The DIA Industry Day was held on Thursday, November 13, 2008 in the beautiful Gaylord National Hotel in Washington, D.C. This year the Defense Intelligence Agency turned their focus to the challenges they are facing as a result of intelligence transformation activities.

The Deputy Director for Information Management and Chief Information Officer, Mr. Grant Schneider, kicked off the event with a few opening remarks. He was then followed by the Director of DIA, Lieutenant General Michael D. Maples. The DIA anticipates developing approaches and possible solutions to meet the challenges discussed. Additional distinguished speakers included:

Ms. Dee Bumbera
A-Space Program Functional Manager

Mr. Chris Prosser
Staff Director, Defense CI & HUMINT Center (DCHC)

Ms. Cheryl Peace
Chief, Office of Knowledge Management, Defense Intelligence Operations Coordination Center (DIOCC)

Ms. Melissa Daston
Chief, Office of Performance Management

Mission and Objective Session

Enterprise Management-Mr. William Hancock, Chief
Enterprise Operation-Mr. Jeffery Wilk, Senior Program Manager
Enterprise Solutions -Mr. James Harris, Chief

DS DISL Panel

Ms. Catherine Henson, Chief technology Officer
Mr. Mike Mestrovich, Senior Technology Officer for Innovation
Mr. Elston Howard, Senior Technology Officer for Infrastructure
Ms. Amy Dall, Senior Technology Officer for Applications

Thank you to the Defense Intelligence Agency and everyone who participated to make this event such a huge success!