DMC 2011

Call for Abstracts is Now Closed

Call for Abstracts

Abstracts (200 - 500 word summary) will be requested on the following topics for the 2011 Defense Manufacturing Conference. The theme for the conference, "Strategically Aligning Our Strengths to Help Shape the Force", will address the performance requirements of the warfighter, present and future, and the ability to respond rapidly and effectively to a wide range of possible threats. Concurrent discussion on the issues impacting affordable manufacturing of these superior systems and platforms will be offered as part of the agenda.

Topic Areas: (ABSTRACTS MUST BE UNCLASSIFIED, PUBLIC RELEASABLE, AND NON-PROPRIETARY)

The following will be sessions presented and presentations will be selected by invitation only (not accepting any calls)

Gee Whiz
Manufacturing Readiness - Implementation Paths/Benefits/Results
Metals Processing and Fabrication
NDIA
OSD - Industrial Policy Studies/OSD Title III Program Review

Questions concerning Abstracts should be directed to the DMC '11 Call for Abstracts Coordinator.

Critical Dates	Due
Abstract Submission	Friday, Jul. 22, 2011
Abstract Notification for Acceptance/Denial	Friday, Sep. 9, 2011
Presentation Due to UTC	Friday, Nov. 10, 2011

Presentation Selection

If your abstract is selected for presentation at DMC '11, you will be requested to submit presentation materials to UTC in electronic format no later than Friday, November 10, 2011. Upon acceptance of your abstract, specific instructions for technical preparation will be provided.

What is required if presentation is selected?

50-100 Word Biography Sketch of Presenter
Presentation for inclusion on CD Proceedings
Presentation for loading onto session computers
Each Presentation must not exceed 30 minutes (including Q&A time)
Presentations that are accepted must participate at the time scheduled by the Conference Committee
Each presenter must register and pay the applicable fee and follow the registration regulations

Each Technical Session Room will be equipped with the following audio-visual devices:

LCD Projector
Computer with PowerPoint installed
Projection Screen
Microphone

Important Note

Use of personal laptops for presentations is strongly discouraged due to the need for time savings and the possibility of problems with multiple computers switched in and out. All presenters are strongly encouraged to submit their PowerPoint presentation in advance. Conference staff can then have your presentation pre-loaded on the session computer and ready to go. This will save critical time as each new presenter takes the floor.