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Agenda
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00 – 8:15 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction


8:15 – 9:00 a.m.

Keynote

  • Gene L. Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Key Issues & Opportunities for 2009

  • Kevin Plexico, Senior Vice President, Operations, INPUT


  • In his presentation, Mr. Plexico will address the impact of:

    • Financial bailout on federal spending
    • Budget picture for 2009 and 2010 in light of Continuing Resolutions and elections
    • Policy perspectives of the Presidential candidates
    • Acquisition reforms
    • Top opportunities for large and small businesses

9:45 – 10:15 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK

10:15 – 11:00 a.m.

IT in the Next Administration – Comparing the Candidates

  • Deniece Peterson, Principal Analyst, Industry Analysis, INPUT


    • Overview of technology and management priorities – what they’re talking about and what they aren’t
    • Overview of economic plan – how will the new administration find funding?

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Economy in Crisis – Repercussions for Spending and Programs in the New Year

  • Dr. Paul Light, Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service, New York University’s Robert Wagner School of Public Service


    12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

    LUNCH & KEYNOTE

    • Tyree Varnado, Acting Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service

    1:00 – 1:30 p.m.

    NETWORKING DESSERT BREAK

    1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

    Top Business Opportunities for 2009


    2:15 – 3:00 p.m.

    Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) – What the Future Holds

    • David M. Bowen, Assistant Administrator for Information Services and Chief Information Officer, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

    3:00 – 3:15 p.m.

    COFFEE BREAK

    3:15 – 4:00 p.m.

    Achieving the Information Advantage

    • Michael E. Krieger, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer/G-6, United States Army

    4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

    INPUT Cocktail Reception


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    Tuesday, Oct. 21,  2008

    7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Falls Church, VA

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    Location:
    Fairview Park Marriott
    3111 Fairview Park Dr.
    Falls Church, VA 22042
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    Registration Fees:
    Member: $395
    Non-member: $495
    Walk-in: $545
    Government: $100

    *Registration closes 12pm ET, October 20, 2008