2012 North Carolina Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium

This statewide Symposium, co‐hosted by the NCMBC and member(s) of the North Carolina Congressional delegation, will focus on developing dialogue between: military commands in North Carolina with tactical and installation future technology needs; businesses and R&D entities in NC developing technologies with defense applications; and prime contractors seeking small business team members capable of meeting their technology needs. The Symposium will include at least two joint (Army, Marine, and DoD) military panels (addressing tactical and installation issues), at least four industry panels (in major sectors, such as medical, modeling and simulation and automotive technologies) and an expo of businesses with recently‐developed or emerging technologies and/or technology applications.

WHEN. July 17, 2012

WHERE. The Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

DIRECTIONS. For directions to the Friday Center, click here.

RECEPTION. The night before the 2011 NC Advanced Technologies Symposium there will be a reception held at the Durham Bulls baseball stadium. The game will begin July 16, 2012 at 7:05 P, where the Durham Bulls are playing at home. Baseball tickets includes admission into the game only. Symposium admission does not include admission into July 16 Durham Bulls baseball game.

To purchase your Durham Bulls Advanced Technologies Symposium baseball tickets, click here.

CALL FOR PANELISTS.

The Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium will address the future advanced technology needs of DoD as expressed in a series of panel discussion reflecting the unmet challenges that concern our war fighters. Industry and academia will offer future solutions to problems that they are currently working on in a series of panel discussions to present their direction and thinking to meet the challenges of the future. It is not the intent of this open discussion to match up problems and solutions but rather to emphasize the differences between problems needing resolution (and therefore attention by industry and academia) and the solutions being researched and worked upon by industry and academia. The cross-purpose will foster an idea exchange whereby solutions and direction will be exchanged to form partnerships. The idea is that sometimes the desired solution can be best solved by another means (thinking outside the box) and a future product or service can be made better (more viable) if other here-to-for unknown needs enter the requirements. If your company or agency is interested in becoming a panel member for the Advanced Technologies Symposium, click here to fill out a quick information form.

PROGRAM. To review the draft program, click here.

REGISTRATION. Registration is not yet available, check back frequently for event updates!

INDIVIDUALS, $110.00

Attendee registration includes a full program, light breakfast, buffet lunch, beverages/snacks throughout the day, access to the exhibitor expo and event materials.

*You may register up to 2 attendees per individual registration form. Use multiple registration forms to register more than 2 attendees.

To register as an attendee, click here.

EXHIBITORS, $300.00

Exhibitor registration includes a table-top exhibitor display (see below for more information), plus admission for two (2) to the Symposium which includes a full program, light breakfast, buffet lunch, beverages/snacks throughout the day and event materials.

*Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis - limited space is available.

To register as an exhibitor, click here.

PAYMENT. After completion of your registration, online payment is available through the use of a Visa or MasterCard. Online payment is preferred. However, checks will be accepted. Checks must be made out to "Fayetteville Technical Community College" and mailed to PO Box 1748, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1748.

Durham Bulls Baseball Tickets, $13.50

On July 16 at 7:05 P, the Durham Bulls are playing at home.

Baseball Ticket includes admission into the game only. Conference Admission does not include admission into July 16 Baseball game.

Ticket purchases click here.

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY. If the need to cancel occurs, please notify NCMBC in writing to smedickc@ncmbc.us prior to June 18, 2012 for a full refund. Refunds will not be provided to those who cancel after close of businesses on June 18, 2012. Refunds will not be provided for "No Shows" the day of the event.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Courtyard by Marriott – Chapel Hill (directly across from the Friday Center)

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100 Marriott Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

RATE: $109.00 per night

(CUTOFF DEADLINE: 7/2/2012)

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To make a reservation, you may:
* Call the hotel directly at 919-883-0700 or 1-800-321-2211 and use the group code: NCFATS.
* Online reservation: Select the appropriate bedroom type to make your reservation:

2 Queen Beds

King Bed

Aloft – Chapel Hill

(1 mile from Friday Center)

1001 South Hamilton Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

RATE: $99.00 per night

(CUTOFF DEADLINE: 7/2/2012)

To make a reservation, you may:

* Call the hotel directly at 919-932-7773 or 1-866-716-8143 and use group code: NCMBC.

* Online reservation: click here.

CONTACTS.

Program questions or comments - Mickey Finn at finnm@ncmbc.us.
Registration, payment or event logistics - Courtney Smedick at smedickc@ncmbc.us.
Sponsorship questions or inquiries - Courtney Locus at locusc@ncmbc.us.