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Cyber Terrorism: Threats and Solutions of a Net Enabled Nation

This is the fifth in a series of annual conferences that focus on innovative technologies addressing terrorist and natural threats to the nation's security, and that promote the role of the Charleston region in bringing government, business and military entities together to develop solutions.  The conference is marketed to government contractors, military leaders, business executives, economic development professionals, safety managers, first responders, homeland security consultants and researchers interested in the latest updates on potential homeland security threats as well as innovative solutions from local and regional organizations.

Highlights of the conference include:• Address by Dr. Thomas Cellucci, Chief Commercialization Officer, Department of Homeland Security

• Joseph Opacki, Forensic Investigator for the FBI will discuss the current state Malware investigations.
  
• Mike Kutch will update attendees on SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic Cyber Security Campaign Plan.
• Pre-Conference activities including C-17 flight and "Salute to Military" kick-off reception
• Exhibition Hall - where companies from all over the country will demonstrate their homeland security related products.
• Innovation Isle -where South Carolina emerging companies can present their new homeland security technologies.
• Information on doing business with SPAWAR and securing government contracts.

***C17 Flight is Full***

Location: SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic

Agenda:  Visit www.thinktec.org for complete conference details

Cost:      $245 Chamber members, $395 non members

Contact:  Jill Galmarini, 843.805.3015 or jgalmarini@charlestonchamber.org

Sponsorship opportunities are still availbale.  Click here to learn more.

Title Sponsor:
 

Gold Sponsors:
AT&T
SCRA
SC Launch
ManTech International

Silver Sponsors:
Booz Allen Hamilton
Charleston County Economic Development
Charleston Defense Contractors Association
Network Intercept

Exhibitor Plus Sponsor:
Dell

Exhibitor Sponsors:
CARRI Program of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory managed by UT-Batelle for the Dept. of Energy
Computer Network Enterprises
Emergent
General Services Administration (GSA)
Landmark Enterprises
Lowcountry Graduate Center
Panasonic/CodeLynx
Residence Inn Charleston Riverview
Software House/American Dynamics
Walker and Associates

Patron Sponsor:
Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center Atlantic 

Sustainable Design: Using Data to Separate the Good from the Greenwash

Joel McKellar, LEED AP, LS3P ASSOCIATES, LP, Chairman, Lowcountry Branch Steering Committee, US Green Building Council - SC

Time: 8 a.m. - networking
         8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - program
Place: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Cost: Free for members
RSVP: Graham Drayton, 843.805.3034

Featured meeting sponsors:
Premier - WPC Inc.

Silver - Apartment Guide
Patron - The Greenery of Charleston

Thank you to our title sponsors for the 2008-2009 Program Year:
  

Salute to the Military - Celebrating the link between Charleston’s business and military communities

In conjunction with the Homeland Security Innovation Conference this year, the Salute to the Military event is Charleston's best opportunity for you to not only show your support for our local military, but also to celebrate their contributions to our country and community.  Awards will be presented to active-duty and reservists from each branch of the military. Two civilians and a local business that show exemplary support for the military presence in Charleston will also be awarded. 

Special entertainment provided by the United States Air Force Blue Aces Popular Music Ensemble.

Time:   6 - 9 p.m.
Place:  28 Bridgeside - Mt. Pleasant
           For directions click here
Dress:  Jacket, Open Collar
Cost:   $75; $45 Active/Reserve Military and/or Military Spouse

For more inforamtion contact Chris Wheeler, 843.805.3062.

Title Sponsor: Trident Health System

Premier Sponsors:
Citadel Broadcasting
News Radio 94.3 WSC FM
WCIV ABC News 4

Gold Sponsors:
Charleston Defense Contractors Association
Force Protection, Inc.
Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union
Holiday Inn Express North Charleston
Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC)
The Post & Courier

Silver Sponsors:  
Charleston Marine Containers Inc.
Hughes Party Rental
Marriott Business Council of Charleston
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Scientific Research Corporation
Southern Wine & Spirits of S.C.
Vought Aircraft Industries Inc.

Beer Sponsor:
Pearlstine Distributors Inc.