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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Thelma Hechanova AFCEA Marianas Chapter Thelma@afcea-marianas.org (671) 929-2184 AFCEA MARIANAS HOSTS TECHNET 2012 Technology Conference and Expo, April 24-27, Hyatt Regency Guam Tamuning, Guam , April 18 – The Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Marianas Chapter hosts Marianas TechNet 2012, April 24 through April 27 at the Hyatt Regency Guam Hotel. This year’s conference theme, “New Focus on the Western Pacific: Convergence of Strategy and Technology for the 21st Century,” is the premise for keynote speaker presentations and dynamic expert panel discussions. Vince Augelli, AFCEA Marianas Chapter President, explains the purpose of TechNet: “Our goal is to address relevant topics of interest to our community and to bring together leaders in our field to help improve our understanding of future opportunities. Augelli continues: “The conference theme is well-timed with regard to the recent changes in strategy and focus within the military and throughout the federal government.” Over 250 participants are expected to attend the fourth annual TechNet Conference and events. More than 30 exhibitors from local and global companies will demonstrate the very latest in communication and technology tools available at the two-day Technology Expo. In addition to the discussion forums and exhibits, attendees have the opportunity to network at special social events such as the Opening Night Reception on April 25 and the TechNet Island Fiesta to be held this year at Two Lover’s Point on April 26 where the committee will announce the recipients of the S.T.E.M. Grant awards. Both of these events are open to the public. Tickets are available for sale through committee members and at event registration. More information about Marianas TechNet 2012, the conference agenda, and panel topics are available for viewing and registration at www.marianas-technet.org. Conference fee is $35. Pre-registration can also be done onsite at the Hyatt Regency Guam on the 24th afternoon or 25th morning. ### AFCEA Marianas TechNet 2012 Keynote Speakers Wednesday, April 25 Thursday, April 26 Thursday, April 26 Thursday, April 26 8:30 AM 8:00 AM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM Colonel Robert Loynd - Marine Forces Pacific Forward Colonel Diron J. Cruz, Guam Army National Guard Mark Calvo – Director, Guam Buildup Office Honorable Raymond S. Tenorio - Lieutenant Governor of Guam AFCEA Marianas TechNet 2012 Industry Speaker Wednesday, April 25 12:00 Jason Langone - Nutanix AFCEA Marianas TechNet 2012 Discussion Forums Wednesday, April 25 10:00 AM Panel 1: Emergency Management within the Region Moderator: Frank Ishizaki - Retired FBI Agent, Former Chief of Police, Homeland Security Advisor Panelists: Rick Markle - CIO, Joint Region Marianas MAJ Kingbernam Bansil - CIO, Guam Army National Guard Hassan Rosell – United States Coast Guard th Lt Col Gary Hayworth - United States Air Force, CO 644 CCS Tim Cornelison – Guam Manager, Federal Aviation Administration 2:00 PM Panel 2: Emerging Technology and impact on the Marianas Region Moderator: Mark Calvo - Director, Guam Buildup Office Panelists: Paul Mueller - General Manager/Vice President, Motorola USFGMD Scott Feinstein - Enterprise Management Product Specialist, VM Ware John Benavente - General Manager, Consolidated Commission on Utilities John Fitzgerald - Defense Chief Technical Officer, Dell, Inc. Thursday, April 26 09:00 Panel 3: Guam as a Strategic Pacific Hub Moderator: Rick Markle - CIO, Joint Region Marianas Panelists: Lt Col Freddie Rosas - US Air Force, CO 36 CS CDR Marty Sabel - OIC DISA PAC Field Office, Guam Col Mark O’Laughlin - USAF, J3 Joint Region Marianas th Lt Col Burt Shell - Commanding Officer, 58 Signal Battalion, US Army, Okinawa Joe Bradley - Chief Economist/Senior Vice-President, Bank of Guam ABOUT AFCEA MARIANAS The Marianas Chapter is one of more than 120 AFCEA chapters around the world, re-established in 2007; the chapter host over 100 engineers, programmers, managers, industry leaders, government officials and military personnel as members. The chapter meets monthly to listen to experts in the field, engage in discussions and educational platforms, and idea-exchange.
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