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31 July 2010
defense sector

5th Annual Reconstruction and Stabilization
Building Interagency Strategies to Improve Civil-Military Operations

Event Date: 9-11 Feb 2010
Location: The Westin Tysons Corner, Falls Church, Virginia, USA

key conference speakers

Jack Segal
Chief Political Advisor to the Commander, NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum
Jonathan S Benton
Principle Deputy Coordinator for the office of Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS) , US Department of State
Neil Levine
Director, Office of Conflict Management and Mitication, USAID
Christian Lotz
Peacebuilding Specialist, Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, UNDP

key conference topics

  • Achieve civilian and military interagency coordination with the US Department of State
  • Work with the US Agency of International Development to identify countries in transition
  • Debate private security efforts with Human Rights First
  • key conference features

  • An interactive workshop on, Training Military and Civilians to Consider Smart Power Peacekeeping Missions is included
  • This conference will provide perspectives from military and civilian stakeholders
  • This conference will provide international perspectives
  • conference focus

    This year the marcus evans 5th Annual Reconstruction and Stabilization conference will bring together all stakeholders in reco

    This year the marcus evans 5th Annual Reconstruction and Stabilization conference will bring together all stakeholders in reconstruction and stabilization operations. Focus will be placed on achieving military and civilian coordination as the US government shifts its focus to civilian resources. Join this event as policies and doctrines are converted into procedures and lessons learned become lessons applied. Have the opportunity to discuss success stories around the world.

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    who should attend the conference

    marcus evans invites Government and NGO's with responsibilities in:
    - Reconstruction and Stabilization Operations
    - Crisis Management and Response
    - Peacekeeping/Peace Operations
    - Humanitarian missions
    - Defense/Diplomacy/Development
    - International Security
    - Conflict Management

    Solution Providers with responsibilities in:
    - Private Security
    - Capacity Building
    - Engineering and Construction Services
    - Smart Power
    - Training for Reconstruction and Stabilization
    - Operations Support Services

    the conference venue

    The Westin Tysons Corner
    7801 Leesburg Pike
    Falls Church, Virginia 22043
    Phone: (703) 893-1340
    General Directions to the Hotel

    From East
    •Follow Interstate 66 West towards Manassas/Front Royal.
    •Take Exit 66B towards Tysons Corner.
    •Continue on past 5 traffic lights.
    •At the next light turn left on Ramada Drive.
    •The hotel is the first building on your right.

    From North
    •Proceed along Interstate 95 South to Interstate 495/Capital Beltway (towards Northern Virginia).
    •From Interstate 495/Capital Beltway, take Exit 47B toward Falls Church (Leesburg Pike, Route 7 East.
    •Turn right on Ramada Drive.
    •The hotel is the first building on the right.

    From West
    •Follow Interstate 66 East towards Washington DC.
    •Take Exit 64B for Interstate 495 North towards Baltimore.
    •Take Leesburg Pike/VA-7E Exit 47B East toward Falls Church.
    •At the first traffic light turn right onto Ramada Road.
    •The hotel is the first building on the right.

    From South
    •Proceed along Interstate 95 South to Interstate 495/Capital Beltway (towards Tysons Corner).
    •From Interstate 495/Capital Beltway, take Exit 47B Falls Church (Leesburg Pike, Route 7 East).
    •Turn right on Ramada Drive.
    •The hotel is the first building on the right.

    the conference organisers

    marcus evans specialises in the research and development of strategic events for senior business executives. From our international network of 63 offices, marcus evans produces over 1000 event days a year on strategic issues in corporate finance, telecommunications, technology, health, transportation, capital markets, human resources and business improvement.

    Above all, marcus evans provides clients with business information and knowledge which enables them to sustain a valuable competitive advantage and makes a positive contribution to their success.



    conference speakers

    Ambassador (Retired) David C Litt
    Executive Director Center for Stabilization and Economic Reconstruction
    Institute for Defense and Business

    Stuart Bowen
    Inspector General
    Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction

    Jack Segal
    Chief Political Advisor to the Commander
    NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum

    Jonathan S Benton
    Principle Deputy Coordinator for the office of Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS)
    US Department of State

    Colonel Leo Bradley
    Chief, EOD and Humanitarian Mine Actions
    Office of Secretary of Defense

    Neil Levine
    Director, Office of Conflict Management and Mitication
    USAID

    Judd Ray

    US Department of Justice

    Beverly Thomas
    Principal Assistant Responsible for Contracting
    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    Dr Derek S Reveron
    Professor of National Security Affairs
    Naval War College

    Doug Brooks
    President
    IPOA

    James Dobbins
    Director, RAND International Security and Defense Policy Center
    RAND Corporation

    Michael Sanio
    Director, International Alliances Staff Contact, Task Committee on Sustainable Design
    American Society of Civil Engineers

    Scott Horton
    Senior Project Consultant Ending Contractor Impunity
    Human Rights First

    Christian Lotz
    Peacebuilding Specialist, Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery
    UNDP

    Daniel Clinton
    President, Committee on Capacity Building
    World Federation of Engineering Organization

    Clifford F. Zinnes, PhD
    Senior Fellow, The IRIS Center, Department of Economics, Faculty Affiliate, Maryland School of Public Policy
    University of Maryland

    general enquiries

    Anthony Knox

    455 North CityFront Plaza Drive
    9th Floor NBC Tower
    Chicago, IL, 60611

    Telephone:
    312 540 3000 ext 6377
    Fax: 312 552 2155
    Email: AnthonyK@marcusevansch.com


    sponsorship opportunities

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    Email: defense@marcusevansbb.com

    conference quote

    "Develop Soft Power Capabilities to manage the threat of fragile and failing states"

    The current administration has pledged to double US foreign assistance to over $50 billion which will focus on building the capacity to conduct diplomatic efforts and administer foreign assistance programs