James Carville and Mary Matalin

Tuesday, September 16, 8:00 am – 9:00 am

James Carville is one of the most recognizable figures in politics, devising the most dramatic political victories of our generation including the Clinton campaign in 1992.
Mary Matalin is one of the country’s foremost Republican political strategists and commentators, admired for her intellectual integrity and no-nonsense take on hot-button issues.

Together, Washington’s best-loved couple are key players on the national political stage, having between them worked for every president over the last 25 years. In this joint presentation, Carville and Matalin combine their unique experience as political insiders to provide a stimulating, candid, and provocative analysis of the 2008 election, the presidential candidates, their campaigns and platforms, while also offering some scenarios about how the country may look after the votes are cast. You won’t want to miss this exciting presentation!

Tom Brokaw

Wednesday, September 17, 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Tom Brokaw, internationally recognized as a trusted and revered voice on issues of global importance, set the standard for broadcast news. After 21 years at the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, he now develops documentaries on the political, economic, and social issues facing our world. Drawing on his rich career during which he has traveled the globe to cover elections, political turmoil, wars and major news events, Brokaw’s insightful presentations provide in-depth analysis of the important issues of the day – and the people behind them. Also a best-selling author, Brokaw’s works include The Greatest Generation, A Long Way from Home, and his latest book, Boom! Voices of the Sixties.

Perspectives on Security: Counterfeiting and Piracy

Thursday, September 18, 2008, 8:00 am – 9:30 am

This dynamic session offers practical, timely information regarding the scope, breadth, and effects that counterfeiting and piracy have on businesses and individuals. You'll hear from security practitioners representing world-renowned corporations and law enforcement professionals representing U.S. and international agencies discuss not only the tremendous challenges they've faced, but also some novel ideas for staying "one step ahead" of the criminal element. You won't want to miss this session, especially if you are looking for practical solutions you can use right away!

Introductions: Richard E. Widup, Jr., CPP Senior Director, Security Operations and Corporate Security Purdue Pharma, LP Moderator: Maureen E. Casey Senior Vice President Giuliani Partners, LLC

Panelists: J. Aaron Graham Vice President and Chief Security Officer Purdue Pharma, LP David F. McGowan Vice President of Worldwide Security and Trademark Enforcement Services Tiffany & Co. Marcy Forman Director, Office of Investigations U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Donald E. deKeiffer Consultant

Security Insights Program: The Abuse of the Internet

Thursday, September 18, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

The anonymity of the Internet has become increasingly relevant for most institutions and a challenge to security professionals. Trolls and flamers defaming management or releasing potentially damaging inside information in chat rooms, creeps impersonating managers to harass other employees or spread lies about them are becoming a persistent problem. A panel of experts, guided by Kevin Mitnick, the World's Most Famous Former Hacker, will examine this escalating challenge.

Introductions: Dan H. Kropp, CPP Director, Physical Security Towers Perrin Moderator: Kevin Mitnick Information Security Consultant

Panelists: Jay Stanley Public Education Director of the Technology and Liberty Program American Civil Liberties Union Don P. Colcolough Director of Investigations and Law Enforcement Affairs America Online, Inc. Regis Becker, CPP Global Director of Security & Compliance PPG Industries

James Bradley

Closing Luncheon Speaker
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm

James Bradley was thrust onto the national scene as an author in 2000 with the release of Flags of Our Fathers, the NY Times runaway #1 bestseller and his first book, also released as a motion picture in 2007. Bradley also is a popular motivational speaker who delivers his inspiring message on Doing the Impossible. He has lived and worked in more than 40 countries for nearly a decade. He has run companies throughout the world, jumped out of airplanes, trekked to Mt. Everest’s base camp, and walked among lions in Africa. You’ll be enthralled by Bradley’s exciting life and message.