Former Head of National Counterterrorism Center, Michael Leiter, to Keynote Counter Terror Expo US

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Counter Terror Expo US, the conference and expo serving our nation’s complete counter-terror community, today announced Michael Leiter will deliver the opening keynote address for the event, taking place May 16-17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

“Mr. Leiter’s experiences at the highest levels of this nation’s government give him a unique and powerful perspective on what we must do to face the threat of terror at home and abroad. His insight will be invaluable to the counterterrorism community gathered for this unique event”

Michael Leiter is the former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), the U.S. government agency responsible for the analysis and integration of all terrorism intelligence as well as strategic operational planning for counterterrorism activities. Prior to leading this agency, Mr. Leiter served as the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Director of National Security, coordinating operations for the ODNI, to include relationships with the White House, the Departments of Defense, State, Justice, and Homeland Security, the Central Intelligence Agency, and Congress. He has received numerous awards and recognition of his outstanding service to the United States government, including the Intelligence Community Distinguished Service Medal, which is the highest award given in the Intelligence Community.

“A decade after 9/11, the threat to our nation’s security still persists and the need for analyzing and sharing information and intelligence is more important than ever,” said Leiter. “Counter Terror Expo US will address these critical topics and I’m looking forward to keynoting and sharing my thoughts and experience on the importance of getting our nation’s government organized to successfully address the counterterrorism mission and what we need to do to focus our efforts on the enemy of tomorrow.”

Counter Terror Expo US will gather more than 150 internationally recognized experts to debate the issues, define operational strategies and to help shape future policy. The event will address some of the most important topics affecting the security world including cyber security and electronic terrorism, emergency services, global counter-terrorism and critical national infrastructure protection.

“Mr. Leiter’s experiences at the highest levels of this nation’s government give him a unique and powerful perspective on what we must do to face the threat of terror at home and abroad. His insight will be invaluable to the counterterrorism community gathered for this unique event,” said the Expo’s Director Wayne Crawford, vice president, North America, Clarion Events. “We are honored to have Mr. Leiter as a premier speaker at Counter Terror Expo US and look forward to him setting the tone for this critical exchange of information, ideas and lessons learned.”

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Counter Terror Expo US is organized by Clarion Events, one of the world’s largest independent event organizers.

About Counter Terror Expo US:

Counter Terror Expo is a unique expo and conference designed specifically to address the issues facing all of the disparate groups responsible for countering terrorism in the United States: the DoD, DHS, police, government and state agencies, along with those responsible for securing the nation’s vital infrastructure in both the private and public sectors. Counter Terror Expo US is based on the highly successful and award-winning Counter Terror Expo staged annually in London.

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