Now in its second year, SMi's Social Media within the Military and Defence Sector conference will once again showcase the latest initiatives in the use of Social Media for the Military and how this technology is helping military engagement, online communication, news broadcasting and online recruitment.Topics covered will include the latest on how Social Media is used as a psychological warfare weapon against adversaries in the ever-evolving domain of cyber space and also how public social networks are used to influence enemies and to explain policy to civilians.The conference will also address the growing importance of decentralising platforms and connecting people, enhancing the public's understanding and support for defence, infiltrating both open and closed social networks to counter enemy propaganda, data protection and operational security.Don't miss this opportunity to network with key social media decision and policy makers from across the globe and secure your place today! Hear keynote addresses from:Pippa Norris, Head of Online Engagement, Directorate of Media and Communications, Ministry of Defence, UKBrittany Brown, Social Media Manager, US ArmyNick Jones, Deputy Director, Communications- Digital, Prime Minister's Office & Cabinet Office, UK Our expert speaker line-up includes:Colonel Douglas Anderson, Director, Commanders Action Group, Office of the Surgeon General, USAFJohn Yembrick, Social Media Manager, Public Affairs Director, NASASteven Mehringer, Head of Communications Technologies, Public Diplomacy Division, NATODr Joerg Jacobs, Researcher, Basic Research Unit, Academy for Information and Communication, BundeswehrDavid Ogden, Head of Recruitment Marketing, RAFErik Lagersten, Director of Communication and Public Affairs, Swedish Armed Forces Don't miss our interactive workshop, held on the 13th November 2012:Social Media as an influence tool in both conflict and post conflict areasLed by: Major Will Kreemers, Course Director of IO and PA courses, NATO School GermanyDavid Bailey MBE, Guest Lecturer, Social Media, NATO School Germany Make sure you don't miss this exciting opportunity to attend the UK's leading Social Media within the Military and Defence event and be at the forefront of the latest development within the social media arena. BOOKING INFORMATIONVisit our websiteContact Shilan Chandi on: +44(0) 20 7827 6738 SPONSORSHIP INFORMATIONSMi Group offers excellent opportunities to profile your company through tailored sponsorship and branding packages.Contact Darren Moore on: +44 (0) 20 7827 6148