Symposium History

Notes on past Symposia

SYMPOSIUM V concluded on October 4, 2007 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO.  The Symposium was attended by leading figures and high ranking dignitaries from the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and many corporations.  The keynote speaker was Stephen Flynn, noted author of "The Edge of Disater; Rebuilding a Resilient Nation."  Also appearing was Gen. Victor E. Renuart, Commander of NORTHCOM and NORAD.  Several panels were convened to discuss Maritime Domain Awareness, the Challenges of Preparing for a Special Security Event in a Border Area, Maritime Security Technology, The Promise of Technology for Securing our Homeland, and others.

One of the highlights was a presentation from Ms. Zainab al-Zuwaij, President of the American Islamic Congress.  Ms. al-Zuwaij's remarks drew a standing ovation from the nearly 600 people in attendance. 

Closing the panel presentations was the 1st NHDF Media Panel, featuring Josh Rushing from Al Jazeera, Bret Stephens of the Wall Street Journal, Barbara Starr of CNN, Randy Larsen of NPR, and Cori Dauber of UNC-Chapel Hills. 

SYMPOSIUM VI will convene October 28, 2008, at the Broadmoor.  Watch this web site for more details.

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The 2006 Symposium was held at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  It was the 4th in a series where dignitaries and high ranking officials and executives from government and insustry met to share challenges and solutions to our growing homeland defense and homeland security issues.  _______________________________________________________

The 2005 Symposium was held at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO.  This was the 3rd national forum convened at the initiation of Gen. Ed Eberhart, the first Commander of NORTHCOM, and the first conference prepared and conducted by the newly formed National Homeland Defense Foundation, and concluded on October 27, 2005.