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September 21, 2021

The Future of Defense Management Symposium, September 21, 2021—Alexandria, Virginia

Agenda

11:15-12:30

PANEL

The Future of Civilian Personnel Reform

David R. Graham, Institute for Defense Analyses Moderator
Veronica Hinton, Principal Director for Civilian Personnel Policy
Janet Hale, former Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security
Howard Risher, Independent Consultant

8:00 - 8:30

Registration and Coffee

8:30 - 8:45

WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS

IDA President Norton A. Schwartz

8:45 - 9:45

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

The Honorable Robert O. Work, 32nd Deputy Secretary of Defense

12:30-1:30

Lunch

9:45 - 11:00

PANEL

The Future of Defense Acquisition Reform

David A. Sparrow, Institute for Defense Analyses Moderator
Katharina McFarland, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
Arun Seraphin, Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee
James Woolsey, President, Defense Acquisition University

11:00 - 11:15

Break

1:30-2:45

PANEL

The Future of Defense Financial Management Reform

James R. Dominy, Institute for Defense Analyses Moderator
Mark Easton, former Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Department of Defense
Asif Khan, Director, Financial Management and Assurance Team, Government Accountability Office
Christopher Hanks, former Research Staff Member, Institute for Defense Analyses

2:45-3:45

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

The Honorable David L. Norquist, 34th Deputy Secretary of Defense

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