG
• DMO
• J2, J3, J5, J6, J8 Combatant Commands
• C2/C3/C4/C4ISR
• Electronic Warfare
• Future Combat Systems
• Information Assurance
• Network Security and Defense
• CIOs and CTOs
• Netcentric Operations PEOs
• Project Managers
• Program Managers • Systems Architects and Engineers
• Acquisition Managers
• Chief Engineers
• Chief Scientists
• Communications Systems Consultants
• Wireless Technology Developers
• Technical Directors
• Intelligence Directors
• Integration Capability Managers
• Military Attaches

Venue & Accommodation

National Convention Centre
31 Constitution Avenue Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: 02 6276 5200
Fax: 02 6276 5276
Website: www.nccc.com.au

Accommodation
The Lido Group is the official booking agent for the Network Centric Warfare 2011 event.
The Lido Group have negotiated event rates at a range of hotels for all attendees of this event. events@lido.com.au
1800 817 339
www.lido.com.au