Newton Howard, Ph.D., HDR, an inventor, scientist, international executive, government leader, and Chairman of the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (CADS), the leading Washington, D.C. National Security Group with a mission to promote security research and innovations such as in cognitive informatics. Dr. Howard is an expert in identifying emerging technologies; he has worked with the U.S. government and intelligence community to invest in and utilize next generation technologies. He has formed and directed several international projects and structured significant deals including multi-billion dollar telecom and border security initiatives around the world.