Registration for the 2018 NFCS is currently sold out. There is currently a waitlist, so please feel free to add your name to the event. You will be given a spot in a first come-first served fashion as cancellations occur. Please note, there will not be onsite registration this year since the event is currently at capacity.
Pricing and Registration
Dress for the symposium is Business Casual or Uniform of the Day for active duty military. Aloha shirts are welcome!
Attendee Registration - $895
(Price includes access to special topics, plenary session, all technical sessions, the exhibit show, the poster session, Lunch Monday through Thursday, break refreshments & reception.)
PACOM AOR Active Duty Registration - $695
This registration type is intended specifically for uniformed personnel working at PACOM AOR operations (stationed in Hawaii).
(Price includes access to special topics, plenary session, all technical sessions, the exhibit show, the poster session, Lunch Monday through Thursday, break refreshments & reception.)
Exhibit Tabletop Registration - $1,195
(Price includes organization listing on the NFCS website, three to four sentence company description on the NFCS website, web link from the NFCS website to yours, listing in the final program, one (1) 6' draped table, two (2) chairs, and one (1) attendee registration pass. Please note that all booth workers must have attendee registration badges for the symposium. Exhibitors are responsible for transporting their materials to Hawaii and to Ft. Shafter. More information about base access coming soon.
NFCS Aloha Shirt - $35
The NFCS shirt will be an embroidered blue Hawaiian shirt, and will be available for pick-up at the registration desk on Wednesday, 7 February. Unisex sizes XS – 4XL are available. Please note: shirts run wide at the waist and come in men’s cuts only. We will contact you to confirm your shirt size.
Badge Photo - $20
Bus Pass - $80
We will provide optional daily bussing between the Prince Waikiki and Ft. Shafter Monday - Thursday at a cost of $80 for the week. Bus passes must be purchased by 19 January 2018. The bussing location is at the Prince Waikiki. The Pickup spot address is 100 Holomoana Street - Ala Wai Harbor. Please walk through the Porte Cochere to get to the buses.PMRF Tour - $75
Luau - $63 for Adults; $22.95 (for ages 12-17); $15.95 (for ages 5-11)
Symposium Proceedings - $75
Symposium proceedings consist of an unclassified and classified volume, and will contain technical presentations, poster presentations, a final attendee's list and list of exhibits. You can purchase this 2 volume DVD through the registration process.
Have Registration Questions?
Contact the Event Registrars:
Ms. Sherry Johnson
Blue52 Productions, LLC
937-554-4671
sjohnson@blue52productions.com
Ms. Amy Walker
Blue52 Productions, LLC
937-626-4415
awalker@blue52productions.com
Ms. Nancy Johnson
Blue52 Productions, LLC
njohnson@blue52productions.com
Refund Policy: Refunds will be issued until November 13th, 2017 for symposium registrations only minus a $75 processing fee. After this date, no refunds will be issued and you may only transfer your registration to another attendee. No refunds will be given for exhibits, sponsorships or program ads.
Need Additional Justification to Attend NFCS?
Consider training funds and continuous learning points. Most organizations have separate funds for training and general travel and have had an easier time getting approval to attend technical conferences under training funds. Does your organization require you to meet continuing education or learning goals each year? Many government attendees in acquisition roles have been using NFCS to help meet these Continuous Learning goals. Participation in the conference counts as a “Professional Activity” and they are able to collect points (also known as CLs or CLPs) for attending and or presenting at the conference. Additional points are also available if you attend the workshops that are held on Monday.
Summary Chart of Recommended Points
Professional Activities
Professional Exam/License/Certificate
10-30 points
Teaching/Lecturing
2 points per hour; maximum of 20 points per year
Symposia/Conference Presentations
2 points per hour; maximum of 20 points per year
Workshop Participation
1 point per hour; maximum of 8 points per day and 20 points per year
Symposia/Conference Attendance
.5 point per hour; maximum of 4 points per day and 20 points per year
If you have additional questions please contact your respective helpdesk for certification standards
- Army 703-695-2353
- Air Force 210-565-5900
- Navy/ Marine Corps 717-605-2357
- DoD 703-645-0161
- Non DoD (Federal Government Civilian Employees) click here
- Contractors 703-805-4498