DTIC 2012

DTIC 2012 Conference

Connecting Lab Research with the Warfighter

March 26-30, 2012
McNamara Headquarters Complex, Ft. Belvoir, VA
and Virtually Using Defense Connect Online (DCO)

March 26 Pre-Conference ~ March 27-28 On-site & Virtual Conference ~ March 29-30 Hands-on Training

DTIC's customers include scientists, engineers and professionals in the federal technology research, development, information science and acquisition communities. Conference participants represent the Department of Defense, other federal agencies and their contractors.

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Registration is FREE

There is no charge to attend.
Registrations received by March 22, 2012, will be confirmed by email.

Virtual attendance is available by using Defense Connect Online (DCO). DCO registration is recommended for Common Access Card (CAC) holders, and DCO registration should be completed at least one week in advance. A non-CAC holder may still attend virtually as a guest. More information, including the link to the virtual conference, will be sent after you register, and a practice logon to DCO will be scheduled in advance

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Hotel Information

There are several hotels near the McNamara Headquarters Complex and a short distance from our nation's capital. Most are close to public transportation and offer shuttle service to the Washington Metrorail system. DTIC will provide shuttle service from Franconia/Springfield Metrorail station to the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

CONFERENCE SHUTTLE SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 26-30, 2012:

DTIC Van will pick up at the Franconia/Springfield Metro Station
for travel to the McNamara Headquarters Complex at 7:00 am daily.
*Limited seating shuttle available to leave Franconia/Springfield Metro Station at 7:30 am.

DTIC Van will pick up at the McNamara Headquarters Complex
for travel to the Franconia/Springfield Metro Station at 4:45 pm daily.
*Limited seating shuttle available to leave McNamara Headquarters Complex at 6:00 pm.

Best Western Springfield 6721 Commerce Street Springfield, VA 22150 Telephone: 703.922.0708 Complimentary Shuttle Service to Franconia/Springfield Metrorail Station	Hilton Alexandria Old Town 1767 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Telephone: 703.837.0440 Located across the street from King Street Metrorail Station.
Courtyard by Marriott Springfield 6710 Commerce Street Springfield, VA 22150 Telephone: 703.593.0036 Complimentary Shuttle Service NOT Available.	Hilton Springfield 6550 Loisdale Road Springfield, VA 22150 Telephone: 866.539.0036 Complimentary Shuttle Service to Franconia/Springfield Metrorail Station.
Embassy Suites Hotel Alexandria Old Town 1900 Diagonal Road Alexandria, VA 22314 Telephone: 800.238.0767 Located across the street from King Street Metrorail Station.	Residence Inn by Marriott Springfield Old Keene 6412 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22150 Telephone: 866.539.0036 Complimentary Shuttle Service NOT Available.
.Hampton Inn Alexandria Old Town 1616 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Telephone: 800.238.0767 Located across the street from King Street Metrorail Station.	TownePlace Suites by Marriott Springfield 6245 Brandon Avenue Springfield, VA 22150 Telephone: 703. 539.0036 Complimentary Shuttle Service NOT Available.
Hampton Inn Springfield 6550 Loisdale Court Springfield, VA 22150 Telephone: 866.767.0278 Complimentary Shuttle Service to Franconia/Springfield Metrorail Station.	The Westin Alexandria 400 Courthouse Square Alexandria, VA 22314 Telephone: 800.238.0767 Complimentary Shuttle Service to King Street Metrorail Station.

Conference Training		McNamara Headquarters Location Information
Hands-On Training will be located at DTIC Headquarters Building, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. The following classes are available as a part of the pre and post conference events. DoD STINFO Program Manager March 26, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm DTIC Boot Camp: S&T Resources for the DoD Community March 29 or 30, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Seating is limited. Register now!		Parking is very LIMITED. Using the DTIC Shuttle Service from the Franconia/Springfield Metrorail Station to the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Ft. Belvoir is strongly encouraged. (Schedule will be provided). Parking is available at the Metrorail Station. A full-service cafeteria is located on the lower level of the Complex from 6:30 am - 2:00 pm Breakfast ~ Doughnuts ~ Hot Lunch ~ Deli Fresh Fruit ~ Pizza ~ Salad Bar ~ And Seating Snack bars are located on the first floor of the McNamara Headquarters Complex. 6:30 am - 3:30 pm
Special Accommodations		DoD Approval Statement
DTIC supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Attendees with special needs must contact the DTIC Conference Coordinator at 703.767.8236 prior to March 26, 2012 so that the necessary arrangements can be made prior to your arrival at the conference.		"The Department of Defense finds this event meets the minimum regulatory standards for attendance by DoD employees. This finding does not constitute a blanket approval or endorsement for attendance. Individual DoD component commands or organizations are responsible for approving attendance of DoD employees based on mission requirements and DoD regulations."
Exhibits		Printables
Visit the Exhibits! March 27-28, 2012 9:30 am to 3:00 pm For more information about exhibiting, please contact DTIC's Conference Coordinator at: 703.767.8236, DSN 427.8236 or email confinfo@dtic.mil.		2012 Conference Poster Print & Fax Registration Form
		Attire
		The appropriate dress for this conference is business.

Questions, issues or suggestions?
Please contact DTIC's Conference Coordinator at: 703.767.8236, DSN 427.8236 or email confinfo@dtic.mil.