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The Eight Annual AAAE/TSA/DHS Aviation Security Summit continues the tradition of AAAE and federal aviation security regulators coming together at a joint summit to review the complex issues surrounding aviation security today and to look ahead at how we can work together to meet the security challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 dramatically changed the landscape of aviation security and recent events have demonstrated that aviation remains a primary target for terrorist organizations. Airport operators, airlines and industry leaders must continue to work in partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address evolving threats and increase the security and efficiency of the world's aviation system.
This important annual event brings together senior leadership from DHS and the TSA with airport operators and other key players in security policy and operations for an intensive one-day conference focusing on the most important security issues facing the aviation industry, including security and screening operations, technology deployment and funding issues, recent legislative initiatives and domestic and international programs to facilitate passenger travel. This conference provides the perfect opportunity to hear from policymakers from TSA, DHS and Congress, learn about the latest developments regarding security policy and technology and network with key aviation security decision-makers.
Senior TSA and DHS executives as well as representatives from other federal agencies and Congress will speak at the summit. Airport and airline representatives and recognized aviation industry leaders are also invited to participate on the program.
All sessions will take place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. The summit will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 (registration opens at 8 a.m.) and end at 6 p.m. The registration fee includes all handouts, a continental breakfast, coffee breaks and lunch. Dress is business casual attire. Confirmation letters will be e-mailed to all attendees. An airports-only meeting for airport attendees will be held in conjunction with the Aviation Security Summit on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).