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It seems that around this time of year something major happens in the GEOINT sector. Last year, the “Father of GEOINT,” James R. Clapper, was nominated by President Obama to to be next the Director of National Intelligence — which coincidentally happened on the same day as the 2010 USGIF GEOGala. To top it off, General Clapper actually came to the GEOGala and spoke about being nominated earlier that day — it was very exciting. Well, how can we top that in 2011? Oh yes, the GEOINT sector played a major role in bringing down Osama Bin Laden, just one week prior to the 2011 GEOINT Community Week. So, let’s do a quick run down of all the things going on next week, and we look forward to seeing you all there!

USGIF Invitational on May 9
Strap on your golf shoes and be prepared to take your mulligan. USGIF will kick off GEOINT Community with its USGIF Invitational networking golf outing on May 9th at the Pleasant Valley Golf Club. With almost 150 colleague playing year after year, the USGIF Invitational is a fantastic way to meet new business partners and reconnect with friends. Register here and see you on the links!

U.S. Army Geospatial & Imagery Conference on on May 10-13
The 2011 Army Geospatial & Imagery Conference (AGIC) is a consolidated conference, with this year’s theme of “Gain Efficiencies – Enable the Warfighter” providing important information to all levels of personnel, especially at the tactical level. This year’s agenda will include a keynote from MG Merdith W.B. “Bo” Temple and VIP presentations from MG Michael T. Flynn and Dr. Joseph F. Fontanella. Topics such as Unconventional Geospatial Operations, management of NTM Requirements, Street-Level Imagery and Full-Motion Video in Iraq and Afghanistan will also be covered. The 2011 AGIC takes place May 10-13 at the Heritage Conference Center, 4803 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA, 20151. Be sure to register now if you have not already!

GEOINT Community Week Career Fair on May 10
Newly added to GEOINT Community Week, USGIF is again hosting a career fair for geospatial intelligence professionals or those looking to break into the field. Last year, USGIF hosted its first career fair. Almost 50 companies and government agencies exhibited and interviewed some of the more than 500 prospective employees that came out for the event. Registration is free!

USGIF Technology Day on May 12
USGIF Technology Day includes technical presentations, almost 75 unclassified exhibits and demonstrations, and a joint networking reception with AGIC attendees, the Friends of ISR, and other groups from the Defense, Intelligence and Homeland Security Communities. To top it off, there is no cost for the unclassified USGIF Technology Day, though be sure to register in advance to avoid long lines at check-in.

USGIF Workshop Series on May 13
The USGIF Workshop Series brings together the GEOINT Community to discuss relevant issues in tradecraft, innovation and the community. Ranging in size from less than 25 to more than 100 participants, the workshops tackle topics that span the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities. The theme for the May 13th USGIF Workshop is “Analytic Transformation.” Don’t miss out on this one!

Did we mention that we got Bin Laden? Oh right, that is clearly the “something big.” See you all next week!

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