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Attendance Information
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.
The conference will be held 2-5 February 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
at the Albuquerque Marriott in Albuquerque, NM.
Accommodations
The DE T&E Joint Conference will be held at the Albuquerque Marriott, 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque,
NM and an offsite location. Information about the Albuquerque Marriott 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.
Reserve your room here!
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 will be available for purchase once registration for the event opens. Please check back soon!
Registration Fees
Registration will be available here soon, although the fee matrix is already available for your reference below.
| Fees and Options |
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---Pre Registration--- |
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----Short Courses---- |
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Through
5 Jan
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Through
30 Jan
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On-Site
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Single
Half-day
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Two
Half-day
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| DEPS/ITEA Member |
$1350
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$1450
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$1550
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$300
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$550
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| Non-member |
$1450
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$1550
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$1650
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$300
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$550
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| Government, Active Duty Military |
$850
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$850
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$850
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$300
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$550
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| Full Time Student |
$300
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$350
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$400
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$300
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$550
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If daily rates are needed, please email raheela@deps.org.
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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
separate from your Conference registration by using a form that will be available here soon.
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Registration for this event will be open in December. Please check back.
Persons requesting cancellation through 5 January will receive a full refund. Cancellations after
5 January are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. There will be no refunds for short courses after
26 January or for the event after 30 January.
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. 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.
Instructions for submitting visit requests will be available here soon.
Note that entry to the classified site will primarily be via one's Common Access Card (CAC).
Participants without a CAC wishing to attend classified sessions
will also need to follow the instructions for base access.
* Registered exhibit staff who are not attending the technical sessions do not have to meet these security requirements but must register.
** 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.
Submitting Visit Requests
Information about submitting visit requests will be available here soon.
Last updated: 3 December 2025
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