Unlike other conferences that focus on international security, our 28th conference will provide a decidedly international perspective to complement the best practices from domestic organizations. Experts from multinational organizations based outside the US will provide important insights. Often these organizations face even greater challenges than ones based in the U.S. or other G8 nations which enjoy high levels of domestic stability and well developed infrastructures. The lessons learned can be highly instructive by offering effective insights into how to avoid the dangers, and better enjoy the benefits of the global marketplace.