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1450 - Stability, Security, Transition & Reconstruction Operations
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"Building Partnerships: Planning for Uncertainty, Preparing for Success" Event Number
1450
Event Date
12/15/2010
to 12/16/2010
Event Location
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Event Contact
Allison A. Doherty at adoherty@ndia.org or (703)247-2570
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Onsite Registration will open at 7 am on Wednesday, December 15 at the conference location!
Introduction
Stabilization and Reconstruction campaigns have proven immensely complex, multi-faceted, complicated, and they are likely to remain a pillar of both US foreign assistance and national security policy for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, within the context of the utilizing “Smart Power” in SSTR operations, the conference will enable participants to explore and contribute to understanding and overcoming policy and operational challenges as well as shaping opportunities inherent to more efficient and effective stabilization efforts.
In particular participants will:
- Increase awareness and understanding of different perspectives and approaches toward the application of a wider array of multi-dimensional stabilization, reconstruction and sustainable development tools;
- Discuss and share insights on better coordinating and integrating governmental and non-governmental efforts; and
- Network with and learn from a range of actors and stakeholders working across different all stages of the pre-conflict to combat to security and sustainable peace and stabilization development continuum.
Agenda
 Download/Print/View the conference agenda. (Updated 12/8/10)
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Here's what last year's attendees said about the 2009 conference!
- “Extremely relevant and interesting; definitely recommend continuing these SSTRO Conferences. Thank you!”
- “Well done in all respects-high quality, excellent value at good cost.”
- “The conference provided an excellent balance between policymakers and ‘field practitioners.'”
- "The quality of the speakers and panels was very high. It did not disappoint. Was very relevant - not only to our businesses, but to the world situation in general, was quite informative. Rarely is there a government industry conference that holds our attention as this one did.”
Topics include:
- "National Security Strategy and the Interagency"
- "Stability in the 21st Century"
- "Perspectives on Operational Learning"
- "Preventing, Mitigating and Managing Natural Disasters & Human Crises"
- "Addressing and Overcoming Challenges to Sovereignty and Stability"
- "Contracting Support for Complex Contingency Operations"
- "Stabilization through Re-integration and Reconciliation"
- "Pacific Challenges & Opportunites"
- "Science and Technology for Peace and Stability - Building and Using Soft Power Tool Chest"
Location
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, Virginia 22202
(703) 920-3230
For GPS purposes, use 1601 South Eads Street as the hotel's address.
Parking
Parking is available on-site for $10 for 0-2 hours, $16 for 2-5 hours, and $21 for 5 hours to overnight.
Valet parking is available at $13 for 0-2 hours, $21 for 2-5 hours and $27 for 5 hours to overnight. No vans over 6'3" are permitted.
Metro
The Crystal City metro stop (blue/yellow lines) is across the street from the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
Download/Print/View the Metro System Map.
Closest airport (1 mile:)
Ronald Reagan Washington National - DCA
Complimentary Hotel Shuttle from Reagan Washington National Airport from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. The shuttle departs the front of the hotel every 15 minutes on the hour.
From Washington, DC:
Take exit I-395 toward Richmond. Then, take exit 8C on the left to merge onto US-1 S toward Pentagon City/Crystal City/Alexandria. Take the 15th St S exit toward Pentagon City and Turn right at 15th St S. Take the 1st left onto S Eads St, the hotel will be on the left.
From Northern Virginia:
Take Interstate 395 North to exit 8C for Crystal City. Turn left onto Army Navy Drive then right onto South Eads Street. The hotel is three blocks on the left.
Lodging
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, Virginia 22202
(703) 920-3230
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Crystal Gateway Marriott. To make your reservation, please call the hotel directly. In order to ensure the discounted NDIA rate, you must make your reservations early and ask for the "National Defense Industrial Association" room block. Rooms will not be held after Tuesday, November 23, 2010, and may sell out before then. Rates are also subject to increase after this date.
Group Rate: $189 (single/double)
Registration
Online Registration is now CLOSED! Onsite registration will open at 7 am on Wednesday, December 15 at the conference location.
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Registration Fees |
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Early |
Regular |
Late |
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(Through 11/5/10) |
(11/5/10- 12/03/10) |
(After 12/03/10) |
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Government/Academia/Allied |
$525 |
$580 |
$640 |
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Industry NDIA Member |
$625 |
$690 |
$760 |
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Industry Non-NDIA Member |
$800 |
$880 |
$970 |
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations before December 3, 2010 will receive a refund minus a cancellation fee of $75. Refunds will not be given for cancellations after December 3, 2010. Substitutions welcome in lieu of cancellations! Please make your cancellation or substitution in writing to Allison Doherty at adoherty@ndia.org.
Download/Print/View the registration form.
Fax Registration to: (703) 247-1885
Mail Registration To:
NDIA - Event #1450
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201
Displays
NDIA invites you to display at the Stability, Security, Transition & Reconstruction Operations Conference, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your capabilities to conference attendees. Displays will be centrally located at the conference.
Companies must bring their own displays and plan to do their own set-up. Standard 2.5 x 6 ft. draped folding table and chair will be provided for each display space.
The display fee is $1,500 which includes one complimentary displayer's conference registration and electrical hook-up. Any additional display personnel must register as attendees and pay the attendee fee.
Download/Print/View the Display Registration Form (includes requirements, rules, & regulations)
Current Displayers include:
- LMG International
- IDS International
- Tetra Tech
- Camber Corporation
- Fluet Huber + Hoang, PLLC
- Louis Berger Group, Inc.
Attendee Information
Appropriate dress for this conference is business attire for civilians and Class A uniform or uniform of the day for military personnel.
Special Needs
NDIA supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Attendees with special needs should contact Allison Doherty at (703)247-2570 or adoherty@ndia.org.
Promotional Partnerships
Increase your company or organization's exposure by becoming a Promotional Partner! With a Promotional Partnership of $5000, you will receive your organization's name on the back cover of the onsite brochure, a 350-word company description in the onsite brochure, main podium recognition, signage throughout the conference, and a hotlink right HERE to your organization's website.
Download/Print/View the Promotional Partnership Contract.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Sam Campagna at scampagna@ndia.org or Allison Doherty at adoherty@ndia.org
Contact Info/Inquiries/Questions
NDIA POC: Allison Doherty, adoherty@ndia.org or (703) 247-2570.
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