Conference Agenda

March 28, 2006

09:00 – 09:45

Welcome Coffee & Registration

09:45 – 11:45

Workshop
“Leading a Strategic Change in a Law Enforcement Organization"
This workshop has been designed for officials in a senior supervisory position who are candidates for promotion in the near future. The course also appeals to mid-level officials who have or will be assuming leadership positions.

Workshop Leader: Alan Malinchak, Director, ManTech University,
ManTech International Corporation

11:45 – 12:00

Press Briefing

12:00 – 13:45

Executive Luncheon

 

Welcome Remarks By Mr. Robert Harar, Chairman, National Trade Productions, Inc.

14:00 – 14:30

K1 Opening Address & Keynote
“Policing International Events”
Dick Lee, Commissioner, Hong Kong Police Force

14:35 – 15:20

K2 Featured Keynote
“The Challenges of Providing Security Against The New Threats”
Richard Clarke, Chairman, Good Harbor Consulting
(Counter Terrorism Czar, Former Adviser, National Security Council, U.S.A.)

15:25 – 15:55

K3 Featured Presentation
“Black Market Peso Exchange”

Steven C. Bowler, Special Agent, United States Drug Enforcement Administration,
Hong Kong Country Office

16:00 – 16:45

PD1 International Money Laundering Panel Discussion
“Perspectives from Law Enforcers, Regulators and Banking/Financial Institutions”

Moderator:
Eugene Goyne, Senior Director, Enforcement, Securities and Futures Commission

Panelists:
Edwin Lam, SP (Financial Investigation Group) (Narcotics Bureau), Hong Kong Police Force

Eric Ho, Head of Financial Investigation Group, Customs & Excise Department,
HKSAR Government

Steven C. Bowler, Special Agent, United States Drug Enforcement Administration,
Hong Kong Country Office

David Hsu, Citigroup Country Compliance Director of Compliance, Global Consumer Group, Citibank N.A. Hong Kong

16:55 – 17:55

Vendor Exhibition & Presentations
“Next Generation Security Solutions”

16.55 – 17.15

“Applying Mesh Technology in Crisis and Disaster Management”
James Wong, Senior Manager, Business Development, Government & Enterprise Mobility Solutions, Motorola Electronics, Asia Pacific

17.15 – 17.35

“Taking Forensics to the Point of Contact”
Carlton Jones, International Business Manager, Forensic Science Service

17.35 – 17.55

“BlackBerry Solutions for Public Safety”
Philip McRoberts, Senior Government Account Manager, Government Solutions Team, Research In Motion

16:55 – 17:55

Maryland Alliance for Information and Infrastructure Assurance – Consultation Available by Allan Berg, Assistant Dean and Director, Information Assurance and Infrastructure Protection Center, Capitol College, U.S.A.

18:00 – 18:45

PS1 Port & Maritime Security Plenary Session
With much of the world trade relying on shipments by sea, there’s a need to develop resilience against the threat of attacks on the shipping network and ports. Get an update on what the latest threats are, where the vulnerabilities lie and what’s being done to improve the situation at sea and in ports.

Moderator and Panelist:
"The Most Important Link in the Chain - the Seafarers”
Arthur Bowring, Managing Director, Hong Kong Shipowners Association

Panelists:
“Maintaining and Improving ISPS Compliance of Port Facilities – Audits and Training”
Roger Tupper, Director of Marine, Marine Department, HKSAR Government;

“Policing of the Fragrant Harbour - Past, Present and Future”
Au Hok-lam, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Regional Commander Marine,
Hong Kong Police Force

18:45 – 19:15

Cocktail Reception

March 29, 2006

09:15 – 09:45

K4 Keynote
"FBI's Response to New Challenges in Law Enforcement"
Charles Phalen, Jr., Assistant Director, Security Division, FBI, U.S.A.

 

Continent breakfast is served.

09:50 – 10:20

K5 Keynote
"Facing CBR Threats - Are We Ready?”
LTC Eric Yap, Director of Operations, Singapore Civil Defence Force

10:25 – 10:55

K6 Keynote
"Hardening the National Information Infrastructure: Possible or Not?"
Professor William J Caelli, AO, Assistant Dean - Strategy and Innovation,
Faculty of Information Technology, Queensland University of Technology

11:00 – 11:20

K7 Keynote
“The Broadening Roles of Homeland Security Communications”
John Lange, Project Director, Government & Enterprise Mobility Solutions,
Motorola Asia Pacific Ltd.

11:25 – 12:25

PS2 Information/Data Security Plenary Session
Protecting documents, computer data, networks and Websites from security breaches is important. It is even more important when sensitive data such as those embedded in government systems are involved. Our panel of security experts will discuss their strategies and best practices to combat malicious attacks as well as internal leaks. You’ll also hear about ID theft, currently rated as the #1 menace to society and a potential threat to national security.

Moderator:
Ir Dr Lucas Hui, Honorary Director, Center for Information Security & Cryptography,
University of Hong Kong

Panelists:
"ID Theft: A National Security Threat“
Professor William J (Bill) Caelli, AO, Assistant Dean - Strategy and Innovation, Faculty of Information Technology, Queensland University of Technology; 

"Information Security: How Much?"
John Wong, Assistant GCIO, Office of the GCIO, HKSAR Government;

“Information Security in Immigration Department, HKSAR”
Mak Kin-ming, Principal Immigration Officer (Records and Data Management),
Immigration Department, HKSAR Government;


“Information Security Management Road Map Adopted within the International Standards Organisation (ISO)”
Dale Johnstone, Principal Consultant, Information Security Governance, Risk Management, PCCW Ltd.

12:30 – 13:45

Executive Luncheon

13:45 – 14:15

Maryland Alliance for Information and Infrastructure Assurance – Consultation Available by Allan Berg, Assistant Dean and Director, Information Assurance and Infrastructure Protection Center, Capitol College, U.S.A.

13:45 – 14:45

Vendor Exhibition & Presentations
“Next Generation Security Solutions”
 

13.45 – 14.05

“Applying Mesh Technology in Crisis and Disaster Management”
James Wong, Senior Manager, Business Development, Government & Enterprise Mobility Solutions, Motorola Electronics, Asia Pacific

14.05 – 14.25

“BlackBerry Solutions for Public Safety”
Philip McRoberts, Senior Government Account Manager, Government Solutions Team, Research In Motion

14.25 – 14.45

“Taking Forensics to the Point of Contact”
Carlton Jones, International Business Manager, Forensic Science Service

14:50 – 15:50

PS3 Infrastructure Security Plenary Session
Government buildings, financial centers, telephone exchanges, mass transits, airports, broadcasting stations, food supply, power plants, hospitals, tunnels and bridges are some of the critical infrastructures that need protection. Hear the process of developing the necessary resilience against vulnerabilities whether it’s part of the original design or retroactively

Moderator:
“U.S. Critical Infrastructures, their Inter-relationships to one-another,
and the Complexities of their Safeguarding through Contingency and Strategic Planning”
Allan Berg, Assistant Dean and Director, Information Assurance and Infrastructure Protection Center, Capitol College, U.S.A.
Panelists:
“Critical Infrastructure Protection, What is your Role?”
Alan Fung, National Director of China, Information Systems Security Association;

“Enhancing Resilience of Critical Infrastructures”
Dr. Ruth A. David, President & CEO, Analytic Services Inc.;

“MTR Corporation – ‘Railway Plus Property’ joint Security planning for the
World Trade Organization”
Choi Tak Tsan, Manager, Special Projects, MTR Corporation;
Patrick Healy, Security Manager, Property Management Department, MTR Corporation

15:55 – 16:55

PS4 Emergency Preparedness in Asia Pacific Plenary Session
If there is a secret to saving lives and cutting losses, what is it? Recent disaster events including tsunamis, landslides, floods, pandemics, epidemics and terrorism around the world have demonstrated how essential emergency preparedness is to public safety. Coordination, communications, training, technology, equipment and teamwork can make a huge difference in the outcome of the rescue and relief effort. This forum offers new ideas, concepts and the best ways to respond and manage emergencies. Anyone in safety planning and operations for a government agency, NGO or private company will find ample valuable lessons to learn by attending.

Moderator and Panelist:
“Manage Disaster Risk or Get Ready to Respond – Is there a Choice?”
Merrick Chatfield, Disaster Risk Management Adviser, National Disaster Management Office

Panelists:
"Emergency Response Capability of the GFS and our Frontline Response Priority Issues"
Michael Chan, Chief Operations Officer, Government Flying Service, HKSAR Government

“The Role of Fire-fighters and Stages in Decontamination Operations”
Yip Ming, Senior Divisional Officer, Fire Services Dept., HKSAR Government;

“Epidemics, Pandemics and Terrorism – an Important Business Continuity Management Consideration”
Dr.Goh Moh Heng, Executive Director, Disaster Recovery Institute Asia;

“International Partnerships and Multi National Training Simulation”
Arthur Rabjohn, President Region XI (International), International Association of Emergency Managers;

17:00 – 17:15

Coffee Break

17:15 – 17:45

K8 Keynote
“Prospects for Terrorism over the Next Five Years”

Professor Clive Williams MG, Director of Terrorism Studies, Strategic and Defence Studies
 Centre, The Australian National University, and Director of The Terrorism Intelligence Centre

17:50 – 18:20

K9 Keynote
“Update on the Department of Homeland Security’s US-VISIT Program”
Jim Williams, Director US-VISIT, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

18:20 – 18:30

Closing Address
Harry Blud, Chairman, GOVSEC ASIA Organizing Committee;
Assistant Commissioner, Hong Kong Police Force (ret.)

Program and schedule subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.

 

 


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