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SPEAKERS INFORMATION

TECHNET PNW SPEAKER SESSION DATES:

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Wednesday 26 FEB or Thursday 27 FEB 2025

 

CHECK THE POSTED AGENDA FOR YOUR SESSION DAY & TIME:

 

Check the agenda posted on this website for your session day and time.

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VENUE:

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American Lake Conference Center – JBLM North                                                                   8085 NCO Beach Road, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98438

 

DIRECTIONS & SECURITY INFORMATION: (PLEASE SUBMIT SECURITY IF NEEDED)

 

** If you have a CAC or Retired Military ID, you can head straight over the American Lake Conference Center. ** 

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Directions to the American Lake Conference Center - JBLM North

  • Address: 8085 NCO Beach Road, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98438.

  • Take 1-5 South until you reach Exit 120 for JBLM Main or North. 

  • Please take Exit 120 and take the JBLM North Exit.

  • Be prepared to show your CAC, or Retired Military ID Card, to the Gate Guard at the JBLM North Gate. 

  • Next, at the first stoplight, make a right at “San Francisco Ave”.

  • Then the next immediate right onto “NCO Beach Road”.

  • Follow “NCO Beach Road” past the Northwest Adventure Center to the American Lake Conference Center.

  • Ample open parking is available. 

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​** If you do not have a CAC or Retired Military ID, and you need to be added to our Event Access List (EAL), please submit required security information to us no later than Wednesday 12 FEB 2025. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR SECURITY  **

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** If you submitted your security information to us for pre-screening, YOU MUST go to the Visitors Center at the JBLM – Lewis Main Gate to get your Special Event Pass. **

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GO TO JBLM EARLY! We recommend that you go the Visitors Center the day before the event on 25 FEB, or very early on 26 FEB to get your Visitors Pass. It will save you time on the morning of the event, and you will avoid possibly having to wait in line. The Visitor’s Center is open daily from 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 

Directions from Seattle I-5 South to JBLM – Lewis Main Gate Visitors Center:​

 

·       Take 1-5 South until you reach Exit 120 for JBLM Main or North.

·       Please take Exit 120 and take the JBLM Main Exit.

·       The JBLM Main Gate Visitors Center will be on your right-hand side as you         approach the Main Gate.

·       Take a number and wait to be called up the counter. 

·       Guest will tell Visitor Center staff that the guest has been pre-screened/is on the Event Access List (EAL) and is attending the TechNet Symposium at the American Lake Conference Center.

·       Present your Real ID Driver’s License, proof of insurance, and rental car agreement/or vehicle registration. 

 

Directions from the Visitors Center to the American Lake Conference Center - JBLM North:

 

·       After you get Special Event Pass at the Visitors Center, turn left onto 41st Division Dr out of Visitor Center and proceed under I-5 to North Fort Gate. (Do not go right out of the Visitors Center. That will take you to Main Base).

·       Be prepared to show your Driver’s License and your embossed Special Event Pass to the Gate Guard at the JBLM North Gate.

·       Next, at the first stoplight, make a right at “San Francisco Ave”.

·       Then make the next immediate right onto “NCO Beach Road”.

·       Follow “NCO Beach Road” past the Northwest Adventure Center to the American Lake Conference Center.

 

REGISTRATION | ATTENDANCE | DRESS CODE | CHECK-IN TIME 

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Whether you plan on joining us for the conference or not, please register so we have your name badge ready for you when you arrive for security purposes. Go to the "Register to Attend" tab on this website and use the “AFCEA Pacific Northwest Chapter Member” registration category. 

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There is no fee for Speakers to attend. We encourage you to join us for both days of the symposium if your schedule allows.

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The suggested dress code is OCPs for Military Personnel and Business Casual for Civilians. 

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If you would like to test out your slide deck, please find me and we can test the slides between speaker breaks. 

Please plan to be at the Registration Table (in the foyer on the main level when you enter the American Lake Conference Center) at least 30 minutes before your presentation start time.

 

PRESENTATION SLIDES:

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Speakers can bring the final version of their presentation slides to the event on a thumb drive, or on a laptop. Speakers can use their own laptop if they prefer. 

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If you would like to submit your slide deck in advance reach out to at dennis@ssewest.com 

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Speakers should also plan to bring a backup copy of the final version of their presentation. 

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We would like to post all available Speaker Slides for registered attendees after the symposium. We understand that some slides may proprietary, or that you may not be able to share your slides. We will ask your permission before we post your slides.

 

AUDIO VISUAL:

 

All meeting rooms will be equipped with the following:

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  • A standing lectern and hand-held microphones will be available. 

  • Laptop

  • A laptop will be available for Speakers to use. You may also use your own laptop if you prefer.

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Contact us if you need any additional equipment and we will do our best to accommodate your request. 

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MEDIA:

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AFCEA SIGNAL Magazine and JBLM PAO will be covering the event.

 

Contact Information 

Main POC

Dennis O’Neill |  info@ssewest.com

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