WASHINGTON , Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following advisory was issued today by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence:
What:
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), will host its fifth annual GEOINT Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee .
Mr. Mike McConnell , Director of National Intelligence (DNI), will be one of the conferences keynote speakers on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 11:45 am CDT .
Other senior Intelligence Community keynote speakers include:
-- LTG Keith Alexander, Director of NSA -- James Clapper, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence -- Charlie Allen, DHS Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis -- VADM Robert Murrett, Director of NGA -- Scott Large, Director of NRO -- Alden Munson, Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Acquisition -- Gil Klinger, Assistant Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Architecture, Engineering, and Integration -- Richard Engel, Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Science & TechnologyWhen:
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 through Thursday, October 30, 2008
Agenda: Is available online at http://www.geoint2008.com/files/agenda.pdf
Location:
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, Tennessee
For more information on the conference, visit: http://www.geoint2008.com
Additional Instructions:
1) Members of the media can register in advance by emailing Jordan Fuhr at [email protected]. All members of the media must report directly to the press room (Canal Room E) to pick-up their badge before proceeding to Delta Ballroom A or any other exhibit hall or symposium session. Please plan on arriving one-hour prior if you register on-site. Proper credentials are required for those who have not pre-registered.
2) Any questions regarding access into the convention center should be addressed to Jordan Fuhr , USGIF, [email protected], 703-424-5480.
About the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
The Director of National Intelligence oversees 16 federal organizations that make up the U.S. intelligence community. The DNI also manages the implementation of the National Intelligence Program.
Additionally, the DNI serves as the principal adviser to the president, the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council on intelligence issues related to national security.
About the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
USGIF is the only organization dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and building a stronger community of interest across industry, academia, government, professional organizations and individual stakeholders.
As a not-for-profit educational foundation, USGIF strives to bring together the community at-large and support life-long learning that will ensure a robust cadre of professionals and a healthy tradecraft now and in the future.
CONTACT:
Jordan Fuhr , United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation at 703-424-5480 or [email protected]
Ross Feinstein , Office of the Director of National Intelligence - 703-275-3700
SOURCE Office of the Director of National Intelligence
