ShipTech 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - Friday, March 22, 2024
ShipTech 2024 is a free conference sponsored by the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR’s) Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program. The two-day event targets the domestic shipbuilding industry, its supplier base, U.S. Navy Program Offices, and Navy-sponsored shipbuilding research programs. A forum to exchange information on the developments generated by Navy ManTech through its Centers of Excellence – as well as the related initiatives conducted by the National Shipbuilding Research Program, industry, and academia – the conference mission is to reduce acquisition and total ownership costs of naval ships, accelerate the delivery of capabilities to the warfighter, and enhance the competitiveness of the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Speakers will address:
· the gaps in technology on the acquisition side
· the role S&T plays in supporting acquisition
· how to accelerate capabilities to the warfighter
· total ownership cost and its impact on delivering the number of ships to the fleet that the Navy needs
Technical sessions will focus on innovative systems, processes, and technologies that improve U.S. ship manufacturing, sustainment, and repair processes; reduce total ownership cost, and accelerate the delivery of capabilities to the warfighter.
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Wednesday, 20 Mar, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Registration check-in)
Thursday, 21 Mar, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Check-in opens at 7:00 AM)
Friday, 22 Mar, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Check-in opens at 7:00 AM)
Please CLICK HERE to view the most current detailed draft agenda
REGISTRATION DETAILS
All attendees who are not military or federal government employees must upload a FULLY COMPLETED signed DD2345 Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement for their organization (see below). The DD2345 is required for U.S. contractors or subcontractors who wish to obtain access to unclassified technical data disclosing militarily critical technology with military or space application that is under the control of, or in the possession of, the Department of Defense.
· Registration is free but REQUIRED for all attendees.
· No onsite registrations will be accepted.
· Registration closes on Tuesday, 19 Mar 2024, at 12:00PM EDT.
· Dress Attire: Business Professional
LODGING:
Charleston Marriott
170 Lockwood Drive
Charleston, SC 29403
Hotel Phone Number: (843) 723-3000
Hotel Check-in:
Hotel check-in is 4:00 p.m. and checkout is 11:00 a.m.
A block of sleeping rooms have been reserved for check-in on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and checkout on Friday, March 22, 2024. The room rate is $303.00 per night.
Hotel arrangements should be confirmed by Tuesday, March 12, 2024. After this date, sleeping room availability or room rate can not be guaranteed.
Please use this booking link to confirm a reservation or contact the hotel directly and reference the “ShipTech 2024.” A major credit card will be required to guarantee your reservation.
Confirmation/Cancellation
If you must cancel your reservation, please contact the hotel immediately but NLT 72 hours prior to arrival. Please ensure that you obtain a confirmation number for your records. Failure to do so may result in a charge of 1 night of lodging to your credit card.
Please be advised that this hotel is a non-smoking property. The policy includes all guestrooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, and public space. Smoking is permitted outside of the hotel in areas furnished with ash and cigarette receptacles. As part of the hotel’s policy, a recovery fee of $250.00 will be assessed if smoking is detected in any guestroom. More information is available through the hotel's front desk.
MEALS AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSE RATES
· Government meals and incidental expense (M&IE) rates are:
o Full Days: $79.00
o Travel Days: $59.25
TRANSPORTATION
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Airport Phone: 843-767-1100
CHS airport website
The Charleston Marriott does not provide shuttle service. Alternate transportation:
· Julian's Transportation Service; fee: $50.00 USD (one way); reservation required.
Phone: 843-270-7774
· Estimated taxi fare: $45.00 USD (one way)
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Deadline Friday, 26 Jan 2024
If you are interested in submitting an abstract, please visit the following site to review the detailed abstract information: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/Abstracts2024
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN
Each attendee must provide an acceptable form of photo identification during on-site check-in. A ShipTech badge will be provided, which must be worn at all event activities. No badge means no access to ANY ShipTech sessions.
To receive event materials and badges, attendees must show one of the following forms of identification at check-in:
- Government/Military Attendees:
· Government/Military ID
· Common Access Card (CAC)
- Non-Government Attendees:
· State-issued ID, valid driver's license / REAL ID, or valid passport
ASSISTANCE
· For ShipTech programmatic questions, please email Denise Piastrelli, ONR Navy Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program Support.
· For logistical matters regarding registration, please contact Taye Hailu, Sr., Contractor Support for ONR, at 703-696-6842 or via email.
