NAB is the huge trade show that features all manner of commercial properties, technologies, and events for the digital media industry. But there’s an element of this show that may well be overlooked — the military and government market segments. These crucial environments are recognized at NAB 2012 via the Military and Government Summit Leveraging Media to Create Actionable Intelligence track which will be conducted from Tuesday, April 17th, through Thursday, April 19th.

The Military & Government Summit offers the unique opportunity for professionals from the government and commercial sectors to discuss needs and solutions based on cutting-edge video technologies.  The NAB Show has long been the premiere event for those immersed in digital media hardware and software applications.  The Summit focuses on the challenges faced by government and industry, identifies solutions for those challenges, and looks toward future opportunities.

Cameras and sensors, efficient workflow analogies, asset management and complementary best practices are all part of the discussion as they relate to emergency response, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.  Experts from government agencies define their needs and are joined by their peers from industry offering the commercial perspective on possible solutions. 

Attendees are invited to interact with speakers and panelists during morning sessions.  In the afternoon, time is provided to visit and talk with exhibitors on the NAB Show floor. If you are seeking commercial solutions to your mission-critical needs or if you are looking for opportunities to work with government agencies, this is the event for you.

Day One
The Challenges

Tuesday, April 17

Moderator: Joseph Smith, NGA

Summit Day One lays out the challenges facing military and government agencies as they tackle the explosion of data and the issues of content management, while providing actionable intelligence to decision-makers. Speakers from government and industry will offer their perspectives.

8:00 to 8:30 a.m.
Keynote

8:45-9:00 a.m.
Introduction

9:00-9:30 a.m.
Case Study #1
Big Data, Big Physics
Jeff Jonas, Chief Scientist, IBM Entity Analytics Group and an IBM Distinguished Engineer, IBM)

9:45-10:15 a.m.
Case Study #2
Video Considerations for Border Patrol Activities
Mark Borkowski, Asst. Commissioner for Customs and Border Patrol, Office of Technology Innovation and Acquisition, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

10:30-11:00 a.m.
Case Study #3
The Challenges Faced by the FBI – Video Networks
Gerald Bessette, Supervisory Special Agent, Asst. Section Chief Traditional Technology Section, Operational Technology Division, FBI Science and Technology Branch

11:00-11:30 a.m.
Case Study #4
The Challenges of Covering the Big Stories
Peter Doherty, ABC News Washington Bureau

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Panel Session
This panel of presenters and additional experts will continue a discussion of the challenges for military and government agencies.



Day Two
The Solutions

Wednesday, April 18

Moderator: John Bordner, Seicorp

Summit Day Two investigates various solutions to the needs of government and industry – what is being done now, success rates, necessary improvements and potential innovations.

8:00-8:30 a.m.
Keynote
Byron Reese, Chief Innovation Officer,
Demand Media

8:45-9:00 a.m.
Introduction

9:00-9:30 a.m.
Case Study #1
Mobile Journalism Based on Standard Business Tools
Rainer Kellerhals, Global Media & Entertainment Solutions Lead, Microsoft Corporation

9:45-10:15 a.m.
Case Study #2
Creating Video-centric Briefings with
Real-time Input
Mike Palmer, Director of Broadcast Digital Distribution Systems and Strategy, Associated Press

10:30-11:00 a.m.
Case Study #3
Using Broadcasting to Mitigate Threats Worldwide
Robert Riegle, CEO, StratCorp

11:00-11:30 a.m.
Case Study #4
Geospatial Solutions for Decision Support
Colonel Christopher Wolfe, Director, Time Dominant Operations Center (TDOC), NGA

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Panel Session
Our experts will focus meeting the challenges with solutions based on current technologies.  Interactive participation by Summit attendees is encouraged.

Day Three
The Opportunities

Thursday, April 19
Moderator: TBA

Summit Day Three explores new possibilities that are on the horizon based on previous discussions and technology trends.

8:00-8:30 a.m.
Keynote

8:45-9:00 a.m.
Introduction

9:00-9:30 a.m.
Case Study #1
Back from the Future! Delivering the News in 2020
Mack McLaughlin, CEO, FX Design Group; Marv Danielski, Senior Vice President, Frank N. Magid Associates

9:45-10:15 a.m.
Case Study #2
Applying ISR Lessons Learned from Federal Law Enforcement
Louise Moggio, Business Development, Federal Law Enforcement, Harris GCS

10:30-11:00 a.m.
Case Study #3
Future Standards and Cyber Security
Jim Antonisse, Chief Scientist, Motion Imagery Standards Board

11:00-11:30 a.m.
Case Study #4
The New Surveillance – 3G/4G Wireless Tools
Paul Shen, CEO, TVU Networks

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Panel Session
This will be a visionary discussion of changes now underway that may evolve into new methodologies for future consideration.