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Announcing the Info Challenges 2006 Conference and Workshop. The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate, the Information Institute (II) and AFCEA, Erie Canal Chapter are sponsoring the Info Challenges 2006 Conference and Workshop to explore challenges and research opportunities in information systems and technology for Air Force and DOD applications. The event will be held in an academic setting at Hamilton College in beautiful Clinton, NY on 20 -21 June 2006. The objective of the Conference and Workshop is to explore challenges and research opportunities in information systems and technology for Air Force and DOD applications. The Workshop will also provide a forum for industry and academia to discuss with government representatives the future challenges and research opportunities in information technology and to also participate in a poster and demonstration session. Participants will have the opportunity to engage government leaders, researchers and scientists on approaches to solving the obstacles to advances in information technology, review technology demonstrations, and discuss various experiments and practices. This year's Conference and Workshop will feature keynote addresses from the Director of the Cyberspace Task Force, office of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Dr. Lani Kass; the Executive Director of Electronic Systems Center Dr. Francis A. Duntz; the Director, Technical Integration and Innovation AFC2ISRC Dr. Stanley C. Newberry and Maj General Ted Bowlds, Commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory. The workshop will also provide overviews and technology briefs from the AFRL staff as well as collaborative workshops aimed at discussing solutions to different issues in information technology. Some of the areas which will be presented are challenges in Cyber operations, Information Exploitation, Information Fusion, Advanced Computing Architecture, Information Management, Command and Control, and Connectivity. Posters and demonstrations highlighting some of AFRL and Information Institute members and small business current technology developments will be available. Mini-workshops will be conducted on day two in areas such as: Airborne Networking, Cyber operations and Cybercraft, Commander's Predictive Environment. Attendees must be US Citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens. Proof of status is required for registration. Clearances are not required and all discussions will be unclassified. Note: this is NOT a "bidder's conference" and this announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind. The Government will NOT assume liability for costs incurred by an offeror for presentations, marketing efforts or data offered for examination; therefore the cost of preparing information in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government. Registration for Info Challenges 2006 can be made on-line starting 21 April 2006 at http://www.afceaeriecanal.org. The Registration Fees are as follows: Early Bird (received by 9 June) $340.00; 10 June to 18 June 2006, $375.00; At the Door, $435.99. Government Employee registration fees are $260.00. Registration Fee includes conference costs, two days of continental breakfast, two lunches, plus other refreshments each day, and handout materials. Parking at Hamilton College is also free to conference participants.