2010 Sponsors

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Platinum Sponsors
	KippsDeSanto & Co is an investment bank focused on delivering exceptional results for leading, growth-oriented defense and technology companies. We leverage our creativity and industry experience to provide M&A, private financing, and strategic consulting. Our senior team has advised on over 100 transactions totaling more than $10 billion in deal value. Capitalizing on real-time industry trends and in-depth technical and strategic analysis, our solutions-driven approach is highly structured and uniquely tailored to each client. We are recognized for our market insight and broad industry relationships. We help market leaders realize their full strategic value.
	Ridge Global is led by one of today’s most forward-thinking international leaders. With an extraordinary record of public service, success and experience, The Honorable Tom Ridge is respected and admired by leaders of nations and leaders of business around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Ridge Global offers a team of talented professionals drawn from high-level posts in multi-national and multi-disciplinary circles. Our worldwide reach is enriched by key relationships with legal, accounting, technology and venture capital firms who join us in our mission to serve the diverse needs of our clients.

Platinum Sponsors

KippsDeSanto & Co is an investment bank focused on delivering exceptional results for leading, growth-oriented defense and technology companies. We leverage our creativity and industry experience to provide M&A, private financing, and strategic consulting. Our senior team has advised on over 100 transactions totaling more than $10 billion in deal value. Capitalizing on real-time industry trends and in-depth technical and strategic analysis, our solutions-driven approach is highly structured and uniquely tailored to each client. We are recognized for our market insight and broad industry relationships. We help market leaders realize their full strategic value.

Ridge Global is led by one of today’s most forward-thinking international leaders. With an extraordinary record of public service, success and experience, The Honorable Tom Ridge is respected and admired by leaders of nations and leaders of business around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Ridge Global offers a team of talented professionals drawn from high-level posts in multi-national and multi-disciplinary circles. Our worldwide reach is enriched by key relationships with legal, accounting, technology and venture capital firms who join us in our mission to serve the diverse needs of our clients.

Gold Sponsors
	ArcSight (NASDAQ: ARST) is a leading global provider of security and compliance management solutions that intelligently identify and mitigate cyber threat and risk for businesses and government agencies. ArcSight helps protect enterprises and government agencies by providing complete visibility and critical insights into their IT infrastructure across all users, networks, datacenters and applications. The market-leading ArcSight platform enables organizations to proactively safeguard their digital assets, control the risks associated with cybertheft, cyberfraud, cyberwarfare and cyberespionage and comply with corporate and regulatory policy.
	Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia with approximately 8,900 professionals, ManTech International Corporation is a leading provider of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs for the Intelligence Community; the departments of Defense, State, Homeland Security and Justice; the Space Community; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and other U.S. federal government customers. ManTech's expertise includes systems engineering and integration, enterprise architecture, cyber security, information assurance, intelligence operations and analysis support, network and critical infrastructure protection, information operations and information warfare support, information technology, communications integration, global logistics and supply chain management, and service oriented architecture. The company operates in the United States and 40 countries. Additional information on ManTech can be found at www.mantech.com.
	.406 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in innovative Information Technology (“IT”) and services companies founded by the finest entrepreneurs. The firm comprises a veteran team of industry entrepreneurs, operators and investors who apply real world experience, deep industry knowledge and networks, and strong company-building skills to create value for its entrepreneurs and investing partners. It is typically the lead, first institutional investor in early-stage and de novo investments in market-changing Information Security, IT and Web Infrastructure, Technology-Enabled Business Services, Digital Media, Open Source and Next-Generation Software companies.

Gold Sponsors

ArcSight (NASDAQ: ARST) is a leading global provider of security and compliance management solutions that intelligently identify and mitigate cyber threat and risk for businesses and government agencies.

ArcSight helps protect enterprises and government agencies by providing complete visibility and critical insights into their IT infrastructure across all users, networks, datacenters and applications. The market-leading ArcSight platform enables organizations to proactively safeguard their digital assets, control the risks associated with cybertheft, cyberfraud, cyberwarfare and cyberespionage and comply with corporate and regulatory policy.

Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia with approximately 8,900 professionals, ManTech International Corporation is a leading provider of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs for the Intelligence Community; the departments of Defense, State, Homeland Security and Justice; the Space Community; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and other U.S. federal government customers. ManTech's expertise includes systems engineering and integration, enterprise architecture, cyber security, information assurance, intelligence operations and analysis support, network and critical infrastructure protection, information operations and information warfare support, information technology, communications integration, global logistics and supply chain management, and service oriented architecture. The company operates in the United States and 40 countries. Additional information on ManTech can be found at www.mantech.com.

.406 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in innovative Information Technology (“IT”) and services companies founded by the finest entrepreneurs. The firm comprises a veteran team of industry entrepreneurs, operators and investors who apply real world experience, deep industry knowledge and networks, and strong company-building skills to create value for its entrepreneurs and investing partners. It is typically the lead, first institutional investor in early-stage and de novo investments in market-changing Information Security, IT and Web Infrastructure, Technology-Enabled Business Services, Digital Media, Open Source and Next-Generation Software companies.

Silver Sponsors
	The Logical Web Company provides affordable website design, development, hosting and support to business large and small. Our creative and functional solutions are custom-designed to meet the needs of each individual client. Today, your Web site is more than just an extension of your marketing efforts. Your entire Internet presence acts as the communication channel to your customers, partners, investors, employees and potential clients. Logical can be your Internet development partner that understands your specific business, developing unique solutions that match your company's goals.For over 10 years, Logical has been creating and maintaining Web sites and applications using the most advanced technologies.
	Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Silver Sponsors

The Logical Web Company provides affordable website design, development, hosting and support to business large and small. Our creative and functional solutions are custom-designed to meet the needs of each individual client. Today, your Web site is more than just an extension of your marketing efforts. Your entire Internet presence acts as the communication channel to your customers, partners, investors, employees and potential clients. Logical can be your Internet development partner that understands your specific business, developing unique solutions that match your company's goals.For over 10 years, Logical has been creating and maintaining Web sites and applications using the most advanced technologies.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Bronze Sponsors
	Alion Science and Technology Corporation is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. Alion was formed in December 2002 when approximately 1600 employees of the IIT Research Institute (IITRI), founded in 1936, purchased substantially all of the assets of IITRI creating a 100% ESOP-owned company. Each Alion employee has a personal stake in ensuring the collective success of the company.
	Smiths Detections advanced, accurate and trusted solutions enable armed forces and responders to mitigate incidents with confidence as they seek to reduce risks and minimize potential losses associated with growing CBRNE threats. Our capabilities range from system integration to developing advanced technologies ideal for discovery, detection, and identification of illegal, controlled and suspicious substances. We develop products in partnership with the military and emergency responders to meet requirements for accuracy, durability and ease of use in a broad range of missions.

Bronze Sponsors

Alion Science and Technology Corporation is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. Alion was formed in December 2002 when approximately 1600 employees of the IIT Research Institute (IITRI), founded in 1936, purchased substantially all of the assets of IITRI creating a 100% ESOP-owned company. Each Alion employee has a personal stake in ensuring the collective success of the company.

Smiths Detections advanced, accurate and trusted solutions enable armed forces and responders to mitigate incidents with confidence as they seek to reduce risks and minimize potential losses associated with growing CBRNE threats.

Our capabilities range from system integration to developing advanced technologies ideal for discovery, detection, and identification of illegal, controlled and suspicious substances. We develop products in partnership with the military and emergency responders to meet requirements for accuracy, durability and ease of use in a broad range of missions.

Patron Sponsors
	TD AMERITRADE is an online broker with over 6 million U.S. customers, and many more internationally, that has grown rapidly to become the 746th-largest US firm in 2008. TD AMERITRADE Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AMTD) is the owner of TD AMERITRADE Inc.. Services offered include common and preferred stocks, ETFs, option trades, mutual funds, fixed income, margin lending, and cash management services.
	Based in Warren, New Jersey and with over 10,000 employees throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Pacific Rim, Chubb serves property and casualty customers from more than 120 offices in 29 countries. Chubb works closely with 8,000 independent insurance agents and brokers worldwide. Each member of the Chubb organization seeks to stand apart in bringing quality, fairness, and integrity to each transaction, for the benefit of all involved.

Patron Sponsors

TD AMERITRADE is an online broker with over 6 million U.S. customers, and many more internationally, that has grown rapidly to become the 746th-largest US firm in 2008. TD AMERITRADE Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AMTD) is the owner of TD AMERITRADE Inc.. Services offered include common and preferred stocks, ETFs, option trades, mutual funds, fixed income, margin lending, and cash management services.

Based in Warren, New Jersey and with over 10,000 employees throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Pacific Rim, Chubb serves property and casualty customers from more than 120 offices in 29 countries. Chubb works closely with 8,000 independent insurance agents and brokers worldwide. Each member of the Chubb organization seeks to stand apart in bringing quality, fairness, and integrity to each transaction, for the benefit of all involved.

Media Sponsors
	Government Security News was founded in 2003 and is owned by World Business Media, LLC, whose editorial and advertising offices are located at 233 Spring Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10013, 212-344-0759. The monthly print edition of GSN: Government Security News serves a BPA-audited circulation of 35,000 qualified recipients in the fields of physical, IT and homeland security. This audience includes federal, state and local officials, as well as integrators, contractors and suppliers who are similarly involved in homeland security. Under the management of editor-in-chief Jacob Goodwin, GSN: Government Security News won two Gold Medals for its editorial commentary in 2006 from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE).

Media Sponsors

Government Security News was founded in 2003 and is owned by World Business Media, LLC, whose editorial and advertising offices are located at 233 Spring Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10013, 212-344-0759. The monthly print edition of GSN: Government Security News serves a BPA-audited circulation of 35,000 qualified recipients in the fields of physical, IT and homeland security. This audience includes federal, state and local officials, as well as integrators, contractors and suppliers who are similarly involved in homeland security. Under the management of editor-in-chief Jacob Goodwin, GSN: Government Security News won two Gold Medals for its editorial commentary in 2006 from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE).

Supporting Sponsors
	Baker & McKenzie defined the global law firm in the 20th century, and we are redefining it to meet the challenges of the global economy in the 21st . We bring to matters the instinctively global perspective and deep market knowledge and insights of 3,900 locally admitted lawyers in 67 offices worldwide. We have a distinctive global way of thinking, working and behaving - "fluency" - across borders, issues and practices. We understand the challenges of the global economy because we have been t the forefront of its evolution. Since 1949, we have advised leading corporations on the issues of today's integrated world market. We have cultivated the culture, commercial pragmatism and technical and interpersonal skills required to deliver world-class service tailored to the preferences of world-class clients worldwide. Ours is a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities. We have the deep roots and knowledge of the language and culture of business required to address the nuances of local markets worldwide. And our culture of friendship and broad scope of practice enable us to navigate complexity across issues, practices and borders with ease. Our commitment to excellence and fluency are reasons why we have more lawyers listed in more countries in Chambers Global Directory of the World's Leading Lawyers than any other global firm.
	The Winvale Group is a leading government contracts consultancy and value added technology reseller with deep industry experience working with commercial and government customers. No matter your company's size, where it's located, or the business that you’re in, Winvale can develop and deliver a government contracting solution that meets your needs. As an active government contractor ourselves- with our own GSA Schedules, state contracts and BPA's- we have the unique ability deliver real-world guidance to every client. This makes us the only GSA consultancy in the industry that provides practical and proven solutions to its clients and partners!
	The Tech Council of Maryland (TCM) is Maryland's largest technology trade association which brings its 500 plus members access to technology industry leaders in Maryland, DC and Virginia. TCM has two divisions which provide valuable resources and benefits to help businesses succeed. The MdTech serves the advanced technology community and MdBio serves the Maryland biotechnology community.
	The Global Diversified Asset Protection & Operational Support Resource Company & Personal Profiling - Business Opportunities - Job Vacancies - Events, Promotions, Case Studies - News, Commentary, Thought Leadership A vital resource of CEOs, COOs, SVPs, VPs, AGMS, DGMs, MDs, Directors and Heads of: Security, Security Operations, Offshore and Onshore Security, HSSE, Safety & Security, Security & Environment, Emergency Response Planning, Asset Protection, CBRNE, Hazmat, Infrastructure, Facilities, Operations & Strategy, Risk & Crisis Management, Fire and Safety Engineering, Process Safety, Operations, Contingency Planning, Continuity, Risk Assessment, Loss & Preventions, Logistics, Recruitment and Project Managers, Security Co-ordinators, Policy Advisors...and more. www.aprodex.com
	American Water Works Association Founded in 1881, AWWA is the authoritative resource on safe water, providing knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the water community. AWWA is an international nonprofit and educational society and the largest and oldest organization of water professionals in the world. Its more than 60,000 members represent the full spectrum of the water community: treatment plant operators and managers, scientists, environmentalists, manufacturers, academicians, regulators, and others who hold genuine interest in water supply and public health. Membership includes more than 4,600 utilities that supply water to roughly 180 million people in North America. Through our collective strength we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.
	The Business Alliance of George Mason University The Business Alliance of George Mason University, Inc. was founded in 1988 to build connections between George Mason University and the local business community and to provide B2B support to the region’s entrepreneurs. Today, the Business Alliance offers a variety of networking events, educational forums, and business-education partnership activities supporting the region’s business community and the university through the exchange of ideas and expertise. A number of the Business Alliance programs continue to support local entrepreneurs—including the Business Alliance’s annual Bootcamp for Growing Companies and Entrepreneurs and the Business Alliance Grubstake Breakfast for companies seeking $250K-2M in investment capital. For more information regarding the Business Alliance and its programs, check online www.businessalliance.org.
	DLA Piper LLC The DLA Venture Pipeline is a business unit focused on enhancing the funding prospects of early stage companies. Led by business professionals with experience in technology, start-ups and private equity markets, the group actively advises on business plans, management and recruiting issues, market development, strategic partnerships and financing strategies. Ultimately, the Venture Pipeline works to connect start-ups with targeted funding sources by leveraging DLA Piper’s extensive, nationwide network of venture investors.
	Grassroots.org The mission of Grassroots.org is to serve as a catalyst for positive social change by leveraging modern technologies and best business practices. Grassroots.org provides nonprofit organizations with free valuable technologies and resources to increase their efficiency and productivity.
	Greater Baltimore Tech Council The Greater Baltimore Technology Council is everything Baltimore Business & Technology, devoted to one major goal: building and growing the region's tech community. We ask tech companies what they need to grow and provide it through innovative programs and professional networking forums where organizations can meet, learn and do business.
	Hampton Roads Technology Council The Hampton Roads Technology Council (HRTC) is the technology nerve center for Hampton Roads. Through various initiatives, this member-driven non-profit organization is transforming the region and its technology companies into world-recognized technology leaders. To that end, the council aims to: foster the development, recognition and long-term success of technology companies in Hampton Roads; advocate an economic, tax and regulatory environment and the creation of a workforce and infrastructure that maximize the competitiveness of the area's technology community; promote the region as an ideal location for new and expanding technology companies; provide a forum for Hampton Roads' technology companies to exchange information and ideas and capitalize on opportunities; deliver programs and services of real business value to members
	Homeland Security Television Homeland Security Television (HSTV) specializes in producing broadcast-quality training, education and awareness programs for homeland security professionals. HSTV programs are produced for general broadcast use, but are made available through a robust and flexible online Content Delivery Network (CDN) that can stream both live and on-demand programs in up to HD-quality directly to the desktop or mobile computing device. HSTV has produced training programs for the Department of Homeland Security, AMTRAK, and a multitude of leading technology and service providers. HSTV's editorial advisory board is among the best in the industry, and includes the likes of Gov. Tom Ridge, the nation's first Secretary of Homeland Security. For more information on HSTV's programming and custom production services, visit us online at http://www.hstvchannel.com.
	Institute for Homeland Security Solutions The Institute for Homeland Security Solutions (IHSS) is a consortium, located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region, established to conduct applied research in the social and behavioral sciences to address a wide range of homeland security challenges. IHSS develops near-term solutions to practical, real-world problems that have broad policy and operational applications. IHSS also performs research to improve our understanding and analysis of homeland security threats. With consortium members of RTI International, Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the North Carolina Military Foundation, IHSS is positioned to draw on the strengths and resources of an industry-leading applied research organization, two world-renowned research universities, and an entrepreneurial private sector to help address the security challenges of the 21st century. IHSS coordinates its research activities with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Human Factors/Behavior Sciences Division (HFD), a branch of the Directorate for Science and Technology.
	Maryland/Israel Development Center The mission of the Maryland/Israel Development Center is to help create jobs in both economies by promoting trade, joint ventures and investment between businesses and research institutions. Staffed by professionals in both Maryland and Israel, the MIDC identifies market and technology opportunities, and introduces Maryland and Israeli executives, entrepreneurs and investors to each other to negotiate mutually beneficial business arrangements.
	Michigan Homeland Security Consortium The Michigan Homeland Security Consortium is a non-profit organization dedicated to driving the growth of the Homeland security industry in the State of Michigan. MIHSC serves a targeted membership of Michigan-based developers and manufacturers of products and technologies specific to Homeland Security, as well as those companies, universities, and organizations affiliated with the industry. We are committed to helping our communities through our association and the Michigan Homeland Security Resources Fund.
	VB/Research VB/Research is a leading global source of research and deal intelligence on venture capital and private equity funds and their investments, M&A and the public capital markets. Our customer products and services span two high growth areas Clean Technologies and Renewable Energy Security (Homeland & It) and Defense VB/Research is the publisher of pipeline, a weekly subscription-based brief containing exclusive announcements and company fundraisings, M&A targets in the market, debt financing requirements and various other financing and advisory opportunities.
	The Entrepreneur Center @ NVTC The Entrepreneur Center @ NVTC is a resource hub for technology-focused start-ups and entrepreneurs at every stage of their lifecycle. The Entrepreneur Center fosters entrepreneurship in students, mentors the first=time entrepreneur, advises and supports the experienced entrepreneur, and facilitates strategic business relationships in the technology community.
	The FLC Mid-Atlantic Region links you to Federal technology, technical expertise and R&D assets. By using the contacts you make with us, you can license technology, form R&D partnerships, access scientific knowledge and learn how to access Federal R&D physical assets. We provide gateway services, networking opportunities, conferences, publications, training and technology finder assistance across all the Federal agencies.
	TechPitch is a fast growing community that focuses fully on technology for business. TechPitch offers a unique site that serves as a technology showcase, a multimedia content hub and an interactive community platform built just for the business technology community. Members of TechPitch can now showcase themselves, connect with the global business technology community, join any channel of choice and publish all their content to a focused target audience in a structured and contextual manner like never before! TechPitch members can access a rich stock of structured multi-media technology content, get the latest on software products & services, write blogs, upload relevant content, join topical channels and most importantly, learn, share and interact with a growing industry-focused community. Additionally, product or services providers can showcase their offerings, upload multi-media content contextually, publish branded channels and announce events to inform & educate their users in a structured manner. TechPitch is currently in private beta and membership to TechPitch is by invitation only. Please click on this special invitation link to join and access the site today.

Sponsorship Benefits

The Challenge provides an efficient outreach and screening vehicle for Sponsors to identify leading edge technologies as well as innovative technologies to contract with, invest in, team with, merge and/or acquire.

The Challenge helps Award Partners extend their reach into innovative communities, screen through hundreds of innovative technology companies and identify a short list of interesting companies to invest in, contract with or track.

If so desired, the Challenge helps Sponsors extend their brand or other messaging into various technology communities around the region and/or the country. If this branding is not of interest, the Challenge enables the Sponsor to covertly peak into new technology pockets in search of interesting companies and technology market intelligence.

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