Program Related Event Feeds

The Future of the Internet - Who Decides?

ktimlin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:30:00 -0500

On January 12, ICANN launches the largest domain name expansion since the creation of the Internet. Rod Beckstrom, CEO of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) discussed this global achievement, ICANN's multi-stakeholder model that made it possible, and the rapid internationalization of the Internet.

Cyber Defense – International Cooperation and Deterrence

ktimlin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0500

Keynote Address:

Dr. Mart Laar,
Minister of Defense, Estonia

Mr. William J. Lynn III
Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense

Panel Presentations by:

Dr. Martin Libicki,
Senior Management Scientist, RAND Corporation

Cybersecurity: This Congress and Beyond

ian — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a Congressional Dialogue with

The Honorable Mac Thornberry (R-TX)
Chairman of the House Cybersecurity Task Force

Public-Private Partnership: The ISP Role in Fighting Malware

ian — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Technology and Public Policy Program cordially invites you to a watch live a discussion of:

"Public-Private Partnership: The ISP Role in Fighting Malware"

Opening Remarks:
Howard Schmidt, Cybersecurity Coordinator for the Obama Administration

Global Security Forum 2011: Discussing Geostrategic Trajectories

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:15:00 -0400

This session was an Interview with Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Former National Security Advisor.

Discussing Geostrategic Trajectories

Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Former National Security Advisor

Moderator: Dr. John Hamre, President and CEO, CSIS

Global Security Forum 2011: Vulnerability Assessment: Lessons from Four Cyber Events

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:30:00 -0400

The Global Security Forum 2011 is a forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

This session mapped out the changing nature of the cyber threat and its impact on U.S. cybersecurity policy.

4th Meeting of the CSIS-CICIR Cybersecurity Dialogue

sherry — Mon, 30 May 2011 09:00:00 -0400

On May 30 and 31, CSIS led a delegation of U.S. cybersecurity experts to Beijing for the fourth installment of the CSIS-CICIR Cybersecurity Dialogue. Launched in 2010 by the CSIS Technology and Public Policy Program and the China Institute for Contemporary International Relations (CICIR), this groundbreaking series brings together current Chinese and U.S.

GPS and Lightsquared

ktimlin — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:00:00 -0400

Keynote address by:
James Schlesinger, Chairman, MITRE Corporation and former U.S. Secretary of Defense

Panel discussion with:
James Kirkland, General Counsel, Trimble
Jeff Carlisle, Executive Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy, Lightsquared

Cybersecurity Research

ktimlin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500

Please join us for a roundtable discussion with Rob Deibert on cybersecurity research, threat identification, and cyber espionage. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Katrina Timlin at ktimlin@csis.org or at (202) 775-3158.

Technology, Innovation, and Deficit Reduction

ktimlin — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:00:00 -0500

The CSIS Technology and Public Policy Program hosted to a discussion on:
"Technology, Innovation, and Deficit Reduction: Lessons from the IT Industry"

With:

Michael Dell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dell Inc.
Samuel J. Palmisano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, IBM

Moderated by: John Hamre, President and CEO, CSIS

Leveraging Climate Data and Services to Manage Climate Change

dzheng — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:30:00 -0400

Climate change will have serious, pervasive, and unavoidable effects on economic and national security. Managing these consequences, and mitigating them when possible, is a new and difficult task for governments.

Cybersecurity Discussion with General Keith B. Alexander, Director of the NSA, Commander of U.S. Cyber Command

ian — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted an event with keynote speaker General Keith Alexander, Director of the NSA, Commander of U.S. Cyber Command. General Alexander spoke about cyber security and USCYBERCOM.

Positioning the Navy for Cyber Warfare

dzheng — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted an event with keynote speaker Vice Admiral Bernard J. "Barry" McCullough, III, Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/Commander, U.S. 10th Fleet.

VADM McCullough will discussed the following issues:

India and the U.S.: Partners in a Tech-Driven World

ian — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0400

India and the U.S.: Partners in a Tech-Driven World

ICANN and the Internet Ecosystem

dzheng — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:00:00 -0500

Rod Beckstrom, President & CEO of ICANN, discussed his vision for the future of the internet and internet governance. He explained how the ICANN process works in the context of a presentation he has developed about the Internet Ecosystem. Rod developed this presentation early in his tenure as CEO of ICANN in an effort to simplify the complex web of stakeholders, their responsibi

Security, Cloud Computing and the Coming Mobile Environment

dzheng — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500

We are moving into a different cyber environment. Your information will be stored in the cloud – a computer somewhere else whose location you do not know

Global Space Development Summit

pfrank — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

The Summit, co-organized by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA), the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and the Space Foundation, and co-sponsored by American Astronautical Society (AAS), the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), and the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), involved high-lev

Information Dominance: The Navy's Initiative to Maintain the Competitive Advantage in the Information Age

dzheng — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted an event with the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead, USN. Admiral Roughead discussed the following subjects:

Social Network or Sanction? Web 2.0 Technology, Trade Sanctions, and Democratic Participation

dzheng — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:30:00 -0400

Recent events in Iran and China have demonstrated the potential of new social networking technology to help effect political change. Indeed, many overstate the influence of Web 2.0 technology on political systems, but it is still important to consider.

Discussion subjects include:

CSIS Complexity Project – Phase II Organizing for a Complex World: The Way Ahead

gsanders — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0400

The CSIS Complexity project's first phase which led to the publication of “Organizing for a Complex World: Developing Tomorrow’s Defense and Net-Centric Systems.” Phase II is proposing and assessing ways to measure success in complex program management and ways for organizations to a

U.S. Cyber Challenge: Can We Catch Up?

dzheng — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:30:00 -0400

CSIS is hosting a luncheon called “U.S. Cyber Challenge – Can we catch up?”. This luncheon is part of a larger initiative called the U.S. Cyber Challenge - a program designed to encourage young people to develop the aptitude and skills to become the core of a strong cybersecurity community moving forward.

Speakers:

Statesmen's Forum: Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III

sherry — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a Statesmen’s Forum with Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III on "Protecting the Domain: Cybersecurity as a Defense Priority." Dr. John Hamre CSIS President introduced the speaker. James Lewis, director of the CSIS technology program, moderated the discussion.

Cybersecurity Policy Review with Melissa Hathaway, Cybersecurity Chief at the National Security Council

sherry — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a event with Melissa Hathaway, Cybersecurity Chief at the National Security Council, to discuss the conclusions of the White House 60-day cyberspace policy review and cybersecurity policy moving forward.

The Informational Challenges of a Changing Climate

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0400

On April 8, 2009, CSIS hosted an event on the global informational needs for managing climate change. Topics discussed include:
• Current national and international adaptation efforts and challenges

Challenges for Space Policy in 2009

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0500

The Space Enterprise Council of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) are jointly hosting another of their space roundtable discussions on a comprehensive look at space policy. Speaker presentations will be followed by open discussion.

Release of Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency Report

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The CSIS Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency hosted a press conference to mark the release of its new report, Securing Cyberspace for the 44th Presidency.

Climate Change, Security, and Earth Observation

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Federal Responses to Cybersecurity

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400

This event is an unclassified, off-the-record briefing by the DNI’s Cyber Executive, Melissa Hathaway, on cyberspace threats and responses.

Invitation only.

A Briefing from David Wennergren

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

David Wennergren, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Networks and Information Integration at the Department of Defense, will offer a DOD and Federal CIO Council perspective on cybersecurity issues.

CSIS Book Launch: Winner Take All

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Strategy is everything. The strategic vision of the United States of America during WW2 led to the establishment of a nation with the greatest technological and manufacturing power the world had ever seen.

Can We Keep Space from Becoming a Shooting Gallery?

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Michael Krepon, President, Henry L. Stimson Center; Theresa Hitchens, Director, Center for Defense Information; Ashley Tellis, Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; and Jim Lewis, Director, Technology and Public Policy Program, CSIS will discuss the weaponization of space in a panel discussion moderated by David Logsdon, Executive Director, U.S.

Biometrics for Security and Counterterrorism

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

There has been increased attention in recent weeks on the use of biometric data for security and counterterrorism. On July 17, 2008, representatives from DOD, DHS, and OSTP discussed the challenges involved in U.S.

Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection: Is There a Better Strategy?

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Roger Cumming, Deputy Director of the UK’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) spoke on how the UK approaches cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and public-private partnerships. This event also featured a panel discussion.

For more information, please contact techpolicy@csis.org

Space Launch After 2010

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Marc Kaufman, staff writer for the Washington Post; Rick Gilbrech, Associate Administrator for Export Systems at NASA; and John Logsdon, Director of GWU’s Space Policy Institute, will discuss the current status of the launch industry and where it will stand after the shuttle program ends in 2010.

Views from Beyond the Beltway: Cybersecurity Recommendations from Experts

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

CSIS’s Commission on Cyber Security for the 44th Presidency's second discussion on cybersecurity recommendations.

Export Control Reform: Commerce Department Reforms

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Agenda AUDIO (mp3 00:33:33) 2:00 Introduction Bill Reinsch, President, National Foreign Trade Council 2:10 Commerce reforms Mario Mancuso, Under …

Improving Cybersecurity: Recommendations from Private Sector Experts - Part 1

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Featuring opening remarks by

Howard Schmidt, R & H Security Consulting, LLC

And a panel discussion with

Infusing IT into Healthcare: Implications and Promise

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Ensuring access to affordable and quality healthcare is one of the most important issues facing Americans today. Information technology can improve healthcare delivery while decreasing costs, but …

Export Control Reform: State Department Reforms

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Opening Remarks:
Arnold Kanter, The Scowcroft Group

Keynote Address:
John Rood, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, U.S. Department of State

National Space Forum (Day 2)

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Friday the 8th of February 2008

0800 Policy Choices: Space Management
Listen to the Audio (mp3, 01:03:21)

National Space Forum (Day 1)

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

NATIONAL SPACE FORUM 2008: SPACE CHALLENGES FACING THE NEW AMERICAN ADMINISTRATION OF 2009 7TH AND 8TH FEBRUARY 2008 Washington, DC

Innovation and Education: Are we investing well?

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The National Academies “Rising above the Gathering Storm” devoted an entire chapter to “What Actions Should America Take in K–12 Science and Mathematics Education to Remain Prosperous in the 21st Century?” and concluded, “The competitiveness of US knowledge industries will be purchased largely in the K–12 classroom.”

It's a Small World After All: Small Launchers and Small Satellites

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Space Enterprise Council and CSIS hosted a panel discussion on small satellites and small launchers on Friday, October 26. Speakers for this event included:

Envisioning Tomorrow's Embassies

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The Embassy of the Future Commission at CSIS has released The Embassy of the Future, a new report that provides key recommendations for making the diplomatic pursuit of U.S. interests abroad more effective in the 21st century. The commission — chaired by George L. Argyros, Marc Grossman, and Felix G.

Sputnik Again? The State of U.S. Competitiveness, Security, and Science on the 50th Anniversary of the Sputnik I Launch

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

ASTRA, The Alliance for Science & Technology Research in America and CSIS, The Center for Strategic and International Studies, hosted a panel discussion on the current state of U.S. Competitiveness,…

International Status of Intellectual Property Rights

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0400

On September 17, 2007 from 9:00 am – 11:30 am, CSIS’ Technology and Public Policy Program hosted a panel discussion with the following:

The New European Space Policy

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The latest in a series of events hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Space Enterprise Council, “The New European Space Policy" featured remarks by:

The 9/11 Legislation and the Private Sector

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted an event titled "The 9/11 Legislation and the Private Sector." Congressman Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee,…

Global Space Agenda: GEOSS, Systems-of-Systems and International Cooperation

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:30:00 -0400

As part of the Global Space Agenda series, the Human Space Exploration Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted NOAA Administratior, Conrad Lautenbacher to discuss international cooperation in remote sensing.

Intellectual Property Rights: Implications for Economic Development

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday, April 4 from 9 - 11 a.m., CSIS's Technology and Public Policy Program hosted an event featuring:

Mr. Anoop Mishra, Economic Minister, Embassy of India