32nd Annual Signal Regimental Symposium

Army Communicator, Fall, 2004

The United States Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon will host the 32nd Signal Regimental Symposium from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3, 2004. The Symposium comes at a critical juncture for our Signal Regiment as we are executing one of the most significant transformations since World War II. The commander of the United States Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon, MG Janet Hicks, states that this year's event will be fresh and new. She intends it to be the most informative, inspirational, fun and significant event the Signal Regiment has this year. The theme for this year's Symposium is "LandWarNet--Networking the Force in the Joint Fight." This year's principal objective is to provide significant professional development opportunities for members of the Signal Regiment while focusing on how the LandWarNet will support joint operations.

"If we're to achieve decisive and rapid decision superiority in the future, we have to take a hard look at our command and control. And one of the key areas--the most important program for the Army right now, aside from the Soldier and fighting that last 400 meters--is getting the network right: networks, architectures, communications systems and applications to make that happen. LandWarNet is the ability to gain information that's needed and get it to the unit that needs the knowledge so [the unit] can act on it before the enemy can act on what he's acquiring," said GEN Kevin P. Byrnes, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine command's commanding General.

The Symposium sets the standard with top experts, timely topics, in-depth sessions, and an exhibition filled with the ultimate display of communications products, services, and solutions. One of the most visited events each year is the exhibit tent sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. Almost 250 exhibitors are already scheduled to participate in an exhibition area covering over 60 thousand square feet of space. The exhibit presents current and future cutting edge technological solutions for enabling Battle Command. Most important it provides a great opportunity for the exchange of ideas among our Signal Regiment and industry partners. This priceless exchange of information spurs the production of communications solutions for our services that are truly the best in the world. The exhibition area is open Tuesday 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For more information contact the AFCEA Exposition Management c/o J. Spargo & Associates, Inc. at 703-631-6200 or 800-564-4220 or email ftgordon@jspargo.com.

You are urged to register prior to Nov. 29. Registration ensures access to the AFCEA exhibit tent grand opening, Symposium materials, light refreshments during the workshops, and a guaranteed place in Friday's AUSA Golf Tournament. "Day-of" registration will be limited. There are reduced fees for advance registration. For more information about workshops, the schedule, and other Symposium information see: http://www.gordon.army.mil or e-mail: signalsymposium@gordon.army.mil.

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AFCEA--Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association