Senior Defense Executives and Prime Contractors to Meet with Afghan Business and Government Leaders in Washington Conference this March

Over a hundred prime contractors and defense executives from the United States and around the world have registered to attend the 2nd Afghanistan Aviation and Defense Summit (2nd AADS) on March 25-26, 2010 in Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner just outside Washington, D.C. The 2nd AADS is the premier networking event where delegates will meet with Afghan government officials who are responsible for security and defense procurements, as well as high-ranking defense commanders from Afghanistan Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior. It is where the requirements of Afghanistan in terms of arming its defense sectors and instilling rule of law across all of the country will be discussed at length. During the summit's One-to-One Meetings, delegates to the 2nd AADS will speak exclusively with Afghan leaders who could provide them with first-hand knowledge and analysis of the current challenges facing Afghanistan security, aviation and defense. At the end of the summit, they will be able to develop a solid business plan anchored on Afghanistan's security necessities. The distinguished speakers who have confirmed to attend the 2nd AADS include: • HE Taj Ayubi, Minister Advisor to the President on International Relations, Office of the President, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan • HE Dr Raz Mohammad Alami, Acting Minister, Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation • HE LTG Munir Mangal, Deputy Minister of Security, Ministry of Interior • HE Engr Mohammad Ibrahim Azhar, Deputy Minister of Counter Narcotics, Ministry of Counter Narcotics • Malik Quraishi, Director of Policy and Oversight/ Chief of Staff, Office of the National Security Council/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs • Jamil Bahrami, Director of Situation Room, Office of the National Security Council • Yama Karzai, Director, National Directorate of Security • MG Mohammad Habib Hessary, Chief of Planning to the Chief of Army Staff, Ministry of Defense • MG Painda Mohammad Nazem, 1st Assistant on Policy and Strategy to the 1st Deputy Minister of Defense, Ministry of Defense • MG Wakil Ahmed Akbari, Inspector General, Ministry of Interior • BG Sayed Aman Sadaat, Deputy Chief of Border Police of Afghanistan, Ministry of Interior • BG Saeed Nizam Uddin, Chief of Staff to the Deputy Security Minister, Ministry of Interior • Mohammad Jan Farzam, Senior Analyst and Chief of Staff to the Deputy Director of Policy, Office of Administrative Affairs • Zulmay Afzali, Spokesperson and Chief of Staff, Ministry of Counter Narcotics • Haleem Wahidi, Director of Counter Narcotics Trust Fund/ GPI, Ministry of Counter Narcotics • Dr Yakub Rassuli, President, Kabul International Airport • John James Gruehl, Former Senior Mentor to the Chief of Procurement, Ministry of Interior Seats are limited at the 2nd AADS! Reserve your seats by calling 202-536-5000 to receive prompt assistance. You may also fill out the registration form at http://www.new-fields.com/aads2/register.pdf then fax it to 202-280-1239. More information about the 2nd AADS is available at http://www.new-fields.com/aads2 About New-Fields Exhibitions, Inc. Founded in 1994, New-Fields today is a leading information provider and conference/trade shows organizer on defense, homeland security to governments, defense and law enforcement agencies, industries and academe around the world.