speaking opportunities

The 3rd Annual Biometrics & Forensics Summit will be held this 30 March - 1 April 2010 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, in San Diego, CA. The purpose of this summit is to assemble leaders, warfighters, and subject matter experts from across the Biometrics and Forensics community to discuss how innovative training and technology will collectively shape the future in a way that sets the conditions for success against any emerging threats on the current and future battlefield. Key to this overall effort is the imperative to challenge the entire community, particularly industry, to produce creative, innovative and increasingly effective biometrics and forensics solutions.

We are seeking submission of white papers that bring forward new and innovative science & technology ideas and/or educational programs that could support the future efforts of DoD biometrics and forensics capabilities. This is an opportunity to present information to potential customers and DoD officials interested in sponsoring good research ideas that could benefit our warfighters and the DoD Biometrics and Forensics Program.

We are seeking submissions in the area of biometrics and forensics from:

1. Universities – Educational Programs and Innovative Research Ideas
2. Training Programs – Certificate Programs, Distance Learning Opportunities
3. Industry Partners – Prototypes and Innovative Research Ideas

Please click here to fill out the speaker submission form. This form must be submitted along with your CV or biography to Brandi Sanford-Fischer at b.sanfordfischer1@us.army.mil by 15 February 2010.

1) A 500-800 word (12 point font) abstract that:

1. summarizes your education program and/or research initiative
2. explains how this effort is relevant to the DoD mission set (e.g., an outstanding training opportunity, a promising new technology with faster/better results, etc).

Note:

1. Educational and distant learning programs should address courses offered, curriculum, certification/degree, pre-requirements, and length of program emphasizing how the program supports or enhances DoD training.
2. Research initiatives and science and technology capabilities must be factual and provide as complete a description as possible, including specific and concrete performance data (where applicable).

2) A CV or biography for each key member/presenter.

Legal Statement: You are not asked to submit or compromise your intellectual property (IP) rights. Understand that if selected to present at the summit, your presentation will be open to all attendees. Request that those making a submission work to develop at least one presentation that can be made available to all attendees.

Submission Deadline: 15 February 2010 (COB-close of business)

Submit electronic copy to: b.sanfordfischer1@us.army.mil

Deserving submissions will be selected for a 15 minute oral presentation, or poster session. Notifications will be made by 1 March 2010. Presentation slots are limited. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and personal expenses (travel, food, lodging and registration).