The International Test and Evaluation Association
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Where: Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama USA
When: November 4 – 7 with Tours on Nov 8, 2024
OVERVIEW and Theme
For Planning Purposes: Make plans to vote early! The 2024 United States elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. We have modified the agenda with Exhibits set-up on Monday all day and Tuesday morning. Tutorials will be offered Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, and the Symposium will begin on Tuesday afternoon.
AGENDA to make your plans!
KNOW B4 YOU GO Important
GENERAL SESSION Bios
FOR OUR PRESENTERS
Upload your presentation by October 31, 2024
POSTER PAPERS Presented
During the entire program, Authors will be displaying their innovative technological advances for our attendees. Authors will have dedicated time to be at their poster boards and other time to attend the symposium.
Poster Paper Guidelines
Poster Paper Template (30×40)
TUTORIALS BEING OFFERED Abstracts
Tutorial 1. T&E Fundamentals and CTEP Foundations (Part 1)
Instructor: Chas McKee, PELSS 3 Program Manager Global Systems Technologies Inc.
Tutorial 2. Incorporating T&E into Acquisition Contracts
Instructors: Adam Martin and Wayne Dumais, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Tutorial 3. Data Management Beyond Relational Database
Instructor: Mark L. Gillenson, PhD, Director, Systems Testing Excellence Program (STEP), University of Memphis
Tutorial 4. STAT for the Rapidly Advancing T&E Landscape
Instructor: Dr. Kyle Kolsti, PhD, Director, STAT COE
Tutorial 5. TENA/JMETC Solutions for Test & Training
Instructor: Gene Hudgins, KBR/TRMC
Tutorial 6. T&E Fundamentals (Test Planning & Test Design) (Part 2)
Instructor: Chas McKee, PELSS 3 Program Manager Global Systems Technologies Inc.
Tutorial 7. Operational Design of Experiments
Instructor: Dr. Mark Kiemele, PhD, President & Founder, Air Academy Associates
Tutorial 8. T&E of AI Enabled Systems
Instructor: Carol Pomales, MITRE
Tutorial 9. Human Systems Integration and Test and Evaluation
Instructor: Janae Lockett-Reynolds, Department of Homeland Security, Test and Evaluation Directorate
Tutorial 10. Responsible Lethal Autonomy in the Digital Ecosystem – What are our testing imperatives?
Instructor: Malcolm G. Tutty, UNSW ADFA
OTHER ACTIVITIES DURING THE WEEK
CAREER FAIR on Thursday – Learn More
Are you local to Huntsville and in search of a new job or career?
Applicants Welcome!
Internships | Entry-Level | Mid-Level | Senior-Level
TOURS Two Options on Friday, Nov 8
Hosted by the Rocket City Chapter of ITEA
Seating is Extremely Limited – First Come – First Serve (50)
Register
If you have any questions, please contact Michele Armstrong <marmstrong@aisignal.com>
TOUR 1
Redstone Arsenal*
8:00AM – 08:15AM Load Bus at VBC South Hall
8:15AM – 12:00PM Tour of Redstone Arsenal
• Team Redstone Orientation Briefing
• US Army Redstone Test Center Aviation Flight Test Facilities
• NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Test Areas
12:15PM Bus Returns and Unloads at VBC South Hall
*Requirements: US Citizen with Valid Government Issued ID (e.g. Driver’s License)
Flat, closed-toe shoes required. Please no heels, skirts, or dresses.
TOUR 2
Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering & HudsonAlpha Institute for BioTechnology
8:00AM – 08:15AM Load Bus at VBC South Hall
8:15AM – 12:00PM
Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering
The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) is the nation’s only high school focused on the integration of cyber technology and engineering into all academic disciplines. ASCTE is a public, residential magnet high school serving students throughout the state of Alabama. The head of school will discuss the methodologies and curriculum used in this novel school, and the tour participants will see some of the “hands-on” capabilities being used by the students to develop the future workforce.
HudsonAlpha Institute for BioTechnology
The HudsonAlpha Institute is a non-profit research institute centered in the Cummings Research Park with a mission to use genomics to improve life. The institute conducts research in collaboration with public academic institutions as well as serving as a business incubator for biotech companies. State of the art genomic applications for health, agriculture, and other areas will be discussed as well as a tour of the unique facilities.
12:15PM Bus Returns and Unloads at VBC South Hall
MEET OUR EXHIBITORS
The Symposium will be held in the Von Braun Center, which is ideally suited for large displays! Do not miss your opportunity to exhibit! Commercial, academic, and government exhibits will play an integral part in the Symposium. Added Bonus! We are hosting a Job Fair on Thursday morning. Bring your recruiter to your booth! We will put you in the right place at the right time. Increase your visibility, network with key players, and show your support and commitment to industry and the community!
The floorplan is coming soon! Please submit your application in advance. We will contact you in the order of submission date to pick your space. Early Bird gets the Best Spot!
Current Exhibitors
AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI)
Ansys
Astrion
DEWETRON
GaN
GTRI
ni
Nomad GCS
nou Systems
parraid
PeopleTec
Raven Defense
SRC
TRAX
TSI- Technical Systems Integrators
Trideum
UK Ministry of Defence
Zuken Vitech
SPONSORSHIPS
ITEA is a 501(c)(3) professional education association dedicated to the education and advancement of the test and evaluation profession. Sponsorships, in part are tax deductible.
Sponsorship opportunities are available to highlight your organization before and during the Symposium. Let us know your budget and we will help you get noticed. Added Bonus! We are hosting a Job Fair on Thursday morning in the Exhibit hall. Sign up in advance to bring your recruiter, we will have a special area for our sponsors!
HOST HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
Embassy Suites by Hilton
800 Monroe Street
Huntsville, Alabama 35801 USA
256-539-7373
The Embassy Suites in Huntsville is connected by sky bridge to the Von Braun Center and within a mile from the heart of Huntsville. Enjoy our indoor saltwater pool and our fitness center featuring a Peloton® Bike with toe cages. Free made-to-order breakfast and an evening reception are served daily. Parking is $16 per day.
We understand you have a choice of where you stay and hope you choose to spend your time with us! The convenience of being on-site is always a bonus when traveling and we have negotiated an extremely low rate. Thank you for your consideration and continued support of ITEA.
The room block closed after a lengthy extension. If you do choose to stay at this hotel, and we hope you do! Please let us know by contacting: Brenda.allen allpointsmi.com. We cannot guarantee the lower rate, but if we have a cancelation in our block – we’d like to be able to help you get in!
REGISTRATION
Registration after October 11
$945 – Non-Member
$795 – ITEA Member / Gov’t Employee / Active-Duty Military
Special Registration
$495 for anyone presenting
Pre-Workshop Tutorials (requires a separate fee from the Workshop)
The fee to attend a tutorial is: One ½ day – $300, Two ½ days – $500, One full day $500
Register Now
SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEE
If you have any questions, contact us at Symposium2024@itea.org
Symposium Co-Chairs
Dr. Michael Barton, Parsons Corporation
Lewis Hundley, Trideum Corporation
Technical Program Chair
Dr. Ernie Wu, former CEO, ERC
Technical Poster Paper Chair
Andrew Cunningham, Qinetiq
Tutorial Chair
Jean Petty, Department of Homeland Security
Kathi Swagerty, ITEA Kathi@itea.org
Workforce Development Chair
Virginia “Ginny” To, Energetics Technology Center
Project Manager
Joe Bullington, Jacobs Technology
EXHIBITS & SPONSORSHIP
Jenna Reza, 909-582-6026 / Jenna@itea.org
REGISTRATION CHAIR
Jenna Reza, 909-582-6026 / Jenna@itea.org
Event Details
Date
04 - 07 Nov 2024
Time
4:30 am - 1:00 pm
Venue
Von Braun Center
