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Theme: A Comprehensive Review of Chinese Surface-to-Air Missile System Capabilities and Developments
Objective: To provide a comprehensive technical review of Chinese surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems including capabilities, concepts of operation, recent developments, near-term projections. Attendance at this conference is appropriate for those involved in the design, development, testing, evaluation and employment of electronic warfare systems, techniques and tactics for protection of U.S. and allied fixed and rotary wing aircraft against air defense threats.
Classification of Sessions:
Tuesday, September 19 | US Secret
Wednesday, September 20 | US Secret
Thursday, September 21 | TS/SCI for US only
Location:
Richard C. Shelby Missile and Space Intelligence Center
Building 4545 (Auditorium), Fowler Road
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Agenda
Session dates/times:
Tuesday, September 19 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (US Secret)
Wednesday, September 20 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (US Secret)
Thursday, September 21 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (TS/SCI for US only)
Optional Networking Opportunities
For registered attendees only
Rocket City Tavern
2100 Rideout Road SW, Huntsville, AL
Yellowhammer Brewery (Lost Highway Lounge and Patio Area)
2600 Clinton Avenue, Huntsville, AL
Registration
Event Registration Update: Registration is Full!
We are thrilled to announce that the registration for SAMs 2023 is now full! The overwhelming response has been truly incredible, and we're excited to see so much enthusiasm for this event.
Please note: Clearances and Base Access Form (if no CAC or Military ID) must be submitted prior to arrival.
Conference cancellations must be submitted in writing; telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Please email your cancellation request to [email protected]. Refunds will be issued minus a $75 administrative fee for all paid registrations. No refunds after September 8 or for no-shows.
Pricing
2 Day Full Conference Registration (SECRET/US Only) on Tuesday Sept 19 and Wednesday Sept 20
- Industry/Contractor, Non-Member – $825
- Industry/Contractor, Member – $750
- Active-Duty Military – $75
- Active Government Civilian – $75
*Active government civilian does not include contractors working for the government. Current Military/Government ID must be presented at check-in.
*Lunch included in all of the above registrations.
3 Day Full Conference Registration (SECRET/US Only) as listed above and TS/SCI on Thursday Sept 21
- Industry/Contractor, Non-Member – $950
- Industry/Contractor, Member – $875
- Active-Duty Military – $100
- Active Government Civilian – $100
*Active government civilian does not include contractors working for the government. Current Military/Government ID must be presented at check-in.
*Lunch included in all of the above registrations.
Security
All persons attending the SAMs Conference must hold a current clearance at the US SECRET level for the first 2 days of the Symposium and a TS//SCI clearance for last day on Day 3. Below are specific instructions regarding passing clearances.
Those attendees who have an Intelligence Community Badge (blue badge) are not required to submit clearance requests to attend the Conference but are required to present their badges during in-processing and for access to the MSIC Complex. All attendees who do not have an Intelligence Community Badge (blue badge) must submit a clearance request.
Clearance certifications must be completed NLT 25 August 2023 and clearly indicate that the purpose of the visit to MSIC.
Purpose: "Attend the AOC MSIC SAM Conference, 19-21 September 2023".
The first 2 days of the Symposium will be held at the collateral level. To send collateral clearances you can use DISS or send the clearance via fax.
DISS SMO Code: OSD STAFF2
Please include the following:
POC: Jennings/SAM Or Fax clearance certifications as follows:
PHONE: (256) 313-7114
FAX: (256) 313-7967
The last day of the Conference will be held at the SCI level. To send SCI clearances you can use DISS or send via electrical message.
DISS SMO Code: OSD STAFF2
Please include the following:
POC: Jennings/SAM Or Send electrical message to: SSO REDSTONE//SSO//
Clearance requests must be received NLT 25 August 2023. Contact MSIC Security Hotline at (256) 313-7672, or DSN 897-7643 or Barron Williams at (256) 313-7643 or DSN 897-7643 for assistance
Hotel
Transportation
Attendees must take a bus on and off Redstone Arsenal.
Shuttles will run on a continuous loop, with the first bus departing from hotels at 6:45 AM and the last bus heading to Redstone Arsenal at 7:30 AM. Buses will transport attendees back to hotels each afternoon when the conference day concludes.
Note: All attendees must be on the cleared SAMs attendee list to board the bus.
Huntsville Marriott at the Space and Rocket Center
Group rate: $149 USD per night plus taxes
Last Day to Book: August 28 (while room supply lasts)
TownePlace Suites Huntsville West/Redstone Gateway
Group rate: $189 USD per night plus taxes
Last Day to Book: August 31 (while room supply lasts)
Sponsors
This event does not constitute Federal sponsorship, sanction or endorsement of the Non-federal entities (NFE) sponsors or the NFE activities.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sean Fitzgerald or view the sponsorship contract
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