MILCOM brings together leaders from government, military, academia and industry from around the world to address the critical role communications plays in military readiness and operationsThe theme for MILCOM 2012 is "Trusted CommunicationsAwareness to Action." The conference will feature more than 400 unclassified and classified technical presentations, tutorials, and panel discussions by leading experts in defense communications. Topics will include the spectrum of command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) technologies and capabilities that address 21st Century communications challenges related to national defense, homeland security, disaster response and interoperability. Continuing education credits are available for all attendees.
Planned keynote speakers for the conference include U.S. Army Lieutenant General Susan Lawrence, U.S. Army chief information officer; Chris Inglis, deputy director of the National Security Agency; Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida; Mark Kelly, astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain; and Bill Brown, Harris Corporation's president and chief executive officer. The conference also will feature a small business workshop to encourage and facilitate collaboration with large aerospace and defense companies.
"MILCOM brings together leaders from government, military, academia and industry from around the world to address the critical role communications plays in military readiness and operations," said Wes Covell, executive chairman of MILCOM 2012 and vice president and general manager of Growth Programs, Harris Government Communications Systems. "In the MILCOM tradition, we anticipate an outstanding series of technical presentations, discussions and tutorials, as well as nearly 50,000 square feet of industry exhibits all under one roof at the Gaylord Palms."
MILCOM is co-sponsored by the Armed Forces and Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA) International and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Communications Society. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is the official academic advisor for this year's conference.
All proceeds from the conference will benefit AFCEA and IEEE educational programs, as well as The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that reaches out to post-9/11 veterans, empowering them to transform their lives by serving others and directly impacting their communities.
For more information about MILCOM 2012, including details on suggested areas of interest for technical sessions, discounts, continuing education credits, lodging, special events, and more, visit www.milcom.org.
About AFCEA International
AFCEA International, established in 1946, is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security. For more information visit www.afcea.org
About IEEE Communications Society
The IEEE Communications Society is a community comprised of a diverse group of industry professionals with a common interest in advancing all communications technologies. To that end, the Society sponsors publications, conferences, educational programs, local activities, and technical committees that: Foster original work in all aspects of communications science, engineering, and technology. For more information visit www.comsoc.org
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 125 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5.5 billion of annual revenue and about 15,000 employees including 6,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications products, systems and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at harris.com.
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