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Airborne Network Technology Review Days The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate of Rome, NY is participating in the 5thAnnual "Airborne Network Technology Review Days" to be conducted at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Utica, New York on 11-13 August 2009, sponsored and hosted by the Erie Canal Chapter (NY) of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association [AFCEA]. The objective of the Review Days is to provide a forum for industry and academia to discuss with government representatives the technologies required for formulation of the deployable airborne network(s). These Review Days will highlight approaches and current plans by the DoD to deploy airborne networks, the theme this year is "Making Today's Aerial Layer Challenges, Tomorrow's Tactical-Edge Advantage". Participants will have the opportunity to engage government leaders, researchers and scientists on approaches to solving the obstacles of networking airborne assets, review technology demonstrations, and discuss various experiments and practices. In addition to AFRL, Rome NY; NRL, Washington DC, and CERDEC, Ft Monmouth NJ, are also participating in this year's Airborne Network Technology Review Days conference. This year's Review Days feature notable addresses from: the Commander, Air Force Material Command, GENERAL Donald J. Hoffman; the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for C3, Space and Spectrum, Dr Ronald C. Jost; the Chief Engineer, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, Mr Carl R. Siel; the Director, Joint Capability Development Directorate, Headquarters U.S. Joint Forces Command, Major General Kevin J. Kennedy, and the Director, Space and Terrestrial Communications Directorate, Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center, Mr Henry J. Muller. There will also be overviews and technology briefs from the Military Services and DARPA, such as Dr Larry Stotts [DARPA-STO] and Dr Richard North [JPEO-JTRS] on their perspectives for implementing an airborne network; and technology presentations from government and non-government researchers. A "reality check" will be provided by two Air Force "Warfighters" who will talk about networking and its imperative for tactical advantage. This year the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, Erie Canal Chapter, is hosting the Airborne Network Technology Expo 2009 in conjunction with the Review Days during the social hour on Wednesday evening, 12 August. The purpose of Expo 2009 is to provide industry, academia and government an additional opportunity to present their perspectives on advancing airborne network technology and to facilitate discussions. Due to space restrictions, Expo 2009 is limited to table top exhibits, Poster Boards and/or PowerPoint/PC Demo presentations. You may select one or any combination of the above exhibit methods. Each method of presentation MUST relate to advancing airborne network technology. Expo 2009 is being held at the Radisson Conference Center and space is limited so only two per company site will be allowed. Also because of the limited space, selection will be on a first received basis. Additional AN Technology Review Days details, registration and Expo information can be found at: http://www.afceaeriecanal.com/index.html. Those wishing to reserve Expo space, please access the "Exhibitor Registration and Information Package" also available on that site. 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 is available now through PayPal at: http://www.afceaeriecanal.com/index.html The Registration Fees are as follows: Early Bird (received by COB 31 July) - $450; 1 August - 9 August $550; at the door - $650 [unless seating limit is reached before the conference]. The Review Days registration fee includes conference costs, continental breakfasts, lunches, free parking and refreshments for each day, handout materials, a banquet on Tuesday, 11th August and a social hour at the Expo 2009 with heavy hors d'oeuvres on Wednesday, 12th August 2008. NOTICE: Since attendance at the conference is limited to 300 attendees, only the first 300 paid registrations will be accepted; first-come, first-served.