Attendance at the 2026 Annual DE S&T Symposium and its short courses is open to anyone with an
interest in the science and technology of directed energy. However, some sessions are open only to
employees of the U.S. Government or its contractors, or employees of the Department of War
or its contractors.
Security information with more details will be available soon.
Location & Accommodations
This year's Annual Symposium will be held
primarily at the El Conquistador Tuscon,
located at 10000 North Oracle Road, Tuscon, Arizona 85704.
DEPS has negotiated a block of rooms at government rates for Symposium attendees.
You may book your room online using the link below, or call the hotel directly at 520-544-1155 and provide Group Code: DEP414.
Book early! The room block expires 7 March.
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.
Registration & Fees
Fees and Options
---Pre Registration---
------ Short Courses ------
Through 2 March
Through 27 Marach
On-Site
Half-day Course
Full-day Course
DEPS member
$1350
$1450
$1550
$300
$550
Non-member
$1450
$1550
$1650
$300
$550
U.S. Government Employee (1)
$850
$850
$850
$300
$550
Esteemed Leader (2)
$300
$350
$400
$300
$550
Qualifying Student (3)
$300
$300
$300
$100
$150
Other Full Time Student
-Full price based on membership status (above)-
$100
$150
(1)Government registration fees are valid for Federal or State Government employees and
include participation in all Symposium sessions for which the attendee qualifies, evening Exhibitor reception, and
lunch Tuesday through Thursday. Breakfasts are not included with the government registration;
however, they will be available as an additional separate purchase.
(2) Esteemed Leaders are retired DEPS members willing to volunteer for 2 half days of service as well as attend the Roundtable Reception.
In exchange for their help in putting on a successful program we can offer a reduced rate for their attendance to the overall
symposium. Please contact cynnamon@deps.org for more information.
(3) Full-time students will be admitted at no charge provided they (1) attend the DE Student Workshop and are
presenting at either the Symposium or the Workshop, and/or (2) agree to assist DEPS staff for a half day of service, such
as operating computers in the technical sessiSons or door-guarding. All other students will be required to pay the full registration fee.
Standard symposium registration fees include participation in all Symposium sessions for which the attendee qualifies;
breakfast snacks*, coffee breaks and lunch Tuesday through Thursday;
the evening Exhibitor Reception; and a complimentary one-year DEPS membership. In addition, all Annual
Symposium registrants can participate in the DE Education Workshop at no
additional cost.
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.
Two half-day courses can be selected for the price of a full-day course.
*Breakfast not included with Government registrations.
Single-day registration options are available under certain conditions. Please contact
Raheela Bokhari in the DEPS office to inquire.
Please note that short course are still being finalized and are not yet included on the
Symposium Registration form. Once finalized, persons having already registered for the Symposium will be able
to add short course to their existing registration.
A registration form that you may print, complete, and mail or fax to DEPS will be available here soon.
Persons requesting cancellation through 2 March will receive a full refund. Cancellations after
2 March are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. There will be no refunds for short courses after 23 March
or for the event after 27 March.
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 Tuesday evening reception.
Companion tickets will be available for purchase once registration opens, and
can be purchased either with your symposium registration (below) or separately using
this online companion registration form.
