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next generation of air traffic management. This new “state-of-the-air” system will transform the way Americans travel and airlines operate. The result is enhanced passenger experience, improved airline efficiency and a more secure U.S. air transportation system. To learn more about our capabilities and career opportunities, visit www.tasc.com. PREVIEW E-DITION ATCA TODAY ATCA / FAA / NASA 2012 Technical Symposium 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Exhibitor Registration Resort’s Ballroom 4:30 – 8 p.m. Registration Open Resort’s Ballroom Sponsored by MAY 22–24, 2012 • RESORTS HOTEL & CASINO • ATLANTIC CITY, NJ ATCA/FAA/NASA Returns to Resorts: 2012 Technical Symposium to Be Best Year Yet Standout Events See the full agenda at: www.atca.org/techsymposiumagenda J ust days before New Jersey vergence (Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.) beaches kick off the sum- to NextGen Tower Service Concepts mer season, the ATCA/FAA/ (Thursday at 8:30 a.m.). NASA Technical Rick Ducharme, Symposium will inDeputy Chief Operatvade Resorts Casino ing Officer of the Fedin Atlantic City, New eral Aviation AdminJersey. The three day istration’s Air Traffic event, spanning May Organization, will 22 – 24, is shaping up deliver the keynote to be a success, with address Wednesday. the exhibit hall floor ATCA’s President and already sold out, and CEO, Peter F. Duattendees lining up to mont will interview discuss aviation’s latDucharme in an inest topics including formal and engaging remote towers and conversation rather ATC automation. than Q&A. Rick Ducharme A Response to Feedback: Featuring Topics and Speakers Worth Admission Continuing its successful collaboration with the FAA and NASA, ATCA has prepared a premier technical conference focusing on the latest ideas, research, products, and services in air traffic control with over 500 attendees and dozens of exhibiting companies and organizations. The Technical Symposium Conference Committee, led by Paul Planzer, Steve Carver, and Joe Salvatore, has selected panelists and topics that are relevant to our field. Hailing from all areas of the Industry, experts will discuss the most important topics in aviation, from the Automation Con- ATCA is continuously looking for ways to bring added value and benefits to the members and the attendees of our events. To do this we cull best practices from the association and aviation industry. ATCA’s latest offering is a free mobile App for conference and exhibit attendees. “What better place to debut ATCA’s new technological advance than at a symposium focused on the technical aspects of the industry,” says Dumont. “I look forward to attendees connecting through the Twitter, photos, and ratings fields on the app.” The app, titled “ACY 2012” and New Frontiers: ATCA’s First Mobile App! available on on all smartphone devices, is designed to enhance the symposium experience and provide valuable information for all users. Interactive capabilities in the app include: • The Dashboard keeps you organized with up-to-the-minute Exhibitor, Speaker, and Event information. • My Schedule organizes your schedule with one click. • Alerts allow you to receive important real-time communications from ATCA. • Built-in Twitter feed to follow and join in on the show chatter. • Rate the sessions you attend and comment on them, too. • Locate Exhibitors you want to visit on the Floor Plan Map. • Share your event photos and experiences with the Photo Gallery. At the push of a button you take notes of each session and send them to yourself for future review. If you friend someone through the app, you can share schedule for the day, write them a note, or directly email them. In addition, ACY 2012 provides the opportunity for mobile sponsorships to exhibitors and a far-reaching, cost-effective way of advertising in this popular medium. While nearly 500 attendees are expected Continued on page 6 Tuesday, May 22 7 a.m. ATCA Scholarship Golf Outing Mays Landing Golf and Country Club Technical Symposium Grand Opening 6 – 8 p.m. Welcome Reception Sponsored by SRA International, Inc. Wednesday, May 23 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration Open 8:30 – 9 a.m. Opening Ceremonies/ Welcome & Opening Remarks 9 – 9:30 a.m. A Morning with Rick Ducharme, Federal Aviation Administration 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Use of Test Beds to Advance NextGen Research and Demonstrations 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Airport Surface Movement: Gate to Threshold 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Automation Convergence 5 – 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception with Exhibitors Thanks To Our ACY 2012 Sponsors Premier Sponsors Diamond Sponsor Gold Sponsor Thursday, May 24 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration Open 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. NextGen Tower Service Concepts 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Networking Break Additional Sponsors Telegenix Hi-Tec Systems TKO CSSI, Inc. TASC Midwest ATC Selex ARINC Metron Aviation 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Collaboration 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Operational Aspects of NextGen Architecture 2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Symposium Summary and Closing Remarks  http://www.atca.org/techsymposium http://www.atca.org/techsymposiumagenda

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