NavExFor 2010

4th Annual Naval Expeditionary Forces Symposium and Expo 2010 (NavExFor)
March 1-3, 2010
Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA
“Ensuring Tactical Relevance through Advancing Technologies“

“From forward presence to partnership building to major combat operations, Expeditionary Forces will remain an essential tool for achieving the objectives of our nation’s combatant commanders”

Attendees had the opportunity to learn how and where our expeditionary forces are engaged, hear their current and future requirements, and network with colleagues.

NavExFor2010 Floorplan and Exhibitors

NAVEXFOR2010  Schedule

Monday March 1

3:30 – 6:00 pm  Government / Military / Public Preview of Expo & Demonstrations and Reception

Tuesday March 2

9:00 – 9:40 am    Opening Remarks by Commander, NECC

Rear Admiral Carol Pottenger, U.S. Navy

Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command

9:40 – 10:20 am   Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Expeditionary Warfare

Mr. Brian Detter

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development Acquisition), Expeditionary Warfare

11:20– Noon   Enhancing Expeditionary Force Cultural Adaptation through Immersive Simulation

Mr. Peter Schrider,  Alelo Inc.

1:15 – 2:00 pm   Exploring and Advancing Technologies for Expeditionary Warriors

Rear Admiral Nevin P. Carr, Jr., Unites States Navy

Chief of Naval Research

Director, Test and Evaluation Technology Requirements

2:00: – 2:45 pm  U.S. Navy Contributions to Haiti Relief Efforts as Part of Operation Unified Recovery

Rear Admiral (Select) Katherine L.Gregory

CEC, U.S. Navy Chief of Staff, First Naval Construction Division

Commander, U.S. SECOND Fleet

2:45 – 3:30 pm  NAVCYBERFOR  Support to Expeditionary Forces

Vice Admiral H. Denby Starling, II, United States Navy

Commander, Naval Network Warfare Command

Wednesday March 3

9:00 – 9:45 am  Expeditionary Warfare Requirements for FY10 and Beyond

Rear Admiral (select) Kevin D. Scott, U.S. Navy

Director, Expeditionary Warfare Division (OPNAV N85) (Acting)

9:45 – 10:00 am          Break / View Exhibits

10:00– 11:00 am   Current Operations Debrief by recently returned Expeditionary Unit Commanding Officers