Technology and Public Policy - Related Event

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), will involve high

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.