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February 20, 2009: Modified 2008 List of DHS High Priority Technology Needs
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November 1, 2008: NHDF and CHDA Jointly Sponsored Emerging Technologies Day on October 27th, 2008
Emerging Tech Day 2008
Schedule
Overview
A one day conference entitled "Emerging Technology Day" was sponsored by the Colorado Homeland Defense Alliance (CHDA) and hosted by the National Homeland Defense Foundation (NHDF) on October 27, 2008, in conjunction with the annual Homeland Defense / Homeland Security Symposium. This no-fee conference was open to the general public and was held in Broadmoor Hall at the Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
As threats to the internal security of the United States and its allies increase, it is becoming even more important to develop innovative ways of countering these threats. Because threats increase in capability as our defenses increase, there is always a need to develop new defensive options. Many government organizations, including the US Department of Homeland Security, Defense R&D Canada, North American Aerospace Defense Command/ US Northern Command and state level offices have designated new or improved capabilities they believe are needed to defend our nations and states. Two such lists or capabilities are easily available from the US Department of Homeland Security and the Colorado Office of Homeland Security.
There are also many universities and small companies who have developed new, innovative technologies which can eventually be matured to meet many of the already identified needs for homeland security and defense. The problems of maturing these "emerging technologies" often include access to potential users - someone who cares - and access to funding, usually relatively modest amounts, to mature their ideas to the point they can be applied. Bridging this gap is one of the missions of CHDA and was the reason for holding this "Emerging Technology Day".
The conference will feature presentations on "Bridging the Gap Between HS/HD Needs and Your Emerging Technology". Presentations from various government agencies will identify technology capabilities they have identified as high priority for Homeland Security/ Defense, and some ways to pursue business opportunities with them to mature these emerging technologies. Invited government agencies include The Homeland Security Advanced Research Project Agency (HSARPA), The Colorado Governors Office of Homeland Security, North American Aerospace Defense Command/ US Northern Command, and Defense R&D Canada. Experts on Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer programs (SBIR/STTR) will participate as well as experts on how to do business with state governments.
There was a working lunch, during which time innovative technology concepts were presented as displays by invited technology developers and discussed with conference attendees. This was an exciting time for viewing some of the latest and greatest new technology ideas related to homeland security and defense needs.
Schedule
Homeland Security / Defense Emerging Technology Day
October 27, 2008
AGENDA
| 7:15 - 8:00 | Registration and technology setup |
| 8:00 - 8:15 | Welcome - CHDA / NHDF |
| 8:15 - 10:15 | NHDF Invited Papers |
| The Cost of Defending A Nation: Balancing Liberty and Security In Defending Against Terrorism Richard J. Hughbank Extreme Terrorism Consulting, LLC |
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| Israel on Constant Alert - The Israeli Health Care System as an Example of Collaboration and Coordination between Civil, Military, and Intelligence Agencies Dr. Meir Oren The Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel |
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| Advancing HD/HS Collaboration: Lessons Learned Dr. Dale Jones Virginia Commonwealth Univ. |
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| Privacy Enhancement via Adaptive Cryptographic Embedding Dr. Terry Boult University of Colorado at Colorado Springs |
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| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | HSARPA Technologies to Revolutionize Homeland Security |
| Stephen Dennis Technical Director, Innovation/HSARPA Department of Homeland Security |
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| 12:00 - 1:15 | Walk-about lunch and view university/industry emerging technology displays |
| 1:30 - 2:00 | Colorado's State Homeland Security Strategy |
| Mason Whitney, MGEN ANG (Ret) Director, Governor's Office of Homeland Security State of Colorado |
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| 2:00 - 2:45 | NORAD - USNORTHCOM Technology View |
| COL Michael J. Curry, USA Deputy J-6 NORAD-USNORTHCOM |
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| 2:45 - 3:30 | Canadian HS/HD Industry Overview |
| Gilles Dupont Technopole Defence and Security (TDS) |
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| 3:30 - 4:15 | HS/HD Emerging Technology funding through SBIRs, STTRs and other Government sources |
| Russ Farmer President PBC Inc. |
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| 4:15 - 5:00 | Doing business with state and local governments |
| C. Richard Pennington and Corey Sanchez Former CO State Purchasing Directory / Attorneys McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, Denver CO |
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| 5:00 - 6:30 | Colorado Homeland Defense Alliance Reception |
