Attendance Information
Registration for the Joint Conference on T&E Support to Prototyping and Experimentation is open to anyone with an interest in the subject matter
of the Conference. However, some conference sessions and short courses may be limited to registrants who are employees
of the U.S. Government, DoD, or its contractors. The conference will be held 30 January - 2 February 2023 at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North in Albuquerque, NM.
Accommodations
The Joint Conference on T&E Support to Prototyping and Experimentation will be held in-person at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North, 5151 San Francisco Road NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109.
DEPS has negotiated a block of rooms at government rates for Conference attendees at the ABQ Marriott Pyramid North.
To make a reservation at these reduced rates, click here and use the
hotel's online reservation
system, or call the hotel
reservation line at 505-821-3333 and mention that you are attending this DEPS/ITEA Test & Evaluation Conference. Make your reservation early; the room
block will expire on 9 January 2023.
Reserve your room here!
The Hotel reserves the right to enforce its policies, procedures, and cancellation fees.
DEPS is not responsible for any hotel cancellation charges, penalties, or billing discrepancies.
Companions
Companions are always a welcome addition to any DEPS meeting. To encourage them,
we offer companion meal options at an additional cost. Our full meal option includes all meals that
are provided for regular attendees including any evening and specialty functions that may be planned. For
those companions who do not want to be tied to
scheduled meal functions, we also offer a reception only option which includes only the Tuesday
evening reception.
Companion tickets can be purchased either with your conference registration (below), or separately using this
online companion registration form.
Registration Information
| Fees and Options |
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---Pre Registration--- |
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----Short Courses---- |
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Through
9 Jan
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Through
27 Jan
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On-Site
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Single
Half-day
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Two
Half-day
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| DEPS/ITEA Member |
$545
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$645
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$745
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$300
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$550
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| Non-member |
$695
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$795
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$895
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$300
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$550
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| Government, Active Duty Military |
$545
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$645
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$745
|
$300
|
$550
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| Full Time Student |
$150
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$150
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$150
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$300
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$550
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If daily rates are needed, please contact DEPS personnel.
Note that some of the technical sessions will have limited participation requirements. Please see
Security below.
Registration fees include participation in all Conference sessions for which the attendee qualifies; breakfast snacks, coffee breaks, and lunch
Tuesday through Thursday, the evening reception on Tuesday, and a copy of the proceedings. Non-member registrations include either a DEPS membership or an ITEA membership.
Short course registrations include student materials, refreshments, and Continuous Education Unit (CEU) credits
for successful students. Morning courses include breakfast snacks and a box lunch is provided to those attending afternoon courses.
Short courses can be purchased
separate from your Conference registration by using
this short course registration form.
Registration for this event is closed online but is available onsite.
Persons requesting cancellation through 9 January will receive a full refund. Cancellations after
9 January are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after 27 January.
Security
The 2023 Joint DE T&E Conference will be composed of open, limited distribution and classified sessions.
Please note that some sessions at the Joint DE T&E Conference are to be covered at the CUI/Limited Distribution security level, which restricts participation in those sessions to employees of the U.S. Department of Defense/Government or its contractors.
Attendees without security clearances or need-to-know may only attend the public-release (Distribution A) sessions. Instructions for submitting visit requests are provided below.
In accordance with the Information Exchange Agreements between the United States and the United Kingdom governments, employees from the United Kingdom government are welcome to participate in those CUI sessions that have been given approval by the presenter's local Foreign Disclosure Officers (FDOs). Presenters are encouraged to submit their presentations to their FDOs in a timely manner for UK approval and to let DEPS staff know when/if their presentation has been approved before the event.
Note that a picture ID will be required at check-in and upon entry into the classified and CUI sessions. Laptops, cell phones, and other such electronics will not be allowed in the classified sessions; please do not bring them to the classified meeting site.
Videotaping or audio recording of any session at this meeting is prohibited. Note taking will not be allowed in classified sessions.
Please note that ALL visit requests must be received by 1500 (3pm Mountain Standard Time) on Friday 27 January 2023.
Submitting Visit Requests for BOTH CUI/Limited Distribution and Classified Sessions
Persons wishing to participate in the CUI/limited distribution or classified sessions must submit visit requests to DEPS via DISS according to AFI 31-101 and the NISPOM with the following information:
- Purpose of Visit: DEPS/ITEA Conference
- Point of contact: Katherine Gonzales
- POC Phone: (505) 998-4910
- Visited SMO: 1LNJ44
- First day of visit: 30 January 2023
- Last day of visit: 2 February 2023
Attendees not having access to DISS may submit their limited distribution/classified visit request via fax according to the
instructions below. Note that this method should only be used by those who do not have access to DISS. All faxed visit requests
for personnel in DISS will be rejected and required to be re-submitted through DISS.
Visit requests for attendees not having access to DISS must be typed and on your company letter head. You should use the format
that is best suited for your operation; however it must contain all applicable information below. The visit request must be signed
by your security office/manager as to verify your employment and clearance status. Without this signature, the visit request is
invalid and will not be processed. All visit requests must be faxed. Visitors can not hand carry their own visit request.
- Full name of attendee
- Job title/position
- Your company name, address, and phone number
- Last 4 of security number
- Date of birth, place of birth, and citizenship
- Clearance level and date granted
- POC: Katherine Gonzales
- Purpose of visit: To attend the 2023 DEPS/ITEA Conference
- Date of visit: 30 January - 2 February 2023
- Name and signature of your security manager
Fax requests to the DEPS office at (505) 998-4917 or email requests to Kat@deps.org.
Please contact Kat Gonzales for instructions on submitting the required security information kat@deps.org
For questions regarding visit requests, or verification of receipt, please call Kat Gonzales at (505) 998-4910 or email
Kat@deps.org.
The Directed Energy Professional Society (DEPS) is committed to fostering an environment at all DEPS-sponsored activities in
which all can share, present and participate regardless of race, religion, skin color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and
sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other reason unrelated to technical merit.
Harassment and discrimination are a serious form of misconduct which undermines the integrity of DEPS activities.
