GovSec 2013GovSec keynote speakers: Gen. Stan McChrystal, former Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann

GovSec, the Government Security Conference and Expo, featuring TREXPO, the Law Enforcement Expo, will takes place 13-15 May at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

The organizers say that keynote speakers at GovSec this year will be some of the foremost names in military strategy and leadership, Gen. Stan McChrystal and former Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann.

In addition to these free sessions open to all attendees, U.S. Army (ret.) Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman will lead a two-hour special presentation on the physiological and psychological preparation for combat.

On Tuesday, 14 May at 8:45 a.m., Gen. McChrystal will deliver the opening keynote on “The State of International Affairs and the Security Challenges Facing America.” The four-star general, who served as Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan, has been praised for revolutionizing warfare by fusing intelligence and operations. In addition, he is credited with developing and implementing the counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan and with creating a comprehensive counterterrorism organization that revolutionized the way military agencies interact and operate. With his unique perspective on military and global affairs, Gen. McChrystal, who is now a senior fellow at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, will discuss challenges facing American in a globalized world, the proliferation of non-state actors, and the advance of information technology and instantaneous communication.

Gridiron leader Theismann will deliver his address, “Managing to Win!” on Wednesday, 15 May, at 8:45 a.m. The organizers note that the former quarterback, business entrepreneur, and author knows the importance of teamwork for achieving success. In his presentation, Theismann will show how good management and effective leadership can be achieved by listening and trusting individuals and motivating them to take ownership of a team’s goals. In his own entertaining style, Theismann will share tips on how effective leaders empower individuals to step out of their comfort zones and achieve a higher level of performance.

Attendees also will be able to learn more about “The Bulletproof Mind: Psychological and Physiological Preparation for Combat,” in a special presentation by U.S. Army (ret.) Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman. A West Point psychology professor, a professor of Military Science, and former Army Ranger who has founded a new field of scientific endeavor termed “killology,” Grossman is one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime. During this two-hour session, Tuesday, 14 May, at 1:00 p.m., Lt. Colonel Grossman will discuss the new breed of domestic and international terrorism and strategies for prevention, response, and survival.

GovSec keynotes are free and open to all registered attendees of GovSec, TREXPO and CPM East. GovSec also features a two-day free Expo — open to all qualified attendees — during which industry leading industry vendors will showcase their latest products and services, as well as free Expo education sessions and Agency Briefings.

For a fee, GovSec will offer a conference featuring tracks on Counter and Anti-Terrorism, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Cybercrime & Cyberterrorism, Continuity/Emergency Planning & Management, Law Enforcement Strategies and Tactics, Access Control & Video Surveillance, and Campus Security & Life Safety.

Early bird registration rates for the conference are available until 8 March 2013. To register or for more information, please visit the GovSec Web site at www.govsecinfo.com or the CPM East Web site at www.cpm-east.com.