26 and 27 February 2003 at 09.45 Hours (Registration Between 8.30 Hrs and 9.30Hrs)

N A T O U N C L A S S I F I E D

NC3A-NL/CISD-L/2003/2093: 2/ADM/55

The NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency (NC3A) is pleased to invite you to the SHAPE-sponsored FNBDT Workshop, held at Royal Military Academy (RMA), in Brussels,

26 and 27 February 2003 at 09.45 hours (Registration between 8.30 hrs and 9.30hrs)

RMA is conveniently situated in the heart of Brussels/Europe and is easy to reach. The Academy’s conference facilities are able to hold the large audience we expect for this event.

FNBDT is seen as a good solution for the NATO requirement for secure end-to-end multimedia communication. FNBDT is a concrete solution that can establish secure endtoend communications between different terminals in heterogeneous networks, e.g. GSM, PSTN, ISDN and IP.

The FNBDT Conference is intended for potential users, purchasers, and suppliers/manufacturers of military, government and commercial grade end-to-end security equipment. The objective is to develop a better understanding of the FNBDT potential and the commercial opportunities; to exchange information on the current standardization status and to point out a way forward in a broad multi-national and industry environment.

We are planning a progressive programme tailored to achieving a basis for the further development of the FNBDT system as a future standard for wide-spread use by military, government and private/commercial users. Sessions cover a wide range of topics including latest developments, architectural issues, legal issues, licensing and intellectual property rights.

For 26 February we have planned overview briefings on major aspects of the further multinational development of the FNBDT system. As an introduction, the new NATO communication architecture for the next decade will be introduced and explained. Briefings are scheduled from the US National Security Agency, the owner of the FNBDT information. A number of other nations will present their national perspectives.

For 27 February we are planning in-depth briefings, covering technical and legal issues. There will also be an interactive session, in which a number of further development strategies will be discussed. A proposed agenda with topics is attached. The final agenda will be sent to you before the workshop.

The FNBDT conference discussions and presentations will be in the English language and conducted at the unclassified level. The enclosures provide administrative instructions for those planning to attend the meeting. Attendees should complete the enclosed registration form and fax it to the point of contact provided on the form before 31 January 2003.

Hotel information for the meeting is provided as an attachment to this letter. You must make your own hotel reservation. Travel direction details for the RMA are also provided as an attachment to this letter and available on the WEB at http://rma.ac.be/rma.

For further information on administrative issues, please call NC3A Conference Services on +31(0)70-374-3022, fax +31 (0)70-374-3029, e-mail

Additional information can be found on the NC3A web site http://www.nc3a.nato.int/ or http://nc3a.info/fnbdt.

I look forward to seeing you in the RMA in Brussels.

FNBDT Workshop

26-27 February 2003, RMA, Brussels

Proposed agenda

1.  Welcome

2.  Objectives for NATO

3.  Intro to FNBDT

4.  Objectives of FNBDT and the ICWG (why and how it was started, participants, etc.)

5.  Evolution to an international group

6.  Overview of document set

7.  Overview of FNBDT

8.  Structure and workings of the ICWG

9.  Introduction of proposals/changes

10.  Introduction of ECPs

11.  Handling of action items and responses

12.  Configuration management/control

13.  Compliance and interoperability testing

14.  Web site

15.  FNBDT product family

16.  Vendor presentations (US, CA, GE, NO & UK)

FNBDT Workshop

26-27 February 2003, RMA, Brussels

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 January 2003 but earlier registration is advised.

·  REGISTRATION FORM:

Hotel Accommodation

Some Hotel information for the meeting is provided as an attachment to this letter. You must make your own hotel reservation.

Authorization: Please complete the authorization part on the registration form. Be sure to write legibly and that your credit card is valid for mail transactions.

Entry to the meeting will not be granted to anyone not having submitted such a form.

Transport: Transportation will not be provided. Parking for private vehicles is available at RMA, please contact POC if you wish to bring a private car. Transport to RMA by public transport is shown on the map/other enclosure.

·  Currency:

Luncheons and refreshments are included, but additional wine etc. are available for pay-as-you-go lunch. Please be aware that there is no money-changing facility at the RMA, so you are strongly advised to bring cash (Euros) with you.

·  SECURITY CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE:

Not required for NATO nation national.

·  SOCIAL EVENTS:

TBD

·  REGISTRATION FEE:

To cover the cost of the conference facility, luncheons, refreshments and other administrative costs a fee of € 110 will be deducted from your credit card on or about 15 February. Delegates from SHAPE will pay a fee of € 55 (SHAPE-sponsored workshop).

·  dress code:

Working dress should be worn during the meeting.

·  meeting location:

The meeting will be held at the Royal Military Academy (RMA), In Brussels, on 26 and 27February 2003. Entrance is at the Rue Hobbema or Hobbema straat. Please report at the entrance gate, after which you will be registered for the workshop in the conference area.

·  The Points of Contact at the NATO C3 Agency:

NC3A Conference Services, P.O. Box 174, 2501 CD The Hague, The Netherlands,

Tel.: +31 70 374-3022 (IVSN: 257-3022), Fax: +31 70 374-3029

e-mail:

FNBDT Workshop

26-27 February 2003, RMA, Brussels

REGISTRATION FORM

SUBMIT TO : Conference Services, NATO C3 Agency,

P.O. Box 174, 2501 CD The Hague, The Netherlands

TELEPHONE NO. : +31 70 374 3022

TELEFAX NO. : +31 70 374 3029

EMAIL ADDRESS :

NC3A is hereby authorised to deduct the sum of (delete as appropriate):

·  Euro 110 (Euro 55 for SHAPE delegates) from my credit card

CREDIT CARD:

Mention also the three-digit validation code on the reverse side of the card:______

FNBDT Workshop

26-27 February 2003, RMA, Brussels

HOTEL IN BRUSSELS WITH NATO RATES

(room rates are indicative only)

GRESHAM BELSON HOTEL € 118 PER NIGHT

CHAUSSEE DE LOUVAIN 805 € 75 WEEKEND RATE

1140 BRUSSELS € 20 BREAKFAST

Tel: 02/705.20.30

Fax: 02/705.20.43

NEAR NC3A-BE

HOTEL EVERGREEN SINGLE € 80

AVENUE V. DAY 1-3 DOUBLE € 95

1140 BRUSSELS TRIPLE € 105

TEL: 02/726.70.15 QUADRUPLE € 120

FAX: 02/726.62.60 BREAKFAST INCLUDED

NEAR NC3A-BE

HILTON BRUSSELS CITY SINGLE € 105

20 PLACE ROGIER DOUBLE € 129

1210 BRUSSELS BREAKFAST INCLUDED

TEL: 02/203.31.25

FAX: 02/203.43.31

DOWNTOWN BRUSSELS

CROWNE PLAZA BRUSSELS ALL ROOMS € 115

RUE GINESTE 3 BREAKFAST € 22

1210 BRUSSELS

TEL: 02/203.62.00

FAX: 02/203.55.55

DOWNTOWN BRUSSELS

SHERATON ALL ROOMS € 125

BRUSSELS AIRPORT BREAKFAST € 25

TEL: 02/725.10.00

FAX: 02/725.11.55

NEAR AIRPORT

SOFITEL STANDARD € 163

15 BESSENVELDSTRAAT DELUX € 178

1831 DIEGEM BREAKFAST € 21

TEL: 02/713.66.66

FAX: 02/721.43.45

NEAR AIRPORT/NATO HQ

HOLIDAY INN ALL ROOMS € 125

7 HOLIDAYSTRAAT BREAKFAST € 21

1831 DIEGEM

TEL: 02/720.58.65

FAX: 02/720.41.45

NEAR AIRPORT/NATO HQ

CAMPANILE ALL ROOMS € 75

EXCELSIORLAAN 2 BREAKFAST € 8

1930 ZAVENTEM

TEL: 02/720.98.62

FAX: 02/720.98.64

NEAR AIRPORT

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