National Summit on Hypersonic Weapon Systems - Justification Guide

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HYPERSONIC WEAPON SYSTEMS April 25 & 26, 2023 • Washington, D.C.

Outlining the path forward in the development of cutting-edge Hypersonic Weapon Technology

Attendance Justification Guide 2023 CO-CHAIRS

LTG (USA-ret) Neil Thurgood

Former Director, Hypersonics, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisition, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology)

LTG (USAF-ret) Bruce Orville Wright

President – CEO, Air & Space Forces Association, Formerly, Commander, 5th Air Force and U.S. Forces Japan

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If you need to justify the costs and time out of the office to attend the National Summit On Hypersonic Weapons Systems, then this guide is for you!

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Hello!

To make the most of your experience and to help provide tangible value to your attendance use this handy toolkit to set goals and clearly define objectives to juxtapose your organizations investment with the plethora of benefits you’ll receive from attending this summit.

Here’s a quick overview of each step: STEP 1: Identifying your motivations when deciding your attendance STEP 2: Quantifying the benefits and ROI of your attendance STEP 3: Summarizing your business case for attendance in a letter to your firm

What past attendees have to say:

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The conference was exceptional beneficial to me because of the many subject matter experts and thought leaders in hypersonic technology speaking and participating on the panels.

The keynote speakers were thought provoking and informative.

Senior Director, Programs, Integrated Defense Solutions, BAE Systems, Inc., Intelligence & Security

A perfect balance of government’s vision, industry’s leadership and networking opportunities.

Aerospace and Defense Team Lead, Ansys

This was a fantastic opportunity to engage with the leading minds in hypersonic research!

I loved the panels and discussions on current challenges and progress, and I thoroughly enjoyed the dialogue and questions from the group during the Warfighter Integration panel.

I look forward to attending this conference again next year!

Joint Innovation & Experimentation Division U.S. Navy, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM J81)

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PHONE: 1-888-224-2480

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EMAIL: CustomerService@AmericanConference.com

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STEP 1: Identify Your Company Needs When Deciding Your Attendance Although you understand the benefits of attending the National Summit on Hypersonic Weapons Systems, your manager/ company may not. Let us help you list concrete benefits that your attendance will bring not only to you but to your workplace.

Below are some questions your manager may have and suggested answers you could give.

What is the National Summit on Hypersonic Weapons Systems about?

ACI has created the National Summit on Hypersonic Weapons Systems to offer an engaging forum which will comprehensively analyze and assist in furthering dialogue on the ongoing global proliferation of hypersonic weapons.

This summit will take a deep dive into the necessity of hastening the procurement of hypersonic platforms as well as the testing and fielding steps that will provide the ability to maintain the balance of geopolitical stability.

Who will you meet there, and what is the benefit of these connections?

I will meet industry peers as well as Military/Government thought leaders at all levels expertise. There will be 200+ attendees across North America and beyond, which is a depth of experiences, ideas and solutions I will be able to tap into — both during and after the event. In addition, attendees, there will be a wide variety of solution providers in attendance giving me the opportunity to evaluate new products and services and stay on the cutting edge.

What are the practical benefits for your firm if you attend?

Through expert sessions I will be able to explore and understand the DoD’s approach to the ongoing global proliferation of hypersonic weapons, as well as learn from advanced discussions on emerging opportunities, needs and challenges within Hypersonic Weapon Systems technologies. This knowledge will allow me to advise the company on ways in which to create new business opportunities.

How will the company benefit from you attending the conference?

Beyond bringing vital information back to the company, I will also be a representative for our company and ensure that we are increasing brand awareness amongst our industry peers, leading solution providers, as well as Military/Government attendees.

STEP 2: Quantify the Benefits and ROI of Your Attendance Before you can begin to justify the investment of attending the summit, you need to calculate the total investment.

To do so, you can use the following investment worksheet.

EXPENSE

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COST

Registration Cost

Register Early for the Best Rates

$

Flight

Use an online travel service to get a quick estimate

$

Logging

Discounted hotel rooms using ACI Room Block Code. Check out the venue page for more information

$

Transportation

Taxi? Car rental? Super Shuttle? Car sharing service?

$

Food Per Diem

The Summit fee includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres. Evening meals are not included.

$

Subtotal

$

Total Number of Employees Attending Subtotal x Number of Employees = TOTAL

$

Register Your Team to Maximize Benefits!

Available group booking* discounts: 3–4

10% Discount

5–6

15% Discount

7

20% Discount

8+

Call 1-877-927-7936

* To qualify for a group booking discount (A) all participants must be from the same organization and must book together in one transaction, (B) substitutions are permitted but this booking is non-refundable, (C) group booking discounts apply to the conference-only fee and do not include pre-conference programs.

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STEP 3: Summarize Your Business Case for Attendance in a Letter to Your Boss

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Now that you have thought about the direct benefits to your company and the associated costs, below is a letter that you can customize and use to support your attendance.

Re: National Summit on Hypersonic Weapons Systems April 25–26, 2023 • Washington, D.C. Dear [INSERT NAME], I would like you to approve my attendance for the above-mentioned summit, and I have outlined below the direct business benefits to our company. If anything needs clarification or elaboration, please let me know, and I will be happy to provide additional detail.

The National Summit on Hypersonic Weapons Systems is the most important gathering of the Hypersonic community and is an opportunity for me to learn from other attendees in this unique field.

This year’s event is especially important because in ongoing global proliferation of hypersonic weapons, we need to learn about emerging opportunities, and needs and challenges within Hypersonic Weapon Systems technologies. No other conference provides the same quantity and quality of educational programming for this community in one place that is practical and can be immediately applied to our company's needs.

Upon my return, I will provide you and the team with a full post-conference report/meeting outlining the specific lessons learned and my recommendations.

I appreciate that my attendance will represent an investment of time and money. Below you will find a breakdown of expected costs and my plan for keeping expenses to an absolute minium The cost of my attendance breaks down as follows: Registration Cost

Register Early for the Best Rates

$

Flight

Use an online travel service to get a quick estimate

$

Logging

Discounted hotel rooms using ACI Room Block Code. Check out the venue page for more information

$

Transportation

Taxi? Car rental? Super Shuttle? Car sharing service?

$

Food Per Diem

The Summit fee includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres. Evening meals are not included.

$

Total

$

I believe my attendance at the 2023 National Summit on Hypersonic Weapons Systems represents an appropriate use of our training budget and will pay dividends for our copy. I very much appreciate your consideration of my request. If you would like to discuss this further, please let me know.

Sincerely, [INSERT NAME]

Once you have approval to attend, here's how to register: 

PHONE: 1-888-224-2480

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EMAIL: CustomerService@AmericanConference.com

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ONLINE: AmericanConference.com/Hypersonic-Technology

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