Attendance for the DE T&E Joint Conference on T&E Support to Prototyping and Experimentation
is open to anyone with an interest in the subject matter of the Conference. However, due to government
security regulations, foreign participation will not be permitted this year. Additionally, some conference
sessions and short courses may be restricted to U.S. government employees, Department of War personnel,
or their contractors. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Accommodations
The DE T&E Joint Conference will be held 18-21 May 2026 at the Marriott Albuquerque, 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque,
NM and an offsite location. Information about the Marriott Albuquerque can be found
here, but use the link
below to book your room.
DEPS has negotiated a block of rooms for Conference attendees at government rates at the conference hotel;
To make a reservation at these reduced rates, click below and use the
hotel's online reservation system, or call the hotel reservation line at 505-821-3333 and mention that you are
attending this DEPS/ITEA Test & Evaluation Conference.
reservations should be made through the Marriott's online reservation system below.
Make your reservation early; the room block will expire on 8 May 2026.
The Hotel reserves the right to enforce its policies, procedures, and cancellation fees.
DEPS is not responsible for any hotel cancellation charges, penalties, or billing discrepancies.
Companions
Companions are always a welcome addition to any DEPS meeting. To encourage them,
we offer companion meal options at an additional cost. Our full meal option includes all meals that
are provided for regular attendees including any evening and specialty functions that may be planned. For
those companions who do not want to be tied to
scheduled meal functions, we also offer a reception only option which includes only the Wednesday
evening reception.
Companion tickets can be purchased either with your conference registration (below), or separately using this
online companion registration form.
Registration fees include participation in all Conference sessions for which the attendee qualifies; breakfast snacks, coffee breaks, and lunch
Tuesday through Thursday, the evening reception on Tuesday. Non-member registrations include either a DEPS membership or an ITEA membership.
Short course registrations include student materials, refreshments, and Continuous Learning Point (CLP) credits
for successful students. Morning courses include breakfast snacks and a box lunch is provided to those attending afternoon courses.
Short courses can be purchased
separately from your Conference registration by using
this short course registration form.
Register here!
To register for the DE T&E Joint Conference on T&E Support to Prototyping and Experimentation, please select
from one of the following options. Note that on-line registration does not require on-line payment.
To register for the conference online, submit the:
To register using a downloadable form, use the:
Some organizations have installed web filters that prevent on-line registration
from inside their facilities. If this appears to be true for you, please try again off-site
or use the printable PDF version.
Persons requesting cancellation through 20 April will receive a full refund. Cancellations after
20 April are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. There will be no refund for short courses after
11 May or for the event after 15 May.
Security
The 2026 Joint DE T&E Conference will have a mix of unclassified and classified sessions, with
some requiring specific access restrictions due to CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) or
Limited Distribution designations. These restrictions will be enforced according to the following categories:
Distribution C (Dist C): Access will be authorized for U.S. Government agencies
and their contractors only.
Distribution D (Dist D): Access will be limited to Department of War (DoW)
personnel and DoW contractors only.
In accordance with U.S. government security protocols, all participants must undergo a thorough vetting
process conducted by the DEPS Facility Security Officer (FSO). Only individuals who meet the necessary
security requirements will be granted access to the conference sessions.
Due to government security regulations, this event is closed to foreign participation.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to these requirements.
For further information or if you have any questions regarding the vetting process or access, you can contact the
DEPS FSO, Heather Chacon, at Heather@deps.org.
* Registered exhibit staff who are not attending the technical sessions do not have to meet these security requirements but must register.
Expand the selection below to learn more.
CUI visit requests for participation in hotel sessions must be
received by DEPS no later than 1500 MST Friday 8 May 2026.
Eligibility Requirements: Participation in all hotel sessions will be restricted to U.S. citizens only from government,
industry and academia with an appropriate need-to-know.
Complete the template and print it on company letterhead.
Fax the signed, completed form on letterhead to 505-998-4917 or email it to heather@deps.org.
Note: attendees CANNOT sign their own form.
For verification of receipt of CUI Visit Request Letters, please call the DEPS office at (505) 998-4910.
** A picture ID will be required at check-in and upon entry into the classified and CUI
sessions. Laptops, cell phones, Bluetooth devices such as key fobs, watches, rings & eyeglasses, and any/all
other such electronics will not be allowed in the classified sessions; please
do not bring them to the classified meeting site. Note taking will not be allowed in classified sessions.
*** Videotaping or audio recording of any session at this meeting is prohibited.
