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Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) Symposium

09 May 2024
Tampa Convention Center - Ground Floor - Room 118 - 119
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OIE Symposium Agenda

1100: Welcome and Colonel Mellen Introduction by Mr. John Markham

1100-1105: Opening remarks from Colonel Mellen

1105-1115: Kickoff – The Honorable Christopher P. Maier (Tentative)

Strategy Session

1115:  Introduction of Mr. Austin by Mr. Markham

1115 - 1250: Strategy Panel –Discussion and Q&A

Moderator:

  • Mr. Austin Branch, Arlis

Panelists:

  • Lieutenant General (Ret) Darsie Rogers – Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS)
  • Major General (Ret.) Kurt Sonntag – Strategic Overwatch Consulting
  • Dr. Andrea Hickerson- National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI)
  • Mr. Jason Schenker – The Futurist Institute
  • Mr. James Holly - Acting Director, Influence and Perception Management Office (OUSD (I&S))
  • Colonel Jason Logue - Director Cognitive & Information Warfare, Australian Armed Forces
  • Mr. Damon A. Stevens - National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)
  • Mr. Alex Plitsas - Atlantic Council
  • Mr. Daniel Kimmage- Global Engagement Center *speaking virtually

1250-1255: Award Presentation by IPA

1255-1320: Introduction of Mr. Pink and OSI video by Mr. Markham

Break

Operations Session

1320: Colonel Oligario introduction by Mr. Markham

1320-1500: Operations Panel- Discussion and Q & A

Moderator: 

  • COL J.J. Oligario - SOCOM J39M

Panelists:

  • Colonel Ian Fletcher – Commanding Officer, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (II MIG)
  • Colonel Clayton Curtis – Director of Operations, SOCSOUTH
  • Dr. Andrew Whiskeyman, COL (R) - National Defense University, College of Information and Cyberspace
  • Colonel Vic Norris – Chief, Information Warfare Division, Air Combat Command
  • Colonel Chris Leung – Director, Joint MISO Web Operations Center
  • Colonel Brian Mellen – Chief, OIE Division, USSOCOM

1500: Closing Remarks from Colonel Mellen

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Speakers
LTG (ret.) Darsie Rogers - Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS)
Major General (Ret.) Kurt Sonntag, CEO & CIO - Strategic Overwatch Consulting
Dr. Andrea Hickerson, Dean & Professor of Journalism - University of Mississippi
Mr. Jason Schenker, Chairman - The Futurist Institute
Mr. James Holly, Director, Influence & Perception Management Office - Office of the Secretary of Defense
Colonel Jason Mitchell Logue, Director Cognitive and Information Warfare - CYBERCOMD
Mr. Damon Stevens, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL PLANNING & NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE MANAGER FOR COUNTERTERRORISM - National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)
Mr. Alex Plitsas, Nonresident Senior Fellow; Principal and Industry Director for Aerospace & Defense and High-Tech Electronics, Providence Consulting Group - Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs
Mr. Daniel Kimmage, Global Engagement Center - Department of State
Colonel Ian Fletcher, Commanding Officer` - II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (II MIG)
Colonel Clayton D. Curtis, Director of Operations - Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH)
Dr. Andrew Whiskeyman, COL (R) - National Defense University, College of Information and Cyberspace
Colonel Victor R. Norris, Chief - Information Warfare Division, Air Combat Command
Colonel Christopher Leung, Director - Joint MISO Web Operations Center
Colonel Brian C. Mellen, Chief - OIE Division, USSOCOM
Testimonials

  • We are extremely excited to convene the community at SOF Week 2024. This convention for U.S. and International SOF will include a diverse slate of programs, to include professional development sessions, interactive discussions about the future of SOF, and an up-close view of some of the best tech available to our warfighters. GSOF looks forward to working with USSOCOM to make SOF Week 2024 an impactful event.
    Stuart Bradin
    President and CEO, GSOF

DISCLAIMER

Co-sponsorship of this event does not imply endorsement of GSOF, its services, or products by the United States Government, the Department of Defense, or U.S. Special Operations Command.