NGA Joins NSA and USAF to Discuss Big Data & Predictive Analytics for Intelligence

Washington, DC, October 30, 2016 --(PR.com)-- “In a complex world that is further compounded by a constant deluge of digital information, it is becoming increasingly important for intelligence agencies to develop and acquire the procedures and technology needed to rapidly exploit large swaths of raw data for intelligence purposes,” says Ray Polk, a Program Manager at Defense Strategies Institute. DSI’s 2016 Big Data for Intelligence Symposium provides members within the Intelligence Community the chance to have an open discussion about the challenges and opportunities that exist when seeking to transform large amounts of disparate information into actionable intelligence.

This educational forum will provide US Military Commands, Government agencies, academia, and technology providers with an open and collaborative discussion that explores more effective and efficient ways of leveraging the power of big data to dramatically improve intelligence analysis for members of the Intelligence Community.

This unique “town hall” style forum will explore the technology required to rapidly process and exploit large swaths of unstructured data to derive meaningful insight for decision makers.

18 Plenary Sessions Include:

- Dr. Gregory Treverton, Chairman, National Intelligence Council will provide an update on the National Intelligence Council’s perspectives on current IC capabilities and the future threat environment. Dr. Treverton will touch on the efforts to identify innovative analytic tradecraft, standards, and tools needed to increase the IC’s ability to exploit big data for intelligence purposes.

- Dr. Peter Highnam, Director, InnoVision, NGA will brief on the NGA’s efforts to transition into the next immersive phase of intelligence. This briefing will include an overview of the seven key focus areas for NGA and outline the future role of anticipatory analytics and automation.

- Neal Ziring, Technical Director, Information Assurance Directorate, NSA will provide perspective on automated predictive analytics, big data, and information assurance for national security. Mr. Ziring will also discuss future big data challenges and current efforts to create a scalable and secure environment for all NSA data.

- Jeffrey Eggers, SES, Chief Technology Officer, DCS for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, USAF will speak on leveraging the combat cloud to produce a comprehensive picture of the battlespace in real time. This session will also include perspective on strengthening partnership and integration efforts between the IC and the operational community.

- Jennifer Edgin, CTO, Marine Corps Intelligence will emphasize the need for continuous innovation to develop new solutions and analytical capabilities. This discussion will also explore definitive cost-saving tools that produce quality information and empower the Warfighter through big data analytics.

Seating is limited –
In order to allow for actionable discussion and dialogue amongst speakers and attendees, seating will be limited. Early Registration has now begun. Register now to reserve your seat. Active military, government and State personnel attend complimentary.

Anyone interested in participating in the 4th Big Data for Intelligence Symposium can visit Defense Strategies Institute's website at http://bigdatasymposium.dsigroup.org/ for more information or contact Morgan at mcolfax@dsigroup.org, 1-201-266-0058

* Symposium is Closed to press / No recordings