Senator Richard Burr, the North Carolina Military Business Center, the North Carolina Military Foundation, University of North Carolina General Administration, and the Institute for Defense and Business are pleased to host the 2012 North Carolina Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium at the Friday Center at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill on July 16-17, 2012 at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Sponsored by:
Bronze Level Sponsorship
An expansion of the NCMBC’s Federal IT Symposia in 2010 and 2011, the Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium will focus on the future advanced technology needs of DoD and other federal agencies within the state. The objective is to establish a dialogue between industry, academia and government and form partnerships to address the future needs of the federal government to meet the challenges ahead.
WHEN. July 17, 2012
WHERE. The Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
DIRECTIONS. For directions to the Friday Center, click here.
RECEPTION. The night before the 2012 NC Advanced Technologies Symposium there will be a reception held at the Durham Bulls baseball stadium. The game will begin July 16, 2012 at 7:05 P, where the Durham Bulls are playing at home. Baseball tickets includes admission into the game only. Symposium admission does not include admission into July 16 Durham Bulls baseball game.
To purchase your Durham Bulls Advanced Technologies Symposium baseball tickets, click here.
PROGRAM. To review the draft program, click here. - Updated 5/4/2012
NC Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium Welcomes:
- Lt. Col Carl H. Grant, Deputy Commander, 4th Fighter Wing, Mission Support Group
- COL Steven Baker, Commander, US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
- Dr. John Morgan, Command Science Advisor, US Army Special Operations Command
INDUSTRY FORUM DESCRIPTIONS. Select panelists will present technology information and stimulate discussion with audience members about technology advances within each industry.
Forum Descriptions |
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing - Chair: Dr. Michael Steer, North Carolina State University, Lampe Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Panelists from 11 different organizations will present exciting breakthrough technology advances in such areas as manufacturing nanotechnology, optical imaging and measurement, composites, protective coatings, advanced semiconductors and EMI shielding. |
Bio-Medical Technologies - Chair: Dr. Steve Soper, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Advancements in the biomedical field are strongly led by NC organizations and this panel features the newest technology from 13 presenters. Exciting advancements in diagnosis, treatment, devices, traumatic injury response management as well as cost-effective automation solutions for complex bioassay workflows and medical countermeasures to the toxic effects of nerve agents will be discussed. |
Fuels & Power Technologies - Chair: Dr. Johan Enslin, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Director of the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) at UNC Charlotte and Distinguished Chair in Power Engineering Systems
The advances in this area are nothing short of amazing. With an emphasis on small-scale solutions, this must attend panel of 8 will present the next wave of capabilities with break through evolution to current approaches to a new generation of power sources. |
Behavioral Sciences Technologies - Chair: Dr. David Schanzer, Duke University, Associate Professor of the Practice for Public Policy and Co-Director, Institute for Homeland Security Solutions
The 7 panel members will address advances in our understanding of the how and why of human behavior. A range of topics will be discussed, from new techniques in early identification of abnormal behavior to advanced techniques and technologies in communication and understanding. |
Information Technology Modeling and Simulation Technologies - Chair: Dr. Michael Young, North Carolina State University, Professor of Computer Science
IT is everywhere in our world and these 12 organizations will cover new developments in software tools, biomedical IT, custom communications devices, training technologies, logistics, RFID calibration, authentication coding and simulation environments. |
Automotive and Robotics Technologies - Chair: MG Julian “JB” Burns (Ret), Vice President of Defense Affairs, BAE Systems (USA)
Long a leader in automotive technologies, North Carolina is represented by 8 outstanding organizations featuring R&D advances, electric vehicles, advanced testing techniques, advanced suspension systems, new piston engine techniques and new hitch and rescue products for the market. |
SPONSORSHIP. If you are interested in sponsoring the North Carolina Advanced Technologies Symposium, please contact Courtney Locus at locusc@ncmbc.us. To review sponsorship opportunities, click here.
REGISTRATION. Registration is not yet available, check back frequently for event updates!
INDIVIDUALS, $110.00
Attendee registration includes a full program, light breakfast, buffet lunch, beverages/snacks throughout the day, access to the exhibitor expo and event materials.
*You may register up to 2 attendees per individual registration form.
Use multiple registration forms to register more than 2 attendees.
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Exhibitor registration includes a
table-top exhibitor display (see below for more information), plus
admission for two (2) to the Symposium which includes a full program, light breakfast, buffet lunch, beverages/snacks throughout the day and event materials.
*Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis - limited space is available.
To register as an exhibitor, click here.
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Please note: Online payment will not be available June 27 - July 2 in order to comply with Fayetteville Technical Community College's fiscal year-end closing. Online payments will be available prior to June 27th and from July 2nd to the event date. Registration will remain open; however, online payment will not be available. On July 2nd, NCMBC will email those who register during June 27 - July 2 time period to inform you that online payment is now available. Your registration is not complete until payment is received. If possible, please register prior to June 27th.
PAYMENT. After
completion of your registration, online payment is available through
the use of a Visa or MasterCard. Online payment is preferred. However,
checks will be accepted. Checks must be made out to "Fayetteville
Technical Community College" and mailed to PO Box 1748, Fayetteville, NC
28302-1748.
Durham Bulls Baseball Tickets, $13.50
On July 16 at 7:05 P, the Durham Bulls are playing at home.
Baseball Ticket includes admission into the game only. Conference Admission does not include admission into July 16 Baseball game.
Ticket purchases click here.
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ADDITIONAL EXHIBITOR INFORMATION.
Additional Participants. If your organization would like to send individuals outside of the two
(2) provided in the exhibitor registration, they must register and pay
as an attendee ($110).
Exhibit Space. Exhibitor space
includes a table-top booth display (6-foot table, chairs, table
skirting, and electricity if requested). If your organization plans to utilize the
electricity, please provide your own extension cords.
Set-Up. Information on set-up times/dates will be available shortly.
Exhibitor Special Requirements. If your organization has special requirements or needs to ship materials to the Friday Center, please email smedickc@ncmbc.us, as soon as possible.
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY. If the need to cancel occurs, please notify NCMBC in writing to smedickc@ncmbc.us prior to June 18, 2012 for a full refund. Refunds will not be
provided to those who cancel after close of businesses on June 18,
2012. Refunds will not be provided for "No Shows" the day of the event.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Courtyard by Marriott – Chapel Hill (directly across from the Friday Center)
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100 Marriott Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
RATE: $109.00 per night
(CUTOFF DEADLINE: 7/2/2012)
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To make a reservation, you may:
* Call the hotel directly at 919-883-0700 or 1-800-321-2211 and use the group code: NCFATS.
* Online reservation: Select the appropriate bedroom type to make your reservation:
2 Queen Beds
King Bed
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Aloft – Chapel Hill
(1 mile from Friday Center)
1001 South Hamilton Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
RATE: $99.00 per night
(CUTOFF DEADLINE: 7/2/2012)
To make a reservation, you may:
* Call the hotel directly at 919-932-7773 or 1-866-716-8143 and use group code: NCMBC.
* Online reservation: click here. |
CONTACTS.
