PRECISION STRIKE TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM (PSTS-11)

Precision Strike Technology Improvements—USCENTCOM’s Needs in Afghanistan

Date: October 26-27, 2011

Location: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory | Kossiakoff Center* | Laurel, MD

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Security Clearance Required – this symposium will be held at the SECRET/US ONLY Classification level

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All attendees must be U.S. Citizens holding a Secret or higher clearance. Visit requests must be sent via JPAS to SMO Code 888984. Enter "PSTS" in the phone field, POC: Dawn Campbell. If you do not have access to JPAS, please use the security form on page 9 of this brochure. Forms can be faxed to 240-228-6400 or mailed to the address below:

JHU/APL—ATTN: Visitor Control
11100 Johns Hopkins Road | Laurel, MD 20723-6099
Questions regarding security forms only: Telephone: 240-228-5661

JHU/APL Employees
If you are a JHU/APL employee, please contact Beth Varney to register at beth.varney@jhuapl.edu.

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REGISTRATION:

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EVENT INFORMATION:

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Brochure will be available mid-July.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

PSA has reserved a block of rooms at the Doubletree Columbia Hotel. When making reservations please reference “Precision Strike Association” to obtain the special rate.

Double Tree Columbia (Formerly Hilton) (6.5 miles)
800-445-8667 or 410-997-1060
5485 Twin Knolls Road | Columbia, MD 21045
Discount rate: $123—for single and Govt per diem until October 17, 2011. Please call to make your reservations early. All rooms are available on a first come first serve basis.

To make your hotel reservations online, please visit the following page:

- Doubletree web page -

Group Name:Precision Strike Association
Group Code: PRE
Check-in: 24-OCT-2011
Check-out: 28-OCT-2011
Hotel Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia

Hotel Address:5485 Twin Knolls Road/Columbia, Maryland 21045-3247
Phone Number:443-539-1105

Additional hotels in JHU/APL vicinity (No PSA discounts)
Courtyard Marriott (6.5 miles) 
800-321-2211 or 410-290-0002
8910 Stanford Boulevard | Columbia, MD

Sheraton Columbia (6.0 miles)
800-638-2817 or 410-730-3900
10207 Wincopin Circle | Columbia, MD

EXHIBITING AT PSTS-11:

WHY EXHIBIT AT PSTS? Don’t miss the opportunity to put your technology, innovations, and product in front of the US military. Providing the best equipment in the timeliest manner to our warfighters is what this symposium is all about. Along with the opportunity to network directly with senior DoD officials, program managers, procurement people and end-users; you will have the opportunity to put your product in the hands of the attendees at the PSTS-11 during this exhibition!

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’x8’ display will consist of a 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: $1000 (Includes one registration pass)
Non-Members: $1500 (Includes one registration pass)
Government/Military/Small Business: Complimentary with paid registration for each person at the booth

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

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, on-site 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.

Continental Breakfast Sponsor—Investment: $1,750 per breakfast
(Two opportunities available)

Benefits:

• Placement of your company’s logo in the agenda handouts and proceedings
• Signage outside the particular event sponsored
• Sponsor ribbon on badges

Break Sponsor—Investment: $1,250 per break
(Four opportunities available)

Benefits:

• Placement of your company’s logo in the agenda handouts and proceedings
• Company description (250 words) in onsite agenda
• Signage outside the particular event sponsored
• Sponsor ribbon on badges

Lunch Sponsor—Investment: $2,250 per lunch
(Two opportunities available)

Benefits:

• Company logo and link to your company on event web site
• Placement of your company’s logo in the agenda handouts and proceedings
• Company description (300 words) in onsite agenda
• Signage outside the particular event sponsored
• Sponsor ribbon on badges

Evening Reception Sponsor—Investment: $3,000
(One opportunity available)

Benefits:

• Company logo and link to your company on event web site
• Placement of your company’s logo in the agenda handouts and proceedings
• Full page ad in onsite agenda
• Hosted bar and hors d’ouvres for attendees
• Sponsor ribbons on designated badges

DISABILITIES:

PSA/NDIA supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Attendees with special needs should call (703) 247-2590, before Monday, October 17, 2011.

ATTIRE:

Appropriate dress for this Symposium is business attire for civilian and military Class A uniform for military presenters. Military attendees may wear the Uniform of the Day for their respective organizations.

PROCEEDINGS:

The unclassified proceedings for PSTS will be available for all attendees online 2-3 weeks after the event. The URL for the proceedings will be included in the conference materials to be distributed at the symposium for those who attend. Please note not all presentations are included in the proceedings as they will be given at a classified level. The decision to include an unclassified version of their presentation is left up to the presenter.

FINAL AGENDA AND ATTENDANCE ROSTER:

A final (revised) agenda and attendance roster will be distributed at the meeting. In order to appear on the roster, your completed registration and payment must be received by COB Monday, October 17, 2011. An updated roster will not be printed after the conference.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS/SUBSTITUTIONS:

All cancellations and refund requests must be received in writing to Precision Strike Association, 2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite # 400, Arlington, VA 22201-3061, fax to: 703-527-5094, or by e-mail: info@precisionstrike.org no later than Monday, October 17, 2011. After this date NO refunds will be given for any cancellations. Substitutions are welcome prior to the day of the event. Please make sure you email your request if it is close to the event date. This is a company-wide refund policy and applies to all attendees regardless of their method of registration or reason for cancellation.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Dawn Campbell at dcampbell@precisionstrike.org or call 703-247-2590

Updated: 6/14/11