2023 91st Symposium

Agenda

• Agenda
• Bus Schedule
• Schedule

Keynote Speaker

The Honorable Susanna V. Blume

The Honorable Susanna V. Blume is the Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). In this role, Blume is responsible for providing independent analysis to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. She leads CAPE in supporting the Department’s most difficult resource allocation decisions as well as providing leadership in the Department’s analytic and cost-estimation communities. Read More

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The Honorable Susanna V. Blume

The Honorable Susanna V. Blume is the Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). In this role, Blume is responsible for providing independent analysis to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. She leads CAPE in supporting the Department’s most difficult resource allocation decisions as well as providing leadership in the Department’s analytic and cost-estimation communities.

Previously Blume served as Senior Fellow and Director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security. Prior to that, she was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Plans to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, whom she advised on programming and budget issues, global force management, operational and strategic planning, force posture, and acquisition policy. During this time, Blume also served as Executive Secretary of the Deputy's Management Action Group, the Department's top resource decision-making body. Blume has also served in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Plans and Posture. 

Blume holds a master's degree in international studies from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, a law degree from the George Washington University Law School, and a bachelor's degree in the history of art from the Johns Hopkins University. 

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Call For Abstracts

• Working Groups
• Call for Tutorials and CEU Courses

Tutorials & CEU

We have over 26 amazing tutorials planned for this year and one CEU course on Data Storytelling! Tutorials are included in the price of registration for MORS members, non-members will be charged $100. The cost to attend the CEU is $100 for members and $150 for non-members. Please see below for a full list of the tutorials and the CEU course offered.

Hotels

• Hotel List
• Hotel Location Map

Deadlines

Security

• Passing Clearances
• FVEY Visit Request Instructions

Social Events/Meals

Don't miss the opportunity to network with your peers in a social setting! Tickets must be purchased for lunches, Tuesday's social and the Recognition Dinner on Wednesday. We highly encourage ordering boxed lunches due to the limited available seating at the West Point Club restaurant, the only other lunch option on post.

Ticketed items can be added to your cart at the time of registration or if you have already registered, see instructions below on adding items to your registration.

Recognition Dinner

We are excited to once again celebrate our annual prize and award winners. This year’s dinner will be on the evening of Wednesday, 14 June in the ballroom of Ike Hall. Join us as we honor the winners of the Wanner, Thomas, Hughes, Walker, Phalanx Editors’, MOR Journal, Barchi, Rist, and Visco Awards and Prizes. In addition, we will celebrate the formal installation of the Society’s newest Fellows! Bus transportation will be available after the event and will stop at the parking lot on post, and the hotels in Goshen/Middletown, NY. Hors d’oeuvres, a 3-course meal and cash bar will be provided. The cost is $75 per person.

Junior Analyst Lunch
The annual Junior Analyst (JA) lunch will take place on Tuesday, 13 June in the West Point Club, Hudson Room. This lunch is very popular and a great opportunity to network with your peers who may be in similar situations professionally or academically. All JA members are encouraged to attend! A hot buffet lunch will be provided and the cost is $20 per person.

Networking Lunch
Another fantastic networking opportunity is the lunch taking place on Wednesday, 14 June located at the Firstie Club. These lunches are the perfect opportunity to compare notes with your colleagues on the various sessions held throughout the week! A hot buffet lunch will be provided and the cost is $20 per person

Dress Code

Symposium Attire:

Civilian: Business Casual

Military: Working Uniform or Service Uniform

Recognition Dinner Attire:

Civilian: Cocktail attire

Military: Service Uniform or higher (Mess Dress/Formal Dress/Service Dress)

Local Information

Registration

91st Refund Policy:

The deadline to receive a full registration refund is 13 May. Beginning 14 May, no refunds will be given. Contact Ms. Sarah Madonia, sarah.madonia@mors.org, with any questions.

Register Now, Pay Later:

Take advantage of the option to register now and pay later with the “invoice me” option at checkout. This option will display in the credit card dropdown menu on the checkout page. If you need assistance registering, please contact Ms. Sarah Madonia, sarah.madonia@mors.org.

*Note: This can only be used to purchase registration fees. This can not be used for social events, lunches or membership.

Social Events/Meals:

Tickets must be purchased for lunches, Tuesday's social and the Recognition Dinner on Wednesday. We highly encourage ordering boxed lunches due to the limited available seating at the West Point Club restaurant and Grant Hall (small food court), both open for lunch. Pricing and instructions can be located on the "Social Events/Meals" tab.

*Government Sponsor organizations include Center for Army Analysis, HQDA/DCS Program G-8; Marine Corps Combat Development and Integration; Naval Operations, N81; Studies, Air Force Studies, Analyses, and Assessments, HQ AF/A9; OSD, A&S; and DHS S&T/OSE/ORA