ISSS/ISAC Annual Conference 2011
Irvine, California

ISSS/ISAC Annual Conference - Irvine 2011

Theme: Security for the Future
October 13-15, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency Irvine; Irvine, California, USA
  Patricia Weitsman , ISSS Chair  &   Gale Mattox , ISAC President
  Deborah Avant, Conference Host  -   Wade Huntley, Program Chair
  Heather Cox, Conference Assistant

Conference Program (as attended) (PDF)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: WEDNESDAY, August 17, 2011
Please submit all paper, roundtable and panel proposals via your MyISA account.

Questions concerning the ISSS-ISAC 2011 Program should be directed to Wade Huntley at
ISSS-ISAC_2011-program@isanet.org.

All other questions or concerns may be directed to ISSS-ISAC_2011@isanet.org.

Security for the Future

The theme for this year’s conference is future-oriented analyses of global security conditions and responses. We are particularly interested in novel approaches to understanding present and emerging global challenges, unique analytical perspectives, new information syntheses, original insights on the use of history in anticipating future developments, and linkages between knowledge production and policy problem-solving.

We seek to foster substantive interdisciplinarity and methodological eclecticism. Presentations of research utilizing historical, qualitative, quantitative, and formal methods are equally welcome. We encourage proposals for full panels defined in terms of research design and discipline as well as substantive topic.

We invite proposals for papers and panels that address broad questions, such as:

  • What will be the most important future sources of threats to global, regional or local order?
  • What are the emerging security consequences of economic, social, environmental and informational globalization?
  • What new forms of security governance may develop (planned or unplanned) in response to evolving security challenges?
  • How did past policymakers, scholars, and analysts think about the future, and what lessons do those efforts offer today?

Papers and panels may also address specific topics such as:

  • Non-proliferation and arms control in all weapons categories
  • Security engagement, dialog and cooperation (in specific national/regional contexts, on specific issue-areas, and at global levels)
  • National defense and deterrence capabilities, and other forms of threat perception, response and consequence management
  • New and emerging threat dimensions, such as cyberwarfare and biological weapons
  • Policy-relevant scientific and technological innovations and developments (e.g. experimental findings, systems tests, etc.)
  • Security-related developments worldwide, particularly in key policy-challenging regions and countries
  • New policy challenges or solutions
  • Security-relevant interactions between military/security and civil/commercial sectors
  • Historical analyses relevant to contemporary or future concerns
  • Research utilizing foreign sources or indigenous contributions

Proposals for panels and papers on other topics are also welcome. Early submissions and proposals for complete panels are especially encouraged.

This conference is a good venue for papers and panels aiming to generate discussion and garner feedback for ongoing research projects. The conference is also an excellent opportunity for graduate students to present papers and organize panels. The best student paper presented at the conference will be considered for the annual ISSS Best Graduate Paper Award. In addition, Ph.D. students interested in submitting their dissertations for the annual ISAC dissertation award will find this conference a useful venue for presenting and getting feedback on their work.

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Keynote Speakers

Christopher Hill (Bio), former US Ambassador to Iraq and Dean of the Korbel School of International Affairs, University of Denver, will speak on “Managing a 21st Century Security Agenda: U.S. Foreign Policy beyond Iraq and Afghanistan” at the opening reception, October 13th, at UC - Irvine.

Dr. Susan Shirk (Bio), director of the Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation and professor of political science in the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies at UC - San Diego, will speak Friday evening.

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Conference Hotel & Location

Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, California, USA 92614
Reservations: 949.975.1234

To reserve your room, contact the Hyatt Regency Irvine directly by phone, at 1.800.633.7313 and identify yourself as part of the ISA-ISSS/ISAC Conference group conference rate block.

Special Room Rates for ISA-ISSS/ISAC:
Reservations: 1.800.633.7313
1 Bedroom: $129 inclusive*


Reservations should be placed as soon as possible to qualify for group discount rate. Group rate discount cannot be guaranteed beyond October 1st. Please note, reservations must be made via telephone, discounted rate is not applicable through the online reservation system.

*Room rates do not include applicable taxes

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Travel Information

The closest airport to the Hyatt Regency in Irvine is John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, which is approximately 4 Minutes away from the Hotel via car/taxi. Hyatt Regency Irvine provides a complimentary airport shuttle with pick up at 15 and 45 min after the hour from John Wayne Airport (SNA). This continuous shuttle begins at 5:15 am on weekdays and 5:45 am on weekends. The last pick up is at 10:45 pm nightly. (Blue vans with white lettering that says Hyatt Regency Irvine). It might be however, that the shortest and most convenient flight from your location is to the Long Beach Airport (LGB).

There are a couple of options how to get from Long Beach to Orange County:

  • Taxi – A taxi from Long Beach to Irvine costs between $ 55.00 and $ 70.00.
  • Rental Car – There are several Car Rental Companies located in the Long Beach Airport (Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, Avis). The daily rate for an economy/subcompact vehicle is between $ 19.00 and $ 72.00, depending on the date and time you’ll arrive at the Airport. According to Mapquest the drive takes approximately 27 minutes. It can take however up to an hour during rush hour.
  • Shuttle Service - The prices for shuttle services vary constantly due to the changing prices for gasoline and differ vastly from one company to another. A complete list of the Shuttle Services available at the Long Beach Airport can be found at: http://www.lgb.org/travelers/transit.asp. Reservations need to be done 2-3 days in advance. Here are a couple of quotes we were given via phone:
    • Right Way Transportation: $ 65.00 (Sedan)
    • Karmel Shuttle Service: $ 68.85 (Van)
    • Advanced Shuttle: $ 49.00 (Van)
    • 3R Express Shuttle: $ 75.00 (Van)

Buses will depart the Hyatt Regency Irvine at 4:30pm for the UC - Irvine campus. Please see the attached map for building locations. Buses will depart the university at 8:00pm for the Hyatt Regency Irvine. Registration and check-in will take place from 8:00am - 4:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Irvine lobby and from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the reception, SSBG 1517.

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Maps

Campus Map
Location Map

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Co-Sponsors Welcome

If you or your organization would like to help sponsor this conference and be acknowledged in further announcements and on the website, please contact Heather Cox (hcox@uci.edu). A co-sponsor could help pay for one of the conference receptions, speakers, or help defray costs in other ways. Payments, which could be $500, $1,000, or more, will be paid directly to the ISA (JeanneWhite@isanet.org).

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Conference Registration

You may register for the conference using the MyISA system. Login to MyISA and then click the Conferences link from the top horizontal menu and select ISSS-ISAC from the list of upcoming conferences and follow the prompts.

Early Registration May 18 - September 19, 2011

  • Faculty/General = $210
  • Student = $180
Late Registration September 20 - October 9, 2011
  • Faculty/General = $240
  • Student = $200
OnSite Registration October 13 - 15, 2011
  • Faculty/General = $240
  • Student = $200

Please note, refunds for conference registrations will not be awarded after October 2nd. All refunds are subject to a $20 bank processing fee.

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2011 Calendar of Events

Please note: there will be no A/V equipment (no powerpoint or overhead projectors) available for presentations.

Sunday, July 31

Paper and panel proposals due (regular deadline to ensure placement)

Thursday, October 13

5:00pm-8:00pm - Conference registration and welcome reception at UC-Irvine
Keynote Speaker: Christopher Hill, former US Ambassador to Iraq and Dean of the Korbel School of International Affairs, University of Denver, will speak on “Managing a 21st Century Security Agenda: U.S. Foreign Policy beyond Iraq and Afghanistan”

Friday, October 14

7:00am-8:00am - Continental breakfast
8:00am-11:45am - Conference sessions
12:00-1:45pm - Lunch
2:00pm-5:00pm - Conference sessions
6:00pm-7:00pm - Reception
7:00pm-9:30pm - Dinner
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Susan Shirk, director of the Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation and professor of political science in the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies at UC - San Diego

Saturday, October 15

7:00am-8:15am - Continental breakfast
8:30am-12:00 - noon Conference sessions
12:00pm-2:00pm - Lunch (optional)
2:00 pm - Conference ends

This calendar will be updated periodically and is subject to change.

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Please note: This information is provided and updated by the ISSS-ISAC conference team. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact them at ISSS-ISAC_2011@isanet.org.