Wednesday, August 17

5 – 7 p.m.

EVENING RECEPTION SPONSOR:

WASHINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Business Connections Reception  and Demonstrations

Reception sponsors set up table/displays at venue

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH

7:00 a.m.

Registration Begins

Booths Open

8:00 a.m.

NRNW Welcome

CAPT Pete Dawson, Commanding Officer, Naval Base Kitsap

8:30 a.m.

Keynote Speaker

RDML (ret) Joe Carnevale — Defense Budget Update

9:15 a.m.

BREAK

BREAK SPONSORED BY MANSON CONSTRUCTION

9:45 a.m.

Session 1

ENERGY TRACK:

Reality Check:

Net Zero and The State of DoD Energy Programs

A panel of experts will provide their insights into the structure of the military’s Net Zero efforts and how the policy of today becomes the plans and programs of tomorrow.

· Moderated by Larry Salter, CTC

· Paul Tower, President and Founder, Applied Filter Technologies

· Paul Steucke, Net Zero Program Manager, Joint Base Lewis McChord

· Chuck Tremel, Concurrent

Technologies Corporation

Security Track

Cyber Security: Leveraging Washington’s Competitive Advantage

The state of Washington has a lot going for it in the fight for Cyber Security business when you consider its current talent pool.  A group of industry experts will outline the path to success in this very promising emerging field. 

· Moderated by Ben Weber, Greythorn

· Michael Hamilton – CISO City of Seattle – BS- MS- CISSP

· Ernie Hayden – Managing Principal – Energy Security – Verizon Business - CISSP, CEH

· Tim Sandage – Manager, Audit and Enterprise Risk – CRISC – SSBI/SCI Clearance

11:30 am

        BREAK SPONSORED BY INTHEWORKS

Noon

Lunchtime Keynote Speaker

Panel: 

The Impact of the Military in Washington State, Moderated by Brice Barrett.

The military plays a key role in Washington’s economy, but is often overlooked as an economic driver.  This panel will take a closer look at recent studies and highlight the importance of defense spending to the region.

· Chris Endresen, Puget Sound Regional Council

· Dan Penrose, City of Lakewood

· Egils Milbergs,  Washington Economic Development Commission

1:15 p.m.

Session 2

Energy Track

On the Ground in the Puget Sound:

Hear about existing renewable energy programs that are in place around the region from the industry leaders who built them and the military managers who bought them.

· Scott Harbers, Trane

· Pat McClain, City of Everett

· Ray Smalling, US Navy

Security Track

NW Passage:

What it Means to the Region’s Economy

Scientific projections show that Arctic shipping lanes are open more and more each year due to thinning ice.  How does this affect maritime concerns across Puget Sound?

· Randy Rogers, MRAD

· Steve McLaughlin, Sound and Sea Technologies

2:30 p.m.

Break – Sponsor: TBD

2:45 p.m.

Session 3

Energy Track

Accessing Federal Resources: A Look at Other Agencies

Outside of DoD, the Federal government has been very active in pursuing renewable energy as a national priority.  This panel will highlight areas of national priority, and address market entry strategies and the realities of constrained budgets.

· Battelle Marine Sciences Laboratory – Charlie Brandt

Security Track

Physical Security: Securing the Region’s Major Assets

Hear about local physical security initiatives and requirements from government personnel and industry leaders from around the region.

· Mr. Charles Sontag, Force Protection Director, Navy Region Northwest

· Matt Faletti, EID Passport

3:45 p.m.

Closing remarks

4:00 p.m.

Booths close