Overview
For over 55 years, the annual MORS Symposium has been the premier opportunity for the national security community to exchange information, examine research and discuss critical national security topics. Held in notable locations, the Symposium gathers over 800 OR and analytic professionals from military, government, industry and academic ranks to share best practices and enjoy a bit of well-deserved peer-to-peer networking in a supportive environment.
Beginning with the learning opportunities offered in the Monday Tutorials and CEU Courses, and followed by three information-packed days of working group sessions, the Symposium is an unequaled opportunity to stay current and get ahead. During the Symposium, work in progress and completed work is shared, and potential areas for future study are discussed. The Symposium is the venue to present, as well as be exposed to the most current OR trends and techniques.
Keynote Speakers
Call For Abstracts
MORS is seeking abstracts for technical presentations. Abstracts should fall under one of the main topics below or a topic of your choosing. All abstracts must be submitted as unclassified and 3,000 or less characters without images or videos. To submit an abstract, visit the Presenter Center or select the button above.
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Working Groups
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WG 1
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Homeland Security Analysis
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WG 2
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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Advanced Explosives (CBRNE) Defense
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WG 3
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Infrastructure Analyses, Protection and Recovery
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WG 4
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Analytic Capability Development
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WG 5
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Cyber Operations Research
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WG 6
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Command and Control (C2)
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WG 7
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Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
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WG 8
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Space Acquisition, Testing and Operations
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WG 9
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Air and Missile Defense
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WG 10
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Joint Campaign Analysis
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WG 11
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Land and Expeditionary Warfare
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WG 12
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Maritime Operations
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WG 13
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Power Projection and Strike Warfare
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WG 14
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Air Warfare
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WG 15
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Military Health, Casualty Estimation, and Human Performance
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WG 16
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Strategic Deployment and Distribution
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WG 17
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Logistics, Reliability and Maintainability
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WG 18
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Manpower and Personnel
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WG 19
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Readiness
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WG 20
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Analytic Support to Training and Education
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WG 21
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Energy
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WG 22
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Military Assessment
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WG 23
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Process and Performance Improvement
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WG 24
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Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Experimentation
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WG 25
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AoAs and Capability Development
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WG 26
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Cost Analysis
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WG 27
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Decision Analysis
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WG 28
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Advances in Modeling and Simulation Techniques
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WG 29
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Emerging and Adapting Computational Solutions within OR
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WG 30
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Wargaming
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WG 31
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Operational Environments
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WG 32
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Special Operations and Irregular Warfare
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WG 33
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Social Science Methods and Applications
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WG 34
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Data Science and Analytics
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WG 35
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AI and Autonomous Systems
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DWG
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Distributed Working Groups
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DWG 1
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Emerging Operations Research
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DWG 2
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Unmanned Systems
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Call for Tutorials
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: 24 January 2025
- Decision Notification: 7 March 2025
- Tutorial Day: Monday, 9 June 2025
As part of this year’s symposium, we will be hosting tutorials on selected topics of importance to the national security analytics community. Tutorials will be held on the first day of the symposium: Monday, 9 June. We welcome submissions on topics related to this year’s theme of “Engaging the National Security Community” but will consider any topic so long as the submission makes a strong argument that it is timely and relevant. Tutorials may be classified up to SECRET.
Successful tutorials will educate participants on current or emerging methods, tools, and concepts within the profession. We discourage tutorials that are too narrowly focused or that promote a particular organization, product, or service.
Tutorials may run anywhere from 1 hour to a full day (8 hours). Attendance is free for MORS members and $100 for non-members.
Submission Instructions:
All submissions are due by 24 January 2025. Click on the “Submit Abstract” button to begin the submission process. Please fill out the form below and include it with your submission as well.
Tutorial/CEU Course Form
FAQs:
Q: Can I submit multiple proposals?
A: No, you are limited to one submission.
Q: Can I submit a classified tutorial?
A: Yes, tutorials may be classified up to SECRET.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tina Yan at tina.yan@mors.org.
Call for CEU Courses
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: 24 January 2025
- Decision Notification: 7 March 2025
- CEU Course Days: 9-10 June 2025
As part of this year’s symposium, we plan to host a selection of CEU courses on topics of importance to the national security analytics community. Unlike tutorials, CEU courses grant participants CEUs (Continuing Education Units) upon completion. MORS partners with Virginia Tech to grant CEUs.
In order to qualify, CEU courses must consist of 10 hours of teaching time, not including breaks. This is equivalent to 1 CEU. Additionally, a member of Virginia Tech faculty must review and sign off on all submitted course materials prior to the symposium. You will be responsible for finding a suitable faculty member who is willing and able to perform this review.
CEU courses will be held on the first and second days of the symposium: Monday – Tuesday, 9-10 June. Monday will be a full day (8 hours) and Tuesday will be a half day. Attendance is $100 for MORS members and $150 for non-members.
We welcome submissions on topics related to this year’s theme of “Engaging the National Security Community” but will consider any topic so long as the submission makes a strong argument that it is timely and relevant. Successful CEU courses will provide an interactive and engaging environment to educate participants on current or emerging methods, tools, and concepts within the profession.
Submission Instructions:
All submissions are due by 24 January 2025. Click on the “Submit Abstract” button to begin the submission process. Please fill out the form below and include it with your submission as well.
Tutorial/CEU Course Form
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tina Yan at tina.yan@mors.org.
Hotels
If you receive a message that the MORS room block is full, please contact Ms. Amanda Buckler at amanda.buckler@mors.org.
3.4 Miles from USCGA
300 Long Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
Phone: 860-405-1585
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3.4 Miles from USCGA
224 Gold Star Hwy.
Groton, CT 06340
Phone: 860-445-6800
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5.4 Miles from USCGA
625 N Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
Phone: 860-446-2600
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9.1 Miles from USCGA
55 Whitehall Ave.
Mystic, CT 06355
Phone: 860-980-8010
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9.2 Miles from USCGA
20 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355
Phone: 860-572-0731
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9.2 Miles from USCGA
48 Whitehall Ave.
Mystic, CT 06355
Phone: 860-980-3257
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9.3 Miles from USCGA
40 Whitehall Ave.
Mystic, CT 06355
Phone: 860-536-5150
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Exhibitor Prospectus
Prospectus:
Exhibitor registration deadline is Monday, 5 May 2025.
Who Should Exhibit:
- Interested partners and non-partners are welcomed
- Software companies offering interactive products and services for the analytics and operations research field
- Recruiters
- Industry companies successfully using analytics and operations research tools
- New companies entering the analytics and operations research industry
- Education programs and institutions
- Book and software publishers
Exhibitor Benefits:
- Build your brand awareness to 800+ professionals, students, and academics in the industry
- Increase exposure and return on your investment with listing on the website, and in the mobile app.
Please contact Ms. Katherine Miller at kmiller@mors.org for exhibiting questions.
Price (per exhibitor package):
- MORS Partner: Complimentary, no fee
- Non-MORS Partner Industry: $3,500
- Military/Government* Exhibitor Only: $1,500
*All military/government space must be approved by Katherine Miller, Director of Partner Relations, kmiller@mors.org to qualify for the military/government rate. The contracting group must have a .mil or .gov in their email address to qualify.
Setup:
- One 6ft Booth/Table
- Two Chairs
- Electricity/Power for Laptops**
**We do our best to provide electricity/power to all tables, however, some facilities and rooms do not always accommodate our requests.
Shipping Information:
Coming Soon
Exhibitor Schedule:
Coming Soon
Partnership Opportunity:
*Special Event* Awards Recognition Dinner
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 1830 - 2130
Monterey Bay Aquarium:
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
Be a part of this special event and let our attendees get to know your organization as we recognize the 2023 and 2024 Prize and Award winners and newly elected Fellows at the Awards Recognition Dinner! This well-attended event will be held on Wednesday, 26 June, 1830 – 2130 off-site at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
There will be a one-hour cocktail reception before the plated dinner. The dress of the evening will be cocktail attire. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and showcase your brand to this super-engaged and dedicated cohort!
Admiral Level:
MORS Partner: $8,000 / Non-Partner: $10,000
- Two Full Conference Registrations
- Company Ad Shared on social media*
- Logo on the conference website and in the mobile app
- Recognition at Special Event Reception and Dinner with option for 10 minute speaking opportunity at start of dinner
- One-time Email Use of Opt-In Participant List (Pre- or Post-Conference)
- One Full page advertisement in Spring and Summer Phalanx publication
- Website, Signage, Print & Mobile App Recognition
- 10x5 booth/tabletop exhibit during general conference with one (1) complimentary booth representative registration
Captain Level:
MORS Partner: $6,000 / Non-Partner: $8,000
- One Full Conference Registrations
- Company Ad Shared on social media*
- Logo on the conference website and in the mobile app
- Recognition at Special Event via full signage where available
- One-time Email Use of Opt-In Participant List (Pre- or Post-Conference)
- Website, Signage, Print & Mobile App Recognition
- 10x5 booth/tabletop exhibit during general conference with one (1) complimentary booth representative registration
Commander Level:
MORS Partner: $5,000 / Non-Partner: $7,500
- Company Ad Shared on social media*
- Logo on the conference website and in the mobile app
- Recognition at Special Event via full signage where available
- One-time Email Use of Opt-In Participant List (Pre- or Post-Conference)
- Website, Signage, Print & Mobile App Recognition
- 10x5 booth/tabletop exhibit during general conference with one (1) complimentary booth representative registration
Lieutenant Level:
MORS Partner: $3,000 / Non-Partner: $5,500
- Logo on the conference website and in the mobile app
- Recognition at Special Event
- One-time Email Use of Opt-In Participant List (Pre- or Post-Conference) done by a third party
- Website, Signage, Print & Mobile App Recognition
- 10x5 booth/tabletop exhibit during general conference
*Advertistments must be approved by MORS Marketing
A'la Carte Partnership Option:
Recognition Pre-Dinner Reception ONLY (up to three co-sponsors available): $2,500
Network and participate in this popular social event at the Symposium. This is a one-hour cocktail reception before the plated dinner. This option includes one (1) customized item and one (complimentary symposium registration). Customized items could include signage, branded napkins, floral arrangements for table décor, etc during the reception.
Please contact Ms. Katherine Miller at kmiller@mors.org for event Partnership Opportunity questions.
Swag
Award and Prizes
Nominate a deserving individual or team for one of MORS’ distinguished awards or prizes! MORS strives to recognize and celebrate analysts in all stages of their career, from young analysts to seasoned veterans in the field of operations research.
The following awards and prizes have open nomination processes. Visit each individual webpage for more information and email recognition@mors.org with any questions.
Individual Awards
Clayton J. Thomas Award - Do you know an exceptional individual who has consistently worked to share their knowledge and talents with others in the field? The Thomas Award recognizes those who have demonstrated distinguished service over time and continuously delivered sound contributions that have improved the analytical underpinnings of the profession.
Vance R. Wanner Award - This distinguished award is given to a leader in the profession who has shown sustained service and leadership excellence and has played a major role in strengthening the profession of national security operations research.
Wayne P. Hughes – Know a young analyst who is already making an impact on operations research? Consider nominating them for the Hughes Award, which recognizes an early career analyst with a bright future ahead of them.
David Rist Prize - The Rist Prize is awarded to an individual or a team that is conducting implemented, impactful research. The work conducted can be up to the SECRET classification level. Finalists will present their work at the annual Rist Competition held on the Monday of the MORS Symposium, where a winner will then be selected.
In addition to the above, recipients of several other MORS awards and prizes are also honored at the Symposium. The following do not have open nomination processes, but you can read more about them by following the links below.
Awards for Best Publication
Phalanx Editor’s Award - awarded to the best non-technical article published in Phalanx during the previous calendar year.
MOR Journal Award - awarded to the best article published in Military Operations Research Journal during the previous calendar year.
Prizes and Graduate Research Prizes
Richard H. Barchi Prize - recognizes the best paper submitted in response to a call that went out to the best nominated presenters from each working or composite group at the last MORS Symposium.
Stephen A. Tisdale Graduate Research Prize – The Tisdale Prize recognizes the achievements of an operations research student in the graduating class at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) for high-quality research that has immediate, practical value to the defense of the United States and its allies.
Dr. James T. Moore Graduate Research Prize – The Moore Prize recognizes the achievements of an operations research student in the graduating class at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) for high-quality research that has immediate, practical value to the defense of the United States and its allies.
Eugene P. Visco Prize – The Visco Prize is awarded at the annual Emerging Techniques Forum (ETF) to an early-career analyst for their excellence in research quality, contributions, and presentation.
Richard E. Rosenthal Student Competition – The Rosenthal Prize is awarded at the annual Education and Professional Development Colloquium (EPD). Students from participating institutions take part in this “quick reaction analysis” challenge, which allows them to collaborate on an operations research problem and demonstrate their skills.
For awards and prizes with open nomination processes, visit each individual webpage for instructions and criteria. Email recognition@mors.org with any questions.
Deadlines
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2024
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1 Nov
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93rd MORS Symposium Early Registration Opens
93rd MORS Symposium Abstract Submission Opens
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2025
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24 Jan
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Abstracts Due for all Working Groups, Focus Groups, Special Session, Tutorials, and Demos
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7 Mar
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All Chairs will notify potential presenters of acceptance
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14 Mar
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Early Registration Ends; Regular Registration Begins
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25 April
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Regular Registration Ends; Late Registration Begins
Non U.S. FVEY Clearances Due
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2 May
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U.S. Citizens Clearances Due
Revisions to Agenda
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16 May
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Upload UNCLASSIFIED Presentations and Disclosure Forms in Presenter Center
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23 May
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All Invoices Paid
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9 - 12 June
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93rd MORS Symposium at USCGA
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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.
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.
Meal Options:
Breakfast/Afternoon Breaks:
MORS will provide light breakfast fare, coffee, tea and water Monday - Thursday.
Lunch: $18
Junior Analyst Lunch: $22
Networking Lunch: $22
Social/Mixer: $30
Enjoy some down time and network with new and old colleagues at the networking social. The social will take place on Tuesday, 10 June from 1700-1900.
Recognition Dinner: $100
We are excited to once again celebrate our annual prize and award winners. This year’s dinner will be on the evening of Wednesday, 11 June. 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! A cash bar will be provided.
5K Fun Run:
12 June 2025 @ 6:00AM
Fee: $30
Get your running shoes ready and register for the 93rd Symposium 5K Run! The race will be held Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 6:00 AM. Registration fee is $30.00 and includes a special symposium t-shirt and racing bib. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers. Don’t miss this social event and a chance for some Morsian bragging rights!
All participants must register before the event deadline of 9 May and select your t-shirt size during the online symposium registration process.
*Note, we will not have extra t-shirts available onsite for anyone registering after the deadline or onsite.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Karla Lee-Riviere at karla@mors.org.
Events Schedule:
Monday, 9 June:
Tuesday, 10 June:
- Lunch: $18
- Junior Analyst Lunch: $22, Location: TBA
- Social/Mixer: $30, Location: TBA
Wednesday, 11 June:
- Lunch: $18
- Networking Lunch: $22, Location: TBA
- Recognition Dinner: $100, Location: TBA
Thursday, 12 June:
- 6:00AM - 5K Fun Run
- Lunch: $18
Steps to add items (Social Events/Lunch options/Tutorials) to your Symposium Registration if you have already registered for the Symposium:
- Go to the Symposium Webpage & Click the “Register” button.
- You will see “Our records indicate that (Your name will appear) has already registered for 93rd Symposium. Thank you.” across the screen.
- Click “Next” on the Contact Info tab.
- Click “Next” on the Demographics tab.
- You will see “Registration”, then “Additional Events”. Click the small circle next to the Additional Events you would like to select and add to your registration. You will see a green check next to the item you would like to add.
- Click “Next” at the bottom of the page.
- Click “Next” on the Meeting Questions tab.
- Click “Next” on the Donations tab.
- Click the box next to I accept the Terms & Conditions and click “Pay Now”.
- You will see the item(s) you added to your registration. Click “Proceed to Check Out”.
- You may pay for the additional items, or you may select “Invoice Me” and click “Submit Payment".
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
Constitution Island Warner House
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Culinary Institute of America
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National Purple Heart Hall of Honor/New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
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Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
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Registration
93rd Symposium Registration and Refund Policy:
When registering please select the correct rate. You will be required to show ID at the registration desk and are subject to rate adjustments if your credentials do not match the registration category. The deadline to receive a full registration refund is 10 May. Beginning 11 May, no refunds will be given. Contact Ms. Karla Lee-Riviere, karla@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. Karla Lee-Riviere, karla@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. Pricing and instructions are included on the Social Events/Meals tab.
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Early
(11/27-3/29) |
Regular
(3/30-5/10) |
Late
(5/11-Onsite) |
| MORS Government Sponsor* |
Member |
$400 |
$600 |
$600 |
| MORS Government Sponsor* |
Non-Member |
$500 |
$700 |
$700 |
| U.S. Federal Government |
Member |
$525 |
$675 |
$775 |
| U.S. Federal Government |
Non-Member |
$685 |
$840 |
$940 |
| National Research Partner |
Member |
$525 |
$660 |
$775 |
| National Research Partner |
Non-Member |
$700 |
$840 |
$940 |
| All Others |
Member |
$575 |
$735 |
$835 |
| All Others |
Non-Member |
$750 |
$935 |
$1035 |
*Government Sponsor organizations include: Center for Army Analysis, HQDA/DCS Program G-8; Marine Corps Combat Development and Integration; Naval Operations, N81; Secretariat of the Air Force, Studies and Analysis SAF/SA; OSD, A&S; and DHS S&T/OSE/ORA