DoD CIO Cloud Industry Day: Collaboration for Secure Cloud Partnerships

DoD CIO Cloud Industry Day: Collaboration for Secure Cloud Partnerships Description On January 29, 2015, the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO) will host a Cloud Industry Day at the U.S. Department of Commerce auditorium in Washington, D.C. The event, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., will consist of opening remarks by Acting DoD CIO Terry Halvorsen, followed by plenary and panel sessions examining the cradle-to-grave process for cloud service providers and users/customers, as well as new constructs to identify the appropriate security for the use of commercial cloud computing. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required. The deadline for registration is January, 26, 2015 by 2:00 p.m. Pre-registration instructions, logistical information and security compliance requirements are listed below. Purpose The purpose of this unclassified conference is to provide a detailed overview and comprehensive guidance to cloud service providers and customers about the various processes, security and other requirements associated with DoD's policy and approach to leveraging commercial cloud while balancing risks across a wide spectrum of computing needs. Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn about related and/complementary initiatives underway to move the DoD computing into a commercial cloud infrastructure. Date and Time January 29, 2015 - Check In - 7:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. Program - 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.. Location U.S. Department of Commerce (14th Street Entrance) Auditorium 1401 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20230. Security Requirements Be prepared to present photo identification upon arrival. Registration • Online pre-registration is required. On-site registration is unavailable. • Pre-registration opens on January 15, 2015. To pre-register visit: https://www.iad.gov/events/index.cfm • Pre-registration closes January 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM. • Attendees will be emailed a confirmation of registration. Questions Email registration and site questions to: [email protected] Email event questions to: [email protected] **Please include "DoD CIO Cloud Industry Day" in the subject of the email.