1950 - Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal Conference & Exhibition 

1950 - Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal Conference & Exhibition 

Theme

Attacking the Network

Event Number
1950

Event Date
5/4/2011  to 5/5/2011

Event Location
Emerald Coast Convention Center

Event Contact
Ms. Mary Anna Christiansen at mchristiansen@ndia.org or (703)247-2596

Introduction

NDIA and The EOD Memorial Foundation present the
Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal Conference & Exhibition

The purpose of the event is to provide a public forum to discuss the utility of Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force EOD forces across the full spectrum of conflict – particularly in the areas of homeland defense, irregular warfare, stability operations, security force assistance and major combat operations.

Attendees will gain a greater understanding of the role of EOD forces in our national security strategy; how these forces are integrated within our national military structure; and how they conduct joint, interagency, and multinational interoperability operations.
The conference will facilitate contact and cooperation between industry and the EOD community with the goal of ensuring EOD forces have access to the ideas and technologies that originate in our nation’s industrial and academic base.  Further, the conference and exhibition will facilitate the sharing of industry and academic viewpoints, recommendations, and advice on EOD support concepts, policies, plans, programs, requirements, and technologies, and assess the potential impacts of pending legislation, regulations, and procedures.

EOD Memorial Ball

Along with the Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal Conference and Exhibition, the EOD Memorial Foundation will be holding their 43rd Annual EOD Memorial Ball to honor fallen EOD soldiers and their families.  The attire for the ball is formal/military mess dress.

For more information and to purchase tickets for the EOD Memorial Ball please visit the The EOD Memorial Foundation Website.

Please contact CWO Keith R. Bubier, USN (Ret), EOD, The EOD Memorial Foundation, 43rd Annual EOD Ball Chairman with questions regarding the EOD Memorial Ball at keithrbubier@gmail.com.

Agenda

NDIA is pleased to announce the following confirmed Keynote Speaker:

Colonel Marue "MO" Quick, USA, Chief, EOD and Humanitarian Mine Action, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Special Operations / Low Intensity Conflict and Interdependent Capabilities

Download/Print/View the Agenda. (As of 4/27/2011)

Location

Emerald Coast Convention Center
1250 Miracle Strip Pwky, SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Tel: (850) 609-3800

Download/Print/View - Driving directions to the Emerald Cost Convention Center.
Download/Print View - A list of area shuttles, bus and transportation services.

Lodging

Room Block is CLOSED
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Four Points Hotel in Fort Walton Beach, FL.  To make your reservation, please call the hotel directly.  In order to ensure the discounted NDIA rate, ask for the "NDIA" room block.  Rooms will not be held after Sunday, April 10, 2011 and may sell out before then.  Rates are also subject to increase after this date.

Four Points Hotel
1325 Miracle Strip Pkwy
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(800) 874-8104

Room Rate: $126 - prevailing government per diem (Single/Double)

Registration

Registration is now closed! You may register on-site at the conference.

Regular registration will close on Friday, April 22, 2011.  You must register onsite at the late registration rate after this date.  Payment must be made at the time of registration, and registrations will not be taken over the phone.

Registration Fees

 

Early

Regular

Late

 

(Before 02/25/11)

(02/26/11- 04/22/11) 

(After 04/22/11)

Government/Academia/Allied

$575

$640

$715

Industry NDIA Member

$675

$750

$835

Industry Non-NDIA Member

$750

$830

$925

 With your purchase of full conference registration, you are entitled access to:

  • General Sessions
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Continental Breakfasts
  • Morning and Afternoon Networking Breaks
  • Luncheons
  • Receptions
  • Vignettes (Demonstrations)
  • Onsite Agenda and Meeting Materials
  • Post-event Online Speaker Proceedings (if applicable/releasable by Speaker)

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received by Friday, April 22, 2011 will receive a refund minus a $75 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after Friday, April 22, 2011.  Cancellations must be made in writing.  Substitutions are welcome in lieu of cancellations. Please note: This policy does not include exhibit booth cancellations

Please be sure to register with the correct form of payment. A $25 fee will be applied to those wishing to switch forms of payment. 

Exhibits

Please visit the exhibits webpage for information or to reserve your booth space directly online at www.ndia.org/exhibits/1950.  Please contact Ms. Alden Davidson, CEM, Associate Director of Exhibits, at adavidson@ndia.org or (703) 247-2582 with any inquiries.

No photography is allowed in the exhibit hall.  Cameras and cell phones will be confiscated by security if they are used to photograph any exhibit without prior consent from NDIA management.
 
No one under the age of 18 will be permitted in the exhibit hall.

Attendee Information

Attire
Appropriate dress for the conference is business casual for civilians and Class B uniform or uniform of the day for military personnel. The attire for the EOD Memorial Ball is formal/military mess dress.

ID Badge
During conference registration and check-in, each attendee will be issued an identification badge.  Please be prepared to present a valid picture ID.  Your badge must be worn at all conference functions.
 
Proceedings
Proceedings will be available on the web through the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) two weeks after the conference.  All registered attendees will receive an email notification once the proceedings are available.

Special Needs
NDIA supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  For more information, please contact NDIA and reference Event #1950. 

National Defense
Advertise in National Defense and increase your organization’s exposure at this event.  National Defense will be distributed to attendees of this conference, as well as other NDIA events.  For more information, please contact Dino Pignotti, NDIA, at (703) 247-2541 or dpignotti@ndia.org.

Organization Representation
Download/Print/View a listing of 2010 conference attendee organizations.

Sponsorship

 

  ITT          Sierra Nevada Corporation          

 

 

  Threat Management Group

 

Many of the NDIA events offer category exclusive partnerships to fit your budget.  By enhancing your brand with a partnership at our events, you'll build a stronger perception from the audience and stand out from the crowd. 
 
Download/Print/View the Sponsorship Menu for complete details and contact information.

Contact Info/Inquiries/Questions

Conference POC: Mary Anna Christiansen, NDIA Meeting Planner, mchristiansen@ndia.org or (703) 247-2596

Exhibits POC: Alden Davidson, CEM, NDIA Associate Director of Exhibits, adavidson@ndia.org or (703) 247-2582

EOD Memorial Ball POC: CWO Keith R. Bubier, USN (Ret), EOD, The EOD Memorial Foundation, 43rd Annual EOD Ball Chairman keithrbubier@gmail.com

  

Affiliate Associations

The Association for Enterprise Information    National Training and Simulation Association    Precision Strike Association    Women in Defense