PRECISION STRIKE TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM (PSTS-10)

Date: October 27-28, 2010

Theme: Precision Strike Technology Improvements — Focusing on USCENTCOM’s Needs

Location: The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab * Kossiakoff Center * Laurel, MD

PSTS-10 will be conducted at the SECRET/NOFORN level

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PSTS-10 Program Highlights

PSTS-10 Highlights Nine Technical Topics:

• Persistent ISR
• Data Fusion
• Decision Support
• Engaging Moving Targets
• Defeating WMD
• Precision Electronic Attack
• Non-Kinetic Effects
• Camouflage, Deception & Denial
• UAVs (ISR & Lethal)

PSTS-10 Showcases Three Critical Hot-Topic Panels:

• Precision Strike Operations in Afghanistan
• Precision Strike Investments—Supporting USCENTCOM’s Current & Future Needs
• Nuclear Future

PSTS-10 Features a Riveting Agenda of Additional Key Focus Areas:

• Future of Precision Weapons—Emphasis on Winning the War
• Intelligence Briefing on the Cyber Threat
• Challenges for Meeting USCENTCOM’s Needs
• Use of Spectrum for Precision Strike
• Challenges in Calculating Collateral Damage
• Precision Lethality MK-82 & 3rd Generation Weapons
• Target System Analysis & Geospatial Concept Support
• Precision Strike Technology Improvements
• Outside Perspective on War in Afghanistan
• Conventional Weapons S&T Joint Assessment Team Process
• Conventional Prompt Global Strike—Policy & Technological Challenges

Presentation of Award for Technical Excellence in the Field of Precision Strike during Luncheon on 1st Day

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REGISTRATION:

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Directions

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Security

PSTS-10 will be conducted at the SECRET/NOFORN Level.

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This meeting is being conducted at the classified Secret/NOFORN and ALL attendee's, speakers, JHU/APL employees and guests must follow the following procedures.

NOTE: APL employees - please call visitor control and make sure your name is put on the list for this event. If you are not on the list when you show up to attend you will not be allowed to attend until you follow the procedure.

Security clearances must be sent to JHU/APL; the preferred method is via JPAS, using our SMO code 888984; list PSTS-10 as the meeting purpose and Dawn Campbell as the POC. Alternately, clearances may be sent via fax to 240-228-6400 or 443-778-6400.

Nothing will be allowed in the auditorium except for the meeting packet provided by PSA. Briefcases, large purses, call phone, pagers and other electronic items are NOT allowed inside the auditorium and must be left outside the auditorium. We will provide zip lock bags and a table for this purpose.

Attendees are advised that cell phone detectors will be in use.

Accommodations

PSA has reserved a block of rooms at the Doubletree Hotel Columbia (formerly Hilton Columbia). When making reservations please reference "Precision Strike Association" to obtain the special rate.

DOUBLE TREE HOTEL COLUMBIA (6.5 miles)

(formerly Hilton Columbia)
5485 Twin Knolls Road
Columbia, MD 21045
Telephone: 800-445-8667 or 410-997-1060

Discounted rate: $123 for single and Govt per diem until October 11, 2010. Please call to make your reservations early. All rooms are available on a first come first serve basis.

Exhibits

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Why Exhibit at PSTS?

• PSA events are ideal venues for your organization to gather sales leads, close deals and form relationships with your
  prospects, clients and business partners. Showcase your latest products, ideas and technology in the defense industry. Have direct contact to all levels of government and industry decision makers.

Exhibition Space:

• Display space available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please refer to the exhibit hall diagram for exact display locations. Each 8’x10’ display wll consist of an 8 6' table with two chairs. (Please note: ceiling height in the display area is 11.5' from the floor). Exhibitors will also receive recognition in the onsite conference brochure, attendee's list and slide presentation shown at each break.

Exhibition Fees:

• PSA Members: $500 (Includes one registration pass)
  
  
• Non-Members: $750 (Includes one registration pass)
  
  
• Government/Military/Small Business: Complimentary with paid registration

Sponsorship

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All sponsorships will receive recognition in pre-conference advertising, all on-site materials (attendee's list, final program, cover of biography package). Sponsorship also includes your organization's name on the PSA website, onsite slide presentation shown at each break, a prominent sign at a highly visible location in the conference venue and a-100 word company profile in the final program. All sponsorships are reserved on a first come - first serve basis.