GMISS 2010 Confirms Google Executive as Keynote Speaker

The National Maritime Domain Awareness Coordination Office is very pleased and excited to announce that they have confirmed Michael Jones, Chief Technology Advocate for Google, Inc., as the Keynote Speaker for GMISS 2010.

Michael Jones' bio:

"Michael Jones is Google's Chief Technology Advocate, charged with advancing the technology to organize the world''s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Michael travels the globe to meet and speak with governments, businesses, partners and customers in order to advance Google's mission and technology. He is also the Chief Technologist of Google Maps, Earth, and Local Search -- the teams responsible for providing location intelligence and information in global context to users worldwide. Before its acquisition by Google, Michael was CTO of Keyhole Corporation, the basis of Google Earth. He was also CEO of Intrinsic Graphics, and Director of Advanced Graphics at Silicon Graphics responsible for OpenGL and other leading APIs. A prolific inventor and computer programmer since the 4th grade, he has developed scientific and interactive graphics software, held engineering and business executive roles, and is an avid reader, traveler and amateur photographer using a home-built 4 gigapixel camera made with parts from the U2/SR71."

Mr. Jones is just one of the many remarkable speakers that we are lining up for GMISS 2010. Don't miss it! Register today!

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Registration for GMISS 2010 is now officially open!

You can register one of three ways. The easiest and most convenient method is to register online.

You can also download a registraton form and fax it to (703) 522-1885 or mail it to:

National Defense Industrial Association
Event #0420
2111 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201

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NMCO Announces Dates for GMISS 2010

The National Maritime Domain Awareness Coordination Office (NMCO) announced the dates for this year's Global Maritime Information Sharing Symposium (GMISS). GMISS 2010 will be held September 14-16 in Baltimore, Maryland. The exact venue is TBD. Watch this space for details as they become available.

You can also monitor GMISS 2010 developments on Twitter and on Facebook.

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A Unified Effort to Better Domestic and International Maritime Relations

Government and the maritime industry need improved mutual understanding.

The Global Maritime Information Sharing Symposium is an annual event hosted by the National Maritime Domain Awareness Coordination Office (NMCO) to align US Government outreach to the maritime industry and improve industry-government maritime information sharing relationships.

The benefits of maritime information sharing include:

• Reduced Friction for Legitimate Commerce
• Enhanced Safety
• Better Environmental Protection
• Increased Efficiency
• Improved Security

GMISS gives the maritime industry an ongoing forum to help shape the development of maritime information sharing policies.

This annual symposium brings together representatives of the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and government agencies to collaborate on a global system of maritime information sharing.

Please check back often for updates and to assist our office in shaping this year's conference!