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Fiscal Year 2017 DoD Conference Report:

DoD Hosted Conferences with Costs Exceeding $100,00

DoD Host Organization Conference Name Conference Purpose

Contracts Awarded on

Competitive Basis Start Date End Date City State Food/Beverage Costs Audio/Visual CostsPre-Conference Planning Costs

DoD Participant and

Contractor Travel Costs Other Hosting Costs Revenue

Total Conference

Cost to DoD

Total Number of DoD

Sponsored Attendees

Department of the Air Force Air Force Global Strike Command Conference

This conference provides a venue for leaders of the AF

Global Strike Command to conduct face-to-face meetings

with personnel and their spouses. Yes 10/11/2016 11/14/2016 Francis E. Warren AFB Wyoming $0 $0 $10,970 $92,875 $2,000 $0 $105,845 116

Joint Chiefs of Staff Foreign Defense Conference

To generate a better collective understanding of the

transregional nature of current threats and to discuss the

development of transregional solutions to counter these

threats. No 10/16/2016 10/17/2016 Joint Base Andrews Maryland $18,000 $0 $0 $18,040 $67,339 $0 $103,379 91

OSD - Under Secretary of Defense

(Comptroller) FAO Managers Conference

Provides training focused on managerial actions, best

practices and organizational improvements to develop

efficiencies across the agency. No 10/17/2016 10/28/2016 Southbridge Massachusetts $8,800 $0 $0 $185,605 $4,700 $0 $199,105 199

Department of the Army United States Cyber Conflict Conference

To gather professionals and experts from around the world

to discuss issues in cyber conflict, such as technology,

strategy, and law. Facilitates greater U.S. participation,

promotes research and development in cyber defense, and

enhances collaboration with our NATO partners. No 10/20/2016 10/24/2016 Washington, DC N/A $60,000 $160,000 $0 $259,692 $199,195 $225,000 $453,887 210

US Special Operations Command Warfare Symposium

Provides an opportuntiy to share lessons learned and

increase situational awareness of contemporary operations,

actions, and activities with effects spanning multiple

geographical locations. No 10/25/2016 10/27/2016 Joint Base Lewis-McCord Washington $0 $0 $0 $133,035 $62 $0 $133,097 91

Department of the Air Force

Air Mobility Command and Airlift/Tanker Association

Symposium

This symposium offers training and educational opportunities

across eight keynote addresses and a menu of 40 seminar

options. The entire event stimulates vital mission cross-talk

and critical lessons learned. No 10/26/2016 10/30/2016 Nashville Tennessee $0 $6,820 $2,263 $1,737,241 $401,703 $0 $2,148,027 1141


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) Military Sensing Symposium

This conference brings together Detectors, Materials, Passive

Sensors and battlefield survivability communities.

Participants benefit from the review of ongoing programs

and the exploration of areas for intra agency collaboration. No 10/31/2016 11/3/2016 Gaithersburg Maryland $18,603 $0 $103,742 $107,545 $200,971 $95,650 $335,211 147

US Transportation Command US Transportation Command Fall Conference

Brings together the armed forces, government, and industry

on a wide cross section of transportation topics including

logistics and security. No 10/31/2016 11/3/2016 St. Louis Missouri $0 $0 $5,600 $261,725 $101,675 $0 $369,000 581

Department of the Army Army Operations Research Symposium

Provides the Army’s internal analytic and research activities

an opportunity to highlight recent analytical breakthroughs

with the goal of improving or optimizing Army initiatives and

efficiently reducing Army costs. The conference provides a

forum for sharing information and experiences gained from

ongoing and recently completed operations research and

systems analysis projects. No 11/1/2016 11/3/2016 Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland $0 $0 $0 $103,985 $4,321 $0 $108,306 132


(Personnel & Readiness) Institute for Healthcare Improvement

The objective of the conference is to build the capability for

ongoing learning and knowledge sharing to improve the

effectiveness of the military health system. No 11/1/2016 11/2/2016 San Antonio Texas $17,948 $9,684 $3,214 $226,200 $97,699 $0 $354,745 215

Department of the Navy Navy Supply Corps Symposium

To discuss the Navy Supply Corps' mission and global

strategic environment, alignment with regard to the Chief of

Naval Operations' lines of effort and core attributes, address

challenges and opportunities, and to ensure the Supply Corps

continues to deliver sustained global logistics and quality-of-

life-support to the Navy and joint warfighter. Yes 11/2/2016 11/4/2016 Leesburg Virginia $0 $0 $0 $201,166 $78,180 $0 $279,346 215

US Special Operations Command Special Operation Command Europe Conference

To provide a focused forum designated to facilitate

understanding, collaboration, and synchronization with

newly arrived personnel. No 11/2/2016 11/5/2016 Garmisch-Partenkirchen N/A $0 $885 $2,436 $129,095 $0 $0 $132,416 91

Department of the Air Force Group Practice Manager Symposium

Provides a hands on training opportunity for Group Practice

Managers and a forum for unified information concerning

the tools and resources available to increase patient access

to their military treatment facility. No 11/7/2016 11/10/2016 San Antonio Texas $0 $0 $0 $171,360 $0 $0 $171,360 90

Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Training Synchronization Conference

The conference supports ongoing development of joint

integration training programs. No 11/7/2016 11/10/2016 Suffolk Virginia $0 $0 $0 $171,637 $0 $0 $171,637 296

Department of the Navy Global Maritime Forum Workshop

To uncover how current and emerging technologies pose

challenges as well as opportunities in maritime stakeholder's

ability to achieve the goal of anticipatory intelligence. Yes 11/15/2016 11/16/2016 Seattle Washington $0 $0 $0 $29,150 $120,000 $0 $149,150 6

US Special Operations Command Consolidated Special Operations Conference

To plan and assign tasks from the Campaign Support Plan and

to discuss mission command changes. No 11/15/2016 11/18/2016 Camp Smith Hawaii $0 $0 $0 $239,326 $0 $0 $239,326 87

Department of the Army Open Campus Open House

Empowers scientific collaboration and technology transfer by

building a strong science and technology ecosystem among

government, industry, small business, and academia. The

Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Open Campus framework

invites researchers to work with our scientists and engineers

in ARL facilities and encourages ARL staff to work as visiting

researchers at collaborators' institutions and as

entrepreneurs in technical areas of mutual interest. No 11/16/2016 11/17/2016 Adelphi Maryland $0 $44,582 $0 $0 $139,559 $0 $184,141 380


Clinical Systems Program Assessment and Review

Conference

Is the only meeting for Air Force Medical Service Surgeon

General appointed clinical consultants and enlisted career

field managers. Allows an opportunity to provide input

regarding policy and clinical operations by specialty and

Corps. Yes 11/29/2016 12/2/2016 San Antonio Texas $0 $4,600 $0 $267,462 $0 $0 $272,062 135

Department of the Navy Remote Advise and Assist Working Group

A forum to discuss discuss viability of usage of emerging

techniques and technology. No 11/29/2016 11/30/2016 Monterey California $0 $0 $0 $139,750 $0 $0 $139,750 40

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Department of the Air Force Medical Resource Management Workshop

To infuse and develop the financial expertise required to fully

meet audit standards, eliminate financial waste and mitigate

fraud and abuse. No 12/5/2016 12/9/2016 Orlando Florida $0 $0 $0 $474,890 $0 $0 $474,890 275

Department of the Navy

Joint Army Navy Nasa Air Force Programmatic and

Industrial Base Meeting

To promote and facilitate the exchange of technical

information, establish standards, affect coordination of

research, exploratory development, and advanced

development programs. No 12/5/2016 12/9/2016 Phoenix Arizona $0 $0 $0 $169,031 $0 $0 $169,031 177

Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) Symposium

Provides the JICO community an opportunity to discuss

operational Multi-Tactical Data Link Network topics. No 12/5/2016 12/9/2016 Fayetteville North Carolina $2,000 $3,000 $0 $151,699 $0 $0 $156,699 160


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) DoD Maintenance Symposium

This symposium allows DoD and industry to engage on key

issues, share approaches and initiatives underway, educate

each other on best practices, and jointly develop strategies

for efficient use of maintenance resources to benefit the DoD

maintenance community. Yes 12/5/2016 12/8/2016 Albuquerque New Mexico $0 $0 $0 $748,644 $244,450 $0 $993,094 701

National Guard Bureau National Safety and Standardization Conference

Provides the Army National Guard Aviation and Safety

enterprise to convene at the national level to discuss issues,

solutions, best practices, and collectively establish future

courses of action for program enhancement. No 12/12/2016 12/16/2016 Norman Oklahoma $0 $0 $0 $422,525 $0 $0 $422,525 314

National Guard Bureau Advisory Council Conference

The purpose is to provide an interactive forum to discuss key

Army National Guard initiatives. No 1/5/2017 1/8/2017 Little Rock Arkansas $0 $0 $0 $452,948 $39,150 $0 $492,098 512

Department of the Navy Naval Aeromedical Conference

This multi-service conference affords uniformed aeromedical

professionals an opportunity to receive the most current and

up-to-date aeromedical information and guidance. No 1/9/2017 1/13/2017 Pensacola Florida $0 $0 $0 $245,180 $0 $0 $245,180 130

National Guard Bureau Information Management Conference

To advise on issues of strategic importance to each region

and allows for training workshops to teach the required

blocks of instruction. No 1/22/2017 1/27/2017 Arlington Virginia $37,260 $0 $96,660 $87,830 $16,200 $0 $237,950 102

Department of the Air Force Basic Leadership Airman Skills Training (BLAST)

BLAST is a management course built around Trusted Care

principles. No 1/23/2017 1/27/2017 San Antonio Texas $0 $0 $0 $136,172 $0 $0 $136,172 59

US Special Operations Command

Special Operations Africa/Europe Communicator

Conference

Participants coordinate efforts to map the way ahead for

achieving goals and expectations for the foreseeable future. No 1/31/2017 2/3/2017 Garmisch-Partenkirchen N/A $0 $0 $0 $108,505 $0 $0 $108,505 70

US Special Operations Command

Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC)

Roundtable

Facilitates discussion on SOCPAC's mission command posture

and initiatives and provides a strategic update about the new

administration. No 2/1/2017 2/3/2017 Kapolei Hawaii $0 $0 $0 $124,255 $468 $0 $124,723 46


(Personnel & Readiness) Institute for Healthcare Improvement

The objective of the conference is to continue building the

capability for ongoing system learning, improvement, and

knowledge sharing at the military treatment facility level. No 2/2/2017 2/3/2017 San Antonio Texas $23,700 $15,800 $3,214 $236,800 $97,200 $0 $376,714 224


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) Cooperative Engagement Science Review

To conduct a rigorous technical review of scientific research

portfolios identifying strengths and weaknesses in research

engagements. No 2/8/2017 2/10/2017 Alexandria Virginia $7,000 $19,280 $4,057 $342,875 $96,120 $0 $469,332 225


Department of the Navy Information Technology (IT)

Conference West

To share information on new and updated IT policy and

initiatives, including those that support statutory

requirements, Cybersecurity, and Privacy. No 2/21/2017 2/23/2017 San Diego California $0 $35,500 $0 $181,691 $10,525 $0 $227,716 784


Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT)

Program Training Conference

Provides advanced ADAPT training. Offers state of the art

techniques to incorporate new tools and provides first hand

field updates about the ADAPT program. No 2/27/2017 3/3/2017 San Antonio Texas $0 $0 $0 $374,366 $0 $0 $374,366 200

Department of the Navy National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Symposium

To discuss and share information on how Department of the

Navy executes NEPA reponsibilities. No 2/28/2017 3/2/2017 San Diego California $0 $0 $0 $415,000 $7,608 $0 $422,608 240


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) Synchronization Conference

Brings together experts from DoD, other government

agencies and allied partner nations to discuss destruction

topics. No 2/28/2017 3/2/2017 Fort Belvoir Virginia $20,000 $0 $0 $256,435 $75,000 $0 $351,435 400

National Guard Bureau Army National Guard Synchronization Conference

Focused on generating and sustaining readiness across the

force. No 3/6/2017 3/9/2017 Little Rock Arkansas $107,705 $0 $0 $339,324 $0 $0 $485,803 494

Department of the Air Force Air Force Global Strike Command Squadron Conference

Provides pre-command training for newly selected personnel

and their spouses. No 3/6/2017 8/11/2017 Bossier City Louisiana $0 $0 $0 $243,821 $4,863 $0 $248,684 164

Department of the Army Army Signal Conference

Sets the conditions for shaping and developing future

activities with respect to capability development,

information, and future operating concepts. The conference

provides an opportunity to discuss credibility gaps with

industry experts, which will provide insight into innovations

capable of meeting the challenges of mulit-agency, multi-

partner operations. No 3/6/2017 3/11/2017 McLean Virginia $0 $1,970 $0 $283,331 $3,587 $0 $288,888 173

US Central Command Theater Medical Conference

To strengthen relationships and interoperability with our

military partners and develop the military medical security

cooperation community’s direction to meet U.S. and

CENTCOM objectives. Yes 3/6/2017 3/9/2017 San Antonio Texas $3,273 $2,108 $2,204 $158,610 $21,810 $0 $188,005 54

US Pacific Command Pacific Operational Science and Technology Conference

Partnering in science and technology to ensure peace and

stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. No 3/6/2017 3/10/2017 Honolulu Hawaii $0 $0 $0 $313,258 $108,800 $0 $422,058 128

US Southern Command

Security Cooperation Education and Training Working

Group

Addresses security cooperation training requirements for

countries within its area of responsibility. No 3/6/2017 3/9/2017 Doral Florida $0 $0 $0 $107,259 $0 $0 $107,259 56

US Special Operations Command Sovereign Challenge

To deepen participants understanding of the value of special

operation forces. No 3/7/2017 3/9/2017 Raleigh North Carolina $0 $16,812 $3,867 $100,633 $96,974 $0 $218,286 161

Department of the Air Force Women's Leadership Symposium

To provide mentorship opportunities, discuss the importance

of work-life balance, diversity and how to break down

barriers; creating tangible takeaways to increase accessions

and retention. No 3/12/2017 3/15/2017 Barksdale AFB Louisiana $25,140 $900 $0 $144,599 $1,204 $0 $171,842 244


(Comptroller) FAQ Training Conference Training on quality findings, policy, plans and operations. No 3/14/2017 3/16/2017 Southbridge Massachusetts $3,040 $0 $0 $100,809 $0 $0 $103,849 107

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US Central Command

Joint Brookings/United States Central Command

(USCENTCOM) Conference

To utilize academia to enhance the knowledge base of

USCENTCOM planners and decision makers via external and

alternative perspectives. Allows USCENTCOM to stay

informed of and address underlying geopolitical currents;

leading to increased stability, security and prosperity in the

Central Region. No 3/14/2017 3/15/2017 Washington, DC N/A $0 $0 $1,470 $14,140 $198,076 $0 $213,685 21


Ramstein Aerospace Medicine Summit & NATO Science

and Technology Organization Technical Course

Provides training aimed at improving the pool of US Air

Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa flight medicine experts

who would be tasked to support operations. No 3/20/2017 3/24/2017 Ramstein AB N/A $0 $0 $0 $106,210 $0 $0 $106,210 265


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) DoD Defense Services Acquisition Training Seminar

To improve acquisition professionals' awareness of current

policy and processes. No 3/20/2017 3/23/2017 Leesburg Virginia $0 $53,600 $0 $101,734 $0 $0 $155,334 134

US Central Command

Security Cooperation Education and Training Working

Group

Addresses security cooperation training requirements for

countries within area of responsibility. Yes 3/20/2017 3/23/2017 Tampa Florida $0 $0 $0 $202,234 $5,800 $0 $208,034 123


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics)

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

Business Conference

Facilitates the exchange of information and solicits new ideas

for business process improvement with the goal of improving

the timely execution of DARPA programs. No 3/21/2017 3/24/2017 Annapolis Maryland $15,990 $21,095 $0 $68,085 $22,650 $0 $127,820 123


(Comptroller)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service Hosted Cleveland

Workshop

Provides Customer Service Representatives training on

various aspects of the payroll system. No 3/27/2017 3/31/2017 Cleveland Ohio $0 $0 $0 $133,897 $0 $0 $133,897 100

Department of the Army Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program

To train and inform transition managers, counselors,

stakeholders and other respective attendees on

implementation guidelines and ongoing Soldier for Life

synchronization initiatives to connect transitioning soldiers

with the Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program. No 3/28/2017 3/30/2017 Louisville Kentucky $0 $0 $0 $161,630 $0 $0 $161,630 181


(Comptroller) Theater Orientation Conference

Provides a forum to share and discuss information among

stakeholders to prepare the 18th Financial Management

Support Center for a successful deployment. No 3/29/2017 3/31/2017 Qatar N/A $0 $0 $0 $101,824 $0 $0 $101,824 52

Department of the Navy Military Law Training Symposia West

Provides training to Judge Advocate Generals (JAGs) in units

West area of responsibility. Includes mandatory ethics,

professional responsibility, and continuing legal education

training. The conference also provides a one-day

indoctrination training for new accessions to the JAG

Reserves. Yes 3/31/2017 4/2/2017 San Diego California $0 $0 $0 $254,560 $7,000 $0 $261,560 227


Department of the Navy Forum for Small Business

Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology

Transfer (STTR) Transition

Department of the Navy acquisition and research and

development managers receive program reviews on current

SBIR and STTR projects. No 4/3/2017 4/5/2017 Oxon Hill Maryland $59,937 $143,432 $0 $124,166 $140,492 $60,000 $408,027 177



Combined Small Business Training and Small Business

Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer

(SBIR/STTR) Week

Provides training to acquisition personnel, small business

professionals, program managers, and engineers. Yes 4/3/2017 4/7/2017 Atlanta Georgia $105,352 $101,031 $51,109 $39,069 $167,881 $274,408 $190,034 431

Department of the Navy Civilian Personnel Law Seminar

Provides insight on legal developments in the continuously

evolving area of civilian personnel law. No 4/4/2017 4/6/2017 New Orleans Louisiana $0 $3,495 $0 $278,454 $2,270 $0 $284,219 194


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) World Wide Energy Conference

Generates collaborative exchanges between Defense Logistic

Agency (DLA) suppliers, customers, military partners, and end-

to-end procure-to-pay owners. The conference will

proactively manage industry relationships that align with DLA

Energy business drivers. No 4/10/2017 4/13/2017 National Harbor Maryland $0 $0 $0 $413,350 $0 $0 $413,350 1216


(Comptroller)

Civilian Payroll Customer Service Representative (CSR)

Workshop - Army

Provides Army CSRs with the most current payroll

information on various pay/entitlement topics and targets

unique/specific problem areas. No 4/10/2017 4/14/2017 Indianapolis Indiana $0 $0 $0 $331,363 $0 $0 $331,363 215

National Guard Bureau

Sustainment Training Center Orientation and Scheduling

Workshop To provide training and development for unit readiness. No 4/17/2017 4/20/2017 Johnston Iowa $28,910 $0 $0 $92,120 $71,968 $0 $192,998 76

US Central Command Central Region Communications Conference

The event will advance the mission of United States Central

Command (USCENTCOM) by nurturing key elements of

USCENTCOM’s strategic objectives. Yes 4/17/2017 4/19/2017 Washington, DC N/A $9,991 $13,974 $1,917 $64,560 $41,310 $0 $131,751 37

National Guard Bureau National Guard Inspector General Workshop

Provides developmental and technical networking

opportunities. No 4/20/2017 4/21/2017 Arlington Virginia $0 $0 $0 $103,971 $0 $0 $103,971 125

US Pacific Command

Information Sharing Key Management Infrastructure

(ISKMI), Information Processing of Technology (IPT)

Inter-service/allied professional, scientific and technical

information exchange, sharing, networking and problem

solving working groups. Yes 4/24/2017 4/28/2017 Honolulu Hawaii $0 $0 $0 $414,930 $39,900 $0 $454,830 133


(Comptroller)

Army Financial Management Defense Finance and

Accounting Service Customer Workshop

To provide customer education and awareness on various

contract pay, vendor pay, and accounting operations

processes and procedures. No 4/25/2017 4/27/2017 Columbus Ohio $0 $0 $0 $458,606 $0 $0 $458,606 381

Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command (AMC) Total Force PHOENIX Rally

Briefings and discussions will relate to AMC’s focus area:

training and exercising to prepare our Airmen to win any

conflict, anywhere in the world. No 4/26/2017 4/28/2017 Scott AFB Illinois $0 $0 $0 $128,213 $0 $0 $128,213 187

Department of the Navy Aquisition Research Syposium

Provides a forum for the presentation of scholarly aquisition

research, as well as for dialogue between scholars and

aquisition policy-makers and practitioners. No 4/26/2017 4/27/2017 Monterey California $0 $60,000 $0 $90,467 $17,660 $0 $168,127 234

Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Training Symposium

To provide comprehensive training to Navy OGC attorneys in

areas of law critical to legal representation of Department of

the Navy. This training is approved for Continuing Legal

Education credit mandated by state bar associations in order

for attorneys to remain in good standing. Yes 5/1/2017 5/4/2017 Oxon Hill Maryland $0 $35,678 $0 $457,835 $2,000 $0 $495,513 542

National Guard Bureau Logistics National Workshop

Provides vital, time-sensitive planning, guidance, and tools to

the Army National Guard logistics community. No 5/1/2017 5/5/2017 Potomac Maryland $16,767 $0 $0 $39,096 $60,372 $0 $116,235 75

National Guard Bureau Domestic Capability Priorities Conference

Allows staffs to articulate priorities for inclusion in the

National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account spend plan. No 5/1/2017 5/5/2017 Colorado Springs Colorado $0 $6,370 $0 $449,391 $0 $0 $455,761 326

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Department of the Navy Surgeon General's Leadership Symposium

Navy Medicine leaders focus on critical issues and trends that

are shaping Navy Medicine today; ensures strategic

initiatives are integrated, aligned and executed to support

the warfighter across the range of military operations and

capabilities. Yes 5/2/2017 5/3/2017 Falls Church Virginia $21,080 $18,490 $0 $362,460 $28,580 $0 $430,610 270

Department of the Navy Military Law Training Symposia East

Provides training to Judge Advocate Generals (JAGs) in units

East area of responsibility. Includes mandatory ethics,

professional responsibility and Continuing Legal Education

credit. No 5/6/2017 5/7/2017 Alexandria Virginia $0 $2,500 $0 $176,712 $1,000 $0 $180,212 206


Air Force Intergrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)

Workshop

To train and inform individuals of changes to the integrated

disability evaluation system. The conference is necessary to

ensure Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officers and

physicians are prepared to process members through the

system. No 5/8/2017 5/12/2017 San Antonio Texas $0 $0 $0 $126,360 $0 $0 $126,360 200


Air Force Chief of Medical Staff (SGH) and the Quality

Systems Program Assessment Review Symposium

Is the sole Air Force SGH and clinical quality management

training event that provides an opportunity for peers to

discuss and exchange information specific to issues/concerns

affecting the Air Force Medical Service. No 5/8/2017 5/12/2017 San Antonio Texas $0 $0 $0 $343,892 $0 $0 $343,892 260

US Special Operations Command Open Source Summit

An Army and US Special Operations Command partnership to

bring together stakeholders within the Intelligence

community to discuss knowledge, technologies, tactics,

policies and authorities of leveraging publically available

information. No 5/8/2017 5/10/2017 MacDill AFB Florida $0 $0 $0 $119,276 $0 $0 $119,276 123

Department of the Navy Submarine Symposium

To ensure the technical community is aligned with the

Submarine Force's strategy. No 5/9/2017 5/11/2017 Laurel Maryland $0 $0 $0 $188,462 $0 $0 $188,462 151

National Guard Bureau Air National Guard Leaders Conference

Provides a forum for leaders to discuss long term strategic

issues and current issues needing immediate remedy or

action. No 5/9/2017 5/12/2017 Norman Oklahoma $0 $3,720 $6,000 $595,482 $0 $0 $605,202 406


Army National Guard (ARNG) Mission Command

Workshop

To synchronize ARNG short-term objectives with long-term

Lines of Effort to support the Director, ARNG 2015-2020

Strategic Planning Guidance, and provides the means to stay

informed of new and enduring goals, objectives, and

initiatives. No 5/14/2017 5/19/2017 Little Rock Arkansas $58,410 $0 $0 $141,392 $0 $0 $199,802 160


International and Foreign Military Sales Electronic Warfare

Symposium and Workshop

Provide a forum for government, industry, and the

international community to discuss foreign military sales of

electronic warfare sales, processes, programming and

sustainment. No 5/15/2017 5/19/2017 Atlanta Georgia $0 $0 $0 $146,921 $0 $0 $146,921 102


1109th Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group

Conference

The Army National Guard Aviation Maintainer receives

updates on maintenance, quality, supply, avionics, and

related programs. No 5/15/2017 5/18/2017 Niantic Connecticut $38,095 $0 $0 $39,726 $68,695 $0 $146,515 112


Department of the Navy Information Technology (IT)

Conference East

To share information on new and updated IT policy and

initiatives, including those that support statutory

requirements, cybersecurity, and privacy. No 5/16/2017 5/18/2017 Norfolk Virginia $0 $27,100 $0 $181,691 $16,100 $0 $224,891 825

Department of the Navy Marine Aviation Summit Conference

Enables discussions on aircraft readiness, tactics, professional

development, and manpower retention concerns. No 5/16/2017 5/19/2017 San Diego California $0 $0 $0 $499,055 $0 $0 $499,055 493

Department of the Air Force 2017 High Flight To develop future Air Mobility Command leaders. No 5/17/2017 5/19/2017 Scott AFB Illinois $0 $0 $0 $263,892 $0 $0 $263,892 148


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) Department of Defense Lab Day

The event will showcase innovations/exhibits from across the

country. No 5/18/2017 5/18/2017 Washington, DC N/A $0 $0 $0 $68,000 $95,811 $0 $163,811 170

Department of the Navy Leadership Sync Conference

To establish Commanders' Priorities and continue

Information Integration within the Reserve Component. No 5/19/2017 5/21/2017 Newport Rhode Island $0 $0 $3,163 $180,187 $2,633 $0 $185,983 150


Reserve Component Supply Corps National Training

Workshop

To train Reserve Component Supply Corps to perform the

duties and responsibilities of global logistics support. Yes 5/21/2017 5/22/2017 Dallas Texas $0 $66,906 $0 $283,634 $0 $0 $350,540 392



DoD Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Tactical Advisory

Group Meeting

This meeting brings together working level HFEs from various

federal agencies to exchange information and provide cross-

feedback on related projects. No 5/22/2017 5/26/2017 Egg Harbor Township New Jersey $0 $0 $0 $192,342 $0 $0 $192,342 139


(Comptroller)

Civilian Payroll Customer Service Representative (CSR)

Workshop - Air Force

Provides Air Force CSRs with the most current payroll

information on various pay/entitlement topics and targets

unique/specific problem areas. No 5/22/2017 5/26/2017 Indianapolis Indiana $0 $0 $0 $193,363 $0 $0 $193,363 165

US Southern Command US Southern Command Mission Conference

To discuss regional security and stability issues within the

Theater Security Cooperative Strategy. No 5/22/2017 5/25/2017 Doral Florida $0 $0 $0 $100,607 $0 $0 $100,607 94



DoD Procur-to-Pay (P2P) and Audit Preparation Training

Symposium

Provides our contracting community, partner logistics and

comptroller communities, and our industry partners with a

better understanding of requirements for standard data and

processes, use of enterprise systems, and related internal

controls that are in line with audit requirements. No 5/30/2017 6/1/2017 Orlando Florida $0 $0 $87,400 $633,382 $0 $0 $720,782 422

US Special Operations Command US Special Operations Commander's Conference

This conference provides a venue for collaboration on the US

Army Special Operations Campaign Plan 2035 and the priority

areas that will enable its successful implementation. No 5/31/2017 6/2/2017 Fairfield Pennsylvania $0 $0 $11,702 $123,612 $10,203 $0 $145,517 103

Department of the Navy Information Warfare Symposium

To develop common understanding of the Information

Warfare vision and how to execute the alignment of current

programmactic and operational priorities with the vision's

goals and objectives. No 6/1/2017 6/2/2017 Leesburg Virginia $0 $1,200 $0 $89,313 $22,590 $0 $113,103 129

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Sponsored Attendees


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) Product Support Manager Workshop

This workshop develops the workforce’s Life Cycle Logistics

competency, shares best practices, and strengthens

collaboration between industry and government leaders. No 6/6/2017 6/8/2017 Joint Base Andrews Maryland $0 $0 $0 $192,750 $8,636 $0 $201,386 340

Department of the Navy Armed Forces Operational Medicine Symposium

Provides Navy Independent Duty Corpsmen medical updates

and allows them to collect continuing education units

through lectures and practicals. Yes 6/10/2017 6/16/2017 San Diego California $0 $21,325 $0 $194,950 $11,150 $0 $227,425 86


Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and

Response Training Seminar

Discussion on issues facing the Department’s response

personnel and provides specific training required by

Government Accountability Office Report GAO-16-61. Yes 6/12/2017 6/15/2017 Orlando Florida $0 $0 $0 $374,380 $28,000 $0 $402,380 264


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) DoD Services Acquisition Training Seminar


policy and processes. No 6/12/2017 6/15/2017 Leesburg Virginia $0 $46,000 $0 $73,686 $0 $0 $119,686 115


(Comptroller) Supervisor's Conference - Week 1

To train agency supervisor's and align them with Defense

Contract Audit Agency four Strategic Goals. No 6/12/2017 6/16/2017 Norman Oklahoma $0 $0 $0 $304,116 $59,836 $0 $363,952 224


(Personnel & Readiness) TeamSTEPPS Conference

Attendees participate in educational offerings, networking,

and community building. The conference is designed to

assist health care providers and staff in using teamwork skills

and behaviors to develop a culture of patient safety,

decrease medical errors, and eliminate harm. No 6/13/2017 6/16/2017 Cleveland Ohio $0 $9,522 $0 $108,758 $0 $0 $118,280 70

Department of the Army Army Human Resources (HR) Conference

The Army HR Conference will address functional and

operational Army HR issues and concerns raised by both the

operating and generating forces; obtain feedback and

facilitate discussion with HR leaders; and preview initiatives

to determine functional capability gaps in human resources

doctrine, organization, training, materiel, and leader

development. No 6/19/2017 6/24/2017 Fort Jackson South Carolina $0 $0 $0 $222,968 $0 $0 $222,968 152



To train supervisors to achieve four Defense Contract Audit

Agency Strategic Goals. No 6/19/2017 6/23/2017 Norman Oklahoma $0 $0 $0 $266,497 $59,836 $0 $326,333 191


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) DoD Contracting Conference

The DoD Contracting Conference is a forum designed to

engage and empower the DoD contracting community by

providing insights into critical thinking, contracting methods,

pricing and negotiation strategies, and DoD-wide initiatives. No 6/26/2017 6/29/2017 Leesburg Virginia $0 $181,020 $0 $347,306 $0 $0 $528,326 431

Department of the Air Force G081 User Conference

PMO review with customers (customer input to PMO, PMO

reporting changes and enhancements to customer). Train

the trainer. No 6/27/2017 6/29/2017 Norman Oklahoma $9,278 $15,899 $0 $540,361 $10,285 $0 $575,824 381


World Wide Air Force Mental Health Flight Leadership

Training

Training sessions are offered in the areas of policy, research

outcomes, and evidence based interventions for individuals

and families. The training will also address standard of care

and lessons learned from suicide and domestic violence

fatalities. No 7/10/2017 7/14/2017 San Antonio Texas $0 $0 $0 $415,440 $0 $0 $415,440 200



To train Defense Contract Audit Agency supervisors and

managers on four of the ten 2016-2020 Strategic Goals. No 7/17/2017 7/21/2017 Norman Oklahoma $0 $0 $0 $297,748 $61,686 $0 $359,434 223


Naval Future Force Science and Technology and American

Society of Naval Engineers Expo

This event is designed to support the unique mission of the

Office of Naval Research and provides the framework for

how the Department of the Navy invests in Science &

Technology. Yes 7/20/2017 7/21/2017 Washington, DC N/A $0 $220,108 $0 $251,963 $0 $0 $472,071 1023

National Guard Bureau Enlisted Professional Development Workshop

To discuss issues, concerns, policy, resourcing, training

requirements, force structure, equipping and personnel

matters pertaining to Army National Guard Enlisted Soldiers. No 7/20/2017 7/23/2017 Morrison Minnesota $23,184 $0 $0 $116,445 $7,200 $7,200 $139,629 129

Department of the Navy Aviation Ordnance Management Continuum

To address fleet issues, concerns and constraints, and to

provide updates on current and future aviation programs and

initiatives. No 7/24/2017 7/27/2017 Reno Nevada $0 $3,500 $0 $288,162 $0 $0 $291,662 225

Joint Chiefs of Staff Global Command and Control Working Group

A venue for subject matter experts to collaborate on the

sustainment, governance, and management of DoD C2

Systems of Record. No 7/24/2017 7/28/2017 Colorado Springs Colorado $0 $0 $0 $168,000 $0 $0 $168,000 168



To train supervisors and managers on four of the ten Defense

Contract Audit Agency Strategic Goals. No 7/24/2017 7/28/2017 Norman Oklahoma $0 $0 $0 $301,885 $59,836 $0 $361,721 229


(Personnel & Readiness)

Defense Health Information Technology Symposium

(DHITS)

Provides personnel with information on DoD's strategy to

modernize the electronic health record’s (EHR) technology

and streamline the agency’s work with the Department of

Veterans Affairs on the EHR program. No 7/25/2017 7/27/2017 Orlando Florida $0 $75,000 $0 $930,221 $74,000 $745,000 $334,221 733

National Guard Bureau Army National Guard Manning Conference

Conducts strength and personnel readiness planning for

Fiscal Year 2018 and beyond. No 7/30/2017 8/3/2017 Little Rock Arkansas $44,457 $0 $0 $96,705 $13,700 $0 $154,862 137

Department of the Navy Ballistics Symposium

Forum for export-controlled, and limited-distribution papers

in the areas of ballistics and weapons effectiveness. No 7/31/2017 8/3/2017 Monterey California $0 $0 $0 $393,225 $0 $0 $393,225 147

National Guard Bureau Manning Conference To conduct strength and personnel readiness planning. No 7/31/2017 8/3/2017 Little Rock Arkansas $44,457 $0 $0 $110,405 $0 $0 $154,862 132


(Comptroller)

Cleveland Customer Service Representative (CSR) Civilian

Pay Workshop

Allows the payroll office to have direct contact with CSRs to

effectively train and process payroll actions. No 7/31/2017 8/4/2017 Cleveland Ohio $0 $0 $0 $129,133 $0 $0 $129,133 100

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Sponsored Attendees

Department of the Navy Microelectronics Integrity Meeting

Provides a unique forum opportunity for government,

industry, and academia to discuss key challenges associated

with trusted microelectronics and share ideas and lessons

learned to ensure that the DoD has viable solutions to

current and future supply chain threats. No 8/1/2017 8/2/2017 Indianapolis Indiana $0 $25,000 $0 $77,040 $0 $0 $102,040 240

US Special Operations Command Pacific Area Special Operations Conference (PASOC)

Provides a forum to assemble and collectively examine issues

relevant to security in the Asian-Pacific region. No 8/6/2017 8/12/2017 Honolulu Hawaii $0 $47,200 $0 $479,881 $74,068 $0 $601,149 98

Department of the Air Force Global Medical Readiness Symposium (GMRS)

Subject matter experts are brought together to educate

Medical Treatment Facility level medical readiness staff

members on the many diverse functions required to maintain

an effective medical readiness program. Yes 8/7/2017 8/11/2017 Fort Lauderdale Florida $0 $116,112 $0 $1,038,410 $0 $0 $1,154,522 512


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) DoD-Allied Nations Technical Corrosion Conference

To address system readiness and infrastructure issues that

affect future corrosion strategy and policy in a fiscally

constrained environment. Yes 8/7/2017 8/10/2017 Birmingham Alabama $0 $0 $0 $189,805 $95,550 $0 $285,355 158


Air Force Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)

Refresher Training

To meet National Defense Authorization Act requirements

for SARC refresher training and to obtain continuing

education for certification. Yes 8/10/2017 8/22/2017 San Diego California $0 $14,678 $0 $459,000 $3,730 $0 $477,408 175

Department of the Air Force Air Force Medical Logistics Symposium

Focuses on evolving requirements in patient care support

that includes contract services, biomedical equipment repair,

medical equipment management, and facility management. No 8/14/2017 8/18/2017 Tampa Florida $0 $0 $0 $407,800 $0 $0 $407,800 205



Beyond Phase II Conference and Mentor Protege Training

Week

Brings together companies with key technology and

acquisition personnel to promote the exchange of Small

Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology

Transfer related information. No 8/14/2017 8/18/2017 Chicago Illinois $47,828 $63,694 $21,168 $21,565 $272,560 $141,287 $285,528 75


(Intelligence) Information Worldwide Conference

To bring together experts from government, industry,

military and academia for information sharing, training and

community exchange on IT trends and solutions. Yes 8/14/2017 8/16/2017 St. Louis Missouri $0 $0 $1,062 $476,379 $19,966 $0 $497,407 369


(Personnel & Readiness) Military Health System Research Symposium

Focuses on medical readiness, particularly in the area of

treatment of combat trauma and provides information and

research findings in operational medicine. No 8/14/2017 8/17/2017 Kissimmee Florida $1,389,837 $127,312 $0 $912,250 $635,108 $2,055,285 $1,009,222 1330

National Guard Bureau Air National Guard Enlisted Symposium Facilitates professional military development. No 8/15/2017 8/17/2017 Kingwood West Virginia $0 $1,559 $0 $373,608 $0 $0 $375,167 342

Department of the Air Force Area Dental Lab (ADL) Symposium

Allows Certified Dental Technician candidates to complete

their examination and meet certified training laboratory

requirements. No 8/21/2017 9/27/2017 Peterson AFB Colorado $0 $0 $0 $143,006 $0 $0 $143,006 122


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) DoD Services Acquisition Training Seminar


policy and processes. No 8/21/2017 8/24/2017 Portsmouth Virginia $0 $16,186 $0 $182,090 $0 $0 $198,276 139

Department of the Air Force USAF Security Forces Worldwide Symposium Focuses on US Air Force Security Forces mission. No 8/22/2017 8/24/2017 Joint Base Andrews Maryland $0 $0 $0 $235,600 $0 $0 $235,600 211

Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event

Provides a forum to educate, guide and assist businesses;

especially, small businesses in working with the government,

primarily the Department of Defense. No 8/22/2017 8/23/2017 San Diego California $0 $0 $0 $118,467 $0 $0 $118,467 75

Department of the Navy Navy Ammunition Workshop

Brings together Department of the Navy representatives who

have a role in ammunition management to exchange

information and learn from best practices, lessons learned,

emerging policy, and compliance issues. No 8/22/2017 8/24/2017 Lake Buena Vista Florida $0 $10,937 $0 $432,016 $10,843 $0 $453,796 334

Department of the Air Force Team Aerospace Operational Solutions (TAOS)

To thoroughly and accurately present information to the field

regarding current and future operations and policies. No 8/28/2017 8/30/2017 Tempe Arizona $0 $0 $0 $499,458 $0 $0 $499,458 378

Department of the Navy Chaplain Corps Strategic Symposium

Equips active and reserve component Chaplain Corps and

religious program specialists and staff to support the

priorities of the Department of the Navy's Strategic Plan for

Religious Ministry. No 8/28/2017 9/1/2017 Washington, DC N/A $0 $0 $0 $120,660 $3,600 $0 $124,260 125

Department of the Navy Advanced Technology Electronic Defense Systems

To improve aircraft survivability. Provides an opportunity for

fleet, acquisition and industry professionals to share and

exchange information. No 8/29/2017 8/30/2017 San Diego California $0 $5,000 $0 $203,040 $0 $0 $208,040 150


(Intelligence) Asia-Pacific Conference

To build and sustain networks for information sharing and

security cooperation among the Indo-Asia-Pacific

Allied/Partner Nations. No 9/3/2017 9/7/2017 Wellington N/A $9,678 $0 $39,105 $123,763 $187,378 $0 $359,924 60

Department of the Air Force Family Advocacy Officer Training

Family Advocacy Program training on domestic abuse and

child maltreatment. No 9/11/2017 9/15/2017 San Antonio Texas $0 $0 $0 $179,241 $0 $0 $179,241 107

Department of the Navy Integrated Legal Services for Victims Conference

Provides training to legal practitioners who represent victims

of sexual offenses and other crimes. No 9/11/2017 9/15/2017 Carlsbad California $0 $5,800 $0 $262,242 $0 $0 $268,042 183

Department of the Air Force FAP Prevention Staff Training

Family Advocacy Program training on domestic abuse and

child maltreatment. No 9/17/2017 9/22/2017 Orlando Florida $0 $0 $0 $151,369 $0 $0 $151,369 89


(Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) Synchronization Conference Focuses on existing and emerging worldwide threats. No 9/18/2017 9/21/2017 Fort Belvoir Virginia $18,650 $0 $0 $370,154 $75,000 $0 $463,804 510

National Guard Bureau National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Fall Workshop

To provide training on the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe

Program. No 9/19/2017 9/21/2017 Norman Oklahoma $0 $3,500 $0 $221,736 $0 $0 $225,236 160

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