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The Annual Directed Energy Science and Technology Symposium will be held
primarily at the
El Conquistador Hotel in Tuscon, AZ,
30 March ‑ 2 April 2026. The Symposium will bring together a wide range of specialists including:
researchers, managers, policy makers, and executives from government institutions (DoW, DoE and other national laboratories,
program offices, the intelligence community, etc.), industry, academia, and other scientific and engineering institutions.
In accordance with U.S. government security protocols, some conference sessions and short courses may be restricted to U.S.
government employees, Department of War personnel, or their contractors. Participants in these sessions, must undergo a thorough
vetting process.
Only individuals who meet the necessary security requirements will be granted access to the conference sessions.
Symposium Highlights
of esteemed speakers
Technical Breakout Sessions
Open and CUI Poster Sessions
Professional Development Short Courses
Co-located DE Education Workshop
Exclusive Roundtable Reception for Qualifying Students
and Early Career Professionals (ECP's)
Exhibits and an evening exhibitor reception
DEPS Annual Report Update
Introduction of newly elected DEPS Directors
Induction of DEPS Fellows
Program and Agenda
A high level view of the Annual DE S&T Symposium agenda is in the table below.
Although there are attendance limitations to some sessions, the Symposium committee is working hard to create
an agenda that offers sessions which are open to all registered attendees at all times.
| Agenda Overview |
Monday, 30 March
AM and PM Short Courses
Roundtable Reception
* exclusively for students/ECPs
Tuesday, 31 March
AM Keynote Speakers and Plenary Session
PM Technical Breakout Sessions
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Wednesday, 1 April
Technical Breakout Sessions
Thursday, 2 April
Technical Breakout Sessions
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Last updated: 29 January 2026
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