Wharton Club of DC

Homeland Security and Defense face exceedingly complex Information Technology missions today that require government and industry to think and act innovatively and work in partnership. The Northern VA/DC Metro area is a hotbed of organizations striving to achieve those objectives.

The goals of this Roundtable are to facilitate the following: (1) Networking, (2) Marketing, (3) Industry Perspectives/Discussion, (4) Product/Technology Showcasing, (5) Best Practice/Standards Sharing, (6) Professional Growth/Learning, and (7) Career Enhancement.

Please join us on April 28th for a special presentation on Air Cargo Security and Technology entitled:

"Achieving 100% Cargo Screening on Passenger Aircraft" by Allan Collier

Background: In response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) was enacted in November 2001. ATSA created the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and required it to provide for the screening of all passengers and property including cargo, U.S. mail, and carry-on and checked baggage transported on passenger aircraft. Recognizing the need to further strengthen the security of air cargo, Congress passed and the President signed into law the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, which mandates the establishment of a system to physically screen 50% of cargo on passenger aircraft by February 2009 and 100% of such cargo by August 2010.

Speaker: Mr. Collier is currently Branch Chief - Technology, Analysis and Development of TSA Air Cargo Programs and he will discuss the technology challenges associated with meeting the cargo screening Congressional mandate. Mr. Collier has 20 years of military service in the United States Marine Corps with a primary focus on helicopter flying assignments, acquisition and safety. He has earned numerous awards throughout his distinguished career including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, and Kuwait Liberation Medal to name just a few.

This promises to be an exciting session as Air Cargo Security and Technology are hot topics these days and a significant opportunity and challenge for both government and industry.

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Roundtable Meeting and Presentation

When: Tuesday, April 28... 11:30am gathering for lunch, with agenda to begin at 12:00pm

Where: National Press Club, Reliable Source - McClendon Room, 529 14th Street NW (at F Street), Washington, DC 20045... 2 blocks from Metro Center. Club is on 13th floor, then proceed up central stairway through left restaurant entrance to McClendon Room on the right.

What: Meeting and Presentation "Achieving 100% Cargo Screening on Passenger Aircraft" by Allan Collier, TSA

Register: Registration includes lunch, beverages and program

Members and first guest: $20/person through Noon, prior day
Non-Members, at all times, and members after that time, and all walk-ins: $30/person.

Click here to reserve your place(s)!!

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For more information about this program or the Homeland Security & Defense Roundtable, please contact Kirk Macchiavello at kirk.macchiavello@unisys.com or 703-328-1412.