91st Shock and Vibration Symposium

October 25 - 29, 2020 | Orlando, FL

The annual Shock and Vibration Symposium is the leading forum for the structural dynamics and vibration community to present and discuss new developments and on-going research. The Symposium was established in 1947 and typically includes both unclassified (unlimited and limited distribution) and classified sessions. Topics covered at the symposium include shock-ship testing, water shock, weapons effects (air blast, ground shock, cratering, penetration) shock physics, earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, and shock and vibration instrumentation and experiment techniques. Over 200 technical papers are typically presented. Panel discussions address topics such as new software developments or accelerometer isolation problems. Tutorials provide up-to-date technology overviews by leading specialists.

HI-TEST Laboratories is responsible for all planning and operational aspects of the symposium.
This will be HI-TEST's 19th consecutive year of running the annual Shock and Vibration Symposium.

VENUE

October 25 - 29, 2020

Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819

*Links for reservations will begin in Spring 2020.
Room rates for all conference attendees will be at prevailing per diem rates for 2020 in Orlando.

ABSTRACT SUBMITTAL

The technical program for the 91st Shock and Vibration Symposium will be available in August 2020. Content incorporated into the technical program must first be submitted, reviewed, and organized by our Technical Advisory Group and staff.

Abstract submittal links are open below through JUNE 30, 2020.

General Abstract Submission Form: This form is used for all 20-minute technical papers that are not already pre-planned as part of a Dedicated Session.

Dedicated Session Abstract Submission Form: This form is used for all 20-minute technical papers that have been organized and pre-planned for incorporated into a like-topic.

Tutorial Abstract Submission Form: This form is used for three-hour college level presentation topics that seeks to further educate attendees in specific areas of interest to the Symposium audience.

Training Abstract Submission Form: This form is used for a 45-minute to 90-minute college level presentation that seeks to introduce people to a subject they are not familar or expert-level with.

Discussion Group Abstract Submission Form: This form is used for a 60 - 120 minute informal meeting of people interested in the topic up for discussion.

Meeting Abstract Submission Form: This form is used for a pre-planned meeting that can be informal or formal for people interested in a specific topic

REGISTRATION & FEES

Registration will be available when course offerings are finalized (early Summer 2020). Meanwhile, please use the chart of fees below to plan your attendance for the 91st Shock and Vibration Symposium.

*Standard Registration Fee:**	$875 Early Fee (through September 14, 2020) $975 Standard Fee (on/after September 15, 2020)
Undergraduate Student Fee:	$100 (Student ID may be required)
Tutorial Instructors:	Complimentary
Corporate Supporters:	See Exhibit Packages
Exhibit Hall ONLY:	No fee for exhibit staff or visitors to the Exhibit Hall; however, registration IS required
ADD ON: Tutorials	$195 each* / up to six timeslots per attendee (unless otherwise noted)*

One FREE Tutorial for each Presenter	- Only ONE tutorial for each presenter; however, additional presentations by the same presenter can "earn" a tutorial to be transferred to another colleague. All presenters received a promo code to be used during the online registration process. If you did not receive the email, please contact our staff. - No dollar value transferrable to reduce registration cost.
NEW: Training & Continuing Education Bundle	- $2,000 per attendee. Please use THIS REGISTRATION LINK. - Includes unlimited access* to available tutorials, scheduled trainings, and community interest and development forums. (*excludes Limited Distribution material unless attendee meets all security requirements; assumes one tutorial per available time slot with max available of 6) - Access to technical presentations throughout the week will be provided at no additional cost with purchase of this package.

*Please note that all meals are paid for using revenue from Exhibitor and Corporate Supporter/sponsorship fees. No cost for meals are included in individual attendance fees.

SECURITY & ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

There are typically three classifications* of presentations at our annual Symposium.
Below please find the descriptions and attendance requirements:

UNCLASSIFIED/UNLIMITED DISTRIBUTION A:	Open to ALL Symposium attendees, including non-US attendees and foreign nationals. Outside of the standard registration form, no additional paperwork or documentation is required.

UNCLASSIFIED/LIMITED DISTRIBUTION C: (Reference: DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents)	Access authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors with an established "need-to-know".

UNCLASSIFIED/LIMITED DISTRIBUTION D: (Reference: DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents)	Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only, with an established need to know on a valid DoD contract.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS AS LISTED IN DOD INSTRUCTION (DODI) 5230.24 CAN BE EXERCISED BY PRESENTERS AND/OR SPONSORING AGENCY. IN THE EVENT PROGRAM, EACH SESSION WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH SESSION CLASSIFICATION. -- PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL PRESENTER OR SPONSORING AGENCY HAS FINAL APPROVAL OF ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND POTENTIAL OTHER RESTRICTIONS. SAVE WILL DENOTE THESE REQUIREMENTS AS CLEARLY AS POSSIBLE, WHERE APPLICABLE.

EXHIBITORS

The Exhibitor Prospectus will be available in December 2019.

Please secure your exhibit space before our Exhibit Hall sells out! Contact Ashley Shumaker at 434.581.3041 with any questions about securing you exhibit space or about the various packages and sponsorships.

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