This is the third and final post on some observations from the 2008 Synergy conference (co-hosted by Stratcom). The day opened up with a great update on operational intelligence in the modern age, with Mr. John J Powers of the Defense Intelligence Operations Coordination Center (DIOCC) providing a first hand look at the DIOCC, its mission, and recent successes. The question and answer period generated some great dialog and feedback and suggestions … [Read more...]
Day One at Synergy Conference
August 12, 2008 By
This post provides a summary of day one of the STRATCOM Synergy conference. The conference is focused on integrating combat ops/intelligence implications for national intelligence processes. Conference leader Brigadier General Billy Bingham (USAF, ret) opened the conference by reviewing what was discussed last year’s Synergy conference. He also laid out the goal for this year’s conference, to keep moving things forward and to ensure we are … [Read more...]
I hope to see you at the Synergy Conference
August 4, 2008 By
The second annual Synergy Conference and expo will be held 12-15 August 2008 at Marco Island, FL. Last year's conference provided a great way for participants to learn from each other and interact with speakers from both operational and intelligence backgrounds. I sure enjoyed it. It was one of my last official events before leaving DIA. I had a couple speaking parts, so I got to solicit feedback on my views of the future of technology, and I … [Read more...]